Colorado Cruisers

[Jrsy Boy]

For anyone near Highlands Ranch, I recommend a visit to U.S. Toy & Constructive Playthings at County Line Road and Quebec Street. They have a ton of Pirate goodies pirate: (all the way in the far back corner of the store) and "beach containers," those plastic, waterproof carriers for you KTTW card, cash, smokes & ID that you can wear around your neck for less than a buck!

[Grandma Debby]

I've been looking for pirate stuff so thanks for the lead - U.S. Toys & Constructive Playthings also has a catalog if you aren't by a store :cool1:

[fljelad]

Cool! :cool1: Thanks for the heads up! We're in Littleton (far west) so that's just a very short jaunt for us. I'll be making a journey over there soon. Our cruise is at the end of May! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Timmbco]

how funny...my boys are at their baseball game right now at the school right behind that store!! Thanks for the info. I just bought pirate eye patches at Party America on W Bowles-.49 cents. :wave2:

[hightown]

Wish we there there so bad. Left Highlands Ranch in January to come to St. Louis to keep a job. Wish we had stayed! I need to get some pirate stuff for our cruise coming up!

So hello to everyone in Colorado!

Sharon

[cristit14]

Thanks for the heads up! I am over in Littleton so I may have to try to get over there this week.

[Tera]

Jrsy Boy - Thanks for the info. We're a hop, skip and a jump from there and leaving in 18 days for our 7 day western :cool1: :cool1: Definitely will be hitting there this week. :goodvibes


Sharon - That is too funny. We actually lived in O'Fallon for 7 years before moving here 7 years ago. We lived in Aspen Pointe Subdivision off of Mexico Rd. :teeth:

[getoutthere]

O.K..... while we are on the subject of irony... I have a friend.... that I met on a cruise ship... who lives in Highlands Ranch. I was also born and raised in St. Peters, Mo.... just a few miles down Mexico road from O'fallon. The subdivision I grew up in was Country Estates... which is just off Mexico road. Is anybody else freaked out yet???
I live in Illinois now but still have family in the area. I am sure my friend in Highlands Ranch will be glad to get this info as she is an even bigger obsessive, compulsive planner than I am. We will be on the Magic together in September.
Happy cruising!!!

[Tera]

Trisha - That is way weird :earseek:

[DCLcruiser]

Ok, ok, you all are asking for someone from Highlands Ranch and here I am....guess I will have to swing by the good old US Const. before I leave. I still remember when Hobby Lobby was a Wal-Mart :cool1:

[Blackunicorn]

Big bummer--I won't be back in that area until next weekend!

Oh, well, I guess I have time before the cruise. (September 2006)

[ColoradoBelle1]

I'm not cruising and I don't need pirate stuff, unless the store carries Johnny Depp lookalikes for sale . HA!

I am from Colorado though, and headed to my new home away from home at BoardWalk Villas in May.

Didn't realize there were that many of us ColoradoDsineyholics on the Disboard.

[hightown]

Tera and Trisha, Way weird...We're in Turtle Creek, right off Mexico.

We miss Colorado and Highlands Ranch terribily. We lived just west of Quebec off of Colliagate. Am hoping to win the lotto and move us all back.

Have some good Mexican food for us cause there is none out here--at least not what we're used to.

Sharon

[two-foxes]

Hmmm, maybe we'll have to make that long, hour trek down to Denver to check it out ;) .....my parents have been wondering why we haven't visited lately, anyways!

Anyone know if they have a web address???

[Jrsy Boy]

So hello to everyone in Colorado!

Everyone? :earseek: That may take a while, but I'll get started today. At least there are a few on this board who I can skip because they've already seen your message.

Got my Alien Green Mickey Heads ::MickeyMo at Home Depot in Littleton (at Belleview and Federal) on Saturday night.

[Jrsy Boy]

Anyone know if they have a web address???

There are two, actually:
Constructive Playthings www.constplay.com
U.S. Toy www.ustoy.com

The pirate stuff is all on the U.S. Toy site. Just do a search for "pirate" pirate:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I didn't realize US Costruct Toys was still off Quebec, good to know (and while I am out there I can stop by Del Taco!!!) Thanks.

[jennat]

I must be the obsesive complusive planner that Trisha was talking about :cool1: . Another one from Highlands Ranch. I can't believe how many of us there are. I NEVER meet anyone from Colo on my cruises! pirate:

[Tera]

Heidi - Yes it's still opened, but it was closed for awhile after the big snowstorm in 2003 :cold:

I am surprised by the amount of Coloradians here also :teeth:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Heidi - Yes it's still opened, but it was closed for awhile after the big snowstorm in 2003
Oh Okay, thats definitely the last time I tried to go there. Yay now I am excited, maybe they will have small rubber ducks that I am looking for, for my sister's baby shower (also lives in Highlands Ranch!!).

I took a cruise last October with someone from CO from the DIS, we never got the chance to meet up though.

[fljelad]

I didn't realize US Costruct Toys was still off Quebec, good to know (and while I am out there I can stop by Del Taco!!!) Thanks.

Woohoo!! I think I have my plans for Thursday evening...the toy store and then off to Del Taco for a chicken burrito...make it macho!! :rotfl2: ;)

[jiminyC_fan]

Ok guys, include me in that trip to Del Taco and US Construct toys. I thought they had closed down as well. Glad that they are open again.

I didn't realize that there are this many local Coloradoans on the board. I have met 2 DISers on a cruise. One from Littleton and one from the Springs.

By the way, I want a fish taco at Del Taco. Mmmmm, I can taste it already.

[DCLcruiser]

It is pretty dangerous having a Del Taco and Krispy Kreme right next to each other though

[deefranco]

We are going on our first DW trip in September. We are a family of 6 from Loveland!
Hello everyone!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

It is pretty dangerous having a Del Taco and Krispy Kreme right next to each other though
I agree!!! I am dreaming of a quesadilla with extra green sauce and wet fries. That Krispy Kreme gives me nightmares, I was one of the crazy people that stood in line for 2 hours when it opened just to buy a dozen of donuts!!!! :blush: Now I prefer Lamars over Krispy Kreme!!

[cristit14]

We are going on our first DW trip in September. We are a family of 6 from Loveland!
Hello everyone!
Welcome! My parents live in Loveland.

[Timmbco]

...yup, LAMARS are way better than Kripy Kreme!!!!!!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Never had a Lamars but how can it be better???

Hi deefranco, there is nothing better than the FIRST trip to DW. You will have a blast.

[WebmasterKelsie]

:wave2:

Another Colorado Cruiser here! :)

[Tera]

I've heard of Lamars, but have never been there. Might need to try one of those some day.

[jiminyC_fan]

:wave: Hi Kelsie, it's me.....Sandy! Your pesty client. Way to go on your weight loss. I am up to 48 pounds off now. Only 12 more to go. Want it off before the hot Panama Canal cruise.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Oh, you haven't had a good donut until you have tried a Lamars donut!!!!

[Jrsy Boy]

We've gone a bit off topic here, but don't look at me to get us back there...

A Lamar's opened in Englewood near CityCenter but was soon after replaced by a Famous Rayfield's Donuts. They may be famous, but it was the first I'd ever heard of them.

Anyone tried Glazed & Confused on 16th Street in Denver? :love:

Of course, I grew up with Dunkin' Donuts...every Sunday morning before church...Hazelnut coffee before each road trip... :earboy2:

[jennat]

I've never been to Del Taco....but have been to Loveland :goodvibes . My hubby was born and raised there. One vote for Crispy Creme over Lamars (but have only had there donut holes) :rotfl:

[jiminyC_fan]

I've never been to Del Taco....but have been to Loveland :goodvibes . My hubby was born and raised there. One vote for Crispy Creme over Lamars (but have only had there donut holes) :rotfl:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I have never heard of a Famous Rayfield's Donuts. Are they any good? I try to avoid the 16th Street Mall so I haven't tried Glazed and Confused. I won't drive down there and trying to find parking at the Light Rail Station in Littleton is usually next to impossible.

Sounds like a Colorado DISmeet should be planned at Krispy Kreme. :rotfl:

[WebmasterKelsie]

Hi Sandy!!! :wave2: (and you are NOT pesty!! ) WOW on your loss!! You go girl!!

And STOP talking about donuts!! ;) It happens to be my favorite FOOD and I haven't had one in weeks!

When is everyone sailing? I will be on the 9/18 Wonder for my daughters 11th Birthday. I have never sailed on the Wonder so, I'm looking forward to it (spolied 7-Nights Cruiser here). We decided on a 4 Night cruise and 3 nights in WDW since we don't get there as often as we would like.

[fljelad]

Oh, yeah! Lamars over KrispyKreme any day. I DO like KK regular glazed but the Lamars sour cream doughnuts are the best!!! The Lamars on Santa Fe at Prince is right on my way to work....unfortunately!! :rotfl2:

We're sailing on the Wonder on May 29th after three days at WDW...AKL. Just five weeks away!! :cool1: :banana: :dancer: :banana: :cool1:

[DCLcruiser]

We should do a DISmeet. It would be great.

I will be cruising April 30th and May 14th on the Magic.

*Speaking of Lamar's donuts...I just got a dozen of them so if you guys want to come over you can

[Tera]

Kelsie - Great on the weight loss too. I haven't seen you much around the WISH board... you need to visit us more often :teeth:

Jrsy Boy - I grew up on up on Dunkin Donuts too. Chocolate Old Fashion were my FAV :love:

We're sailing on the Magic in 14 days :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: It'll be our first cruise, so I'm totally excited.

No Dismeet at Krispy Kreme for me... I'm doing Weight Watchers and that will cost me WAY too many points :earboy2: Now our school is doing a Del Taco Night April 27th from 5-8:00, so if you still have that Del Taco craving, stop by :earboy2: I know... that was a shameless plug :blush:

[Tera]

DCLcruiser - Your getting on the ship the day we get off :sunny:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Alright I am meeting at DCLcruisers house for some Lamar's donuts.

