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Granny Hawkins · 04-17-2009, 01:44 PM

WHAT better way to start off our countdown for a Cruise that the first Port is Key West than going to....

The KICK-OFF Concert for Jimmy Buffett's SummersKool Tour?

That is exactly what we did last night! Concert was awesome and the weather was great. Backdrop scenes were all white sand,palm trees,blue waters and awesome sunsets with "just" enough Key West thrown in to make us want to set sail today.

Probably not a lot will be reported in the planning stages because we are sometimes a....

"Fly(make that Cruise) By The Seat Of Our Pants" bunch when it comes to planning....LOL

Oh,we will make a few plans but we are pretty good at "spur of the moment" trips too.

Our Cast Of Characters....

Me....Granny Hawkins(Connie,but I probably will not answer if I hear my name called)

DD#1....Special K's Mom

GD....8

GS....5

This will be our 2nd. Cruise. We did the Wonder last July and booked this year while still on the Cruise. Definately "spur of the moment".

Used to think nothing would take #1 for me over WDW until we crossed the bridge and saw the Wonder docked there waiting for us.

Literally took my breath away.

Hopefully my DD will come in and post along with me.

Will be interesting to see the different points of views as we get ready for our Cruise and....

To see any corrections/additions she will make during any of my "senior moments"....LOL

Granny Hawkins · 04-17-2009, 02:01 PM

I have been traveling a lot with my DD and grandchildren. There is a back story there but I will let her fill in that part if she wants to.

Our recent trips have been....

February 2006....This trip was planned and grandchildren knew we were going. We flew down and took Disney Transporation to our resort. I can get very spoiled by not having to see/handle my luggage until I arrive back home.

New Year's Eve to usher in 2007....Totally unplanned. GD said something to her mother on Christmas about thinking it would be fun to be at WDW and see it decorated for Christmas so....off we go! This trip was a surprise and the kids did not have a clue until we arrived at the front gate. We had to stay off site because of the no planning part but we were close and no hassles involved.

Thanksgiving Week 2007....This was planned and not a surprise because I had to fly down with the grandkids and DD flew from a business conference in Vegas to meet us.

Wonder Cruise in July 2008....This was planned and kids knew about it ahead of time. We flew but rented a car and spent the night before the Cruise at a hotel near the port.

New Year's Eve to usher in 2009....Another "spur of the moment" trip and another surprise for the grandkids. I could not make this trip so it was DD#1 and DD#2 and all 4 grandkids.

NOW....we are counting the days until July rolls around again.

Granny Hawkins · 04-17-2009, 02:09 PM

We had hoped to make this a "family event" but GD#2 had Competition Cheerleading commitments and DD#2 could just not make it work.

My youngest DD who is without a doubt the biggest Disney person in the family was going to go but instead is giving me grandbaby #5 sometime in mid June.

I am sure there will be another Cruise in our future and hopefully everyone can go.

Granny Hawkins · 04-17-2009, 02:14 PM

Oh....There is a bit of a surprise this time. The kids think they are going to be stuck in the car for an 8 hour drive when we are actually flying and using Disney Transportation again.

Special K's Mom · 04-18-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granny Hawkins

I have been traveling a lot with my DD and grandchildren. There is a back story there but I will let her fill in that part if she wants to.

Our recent trips have been....

February 2006....This trip was planned and grandchildren knew we were going. We flew down and took Disney Transporation to our resort. I can get very spoiled by not having to see/handle my luggage until I arrive back home.

New Year's Eve to usher in 2007....Totally unplanned. GD said something to her mother on Christmas about thinking it would be fun to be at WDW and see it decorated for Christmas so....off we go! This trip was a surprise and the kids did not have a clue until we arrived at the front gate. We had to stay off site because of the no planning part but we were close and no hassles involved.

Thanksgiving Week 2007....This was planned and not a surprise because I had to fly down with the grandkids and DD flew from a business conference in Vegas to meet us.

