Pinch me, did it REALLY happen????? - All wrapped up, and yes, it DID happen!

[rentayenta]

I read this today and thought....who brought the Jameson shots? But you didn't share.









OK, I guess I have never seen Rasta hair. The neighbor just has hair down to his butt that has probably never been combed and it looks like a small family of rodents could be living in there. It is NOT what one would call art.

Went out with some friends last night. Who knew that Jameson not only warns the belly but the soul? It's been a while since I've had a little hangover. But considering this is Day 13/16 of solo parenting, I'm entitled to it. Its all about football, pizza, wings, and real Coca Cola today. No cleaning, no nothing.

I am actually starting an update for my report.

You're thinking of gnarly dirty dreadlocks where small mammals may live. Not art but I still think they're kinda cool. ​

 

[Leshaface]

Um, are you kidding me with that Prime Rib?! INSANE!!! That looks delicious! Where do you buy your prime rib at? I remember a while back you had found some great deals on prime rib so you bought a few of them. I don't think i've ever found one under $50

 

[franandaj]

Single Digits to Kidani today!





Now this has nothing to do with my trip to WDW,
but today we booked our activities for our cruise in April!
The first day at sea we have Palo Brunch
On Grand Cayman we are doing a Sea Trek Helmet Dive
Palo for Dinner that night
In Cozumel we are doing a tour of Mayan Ruins, a Tequilera, and scenic tour.
For those who followed our other cruise, there is shopping too.
Pam, you were right, I have to wait until we get on the ship to book our last day at sea Palo Brunch. ​

 

[Leshaface]

Yay for single digits! Doing the dance with you

You have some great excursions planned. I'm looking forward to hearing about your day touring the ruins and the tequilera When DH and I were looking to do that cruise, we wanted to do the ruins. I didn't think there would be enough time to do anything else but the ruins itself. Is this all one tour or is it three separate tours that you're doing?

 

[franandaj]

Went out with some friends last night. Who knew that Jameson not only warns the belly but the soul? It's been a while since I've had a little hangover. But considering this is Day 13/16 of solo parenting, I'm entitled to it. Its all about football, pizza, wings, and real Coca Cola today. No cleaning, no nothing.

I am actually starting an update for my report.

You're thinking of gnarly dirty dreadlocks where small mammals may live. Not art but I still think they're kinda cool. ​

We are supposed to be returning stuff to Walmart, grocery shopping and all sorts of stuff. Instead we are booking excursions and I'm working on TRs!

Um, are you kidding me with that Prime Rib?! INSANE!!! That looks delicious! Where do you buy your prime rib at? I remember a while back you had found some great deals on prime rib so you bought a few of them. I don't think i've ever found one under $50

We get our Prime Rib every Christmas when the supermarkets down here have big sales on them. This year Ralph's, Stater Bros and Vons all had them for around $4.99/lb. Normally priced at like $12.99-14.99. We get ones that cost about $20-25. I'll cut a few in half so that they are really a giant steak, but instead of searing them on a grill, I cook them in a roasting rack and it's a perfect big dinner for two. If I make the two bone roast (like we're bringing to WDW), we can get 3-4 meals out of it for the $25.

That's why we stock up when the price is right, otherwise we would be paying $50 for them!! That's why it's worth chucking it in my suitcase, between the three meals I'm sure we'll get and a fourth that will probably work out in the end, that's $6 a meal (plus the sides and stuff) for two people!

 

[Pinkocto]

Single digit dance!!!



Your cruise plans sound great! There are so many shops at Cozumel you could almost spend the whole day looking through all of them. The salespeople were incredibly pushy in some places. There was this one sculpture store where I wanted so many things.

 

[franandaj]

Yay for single digits! Doing the dance with you

You have some great excursions planned. I'm looking forward to hearing about your day touring the ruins and the tequilera When DH and I were looking to do that cruise, we wanted to do the ruins. I didn't think there would be enough time to do anything else but the ruins itself. Is this all one tour or is it three separate tours that you're doing?

It's one excursion, we meet at 10:15AM, get on a bus, go to the ruins (about 30 min), we get about 45 minutes there, the tequilera is about 15 min away and it's about half an hour there. Then we take a scenic drive to an overlook, probably stop and get out, then they take us to the middle of town to shop for a little less than an hour. Then it's back to the boat by 2:15. We leave port at 3:30 so it should be fun!

 

[franandaj]

Single digit dance!!!



Your cruise plans sound great! There are so many shops at Cozumel you could almost spend the whole day looking through all of them. The salespeople were incredibly pushy in some places. There was this one sculpture store where I wanted so many things.

Just what we need a place where they encourage you to shop!

Actually nothing turns her off faster from shopping than a pushy cashier. I don't know what they sell in Cozumel, so not sure what we would be buying!