Unfortunately I will not be sailing this year. I was on the Magic in October '04 and unfortunately am buying a townhome so no money for a cruise. I will probably have to wait for 2 years until another cruise. But my Mom (jiminyC_fan) won't take me on her 2 week cruise!!! (atleast she was nice to me and let me go with her in October!!!!)

fljelad - You are sailing on my birthday...I am up for adoption for that
weekend. ;)

[DCLcruiser]

Well, if you are up for adoption...I don't know if you would want to live with me. I spend more time on the Magic than anywhere else.

[cristit14]

Okay, all of this talk about donuts and I had to have one today at "Special Person" day at my son's class. And I had been trying so hard too. :)
We are sailing Dec 10 2005, my birthday!!!!!
Maybe we should pick a different place for a DIS meet. :banana:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Well, if you are up for adoption...I don't know if you would want to live with me. I spend more time on the Magic than anywhere else.
Now that would be a rough life.....maybe, just maybe I would be able to handle that!!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Poor Heidi(PoohFriend), being adopted at 25 to a family that lives on the Magic. Poor thing would have to suffer. :rotfl2:

Cristit14 and Tera, I haven't had a donut for so long I can't even remember what they taste like. I figured a DIS meet there would solve my cravings. I wouldn't eat a DOZEN in front of all of you. :rotfl:

We are sailing Aug 20th on the Repo Cruise. It has been a long time waiting. I only wish I would have been more assertive and asked for a specific room. Kelsie is trying to help me! Any SPR would be great. Any of them. A fellow DISer got our normal 5520.

Hey Heidi (PoohFriend), how about a Del Taco night on April 27th? We could wear our lime green shirts and maybe Tera could spot us!

[DCLcruiser]

Okay, all of this talk about donuts and I had to have one today at "Special Person" day at my son's class. And I had been trying so hard too. :)
We are sailing Dec 10 2005, my birthday!!!!!
Maybe we should pick a different place for a DIS meet. :banana:

If you guys want to do a meet i'm game for it. I only have less than a week before I'm back on the Magic for some cruising though. Just tell when and where. Oh and Pooh's Friend I have a couple Old Fashion Glazed donuts if you are interested

[Tera]

jimnyC_fan - Sandy, that would be so cool. I have a lime green shirt I could wear. Since I'm part of the PTO sponsering this, I'll be there most of the evening.

If not, we'll definitely have to schedule a meet. I've never done one, so someone with more "experience" will have to start something up.

13 more days till we leave for our cruise :cool1: :cool1:

[Blackunicorn]

We are sailing Aug 20th on the Repo Cruise. It has been a long time waiting. I only wish I would have been more assertive and asked for a specific room. Kelsie is trying to help me! Any SPR would be great. Any of them. A fellow DISer got our normal 5520.

Hey, jiminyC_fan, we got 5520 for our cruise next year! That's a popular room!

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi guys, I would love a DISmeet but have never organized one either. As much as this thread has taken off, I bet we could get up a pretty good sized one. Potluck at a park? Room at a restaurant?

Tera, Heidi (PoohFriend) and I really want to go to Del Taco on the 27th. We will try hard.

Blackunicorn, we have been in 5520 3 times. It is like home to us. Have you ever had it? We love it for its location and the porthole.

[DCLcruiser]

Tera, Heidi (PoohFriend) and I really want to go to Del Taco on the 27th. We will try hard

What time on the 27th would you like me to swing by Del Taco? I have one of the most open schedules in the world till the 29th. Then the good old kaos theory comes into play.

[Tera]

That would be so cool if you guys stopped by. Our fundraiser is from 5:00-8:00, and I'll probably be there from 5:00-6:00ish.

Sandy - I'll make sure to wear my lime green shirt (it's not a DIS shirt though :guilty: ) so you and Heidi should be able to spot me. :teeth:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I am game for Del Taco on Wednesday around 5:00ish.....I will wear my lime green shirt (not a DIS one either Teresa), you will know it is me because I will be the one shivering because it is a tank top (in 50 degree weather) but the only lime green shirt I have!!!! Hmmm, maybe I will wear my lime green flip flops too...since I will be freezing anyway with the tank top, the shoes make it complete.

Can anyone else meet at Del Taco?

[DCLcruiser]

I'll see you guys...er galls and who ever else is coming Wednesday @ 5.00p. I will be wearing a dark green shirt as I don't own a lime green one.

Pooh's Friend just imagine you are on a cruise and you will be warmer :sunny:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Pooh's Friend just imagine you are on a cruise and you will be warmer :sunny:
Very good suggestion!!! Now if only this rain would stop!!

[Tera]

Heidi - I'll be looking for you in those flip flops :teeth: I was hoping that it would be nice enough that we'd be able to sit outside, but no such luck I'm afraid :guilty:

Soon I WILL be on our cruise.. in the sun :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[jiminyC_fan]

Soon I WILL be on our cruise.. in the sun :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

I am so jealous of you, Teresa. With this rain, we could all use a sunny cruise! You have to check back in and let us Coloradoans know how it went on your first cruise. Are you all set? Is it a 3,4 or 7 day cruise? If 7, which one? I know that you have kids so do you need a nanny :teeth: ? We have hit all Disney's ports. That is why the Panama Canal will be perfect for us. Does your WISH challenge mean you lost 50 pounds?? Wow! Way to go! :cheer2:

DCLcruiser, we will see you at Del Taco! I will be the one with the crazy girl in flip flops and a tank. Anyone else coming???

[Tera]

Sandy - We're doing the 7 day Western and we're all set :cool1: I've got everything packed and ready to go besides our tolietries :banana: :banana:

I could leave my DH at home and you could take HIS place ;)


The Panama Canal trip sounds like a LOT of fun. I can't wait to hear all about that. I'll make sure to post a trip report and pictures when we get home.

Yep... lost 50 pounds so far :goodvibes Been doing Weight Watchers for 8 months and it's been great so far. I've got about 15-20 pounds to go to goal :cheer2:

[cristit14]

I can't make Del Taco on the 27th. I don't usually get off until around 530 or so. We should try to plan another one too though so the rest of us could come and meet everyone too. :banana:

[constanze]

Hi all! I work in the Denver Tech area here in Colorado. How cool to find a thread on all of us living here.

Jennat, My husband was also raised in Loveland!! (His parents still live there.)I wonder if our husband's know each other? Wouldn't that be wild since we're going on the same cruise!

Lisa.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I can't make Del Taco on the 27th. I don't usually get off until around 530 or so. We should try to plan another one too though so the rest of us could come and meet everyone too. :banana:
We could definitely plan one another time too, we all seem to live pretty close to eachother!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

We could definitely plan one another time too, we all seem to live pretty close to eachother!!!

I second that! :banana:

Teresa, we did the Western this past October. However we weren't able to stop at Grand Cayman because of the hurricane so we stopped at Costa Maya instead. You are sooo lucky that YOU can stop at Grand Cayman. I hear that is the highlight of that cruise.

:wave: Hi Lisa, isn't this thread wonderful?

[Tera]

Hi Lisa and Welcome - Which cruise are you going on? We leave in 9 days!!!!!!

We'll definitely have to set up an "official" DIS meet sometime soon.


Sandy - We have the Capt Marvin excursion planned for Grand Cayman. Figure the girls will either love it or hate it. We'll have to see how it goes. I still read threads about how Grand Cayman is recovering. It'll probably be awhile before they are back to 100%

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Teresa - I went to Grand Cayman 3 years ago on a DCL cruise, it was beautiful and by far my favorite port out of all the ports I have been to. I hope you will have a great time because I know I did. I was very sad that in Oct. we had to skip Grand Cayman because I really wanted my mom and dad to see it, but I do understand that it's no where close to when I saw it.

It didn't help that I hated Costa Maya because I was eaten alive there by bugs. I am not a huge Mexico fan because everytime I visit somewhere in Mexico I come back sick, in hives (due to being allergic to whatever they use to purify their water with), and/or eaten alive by bugs!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi, don't forget that you got e-coli also while in Mexico.

[Blackunicorn]

Hi guys, I would love a DISmeet but have never organized one either. As much as this thread has taken off, I bet we could get up a pretty good sized one. Potluck at a park? Room at a restaurant?

Tera, Heidi (PoohFriend) and I really want to go to Del Taco on the 27th. We will try hard.

Blackunicorn, we have been in 5520 3 times. It is like home to us. Have you ever had it? We love it for its location and the porthole.

jiminyC_fan, we haven't cruised at all before, so this will be our first time EVER, and thanks to this wonderful board we knew to ask for a SPR! The only bad thing about booking so far in advance is that now we can't wait, and we've got 16 months to go!

We seem to be the only ones in the Springs, but if you have a DIS meet on a weekend, we can probably drop by.

[jiminyC_fan]

jiminyC_fan, we haven't cruised at all before, so this will be our first time EVER, and thanks to this wonderful board we knew to ask for a SPR! The only bad thing about booking so far in advance is that now we can't wait, and we've got 16 months to go!

We seem to be the only ones in the Springs, but if you have a DIS meet on a weekend, we can probably drop by.

Guess what....you aren't the only ones in the Springs. We know two others from the DISboard that we have daily contact with. They just happen to be in Oregon right now.

[constanze]

Sandy you're right, this board is terriffic!!!

As for Grand Cayman, my husband and I have been there on a couple of cruises and we also spent 10 days there once. It truly is awesome, and the best snorkling we've ever seen.

I would be SO up for a cruise meet here in CO!

Whoever started this thread is a genius!

Lisa.

[constanze]

Tera,
We're going on the September 17th cruise...it seems forever away...

Lisa.

[Tera]

Now hearing all the great things about Grand Cayman, I'm really looking forward to stopping there :sunny:

[Jrsy Boy]

Whoever started this thread is a genius!

Thank you. Now can you tell my DW? :teeth:

[jiminyC_fan]

Thank you. Now can you tell my DW? :teeth:

I agree with Constanze but Jrsy Boy aren't you taking it to extremes? :rotfl2: Twist our arms and perhaps we will at least talk to your DW.

Heidi woke up to a severe migraine today but she is still talking about going to Del Taco tonight. Do we need to mention the schools name so that you can get credit?

[Jrsy Boy]

Twist our arms and perhaps we will at least talk to your DW.