Wonder Cruise in July 2008....This was planned and kids knew about it ahead of time. We flew but rented a car and spent the night before the Cruise at a hotel near the port.

New Year's Eve to usher in 2009....Another "spur of the moment" trip and another surprise for the grandkids. I could not make this trip so it was DD#1 and DD#2 and all 4 grandkids.

NOW....we are counting the days until July rolls around again.

DD#3 and the baby to be were part of that Surprise Trip New Year's 2009!

Special K's Mom · 04-18-2009, 06:40 PM

Shortened version of the background to the travels........

We - DH, DD, DS and myself had planned a trip to WDW for February 2006. We started planning this trip in 2004 - it was to be the kids' 1st Trip and DH's also!

Granny was going with us to babysit and allow us date nights and much needed alone time. (The kids were to be 5 and 2 at the time)

Our world was shattered - DH passed away May 16, 2005. Sudden, unexpected and unprepared for shock. He was 34 years old.......

anyway......long story short......I had promised my kids a trip to WDW and that they were going to get.....so with some help from DH's softball buddies and new found determination on my part, we managed to still go to WDW in February 2006. Me, DM, DD, DS and my DSis...........

So.....Granny goes with us most of the time - my extra pair of hands!

Granny Hawkins · 04-19-2009, 03:55 PM

See....I knew she would come in handy for the "senior moments".

Granny Hawkins · 04-19-2009, 04:03 PM

We are getting very excited about our Fish Extender Hanger and planning what our FE gifts will be.

We are hoping a lot of people sign up to share in the fun.

Lots of cute clothes have been bought for the kids and are hanging in the closet waiting to be packed. Poor clothes,glad they cannot realize how long of a wait it will be.

Hopefully all of my clothes will still fit because it is not in the budget to buy more.

I lost a little over 20 pounds before the Cruise last year and have lost 5 more since then. I want to lose an additional 5 before we set sail but no more than that or I will not have anything to wear.

and that would not be a pretty sight.

Granny Hawkins · 04-19-2009, 04:20 PM

Oh! Oh! Oh!....Can't believe I forgot to tell you this.

We will have a break to take our mind off the time moving so slow.

DD#1 Special K's Mom

and the grandkids are taking us to Hilton Head Memorial Day weekend for our 10th Anniversary.

That trip and the new grandbaby due in June will definately make the time go faster.

Granny Hawkins · 04-19-2009, 04:26 PM

I want to apologize ahead of time for misspelled words and the "slaying" of the English language.

My fingers move a lot faster than my thoughts and I usually write like I talk which can be pretty "scattered" at times.

So any English Majors on the board or anyone whose pet peeve is spelling and grammar mistakes please forgive me in advance and don't give up on my TR unless it is really "driving you crazy".

Granny Hawkins · 04-20-2009, 10:17 AM

WOW!....As of last night DGD decided she wanted to go parasailing with her mommy!

This should be interesting....LOL

Granny Hawkins · 04-20-2009, 03:05 PM

The one thing I do have planned for me this go round is eating escargot(I was too chicken last trip) and staying hydrated.

I ended up in the ER the morning after our last trip and had to have fluids.

I "thought" I was drinking more than enough water but guess not.

I will also not hesitate to go to the medical center onboard if I start to feel the least bit like I did last year. I know now not to "shrug" it off until I get home. The whole ER thing could have possibly been prevented.

My doctor told me last week to drink drink drink water and then drink some more water and to eat fruits and veggies

that would supply water to my system. Also said for every alcoholic beverage to drink at least 2 glasses of water.

Granny Hawkins · 04-21-2009, 01:37 PM

So much for not planning....LOL

Another thing I want to make sure and do this trip is have my picture made on the beach with Captain Jack.

I am old but that little guy last year was C-U-T-E!

