09/13/09 SSMC09 S.S. Member Cruise 2009 - Part 2!

[wltdsnyfan]

Ravonne:

Congrats on the ​

 

[djstweety]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

 

[rbcheek]

So, I think we need another sunrise on the Wonder

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Ooh, I didn't think about the bugs!

Just going there 2 times is going to be nice.

I have never been on a cruise that has done that.

take care
flo

 

[ravross]

Ravonne:

Congrats on the ​

Yea! I finally got one, and you got the ! Congratulations!

 

[Donald is #1]

Well, I am still toying with moving the first 2 nights of my December trip to a non-DVC resort. Since my trip starts on a Friday (10 nights Kidani), I have been toying with moving the first 2 nights to a deluxe (preferrably) or moderate resort that I haven't stayed at before.

I keep watching for the AP rates to come out, but nothing yet. I just went on the WDW website and priced it out and for the prices of the GF or the Poly, I won't be staying there unless there is an excellent discount. However, the moderate prices aren't that bad. So maybe I will make a switch.

 

[ravross]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

I'm very sorry for your loss of your friend. You and your DH will be in my thoughts.

Ravonne

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Well, I am still toying with moving the first 2 nights of my December trip to a non-DVC resort. Since my trip starts on a Friday (10 nights Kidani), I have been toying with moving the first 2 nights to a deluxe (preferrably) or moderate resort that I haven't stayed at before.

I keep watching for the AP rates to come out, but nothing yet. I just went on the WDW website and priced it out and for the prices of the GF or the Poly, I won't be staying there unless there is an excellent discount. However, the moderate prices aren't that bad. So maybe I will make a switch.

Robbie,

Before we bought DVC we used to stay at the Caribbean Beach. I love the décor there and I also like the main pool. They have a water fall and a slide. It is nice. Oh they also have pirate themes room now.

Any were you stay on property is nice.


Take care
flo

 

[Donald is #1]

Flo congrats on the

Ravonne congrats on the

 

[wltdsnyfan]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

Dianne,

Sorry about the loss!

That is so sad.

Prayers and

Take care
flo

 

[Donald is #1]

Robbie,

Before we bought DVC we used to stay at the Caribbean Beach. I love the décor there and I also like the main pool. They have a water fall and a slide. It is nice. Oh they also have pirate themes room now.

Any were you stay on property is nice.


Take care
flo

Yeah, the prices of the moderates really make it tempting. I just checked the AP site and the AP rates only go through the first week of October. But the moderates are on $89 per night with that rate.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Yeah, the prices of the moderates really make it tempting. I just checked the AP site and the AP rates only go through the first week of October. But the moderates are on $89 per night with that rate.

They have by the main pool a tiki bar. It is cute. They also have island players singing and playing the bongs on some days.

You can rent bikes and boats there to.

That is a good rate for AP.

 

[miker1251]

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?​

Me!!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Me!!

I love your answer.

Have a good day!

take care
flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?​

I would like to see a domed pool, with a clear tops so that in bad weather you could at least go by the pool and feel out side. WOuld be nice if they could do over each pool but not sure if possible.

take care
flo

 

[MarkRG]

To add a bit of technical about that horrible accident. Reports are, that being the last run of the night at 2am, and they were moving monorails off the beam, the collision detection system was shut off which also locks the monorails down to 15mph.

After reading this report(Thanks Karen), sounds like he may have been resting in his cockpit after working long shifts for the holiday, waiting his turn to park it for the night when he got run into.

 

[bsusanmb]

Good morning Member Cruisers!
We sail in 10 weeks!


​

A picture for today from the 2007 cruise:

WOW, 10 weeks, how wonderful...Love the photo..feel like I am there!

1 Killed, 8 Hurt in Monorail crash

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As being reported on CNN:



Quote:
Breaking News: Deadly Disney World Monorail Crash

POSTED: Sunday, July 5, 2009

At 2am Sunday morning, Reedy Creek Emergency Services responded to a call at the Ticket and Transportation Center at the Magic Kingdom. Two monorails collided. 8 people were evaluated total following the crash. One monorail driver was killed. The other driver is fine physically. There were 5 to 6 guests on the monorail at the time of the crash. Disney World Public Relations tells Local 6 that they will release more information later this morning. They are on scene right now gathering information about the incident.

A witness tells Local 6 that he heard a huge crashing noise when the monorails collided. He was able to get pictures and video of frazzled guests walking off the train.

Another report indicates that a moving pink train hit a stationary purple train.

Local 6 has obtained dramatic pictures from the scene of the crash. Stay with Local 6 for more information about this crash.


Found this on the disscussion part. My heart goes out to the family and friends and prayers to.

flo

I couldn't believe this!!!! How does something like this happen? My heart goes out to the families also. I guess any computer can fail. I saw the video that the person took and it was frightening.

Susan

 

[bsusanmb]

Speaking about scents, I love the smell of the ocean, that somewhat musty, salty, warm, sandy smell. Have you ever had a balcony stateroom and kept the door open all night?

I do love the Basin also! But, my DH won't go in, to overwhelming for him, thats good though, because I can go in and touch and smell it all to my hearts content.

Yes, and that is what I love about my Beach fragrance from Bobbi Brown..it's all that plus the Coppertone..MMMMM....and I can't get into the Basin myself. DH has to pick up everything and tap it, sniff it, look at it...even in the grocery store!!

Mary,

Thanks for the count down clock! WHen I get up on a Sunday morning I can't wait to turn my laptop on and see how many weeks till we will be on the

Next weeks is going to look even better.

take care
flo

Where is the countdown clock?

Rain off and on, but it's Florida. Hot and humid, but I often see that it is hotter and more humid up north

I live near the ocean, here is a link to the beach I go to; http://evsjupiter.netfirms.com/main.htm

I enjoy the beach but between work and home, I don't go nearly enough.

But that makes vacation even sweeter. I loved Mary's picture of Castaway Cay. I can't think of a better island to be on. Wouldn't it be great to stay overnight there?

Ravonne

Love your beach pics...beautiful. My parents lived at Surfside Beach in SC and they went there for the beach...but rarely went there! You are right, with work and home, they didn't go much at all. I used to go there and soak in the sun from sunup to sundown...that's what we did back then and now my skin is so damaged...the darker the better...loved it. And now I get a burn as soon as I go in the sun! My favorite beach was in Destin Fl, the Gulf Coast...so beautiful and peaceful.

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?​

MORE SHOPS!!! MORE STUFF TO BUY. LOL. And I like the idea of the pools being covered in case of bad weather. But I would shop, not swim anyhow.

Ravonne:

Congrats on the ​

Congrats, Ravonne!

Just going there 2 times is going to be nice.

I have never been on a cruise that has done that.

take care
flo

I know! I am excited about that. Who wants to go to Nassau? I did swim with the dolphins at Paradise Island...but I would much rather be on Disney property.

Yea! I finally got one, and you got the ! Congratulations!

Yes, congrats on the ES!

Susan

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Susan,

We were a talktive bunch. The countdown is on Page 219.

I like the idea of shops that would be nice.

take care
flo

 

[Time4disneynow]

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a great weekend.




Congrats Flo on

Congrats Ravonne on





Have a good day.

Take care.....Monika