I may have to post her email address and just have you send her anonymous emails stating that her DH is a genius.

Did he find a cure for cancer? :sad2:
Did he find an endlessly renewable energy source? :sad2:
Did he end the war in Iraq and create peaceful coexistence planetwide? :sad2:

No, he got a bunch of Coloradans together on the DIS boards. :rolleyes1

[Tera]

Sandy - Nope, just come in between 5:00-8:00pm and our school (Acres Green Elementary) gets 20% of the proceeds. My DD Katie and I will be there right at 5:00 because I don't know what parents volunteers I have. My DH & other DD will be there after 6:00 and then we'll be able to eat :goodvibes

I AM wearing my lime green shirt so you won't be able to miss me (along with my RED hair :earseek: ) Hope Heidi's head feels better. With this wind, I'm sure allergy sufferers are having a hard time :crazy:

[jiminyC_fan]

I AM wearing my lime green shirt so you won't be able to miss me (along with my RED hair :earseek: ) :

OMG, that is way too funny! I am wearing my lime green shirt and I have red hair. Ok, with streaks of gray but my red is natural. (so is the gray :rotfl: )

JrsyBoy, you did a good thing with your thread. It would be kind of funny to write your DW but I am afraid that she might get a little nervous with women writing her how wonderful her husband is! Now come up with an idea how to meet everyone. Are you coming tonight?

[Jrsy Boy]

I can't make it there tonight, but I would definitely be up for a weekend meet sometime in the future. Is it okay that I don't have a lime green shirt and my hair color is (according to DS8) "bald."

[jiminyC_fan]

We are back from Del Taco and really had a very enjoyable evening. We missed all of you that couldn't make it. We discussed that we would love to make a date and time to have a real DISmeet. Jrsy Boy's DW will hear about how wonderful he really is then. Yes Jrsyboy. Even though you aren't with the "in" crowd with red hair and a green shirt you are still welcome to meet with all of us. LOL.

Met Teresa(Tera), her husband and gorgeous girls. We had a nice long talk with DCLcruiser. I just can't tell everyone what a fun night we had.

[Tera]

Sandy - As you can tell, my hair wasn't "natural" :guilty:

It was really great meeting you (and your DH) Heidi and DCLcruiser too. I wish I could have sat with you guys more to hear all the great stories :guilty: I hope we can all get together again soon (May 25th is our next Del Taco Night ;) ) The more I talked to you guys, the more excited about our upcoming trip I became :cool1: :cool1:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I had so much fun last night....I forgot all about my migraine!!! It was very nice to meet DCLcruiser and Teresa and her family, now all we need to do is plan a weekend meet, so more people can come.

I am up for May 25th again, (4 days away from my birthday so that could be my birthday celebration....any takers?)

[cristit14]

I might be able to go on the 25th, but I won't know til closer to time. A weekend meet would also be good, so more people could make it. Where is the Del Taco at? It seems like I saw one one day when I was going somewhere, but I can't remember where it was.

[Tera]

Heidi - You know I just realized that I didn't get to see your "year round tan" with that sweatshirt you had on :earboy2: We'll have to walk over to Krispy Kreme for a birthday donut after Del Taco. Or we could go over to Chuck E Cheese :rotfl:

Cristi - The Del Taco we were at is at County Line and Quebec, right next to Chuck E Cheese and Krispy Kreme :goodvibes

I think a weekend one is a good idea too since most people can't get to that location at that time. I say we hold out for some warmer weather though :sunny:

[cristit14]

Theresa--I was thinking that is where it was. I think I saw it on my way to Park Meadows once.
I agree we definately need some warmer weather. Brr...

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Teresa - ya unfortuntately you missed my year round tan. Hopefully next meet I can show it off if the weather ever warms up and STOPS snowing!!!! I don't even remember why I got that tag anymore!!!

Yay, can I have my birthday donut with sprinkles!!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi, you got that tag because you had a full year of cruises and Mexico and was tan for a solid year.

DCLcruiser, have a wonderful cruise and will talk to you soon.

Cristi, it would be great to meet you next time. Del Taco is one of our favorite fast foods...better than Taco Bell at least! Will we ever have warm weather again??

[jennat]

I'm glad you guys had a great time! I would love to meet some Colo DISers. It seems like I never meet anyone from here on cruises. This year Lisa (constanze) is on our sailing (Sept 17th eastern) so I will look forward to meeting her. I know what you (Jimmy?) mean about Costa Maya. We, too, were divereted there and it was soooooo hot. We got off and before we were off the dock my DH said, "We are no longer here for me, anytime you want to turn around is okay with me!" I just pretended it was an excursion to a different planet.....THE SUN!!!!!!! We are off to Las Vegas tomorrow. Can't say I will miss this weather! YUCK! Have a great one!

[jiminyC_fan]

Have fun in Las Vegas, Jen. At least you will get away from this cold and snow! You and Lisa will have fun knowing someone on the ship. We have met some wonderful friends on this board that we now travel with. We link our dinner reservations on the ship. We have sailed with them 3 times and went to WDW together one Christmas. In that group, we have young and old, singles and familes. We correspond once (or more sometimes) a day on the board since Feb of 2002.

[Tera]

Have fun in Vegas Jen!!

I am SO over this weather. Something wrong about having to wear my winter coat the end of April :earseek: 6 days from now, we'll be in warm, sunny weather :sunny: :sunny:

[cristit14]

Okay, so what's up with this weather. I want to be outside, not stuck in the house. :cold:

Have fun in Vegas Jen!
Tera, have a great time on your cruise!!!!! I am so jealous. :flower:

[Tera]

Thanks Cristi! I can't wait to see the sun :sunny:

What is UP with this weather? :crazy: It's so darn depressing :guilty:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Thank god the weekend is over. My family spent the entire weekend painting my new house. I don't think I am destined to be a painter.

Teresa - are you excited yet, only a few more days left and you will be on the big beautiful ship!!! Eat lots for me!!!

Jen - Have fun to vegas...bring back some of the warm weather for the rest of us.

[Jrsy Boy]

When I first started this thread, it was to inform all of you about US Toys & what you could find there. Now I need reciprocity (big word, huh? :teeth: ). I'm still trying to find a few things for our cruise next month and if any of you have any sources to share, I'd appreciate it.

Still trying to find: light up necklaces/bracelets like they sell after dark in the parks, magnetic paper for door signs (found it at Office Max for $12 for 5 sheets :earseek: hoping for cheaper), over door shoe holder and, finally, TSA approved locking luggage straps.

I found Sun Guard by RIT at the Sprawl Mart near Arapahoe Road and Havana for $2.50. They also had the shoe holders for about $6, but I was hoping to find the dollar store version. Any good dollar stores that I should check?

Thanks in advance to the smartest DISers on the entire board! ;)

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Glow necklaces - Dollar Tree
Magnet sheets - Walmart
Shoe Holder - Walmart or Dollar Tree
Luggage straps - not a clue!!!!

There is a dollar tree right across the street from Southwest Plaza at Bowles and Cross (next to Joanne's). Not sure where there is any up in Highlands Ranch.

Also try looking for magnet sheets at Big Lots off of Mineral and Broadway....sometimes they have them and iron on transfer sheets.

[Jrsy Boy]

Looks like that Dollar Tree is the closest one to us. We tried the Dollar Barn near Bowles & Platte Canyon over the weekend, but only found rain ponchos. It was worth the stop, though, because DS8 got a mood ring which he hasn't been able to put down (except to have somebody else try it on to check their mood).

I will check Big Lots, too, since we have one near us at Broadway and Hampden.

Wal-Mart will be my last resort since I was just at that huge one at Arapahoe & Havana. Forgot to look for the magnet paper and the luggage locks while we were there. :sad2:

[Tera]

Heidi - I'm so stinkin' excited, I can hardly sleep at night. I promise to eat as much as I can for you ;)

Jrsy Boy - I ordered glow sticks off Ebay since we use them throughout the year for the kids.

I hate this weather :umbrella:

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi everyone,

Will we ever see sun?? It was darn cold over the weekend.

Gosh, I don't have anything to say....Heidi told JrsyBoy where to find everything.

And.....I am mad at Teresa. She leaves for the ship and I want to go NOW!!!!

[Jrsy Boy]

I am mad at Teresa. She leaves for the ship and I want to go NOW!!!!

Ladies, if we can't be nice and get along and be happy for each other, I will turn this thread right around and we will go home! ;)

[Tera]

Sandy - You know you love me :goodvibes Maybe I'll run into DCLcruiser, but from what he said about his shift hours, I'm doubting it :guilty:

Jrsy Boy *pointing at jiminyC* SHE started it :earseek:

[Blackunicorn]

I think a weekend one is a good idea too since most people can't get to that location at that time. I say we hold out for some warmer weather though

You guys are so silly! This is Colorado! Who knows what weather tomorrow will bring?

I guess before I started clammering for a weekend meet, I should have mentioned that I work weekends, so it would also depend on my shift. But the good news is that I work at the Disney Store in Park Meadows, so if you did have a weekend meet, I'd already be in Denver! Okay, so that's only good news for me. :teeth:

[constanze]

I'm so glad you guys had so much fun at Del Taco, although I'm jealous! Hopefully I'll be able to make the next one.

Jen, are you back from Vegas?

Lisa.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Blackunicorn - How long have you worked for the Disney store? I am sure my mom and I would have seen you atleast once, we always have to stop by the Disney store and check out the new merchandise!! I use to work at the Gateway Academy right there off of Yosemite, so my boss and I would go to Park Meadows A lot on our lunch (and we couldn't forget to pick up a snickerdoodle at Mrs. Fields!!!)

[jiminyC_fan]

BlackUnicorn, I worked for the Disney Store at SW Plaza as Holiday help one year. It was my spending money for our first cruise. That is some drive for you! Our Springs Diser friends are home now from Oregon so will have to tell her to pop in here. They are quite preoccupied at the moment however because they just became first time grandparents on Friday. We are always in Monument every weekend camping so summertime might be hard for us to participate in a meet except for a Sunday afternoon.

Lisa, you don't have to be jealous. Just make sure you make it this month. Maybe the one I am mad(Teresa) at will give everyone more time to plan.