 

[Pinkocto]

Just what we need a place where they encourage you to shop!

Actually nothing turns her off faster from shopping than a pushy cashier. I don't know what they sell in Cozumel, so not sure what we would be buying!

Lots of jewelry shops, the regular touristy knickknacks, art, clothes, authentic Mexican crafts. There's a long strip of stores right in front of where the ship docks. I agree with Fran, I leave as fast as possible when they start being pushy.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Only 9 days to go!

Silver jewellery is beautiful in that part of Mexico! As is linen. Happy shopping!

 

[Leshaface]

We get our Prime Rib every Christmas when the supermarkets down here have big sales on them. This year Ralph's, Stater Bros and Vons all had them for around $4.99/lb. Normally priced at like $12.99-14.99. We get ones that cost about $20-25. I'll cut a few in half so that they are really a giant steak, but instead of searing them on a grill, I cook them in a roasting rack and it's a perfect big dinner for two. If I make the two bone roast (like we're bringing to WDW), we can get 3-4 meals out of it for the $25.

That's why we stock up when the price is right, otherwise we would be paying $50 for them!! That's why it's worth chucking it in my suitcase, between the three meals I'm sure we'll get and a fourth that will probably work out in the end, that's $6 a meal (plus the sides and stuff) for two people!

Maybe that was my problem. I was looking during Spring/Summer. Probably not the best time to be looking for Prime Rib so i'll keep this in mind for this Christmas.

It's one excursion, we meet at 10:15AM, get on a bus, go to the ruins (about 30 min), we get about 45 minutes there, the tequilera is about 15 min away and it's about half an hour there. Then we take a scenic drive to an overlook, probably stop and get out, then they take us to the middle of town to shop for a little less than an hour. Then it's back to the boat by 2:15. We leave port at 3:30 so it should be fun!

Oh wow that sounds like so much fun. Is Fran doing this excursion also?

 

[dgbg100106]

Went out with some friends last night. Who knew that Jameson not only warns the belly but the soul? It's been a while since I've had a little hangover. But considering this is Day 13/16 of solo parenting, I'm entitled to it. Its all about football, pizza, wings, and real Coca Cola today. No cleaning, no nothing.

I am actually starting an update for my report.

You're thinking of gnarly dirty dreadlocks where small mammals may live. Not art but I still think they're kinda cool. ​

I like to drink Jameson 18 year limited reserve.

 

[dgbg100106]

Single digit dance.... Whoop!

4.99 a pound is amazing.

 

[rentayenta]

I like to drink Jameson 18 year limited reserve.

I don't know that I had ever had Jameson before but it was nice.

Single Digits to Kidani today!





Now this has nothing to do with my trip to WDW,
but today we booked our activities for our cruise in April!
The first day at sea we have Palo Brunch
On Grand Cayman we are doing a Sea Trek Helmet Dive
Palo for Dinner that night
In Cozumel we are doing a tour of Mayan Ruins, a Tequilera, and scenic tour.
For those who followed our other cruise, there is shopping too.
Pam, you were right, I have to wait until we get on the ship to book our last day at sea Palo Brunch. ​

Single digit dance! So very exciting.

What cruise is this called? Disney is still doing Cozumel? Your plans look fantastic. What's the Sea Trek Helmet Dive? I need links girl. And I can't believe you ladies are shopping.

 

[eandesmom]

Love the cute Mickey S&P grinders. And the rare meat. Yum! And the Opus One. Nice.

Kidani is my favorite DVC resort so far with the THV coming in at a very close second. Its so tranquil and beautiful. Here's hoping that real life and the issues it can bring stay totally away on your vacation.

Pretty funny, I didn't notice the opus which I normally would have but seeing the garlic studded roast made me realize I hadn't written down the method I used this year on Christmas for our prime rib and it became a frantic effort to find what I did so I'd have it for next year! While I love all the cooking aps I have on my phone it can definitely cause me to forget what I did if its not printed and in my binder.

 

[lulubelle]

Alison, I hope you and Fran have a fabulous time on the trip, you really deserve it. The plans sound wonderful so far. Question - are you bringing some horseradish for that fine looking hunk of prime rib?

ETA: Just saw the pics on an earlier page of your beautiful prime rib.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Single Digits to Kidani today!





Now this has nothing to do with my trip to WDW,
but today we booked our activities for our cruise in April!
The first day at sea we have Palo Brunch
On Grand Cayman we are doing a Sea Trek Helmet Dive
Palo for Dinner that night
In Cozumel we are doing a tour of Mayan Ruins, a Tequilera, and scenic tour.
For those who followed our other cruise, there is shopping too.
Pam, you were right, I have to wait until we get on the ship to book our last day at sea Palo Brunch. ​

Yay on the Single Digit Dance and on getting your activities booked for the cruise.