Louiepipbgeeco · 04-21-2009, 07:01 PM

Love your TR.
You sound like an amazingly close and fun family.
Sorry to hear about DDs DH passing.
Sounds like she is blessed to have you and the grandchildren also.
I am about to embark on my first DC in March 2010 and love to read all the reports.
Thanks

Granny Hawkins · 04-23-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louiepipbgeeco

Love your TR.
You sound like an amazingly close and fun family.
Sorry to hear about DDs DH passing.
Sounds like she is blessed to have you and the grandchildren also.
I am about to embark on my first DC in March 2010 and love to read all the reports.
Thanks

Thanks for looking and for your comments.

Yes,we are a very close family. We have our "moments' but I think they bring us even closer.

04-17-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	Oh....There is a bit of a surprise this time. The kids think they are going to be stuck in the car for an 8 hour drive when we are actually flying and using Disney Transportation again. Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:20 PM.

04-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#6
Special K's Mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 175	The Background Shortened version of the background to the travels........ We - DH, DD, DS and myself had planned a trip to WDW for February 2006. We started planning this trip in 2004 - it was to be the kids' 1st Trip and DH's also! Granny was going with us to babysit and allow us date nights and much needed alone time. (The kids were to be 5 and 2 at the time) Our world was shattered - DH passed away May 16, 2005. Sudden, unexpected and unprepared for shock. He was 34 years old....... anyway......long story short......I had promised my kids a trip to WDW and that they were going to get.....so with some help from DH's softball buddies and new found determination on my part, we managed to still go to WDW in February 2006. Me, DM, DD, DS and my DSis........... So.....Granny goes with us most of the time - my extra pair of hands! __________________

04-19-2009, 03:55 PM	#7
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	See....I knew she would come in handy for the "senior moments". Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:18 PM.

04-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#8
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	We are getting very excited about our Fish Extender Hanger and planning what our FE gifts will be. We are hoping a lot of people sign up to share in the fun. Lots of cute clothes have been bought for the kids and are hanging in the closet waiting to be packed. Poor clothes,glad they cannot realize how long of a wait it will be. Hopefully all of my clothes will still fit because it is not in the budget to buy more. I lost a little over 20 pounds before the Cruise last year and have lost 5 more since then. I want to lose an additional 5 before we set sail but no more than that or I will not have anything to wear. and that would not be a pretty sight. Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:15 PM.

04-19-2009, 04:20 PM	#9
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	Oh! Oh! Oh!....Can't believe I forgot to tell you this. We will have a break to take our mind off the time moving so slow. DD#1 Special K's Mom and the grandkids are taking us to Hilton Head Memorial Day weekend for our 10th Anniversary. That trip and the new grandbaby due in June will definately make the time go faster. Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:14 PM.

04-17-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	Join Us For Our July 11th MAGICAL Pre Trip Report("Cast" Pics Added On Last Page).... WHAT better way to start off our countdown for a Cruise that the first Port is Key West than going to.... The KICK-OFF Concert for Jimmy Buffett's SummersKool Tour? That is exactly what we did last night! Concert was awesome and the weather was great. Backdrop scenes were all white sand,palm trees,blue waters and awesome sunsets with "just" enough Key West thrown in to make us want to set sail today. Probably not a lot will be reported in the planning stages because we are sometimes a.... "Fly(make that Cruise) By The Seat Of Our Pants" bunch when it comes to planning....LOL Oh,we will make a few plans but we are pretty good at "spur of the moment" trips too. Our Cast Of Characters.... Me....Granny Hawkins(Connie,but I probably will not answer if I hear my name called) DD#1....Special K's Mom GD....8 GS....5 This will be our 2nd. Cruise. We did the Wonder last July and booked this year while still on the Cruise. Definately "spur of the moment". Used to think nothing would take #1 for me over WDW until we crossed the bridge and saw the Wonder docked there waiting for us. Literally took my breath away. Hopefully my DD will come in and post along with me. Will be interesting to see the different points of views as we get ready for our Cruise and.... To see any corrections/additions she will make during any of my "senior moments"....LOL Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 06-17-2009 at 09:08 AM.