I can't believe that I got in trouble for what Teresa is doing. She's the bad one!! If she wasn't going on this trip then I wouldn't be mad at her. It is all HER fault. But....I will be the bigger person and apologize for my actions yesterday.

Anybody have ideas what I could do for a fellow DISer that is celebrating her 50th birthday onboard the Panama Canal cruise with us? I know about DCL's cake but I would like to add to the celebration but still be able to bring clothes in my suitcases. Help!

[cristit14]

jrsy boy~ When I made my door sign last year, I just used card stock and then I had a roll of magnet stuff (sorry don't know the technical name :confused3 ) The magnet roll I think I got at either Hobby Lobby or Michael's a long time ago to use for a girl scout project we were doing. I think the roll was probably less than $5 and I still have at least half the roll left. It lasts a long time.

[jiminyC_fan]

Great idea Cristi!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Teresa better not forget to say goodbye!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

I hope she remembers all of us stuck here and says goodbye! Teresa, have a wonderful time and don't forget to check back in and tell us all about it. You will be missed here on the thread! I bet that you are so excited that you won't sleep tonight!

Where is Jen? Is she back yet?

[Tera]

Hey Guys...

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been pulling my hair out the past two days trying to get stuff done. Nick asks why I left it for the last minute :earseek: :earseek:

We are planning to buy the unlimited internet access to keep in touch with family, so I will make sure I post ATLEAST once with an update :goodvibes

DCLcruiser sent me a note to say that the new Hitchhiker's Guide was playing onboard :cool1:

I think I finally have everything done except for the traditional drinks with the neighbors tonight :earboy2:

Hope the weather is nice for you guys while I'm gone.... in the :sunny: :sunny: and 80's :teeth:

[jiminyC_fan]

Ok, so I must have lost it. What is Hitchhiker's Guide?

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - it's the movie I told you about that is based off an old video game.

Teresa - HAVE FUN ON YOUR MAGICAL CRUISE!!!! :wave2: Say hi to Nic for us if you see him.

[Jrsy Boy]

based off an old video game.
NO! It is based on the first book of the five book trilogy by Douglas Adams. It was a text only computer game back in the 80's, which I remember playing on an Apple IIe.
I think I'll be seeing this one by myself. :guilty: Its one of those things where if you're not a fan, its probably not likely to attract your interest.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

NO! It is based on the first book of the five book trilogy by Douglas Adams. It was a text only computer game back in the 80's, which I remember playing on an Apple IIe.
Sorry, video games and computer games are all the same to me!!! :goodvibes I am a girl, what am I supose to know about boys toys!!! ;)

[Jrsy Boy]

I am a girl, what am I supose to know about boys toys!!! ;)

I guess that depends on how old you are... :rolleyes:

[jiminyC_fan]

:rotfl:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I guess that depends on how old you are... :rolleyes:
:rotfl2: Okay I guess that was expected, I left myself wide open on that comment!!!

[Tera]

Hi Guys...

We're here in Cocoa Beach :cool1: I'm thinking there is more sunshine in Denver today than here :umbrella: We did get to see the Wonder when we drove by, so it was very exciting.



Sandy - It's a sci-fi movie, which I LOVE. The girls are really excited to see it, so we'll let you know how it is.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Yay Teresa posted!!! :cheer2: Hopefully the weather gets better for you, even if it doesn't, don't let it ruin a thing, you will have the greatest vacation!!! I can't wait for your trip report when you get back!!! HAVE FUN!!! :Pinkbounc

[jennat]

Finally back from Vegas! We had soooo much fun! We slept in until 10, went to the pool and basked in the heat (70-80), went upstairs and slept/showered/read, went out to dinner, went to a show or movie....everyday for 5 days. AHHHH, the life! But believe it or not, now I am tired!!! We didn't gamble a whole lot because I never win!!! We were down $40 and won $30. and quit. No high risk excitement here. That town is amazing. Both in the architecture and the people. We were walking home at 2:30 am (we stayed at the piano bar until it closed) and saw a family of four standing in front of MGM (kids about 3 and 5, obviously tourists). What could possibly be important enough to keep your kids out until 3am? Not judging (well, a little :) ) but also curious. :)
Glad to see the sun again here. That weather was yucky!!!!
Tereasa, Have a great cruise!!!! Can't wait to hear about it!!
Jen

[Jrsy Boy]

Yay, I'm a llama again, no, wait...

I mean: Yay, I'm a mouseketeer! :earsboy:

Has this thread slipped off the first page since it was started? We Colorado Cruisers are an active bunch.

[Tera]

Hi Guys...

Me again :teeth:

Jen - Glad you had fun in Vegas. We love going through there with the kids, but not till 3:00am :sad2: We'll do our annual trip through there in July (HOT!).


The weather was a little better today, but still not completely clear, but the sun was out here and there :sunny: We took the kids to the beach near the Cocoa Beach pier, which was a lot of fun, but I was cold :cold: It is suppose to be warmer tomorrow, so should be a GOOD day to sail :boat:

We did go by Ron Jon's yesterday and that place is HUGE. I just thought it would be some small surf shop, but it was like going to the MALL :earseek:

We're staying at the Comfort Inn at Cocoa Beach and we have a wonderful view from our room. I've never seen the Atlantic, so it's been exciting to see it right outside our window :bounce:

I will try and post when I can onboard.

How's the weather in Denver? I heard it was suppose to be 71 yesterday and it was gorgeous when we left for the airport. Hope you all have a good weekend.

[Jrsy Boy]

Glow necklaces - Dollar Tree
Magnet sheets - Walmart
Shoe Holder - Walmart or Dollar Tree
Luggage straps - not a clue!!!!

There is a dollar tree right across the street from Southwest Plaza at Bowles and Cross (next to Joanne's).

Spent part of my exciting Friday night at Dollar Tree, but they were out of glow necklaces. Found the shoe holder, though it wasn't an "over the door" type I keep reading about. It hangs on the closet bar like a hanger. Still need to check Big Lots and Walmart.

[cristit14]

jrsy boy~ you might want to try oriental trading website to get glow necklaces. I am pretty sure that they have them. One of the ladies on my cruise is buying them in bulk for a school function and she is going to get extra for those of us cruising with her. I got my shoe holder at the Walmart at Quincy and Wadsworth last summer. I think it was around $6 or $7. It seems like I found it around where the laundry type things are (ironing board, baskets).

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh my Cristi, you must live very close to us. My shoe holder came from the same Walmart.

JrsyBoy, we can't live without our over the door shoe holder. We are taking it on this cruise even though it will just be the two of us. Glow necklaces can be found at the party stores, too. I have seen them at Party City on Bowles and hmmmm, don't know the cross street. Across from Clement Park, anyway.

Jen, it sounded like you had a great time in Vegas. We need to go now that we are adults. I did it as a kid with my parents and so did Ted. We just aren't gamblers either. I have better things to do with my money!.....Like cruise!!!

Teresa, it is so fun reading your posts while you are gone. Hope to read more while you are on the ship. We almost stayed at Ron Jon's last Oct but cancelled it and stayed at All Stars instead. Ron Jon's was hit by the hurricane and was closed for awhile. Oh wait, you were talking about the Surf shop, silly me. The weather is very springy. I heard today on the news that Friday will be in the 50's with snow in the foothills. Enjoy your sun while you can!

Better run and go outside with dear hubby. He is cutting the grass.

Happy Mothers Day to all the mommies here!

[cristit14]

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's out there!
Sandy~ Where do you guys live? We are at Coal Mine and Pierce.

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh Cristi, that is sooo close. Heidi just bought a condo right at Webster and Coal Mine and we are at Parkhill (one blk so of Bowles) and Wadsworth. We have lived in this house for 30 years. Howdy neighbor!!

[Blackunicorn]

Quote from Pooh Friend#1: Blackunicorn - How long have you worked for the Disney store? I am sure my mom and I would have seen you atleast once, we always have to stop by the Disney store and check out the new merchandise!!
I’ve worked there for just over a year and a half. However, I only work weekends, so I don’t know if you’ve seen me! I’m the bumbling one who messes up a lot... :flower: Ask for Dawn if you're in.
Quote from jiminyC fan: BlackUnicorn, I worked for the Disney Store at SW Plaza as Holiday help one year. It was my spending money for our first cruise. That is some drive for you!
We have a couple of people from SW in the store now–I don’t know how long it’s been since you worked, so I don’t know if you’d recognize them. It is a bit of a drive, but until the stores were sold, my Disney discount more than covered it! Now, I still love the job, but I keep hoping that they’ll open a store in the Springs again sooooooon.
Quote from Jrsy Boy: NO! It is based on the first book of the five book trilogy by Douglas Adams.
Five? I only counted four. I wonder which one I’m missing? I’m pleased to say that I saw Hitchhiker on opening night, and I took a towel. My children were terribly embarassed and refused to carry towels. (They were still embarassed even after they found out what the towel was for. :rolleyes: )

If anyone is interested, Park Meadows got in a shipment of the NEW Disney Dollars in $1, $5, and $10 denominations. They're going fast, so if you want some, hop on in! I forgot to get mine while I was in :sad2: but hopefully there will still be some next weekend. (There probably would have been plenty if I hadn't felt the need to tell everyone about them! :flower: )

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Cristi - We have to be neighbors!!!

Dawn - On a weekend, my mom and I might have to stop up at the Disney store to say hello to you. I just tried to get Disney $$ at the SW store but they didn't have any. I didn't believe they were going that fast, but they must be.

Teresa - the weather has been beautiful here, a little windy though. I hope you are having fun on the ship, I think you are at Day at Sea today.

[Jrsy Boy]

Five? I only counted four. I wonder which one I’m missing?

Have you read "Mostly Harmless"? I bought it at a used bookstore at Broadway and Ridge Road back in August. Now I see that you can buy all five books in one volume - The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide, I think.

[Jrsy Boy]

I got my shoe holder at the Walmart at Quincy and Wadsworth last summer. I think it was around $6 or $7.