Corinna

 

[Leshaface]

I like to drink Jameson 18 year limited reserve.

Oh my goodness, this just brought up an awful memory! I'm pretty sure it wasn't the reserve but the regular stuff...

We were celebrating the San Francisco Giants World Championship win in SF at a bar after the parade, where this guy was clearly too happy (I mean, everyone in the city was 'happy' so it wasn't too unusual) but he and DH got to talking and ended up buying us some shots of Jameson. I had already had a few beers at this point so I was willing to try anything. Oh my it was pretty tasty. Well, 1 led to 3, and to make this story short, we ended up on the metro on the complete other side of the city from where we needed to be. Just had to tell my first story with Jameson.

I bet the reserve tastes delicious!

 

[franandaj]

Lots of jewelry shops, the regular touristy knickknacks, art, clothes, authentic Mexican crafts. There's a long strip of stores right in front of where the ship docks. I agree with Fran, I leave as fast as possible when they start being pushy.

That sounds fun! I'm glad we'll only have an hour or so!

Only 9 days to go!

Silver jewellery is beautiful in that part of Mexico! As is linen. Happy shopping!

Hopefully I won't be too tempted. But then you never know!

Maybe that was my problem. I was looking during Spring/Summer. Probably not the best time to be looking for Prime Rib so i'll keep this in mind for this Christmas.

Oh wow that sounds like so much fun. Is Fran doing this excursion also?

Normally it is outrageously priced. That's why we stock up when the prices are good.

Fran and I both booked both excursions. Hopefully it will work out!

Single digit dance.... Whoop!

4.99 a pound is amazing.

I know! That's why we tend to stock up!

Single digit dance! So very exciting.

What cruise is this called? Disney is still doing Cozumel? Your plans look fantastic. What's the Sea Trek Helmet Dive? I need links girl. And I can't believe you ladies are shopping.

I know! Not only Single Digit Dance but a week from tonight we will be in our room at RPH hopefully starting to drift off to sleep, with a nice dinner and ready to spring up and hit Harry Potter Land for our second day in a row!

OK, the Cruise....

It is a 6 night Western Caribbean Cruise. Here is a map, but pretend you don't see the stop in Costa Maya because we don't go there only Grand Cayman and Cozumel. There are three days at sea, and two port days.

This is the Sea Trek website. We wanted to do the Snuba, but when we clicked on the link to book the excursion, it wasn’t offered which leads me to believe that the Snuba part had already sold out.

http://www.seatrekcayman.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=15

Pretty funny, I didn't notice the opus which I normally would have but seeing the garlic studded roast made me realize I hadn't written down the method I used this year on Christmas for our prime rib and it became a frantic effort to find what I did so I'd have it for next year! While I love all the cooking aps I have on my phone it can definitely cause me to forget what I did if its not printed and in my binder.

I’ve tried three or four different methods over the years and like this one best. I tried a salt and pepper crusted technique one year that I saw on Tyler Florence’s show, but it was really time consuming and not all that fantastic, so I’m back to this method.

Alison, I hope you and Fran have a fabulous time on the trip, you really deserve it. The plans sound wonderful so far. Question - are you bringing some horseradish for that fine looking hunk of prime rib?

ETA: Just saw the pics on an earlier page of your beautiful prime rib.

Definitely going to have horseradish, but debating whether to buy it there or just put a glob of it in a baggie and let it sit next to the prime rib to stay refrigerated.

Yay on the Single Digit Dance and on getting your activities booked for the cruise.

Corinna

I was really happy because Fran took a genuine interest in what we were going to do. I hope the ruins tour isn't too much, the website says it is a total of one mile walking. We'll have to start taking walks so she will be up to it. The funny thing is she was looking at all the "Active" excursions. I was thinking of the Tequila and Tacos tasting!

Oh my goodness, this just brought up an awful memory! I'm pretty sure it wasn't the reserve but the regular stuff...

We were celebrating the San Francisco Giants World Championship win in SF at a bar after the parade, where this guy was clearly too happy (I mean, everyone in the city was 'happy' so it wasn't too unusual) but he and DH got to talking and ended up buying us some shots of Jameson. I had already had a few beers at this point so I was willing to try anything. Oh my it was pretty tasty. Well, 1 led to 3, and to make this story short, we ended up on the metro on the complete other side of the city from where we needed to be. Just had to tell my first story with Jameson.

I bet the reserve tastes delicious!

Oh my God! I can't believe first off you took a bus after that many drinks and that you were on the other side of town!

 

[Leshaface]

Oops! I meant the BART. I know you used to live up there so you'll be familiar with this. We parked in West Dublin/Pleasanton station and we ended up as far as Walnut Creek! It took us forever to get back!