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04-17-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	I have been traveling a lot with my DD and grandchildren. There is a back story there but I will let her fill in that part if she wants to. Our recent trips have been.... February 2006....This trip was planned and grandchildren knew we were going. We flew down and took Disney Transporation to our resort. I can get very spoiled by not having to see/handle my luggage until I arrive back home. New Year's Eve to usher in 2007....Totally unplanned. GD said something to her mother on Christmas about thinking it would be fun to be at WDW and see it decorated for Christmas so....off we go! This trip was a surprise and the kids did not have a clue until we arrived at the front gate. We had to stay off site because of the no planning part but we were close and no hassles involved. Thanksgiving Week 2007....This was planned and not a surprise because I had to fly down with the grandkids and DD flew from a business conference in Vegas to meet us. Wonder Cruise in July 2008....This was planned and kids knew about it ahead of time. We flew but rented a car and spent the night before the Cruise at a hotel near the port. New Year's Eve to usher in 2009....Another "spur of the moment" trip and another surprise for the grandkids. I could not make this trip so it was DD#1 and DD#2 and all 4 grandkids. NOW....we are counting the days until July rolls around again. Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:21 PM.

04-17-2009, 02:09 PM	#3
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	We had hoped to make this a "family event" but GD#2 had Competition Cheerleading commitments and DD#2 could just not make it work. My youngest DD who is without a doubt the biggest Disney person in the family was going to go but instead is giving me grandbaby #5 sometime in mid June. I am sure there will be another Cruise in our future and hopefully everyone can go. Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:20 PM.

04-19-2009, 04:26 PM	#10
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	I want to apologize ahead of time for misspelled words and the "slaying" of the English language. My fingers move a lot faster than my thoughts and I usually write like I talk which can be pretty "scattered" at times. So any English Majors on the board or anyone whose pet peeve is spelling and grammar mistakes please forgive me in advance and don't give up on my TR unless it is really "driving you crazy". Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:13 PM.

04-20-2009, 10:17 AM	#11
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	WOW!....As of last night DGD decided she wanted to go parasailing with her mommy! This should be interesting....LOL Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:40 PM.

04-20-2009, 03:05 PM	#12
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	The one thing I do have planned for me this go round is eating escargot(I was too chicken last trip) and staying hydrated. I ended up in the ER the morning after our last trip and had to have fluids. I "thought" I was drinking more than enough water but guess not. I will also not hesitate to go to the medical center onboard if I start to feel the least bit like I did last year. I know now not to "shrug" it off until I get home. The whole ER thing could have possibly been prevented. My doctor told me last week to drink drink drink water and then drink some more water and to eat fruits and veggies that would supply water to my system. Also said for every alcoholic beverage to drink at least 2 glasses of water. Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:39 PM.

04-21-2009, 01:37 PM	#13
Granny Hawkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Georgia Posts: 187	So much for not planning....LOL Another thing I want to make sure and do this trip is have my picture made on the beach with Captain Jack. I am old but that little guy last year was C-U-T-E! Last edited by Granny Hawkins; 04-21-2009 at 01:44 PM.

04-21-2009, 07:01 PM	#14
Louiepipbgeeco Louie is hubby, I am PIP Disney Diva!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chatham Ontario CANADA Posts: 781	Love your TR. You sound like an amazingly close and fun family. Sorry to hear about DDs DH passing. Sounds like she is blessed to have you and the grandchildren also. I am about to embark on my first DC in March 2010 and love to read all the reports. Thanks __________________ 1974-WDW many childhood visits offsite 1995-honeymoon at CBR -first onsite2001 -DD first WDW rental home2006-POFC 2007-DL and first time in CALI2008-PC in March and summer AKL2009-CBR April 19/2009 booked FIRST DCL for March 2010!!! Dec 2010 Coronado mom/dd March 11 Disney Dream-Boardwalk Villas August 2011 Port O Riverside/Kidani March 2012 Kidani MARCH 2013- Disney Dream and BCV **PROUD DVC owners AKL ME DH : DD age 16 DS age 8

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