Oh, I bought the hanger one at Dollar Tree. After all, it was only a dollar. Figured if I found one I liked better, I wouldn't feel bad about not using it. Thanks for the continuing flow of sources for stuff.

[jennat]

What kind of books are the hitchhiker books? I am assuming you would recommend them since you have read them all. I read a lot and like most stuff.....as long as Oprah doesn't like them and they haven't won any awards....also not big on romances. Anything esle, bring it on. maybe I should pick these up.
I live at Broadway and Salford (highlands Ranch Parkway), and I was just at that bookstore Saturday....small world!
How about this weather!!!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[constanze]

Welcome home Jen!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

How about this weather!!!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:
I am loving this weather!!! Too bad I am stuck inside at work, I have extreme spring fever and need to get outside in the sun. :sunny:

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi guys,

I think that it is so funny that so many of us on this thread live very close to each other. It definitely is a small world.

Teresa must be having a time of her life and forgot all of us here in CO.

Jen, Heidi's twin sister (my other daughter) lives by the whale pool. That has to be very close to you.

Constanze, you were very wordy today. lol

[Jrsy Boy]

What kind of books are the hitchhiker books?

A very humorous take on Science Fiction. There is one line in particular that I sort of remember being something like "The Vogon ships floated in exactly the same way that a brick wouldn't." If you give the first one a try and end up liking it, you'll likely enjoy all of them.

At that same bookstore, same visit, I found a copy of Thinner by Richard Bachman which was the edition that came out before anyone knew that Richard Bachman was actually Stephen King. It even has a picture of some other guy on the back of the dust jacket.

[jiminyC_fan]

That's cool about Richard Bachman, JrsyBoy.

[Mickey02]

Hey this is cool a thread for Colorado Cruisers!!

Can I join in the fun?

Hi Sandy and Heidi!

Barb

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Barb - You found us, YAY!!!! :banana: :bounce: :Pinkbounc Now all we need is your mom to find this thread too!!!

How is Ethan doing Nana?

[Mickey02]

Hi Heidi

Yep I found it. Now I need to read all the other posts to see what is going on. :teeth:

[jennat]

Welcome Barb! The more the merrier! Sandy, I do live close to your daughter. About a mile away. Everyone do a rain/bad weather dance to keep the clouds away. We are supposed to do a girls day down on 3rd street in Cherry Creek to celebrate all of our birthdays and it is supposed to be cold! It's just not right :) , I am ready for SUN :sunny: , all day everyday, no exceptions (alright a short rainstorm in the middle of a beautiful day is okay) :) :) .
Hope all are well!

[Mickey02]

Thanks Jennat!!

I am so hoping that it rains here in Colorado Springs. We are on such strict water restrictions I am praying for rain every day! Do you have water restrictions up there?

Barb

[jiminyC_fan]

:wave: Hello everyone. A special welcome to our friend Barb, Mickey 02. BlackUnicorn, she is the one I was talking about that is from the Springs.

Do you think that Teresa will take the time to post? I mean come on.....a family cruise first and us last?? What is wrong with that woman?

That's pretty cool. Jen lives close to one dd and Cristi lives close to my other dd,Heidi (PoohFriend).

Teresa if you do read this, tell DCLCruiser hello if you see him.

Barb, I don't think that we are on water restrictions. I think only Aurora so far.

[DCLcruiser]

Thanks Jimmy C

I actually met up with Tera on Saturday's Deck Party, it was fun seeing them all. Beyond that time to go see Wild & Haines.

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi is with me, DCLcruiser. We are confused with Wild & Haines. Is that onboard entertainment? Great to hear from you. Boy do I ever have something to share with you!

[DCLcruiser]

Wild & Haines is a new act which just came on this week. They were AMAZING!!! From what I have gathered this is their first time on the Magic. So that is why the two of you are stumped. If you Google them I bet you will find them. They have been on HBO, the tonight show and etc.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

:wave2: Hi DCLcruiser, how does it feel to be back at your second home?

Hopefully Teresa is having nice weather and a great time. Looks like she forgot about us!!! Wish I could be there!!!

[Mickey02]

Good Morning

Kind of a cool day in the Springs. I'm sure this is a dumb question but what is Wild and Haines??

Barb

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Barb - I tried to look them up on Google, but no luck...plus I don't have the time (or patience) right now to keep trying!!!!! Hopefully Teresa or DCL cruiser will be able to give more details!!!

[Mickey02]

Hi

Way back in the beginning of this thread there was mention of a store in Denver that had lots of Pirate stuff.

I am in the process of making gift bags for my managers daughter and her friend that will be going on the cruise in June. Maddie is a "Make a Wish" kid so I am trying to make this experience special for her. She and Kendra both are 18. Do you know if that store has things they would be interested in or is it mostly little kid stuff??

Thanks

[jiminyC_fan]

Barb, the store is mainly little kid stuff. Party favor type things.

[cristit14]

Hey, guess what? I just saw that they are building a Del Taco at Broadway and Belleview. I have never been there, but I am wanting to try them.

[Blackunicorn]

Quote from Jrsy Boy: Have you read "Mostly Harmless"?

Ah, that's the one I didn't remember! It's been so many years since I read the books, I'm having a hard time remembering them. I need to find my copies, because I just remembered that I used to stash spare cash on page 42. I wonder where I hid them? They're probably still packed from the last time I moved. My husband thought he would be clever: he didn't label any of the moving boxes because he thought that would force us to unpack everything quickly. The result is that my garage is full of boxes and most of my kitchenware is new. :rotfl:

Quote from jiminyC fan: Hello everyone. A special welcome to our friend Barb, Mickey 02. BlackUnicorn, she is the one I was talking about that is from the Springs.

Hi, Barb! Nice to meet you! I'm also in the Springs, which is why your name came up. :flower: I also work at the Disney Store, so if you think there's anything there that might fit in your gift bag, let me know and I'll keep an eye out. I have to admit, I'm better and picking things for younger kids, though.

jiminyC fan, I thought of you today--I was watching a recording of Regis and Kelly from Monday, and they were at Disneyland. I saw Gepetto and Pinocchio, and the fox and the cat, but no Jiminy. But I've never seen Gepetto or Pinocchio before, so maybe they'll have Jiminy this year after all!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Hey, guess what? I just saw that they are building a Del Taco at Broadway and Belleview. I have never been there, but I am wanting to try them.
Yay, but that is still a little ways out there for me but now atleast we have 3 in CO!!!! Why can't there be one built right at Bowles and Wads, or somewhere near there!!!

I wonder where they are building it at. Is it by the McDonalds?

[jiminyC_fan]

jiminyC fan, I thought of you today--I was watching a recording of Regis and Kelly from Monday, and they were at Disneyland. I saw Gepetto and Pinocchio, and the fox and the cat, but no Jiminy. But I've never seen Gepetto or Pinocchio before, so maybe they'll have Jiminy this year after all!

We won a trip to Disneyland from SW Plaza a few years ago when Toon Town had its grand opening and we got to eat with Gepetto and Pinocchio. I have never seen them since. Heidi, do you remember that? I don't think there is a Jiminy to "see" as a character probably because he is so tiny.

Cristi, good news about Del Taco. Like Heidi said, why don't they build one over here? It always seems other neighborhoods get the new restaurants. I remember when they built up Clement Park that there was going to be a free standing Chick Fil A there but built a bank instead. Maybe something cool will go in at Bowles and C470.

Ok Black Unicorn, how do you post 2 quotes on one post? I have wanted to respond a few times like that but I don't know how. I know how to do it the first time by hitting quote on the bottom of the other persons post but then how do you do it a second time?

Barb, Denver is on water restrictions. It will be 3 times a week.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

We won a trip to Disneyland from SW Plaza a few years ago when Toon Town had its grand opening and we got to eat with Gepetto and Pinocchio. I have never seen them since. Heidi, do you remember that? I don't think there is a Jiminy to "see" as a character probably because he is so tiny.
Yes I remember that but I think we did see Jiminy Cricket, not sure though...now I am going to have to go look through pictures!!! I swear we saw Jiminy somewhere....hmmmmm

[Mickey02]

Wow 3 times a week! For us here in Colorado Springs that sounds like heaven! We get only 2 times a week, it is not enough to keep the grass from dying.

Hi Blackunicorn, nice to talk to someone so close to home! Disney store!! I would love to work there. Which one do you work at? I miss the Disney store so much here. Why did they close them? Will they ever bring them back?

Barb

[Jrsy Boy]

I wonder where they are building it at. Is it by the McDonalds?

My guess would be across Broadway from McDonald's, behind the muffler shop.


I used to stash spare cash on page 42. I wonder where I hid them?

That's funny because I bought my set used and there was a pile of cash on page 42! What a strange coincidence. ;)

[jiminyC_fan]

Barb, the tv didn't say that water restrictions was voluntary but the newspaper did. We definitely are better off than you! We watered twice a week before. No matter what they say, it was very hard on it.

[Jrsy Boy]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: I'm doin' that document dance. Anybody with me?

[Pooh_Friend#1]

CONGRATULATIONS JRSY BOY!!! I am happy for you, (but jealous)!!! Now the countdown is on for you. :cool1:

Have fun and most important thing is to bring me back something nice. ;)

[jiminyC_fan]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: I'm doin' that document dance. Anybody with me?

:cheer2: Woohoo, happy for you!!!! Wish it was my time. :rolleyes:

[cristit14]

My guess would be across Broadway from McDonald's, behind the muffler shop.


You are right. It is in between the muffler shop and the car wash. Maybe they could put one in next to the old Kmart on Wads?

[Jrsy Boy]

most important thing is to bring me back something nice.
Girl toys or boy toys? :confused: :laughing:

[jiminyC_fan]

I have some exciting news. Del Taco is going in on So. Wadsworth where the old Hardees was and has changed hands so many times. Right now it is a closed Hawaiian restaurant. It is next to Applebees at Wads and Belleview.

[cristit14]

That is good that a Del Taco is going in there, but I really miss Tomkats. That was our favorite place for dinner.

[Blackunicorn]

Quote from jiminyC fan: Ok Black Unicorn, how do you post 2 quotes on one post? I have wanted to respond a few times like that but I don't know how. I know how to do it the first time by hitting quote on the bottom of the other persons post but then how do you do it a second time?

I'm a wizard. :wizard: No, I cheat! I write my reply in WordPerfect, grabbing a quote whenever I come across one and typing “Quote from (name):” in front. Then, when the whole reply is ready, I click on “Reply” and cut and paste. The quotes are done by using the quote function that’s on the “Reply” control panel–it looks like a piece of paper with writing on it–and copying the text I want to show as a quote.

Quote from Mickey02: Hi Blackunicorn, nice to talk to someone so close to home! Disney store!! I would love to work there. Which one do you work at? I miss the Disney store so much here. Why did they close them? Will they ever bring them back?

I work at Park Meadows most weekends. As for why the store in the Citadel closed, I don’t know anything official other than there was a problem with the lease. I heard that due to various factors, the powers-that-be didn’t renew the lease quickly enough, and the Citadel had already leased the space out. I also heard that, because Disney was trying to sell the Disney Stores, it couldn’t incur any extra debt, so a new lease was out of the question. I’ve been told that The Children’s Place is eager to expand The Disney Stores, and to look for a new one in the Springs within the next year, but I honestly haven’t heard anything definite in that direction. I love my job, but now that I don’t get a discount at the theme parks, it’s getting harder to rationalize the commute. :sad2:

Quote from Jrsy Boy: That's funny because I bought my set used and there was a pile of cash on page 42! What a strange coincidence. ;)

Hey! No finders, keepers here, bud! :rotfl:

[Tera]

Hey Guys...

Sorry I didn't get a chance to post again. We had meant to buy the unlimited access, but never got a chance and then it wasn't worth getting. We are at the Courtyard Marriot right now and have a 6:00am flight home tomorrow. It'll be so much fun waking the girls up at 4:00am tomorrow :earseek: I'm going to start working on my trip report when we get home and Nick downloaded over 1,000 pictures for me to go through. I hope I took enough

Our trip was wonderful, just like the weather. We did see DCLcruiser at the sailaway party, but that was the only chance we got to see him. We did catch the end of the Wild and Haines show and they were great. I wish we would have seen the whole thing. They did have two other acts that we caught at the adult time which were really good. I'll have to look at our Navigators to see their names.


We did catch some of the Hitchhikers Guide last night and I'll have to say I was very disappointed. We sat through about the first hour and a half last night and I finally had to leave. Didn't want to miss the Till We Meet Again party for that :rolleyes:

Only problems we had was one of our bags got left at the port when our limo :earboy2: picked us up this morning. Since it was a carryon, there was no name tag or anyone (and it was the one that had ALL our souviners) Security already picked it up and it got put on a Disney bus to the airport. Nick just left to go get it, so hopefully nothing is missing. Other than that, everything was great. Great servers, room attendents, weather and met some great people through our DIS meet.

Anyways, I'll let you guys know when I finish the trip report.

[Jrsy Boy]

Finally found the glow-in-the-dark necklaces today in Castle Rock at the outlets. $1.29 each. Also bought a 24 pack of "nuptial bubbles" for the sail away party.

Only 18 more days! :Pinkbounc

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Girl toys or boy toys? :confused: :laughing:
:rotfl2: and you think you are so funny!!!!!!

Teresa - Did you get your bag back with everything in it? Hopefully all your souveniers are still there.

Cristi - they are putting in a Petsmart,a Pet Hotel, and I think a sporting goods store where the Old KMart was.

[Tera]

Hey Heidi - Yes... we did get it, thank God. Disney was great about working with Nick. We didn't have any tags on it because we carried it off the ship. He ended up having to go to the airport by shuttle to get it, but everything was fine. I didn't let that bag out of my sight the rest of the trip ;)

[Mickey02]

Good Morning

Thought I would check in. Had a fun Saturday taking a Disney Cruise scrap book class. Spent Sunday sick with the flu. I am still trying to get over being sick.

Blackunicorn I wish wish wish we would get a Disney Store back here! I miss it so much. Every time I went into the mall first thing I would go into the Disney store. Helps get my "Disney Fix"

Barb

[Jrsy Boy]

Hey! No finders, keepers here, bud! :rotfl:
I used the money to pay for a WDW/DCL vacation for me and my family, but if you want it back, I'll just cancel our vacation. :sad: :sad1: :guilty: I'm sure DW and DS8 will understand...

[jennat]

Hey all! just wanted to stop in and say hey! Hope all is well. Tereasa, welcome back. Can't wait to hear details...I'm glad you had a good time and got your bag back. Stressful! All is well here. Just started a muraling project for a client on 104th ave (I'm in Highlands Ranch). I feel like I drive more than I paint! Having fun reading your posts! Take care,

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi everyone,

Been very busy with a very sick FIL. He is hospitalized at Lutheran right now.

Welcome home Teresa! Tell us all about it!

Jen, that is some drive. My SIL lives at 120th and Colorado Blvd and I hate the drive. We live South as well.

JrsyBoy, only 16 days to go. Bet you guys are going crazy. Never thought about the outlet stores for the glow necklaces. Glad you found them.

Barb, Disney Cruise scrapbook class sounds perfect for the two of us! Did your mom go?

[DCLcruiser]

Do you think there is a Del Taco in Curacao we can meet at? :banana:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Do you think there is a Del Taco in Curacao we can meet at? :banana:
So how is the Panama Canal cruise going? SOOOOOO jealous of everyone on there, wish I could be there!!! Hey if there is a Del Taco there, I might just have to meet you there. ;)

Jen - That is a long drive, especially if you are taking I-25, yuck I feel sorry for you having to drive all the way up there.

Teresa - I am glad you got your bag back, have you wrote your trip report yet? What was your favorite part of the cruise?

Jrsy Boy - I am still up for adoption if you want to add me to your cruise!! :goodvibes

Barb - Are you going to teach me how to scrapbook? I just remembered I have to email you the babyshower stuff......back to work!!!

[Jrsy Boy]

Jrsy Boy - I am still up for adoption if you want to add me to your cruise!! :goodvibes
Believe me, there is already a line of "alternates" in case anything happens to one of us. :sad2:

[Mickey02]

Morning All!

Heidi- I would Love to teach you to scrap book. It was so fun working on Cruise stuff but boy do I want to go on a cruise!!!!!

Jrsy boy- Are you going on a cruise in 16 days or to Disney? I am sure it is on this thread somewhere but I am trying to cheat here. The reason I am asking is because my boss is going on a cruise in 16 days.

Sandy- Pixie dust to your FIL


Barb

[Tera]

DCLcruiser - I want to hear all about your trip too :cool1:

Sandy/Heidi - Working on my trip report now. I have the first two days in Cocoa Beach posted already and will work on our first cruise date tonight. I hope to get pictures posted somewhere soon so I can share those too :teeth:

[Jrsy Boy]

Jrsy boy- Are you going on a cruise in 16 days or to Disney?
We arrive at POFQ in 15 days. We're doing the land/sea package, so we don't get on the ship until June 5.

[DCLcruiser]

[QUOTE=Tera]DCLcruiser - I want to hear all about your trip too :cool1:
QUOTE]

Well, after some recon work in Curacao there is no Del Taco...however there is a McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut. :cool1:

The cruise is going smooth to my eyes. There were some bumps during the way however all around it is a good cruise. You can not imagine the amount of repeaters here.

For all those folks playing Murder Mystery @ home...I hate to tell you, but Ben is dead :guilty:

Curacao is extremely hot...we have an overcast right now and still sweating. When we pulled in it was crazy. There is a floating bridge that takes your from one part of the island to another. When a ship pulls in, the bridge swings open like a door to let the ship in.

Any how, couple more days and we will be in Panama.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Any how, couple more days and we will be in Panama.
I will be watching you on the webcam!!! Dang I heard about the Murder Mystery, didn't realize you could play it from home....I would have loved to have done that!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh wow, you can play it from home? That would have been fun. Always a couple days shy of fun!

DCLcruiser, if it is hot in Curacao now what will it be like in Aug?? Oh my, I guess a beach excursion would be best! Any helpful hints on excursions? We heard about the jammies party for the pins on this repo cruise. Must have been a sight!

Jeez Heidi, you are always trying to be adopted out on this thread. Aren't Dad and I doing a good job? lol

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I only need to be adopted when other people are going on a Disney cruise :)

[jiminyC_fan]

Phew, I get it Heidi. :cool1:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Did anyone watch the Magic go through the Gatun lock this morning? I missed it but I am going to catch it when it goes through the Miraflores lock. There are some great images that some DISers captured from the webcam.

[Tera]

Well after 3 days after getting off the ship, I finally stopped swaying :goodvibes Still trying to get pictures downloaded. I can't wait to get them developed and put them in my new photo albums. :teeth:

[DCLcruiser]

Yes, I actually got 360 pictures from that day...It was truely crazy going through the canal

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Nic - when you get back, we are going to have to get together so you can share all your pictures with us. What a truly amazing experience.

When the Magic went through the Miraflores lock I was glued to my computer screen and with my mom on the phone. They had some great close-up shots, even showed Captain Mickey with the Captain, the crew pool, the mickey pool..etc. Kinda like I was there with them!!!

[Jrsy Boy]

Okay, so what's up with this weather. I want to be outside, not stuck in the house. :cold:

Okay, you asked for it but now how do we get a happy medium between sweltering hot and bitter cold? :confused3

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Jrsy Boy - your cruise is getting closer, are you all packed?

[Jrsy Boy]

are you all packed?
HA :rotfl2: HA :rotfl: HA :laughing:
Um, not quite...in fact, I haven't even started yet. We've got a three-day weekend coming up and DS's last day of school is Thursday, so DW is planning to start on Friday. I've been ready to start for a while, but have held off.

We do have a whole pile of stuff that will be packed, just haven't got it all organized and stowed yet. Had to get TSA-friendly locking luggage straps for our suitcases due to the type of locks built-in not being TSA-friendly. Those came last week, so the suitcases are out. We just don't have a place where we can set everything out and just leave it for another 10 days.

[Tera]

DCL - Like Heidi said, we need to get together when you get home so you can share your pictures.

[jiminyC_fan]

Count me in on that get together! I can't wait to see all of DCLCruisers pictures! Maybe it can even be at a larger restaurant where we can all sit at the same table!!

JrsyBoy, TAKE ME WITH....you don't even have to adopt me like Heidi!

Cristi, I am not very happy with you. Like JrsyBoy said, you asked for it and got it. I hate hot weather. I would much rather be COLD! Oh well, I will get over it!

[Tera]

Sandy - Hey... what's wrong with the table we were sitting at?? :confused3 We were able to get 5 people and could have squeezed in one more ;) I actually forgot that we're doing our last Del Taco Night this coming Wednesday. I didn't put it on my calendar and just got reminded today :rolleyes: We did make over $300 on our last one, so thank again for helping to support our school :teeth:

I want to go on another cruise so bad. I'm in the process of typing out my trip report and I can't believe all the things we DIDN'T have time to do :guilty:

Sorry Sandy, but I'm lovin' this weather. It's amazing how much colder I've been since losing my extra flubber :earboy2: Don't want to lose my tan either ;)

[cristit14]

Cristi, I am not very happy with you. Like JrsyBoy said, you asked for it and got it. I hate hot weather. I would much rather be COLD! Oh well, I will get over it!

I didn't say I wanted it to be 90. I just wanted some spring weather. 70s for awhile would have been nice. :rolleyes:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Hey stop your complaining mom, I am perfectly happy with this hot weather, bring it on. Looks like in the forecast it is supose to get back into the 60's, whats up with that? I am ready for 80 degree weather!!!

[Jrsy Boy]

JrsyBoy, TAKE ME WITH....you don't even have to adopt me like Heidi!
Well, like I told Heidi, there's already a line and you are all the way at the end of it, so you'll have to bump off a lot of people or really suck up to me. But, since I am going to WDW and on a cruise in 9 days, I don't know what you could possibly bribe me with that could be better than that (and please keep your mind out of the gutter!).

[Pooh_Friend#1]

and please keep your mind out of the gutter!.
Right, and like that has ever stopped you!!! ;)

[DenverVal]

Hi everybody, is there room for one more Colorado cruiser? I live "all the way up there" in Thornton (just around the corner from your SIL, Sandy, lol!). We have TWO Del Tacos up here, one in Brighton and one by Flatirons mall. I am always up for a combo burrito with green sauce. I will be on the August repo cruise with Sandy, and would be VERY interested in seeing pictures from the current westbound repo cruise!! Can't make Wednesdays, busy dance night for my girls.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Of course there is enough room for you DenverVal, there is only one catch...if you adopt me and take me on the Panama Canal cruise with you. ;)
My own mom (jiminyC_fan) won't take me and I have asked everyone else on this thread to adopt me, so I thought I would take a shot and ask you too!!! :teeth: (Don't want you to feel left out!!!)

[Tera]

Hi DenverVal and Welcome! You gotta watch Heidi, she'll try and stowaway in your luggage :teeth:

[DenverVal]

Will you sleep in the hallways to get a pin voucher for me??
:rotfl2:

Welcome back Tera...hope your cruise was wonderful! Were you on the last 7-day before the repo?

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Will you sleep in the hallways to get a pin voucher for me??
Most definitely!!!! I would do pretty much anything to get back on that ship. (Jrsy Boy, no comment from you on that last statement ;) ) I can't believe people were actually sleeping on the deck for pins, that was hilarious. :rotfl: :rotfl: I want to see pictures of that. Wonder what Disney will do for the Eastern Repo regarding pins? :confused3

[Jrsy Boy]

I would do pretty much anything to get back on that ship. (Jrsy Boy, no comment from you on that last statement ;) )
THAT'S NOT FAIR! You can't just leave yourself wide open like that, then tell me I can't say anything. I've got so many snappy comebacks dying to get out that I feel like I am going to explode.

[jiminyC_fan]

Ok JrsyBoy, go ahead and get the comebacks out. After all, you are leaving soon and won't have to suffer the consequences. (or at least until you get back :rotfl2: ) What ports are you going to? Anything like Cabo or Acapulco? If so, did you book any excursions?

Hi Val. Just think, it is almost our turn. Can't wait. By the way, we all treat JrsyBoy with respect here cuz he started the thread. :rolleyes: Yea, right.

Teresa, did you post your trip report yet? Yes, the table was too small. Poor Nick couldn't join us and your older dd. Shoot, just realized that we missed your Del Taco school function yesterday. Oh well, Heidi was too busy celebrating her birthday at LoDo's in Highlands Ranch.

:wave: Hi Nic, staying out of trouble?

Oh, oh. Cristi. It is your turn to be mad. Sorry I wished for the cool down. It was sooooo cold yesterday in Monument. I couldn't believe the heavy fog. I think we are in for a very cold camping weekend.

[jiminyC_fan]

Kelsie, I don't know if you ever read this thread anymore but I just want everyone to know what a terrific TA you are. You have been so good to me and helped me so much. Thanks for all your help on Sunday.

[DCLcruiser]

:wave: Hi Nic, staying out of trouble?


Trouble...can't do that...don't have the time :)

Anyhow, we are almost to CA so...have a good morning.

[Tera]

Hey Nic :wave: :wave: Hope your trip is going well.

Sandy - I've posted the first 5 days of our trip so far, and need to sit down and finish it before I forget :guilty: Don't worry about Del Taco, they have a whole year planned of those ;) No biggie about Nick not sitting down... he was trying to get out of there anyways.

Happy Birthday Heidi!!!!

Nick and I just came back from lunch at Lodo's. I LOVE sitting uptop :teeth:

[Jrsy Boy]

they are putting in a Petsmart,a Pet Hotel, and I think a sporting goods store where the Old KMart was.
Not just a sporting goods store, a Sportsman's Warehouse! Next best thing to having a Cabela's in the neighborhood. We drove by there yesterday.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Happy Birthday Heidi!!!!

Nick and I just came back from lunch at Lodo's. I LOVE sitting uptop :teeth:
Thanks for the birthday wishes Teresa!!!! My best friend took me to Lodos for my birthday on Wednesday, I love the view from the top!!!

Nothing new here, just made it through my birthday, had a wonderful day and now back to work!!!

Just found out that where Montgomery Wards was at Southwest Plaza, they are tearing it down and building a super Dillards.....whatever a Super Dillards is? :confused3 Oh ya and Foleys is turning into a Macy's.

[Mickey02]

Good Morning

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEIDI!!!! I get to wish you happy birthday on 2 boards.

Welcome DenverVal. Yeah another Colorado Cruiser! I was surprised there are so many. Seems like most of the Dis people are in the East.

Barb

[Tera]

Heidi - We love the views from the top too.

What's up with this weather?? Really put a damper (get it ;) ) on our day yesterday :guilty:

I want sunshine :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Jrsy Boy]

Just found out that where Montgomery Wards was at Southwest Plaza, they are tearing it down and building a super Dillards.....whatever a Super Dillards is?
Was wondering what was going on there when we went by on Friday (after dinner at Chedd's...mmmm, cheesy). Wonder why they had to tear it down??? The old building wasn't good enough?

[jiminyC_fan]

Chedds??

[Jrsy Boy]

Chedds??
Chedd's Gourmet Grilled Cheese

First location opened downtown, but there is now another across Bowles from SW Plaza, near the Souper Salad. :earboy2:

[jiminyC_fan]

No kidding? I live right there and didn't know anything about it. Hey Heidi, another Friday off lunch planned! JrsyBoy, is it in the same shopette as Checkers and Souper/Salad? Just wanted to give a heads up for Yen King in that shopping center.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - I have a menu for Chedds, I have never tried it before but I have heard good reviews about it. Next time I come over, I will bring the menu to you.

If you want a cheap lunch place, Kahunas (use to be Pitchers, Breckenridge Brewery) is supose to have a $5.00 menu including drink, M-f 10:00am-4:00pm.

[jiminyC_fan]

Cool, thanks Heidi.

[DenverVal]

What's up with this weather?? Really put a damper (get it ;) ) on our day yesterdayYuk, yuk I get it :rotfl2: We ran the Bolder Boulder yesterday and it was COLD when we stopped running! We were glad for the jackets...tied them around the waist while running, put them on immediately when we stopped! Also didn't get to see the flyover or the parachutists because the cloud ceiling was too low :sad2: Made it home in plenty of time before the skies opened up. Official time: 1:21:51. Someday we'll run it without stopping :rotfl:

[Tera]

DenverVal - That is so awesome!!! I was just telling my DH that when I get to my goal weight, I want to start training for a marathon. I would love to do the Boulder Boulder next year. We'll have to wait and see.

I'm glad we had the rain, but just a bummer it happened on Memorial Day weekend. :confused3 Oh well......

[DenverVal]

I have a long way to go to get to my goal weight, just did it anyway and had a blast! Even if you walk the whole way, it's such a fun experience. We are lucky that my dd's gym teacher organizes this as his field trip for the year, and gets school busses to transport us there, drop us off at the start line and pick us up near the stadium. They couldn't pick a more beautiful spot to do a Memorial Day celebration. We always sit on the east side of the stadium to see the Flatirons behind the university...breathtaking, even with the clouds!

[jiminyC_fan]

Teresa, you don't need to lose anymore weight. You are perfect. But.....I am headed to LA Weight loss now to weigh in with them. Wish me luck!

Run? I don't even know what that word means nor will I ever find out. lol

[Tera]

DV - That sounds like fun. I would definitely like to try it next year.

Sandy - You are so sweet :earboy2: Good luck with your weigh in :teeth:

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh my gosh Teresa, I just looked at your weight loss ticker. You do not have 19.6 to go. Are you turning anorexic? My family accuses me but I have to lose so I can gain on the Panama Canal cruise. 5 more is my goal but really secretly want 15. Shhhh, don't tell Heidi.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Oh my gosh Teresa, I just looked at your weight loss ticker. You do not have 19.6 to go. Are you turning anorexic? My family accuses me but I have to lose so I can gain on the Panama Canal cruise. 5 more is my goal but really secretly want 15. Shhhh, don't tell Heidi.
Don't even get me started on this.

DV-that is awesome that you participated in the Bolder Boulder this past weekend. I ended up buying my car up there last year and had to go back during the Bolder Boulder...of course all the streets were closed off!!! That is so my luck.

[jiminyC_fan]

JrsyBoy better not have left without saying goodbye!

Cristi, I was at Park Meadows yesterday so I stopped in the store to see if you were working. I know you usually work on the weekends but thought it was worth a try. You are sure starting to get a bigger variety like before. Happy to see that.

[cristit14]

Sandy~ I don't work at Park Meadows... You must be thinking of someone else. :flower:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - BlackUnicorn works at the Disney Store.

[jiminyC_fan]

:blush: oops, I definitely made a mistake. No wonder the CM acted funny. :rotfl2:

[Tera]

Sandy - You are soooo sweet, but I do need to lose another 8 pounds to get to my weight watcher goal, but I want to lose another 10. Once my saddlebags are gone, I'll be happy :earboy2:

If I had known I was gone to gain almost 4 pounds on our cruise, I would have lost 5 more :rotfl:

[Blackunicorn]

Mom - BlackUnicorn works at the Disney Store.

Yup, that's me! But I'm off for a couple of weeks. (I had a family reunion last week, and today's my birthday so I'm goofing off this weekend.)

oops, I definitely made a mistake. No wonder the CM acted funny.

Hee hee--we don't have a Cristi working there right now, but we do have some new people, so they might have been trying to figure out if maybe you were looking for one of them. I'm only there on weekends, the only other time I might work is on a weird day, like the day after Thanksgiving. During the week, I'm a stay-at-home mom. :flower:

[jennat]

Hey guys....I have been lurking and reading (which I hate when other people do it) but wanted to say hello and Teresa you look great and don't need to lose another pound! Nice weather today huh! Actually, this morning we went to Pirate's Cove and had a fabulous time!!! So this afternoon was fine. Better afternoon thunderstorms than that nasty socked in stuff. Off to Estes for the weekend...pray for sun!

[Tera]

Jen - Welcome to our little group and your are TOO sweet :goodvibes We loved Pirates Cove last year and plan to go back this summer.

Blackunicorn - How old are your kids? I'm also a SAHM, but hoping to work part-time at the elementary school near by. Be nice to have some extra cash :teeth:

[DenverVal]

...I had a family reunion last week, and today's my birthday so I'm goofing off this weekend... :bday: :cheer2: :bday: Hope it was a wonderful day!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

BlackUnicorn - HAPPY BIRTHDAY :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cake: :bday:

Jen - How is Pirates Cove this year? Last year when I took my little cousin it was PACKED, and it was even during the week. I am looking forward to going there this year again.

[cristit14]

Black Unicorn HAPPY BIRTHDAY a day late! :bday:

I would like to go to Pirate's Cove this year too. We never made it last year. I didn't want to go on a weekend and it seemed like the days that we had free during the week it was either cold or rainy.

[DCLcruiser]

We loved Pirates Cove last year and plan to go back this summer.

LOL...what a small little world this is. My brother actually works there, he is one of the managers :rotfl2:
He gets to play in the land locked state of Colorado...while I get to play in the Pacific and Caribbean

Well, it is almost time to make a run to Wal-Mart :cheer2: Night

[DenverVal]

ok, someone please tell me where Pirate's Cove is!

[Tera]

DV - Pirates Cove is off of Belleview, just east of Santa Fe. If you know where Belleview park is (with the old train), it's right next door. Here's some info: http://englewoodgov.org/home/index.asp?page=353

[ColoradoBelle1]

It's kind of amazing that of all the 50 states, that the Disboard would have 16 pages and counting for the COLORADO disboarders!

I'm impressed. and since I've lived in Colorado since l970, I guess I qualify, even tho I'm on the western slope from (most of) the rest of you.
While DD was in high school at Cherry Creek, we lived in Englewood for four years, so I know SOME of what you'all are talking about.

BlackUnicorm, I have some 'take backs' from Disney Direct, so I guess I'd better get down your way (Park Meadows) before my takeback time is up!
I've two bathing suits and a pair of thongs that I need to 'exchange'.

I think there are enough people for us to have a Denver Dismeet!!!!! That would be fun. I haven't taken a Discruise, tho I 've cruised most every other cruiseline. I've recently purchased DVC and I'm loving it!

A big hi to all, and happy belated birthday, black unicorm!

[Tera]

Hello Colorado Belle and Welcome!! It is pretty amazing how we're the only state posting.... :goodvibes

I know we're talked about doing a Denver Meet, hopefully this summer. Only get together so far has been at a Del Taco :teeth: I guess we'll need somewhere bigger next time ;)


I'm glad we've been getting the rain the past couple of days, but I'm ready for some sunshine :sunny:

[ColoradoBelle1]

Hi Tera, thanks for the welcome.

We've had SNOW the last 24 hours. It's finally melting, but the flakes were coming down fast and were HUGE this morning. I had my annuals outside all night...looks like they might survive.

Sigh...summer in the high-county.

[jiminyC_fan]

Wow, I was absent from the thread for a couple of days and you guys yack and yack. Hope I don't snub anyones post.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Black Unicorn! Welcome Colorado Belle!.....snow???

Teresa, I just gained 3.2 pounds eating at Heidi's last night. She and Chris are too good of cooks. Of course it didn't help that I had a Carl's Jr. breakfast burger in the AM.

I have never been to Pirates Cove but have driven past it. Looks like a lot of fun!!

DCLcruiser, what a small world it is indeed. Your little brother works at Pirates Cove. So how is it this week for you?

Jen, Heidi and I love going to Estes for their fresh taffy. Have you ever tried it? How was the weather?

Gotta run and have Sunday brunch at Armadillos.

[DenverVal]

BlackUnicorm, I have some 'take backs' from Disney Direct, so I guess I'd better get down your way (Park Meadows) before my takeback time is up! I've two bathing suits and a pair of thongs that I need to 'exchange'I ordered the Eeyore suit from Disney Direct, and must say they are sized WWAAAAAAAYYY big! I just found out about this convenience, it's very nice!

Thanks for the heads up on where Pirate's Cove is, no wonder I didn't know, I never get down that way....Water World is closer.

[Tera]

Sandy - Drink lots of water and you'll be fine.

We drove up just north of Granby to check out some campsites that we book and it was amazing at the amount of snow still up at Berthoud Pass. It's just weird to see in June.


For anyone interested, I finally got my pictures posted. You can find them in the Trip Report thread. Let me know what you think :teeth:

[jiminyC_fan]

Teresa, where did you book your campsites? We used to go to Shadow Mtn every weekend before it got so popular. We loved to canoe at Grand Lake. Now we belong to a private campground in Monument. We go there every weekend now.

Is anyone on this thread going on the Panama Canal Cruise besides Val and me? Just wondering (correct me if I am wrong, Val) but I think her map shows 15 Coloradans from the DISboard going.

Have to go return a movie to McDonalds. Don't you just love renting movies there?

[Tera]

Sandy - We're actually camping at Green River for the first time. We checked it out today and I was a little disappointed about how close some of those sites were to the road and the parking lot for the boat ramp. It was still nice though. Which campsites at Shadow Mountain did you go to? We also do a big trip in August to Pearl Lake. LOVE that place...

I WISH I was going on the August trip, but unless we win the lotto, it's not going to happen :guilty:

[DenverVal]

Sandy, it's you(2), me(4), dencord7 (3), BetsyAnn (2), and Mickey02 (4) going on the repo cruise. I haven't heard anything from Mickey02 in some time, so don't know if they're going or whether they've cancelled.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I guess Jrsy Boy left without saying goodbye!!!! Hope he is having a great time on the cruise.

Teresa - I will look at your pictures today!! Can't wait to see them.

I'm with Teresa, wish I could afford the Panama Canal....14 days on the cruise, ah heaven.

Welcome to ColoradoBelle1.

[Mickey02]

Good Morning

DenverVal We are not going to be able to go on the repo cruise. I had to cancel because one of my daughters is getting married and I could not do a cruise and a wedding. You can't even imagine how disappointed I am. :sad:
We are going to do a back to back next July to kind of replace this one.

Bob and I went to the Air Show Saturday. The Thunderbirds flew. It was awesome but cold! The wind was horrible. How was the weather up North?

I am having a baby shower at the end of June. I am doing it in Pooh. I want to get a big Pooh from the Disney store. Wonder if they are having any sales ::yes::

Hope Everyone has a great Monday

Barb

[jennat]

Back from Estes. Man I love it up there....even with SNOW!! It rained and snowed hard (mostly rain) all Friday and Saturday. Sunday was gorgoues (sp). Haven't tried their taffy yet, I will have to next time. We go up there a lot, we were even married in the canyon. Beautiful.

It is probably to late but when we went to Pirates Cove it was not busy at all. It was wonderful. I didn't have to worry about the kids (as much) and could just relax and play with each of them. I'm sure it will get a lot busier.

ColoradoBelle, I graduated from Cherry Creek also. I'm sure I am older than your dd but I gradutated in 1986. :earseek: Can't believe it has almost been 20 years!
We, alas, are not going on the panama cruise. We are cruising Sept 17th, so take care of her for us. I think it is right before she goes into dry dock to get that cool movie screen. Drats! We loved that on the Car. Princess.

[Mickey02]

Jennat I LOVE Estes too. We try and get up there several times a year.
Do you stay overnight? If so where? What all do you do there? Is there still snow there?

Barb

[jennat]

My kids are 9 and 6 so we stay at Yogi bear campground usually. They rent cabins, campers, pop ups and sites. They have a ton to do. Candy bar bingo, theme weekends, pool, parks, puttputt, tons to do www.jellystoneofestes.com .
We have stayed at other places to. We really like Brynwood on the River, also.
As far as things to do, we sometimes just stay at the campground. Sometimes go to the place with the bumperboats/race cars, etc, always go do the big slide, we went to the indoor pool and had a great time this time, movie, walk around downtown, go hiking at Bear Lake, that's all I can think of. It is soooo pretty there.
No snow in town but the tops of the mountains are pretty white. DIdn't hike this time. The river is running HIGH!!