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

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

I'm ready to enjoy this 3 day weekend. Mark has to work today so I'm on my own. Thinking of heading out to the mall for a little shopping.

Thanks for all the prayers. I know they are helping!

Sue - I think either would make a good impression. For me that first lunch isn't a big deal. I'd say your decision would be better made on how you want to enjoy the first lunch. Inside being served your drinks or outside getting everything on a tray. To me the "wow" happens later. As you walk around the ship, at sailaway, at dinner each evening. Another thing to remember is that you'll have your carry-on luggage with you no matter where you eat. I think that is one reason many like Parrot Cay. A little more room to spread out and many leave their carry-ons up front.

 

[susieq55]

Sue,

If it is a nice day DBFF may enjoy sitting out side. If you sit on the side of the ship that faces the terminal you could watch the people getting on and them loading the luggage.

At Parrot Cay DBFF would get the island theme.

As you can see I am not much help.

Take care and have a good evening.

When does DH and DS come home?

flo

I think you may be right - I'll have to wait to see what the weather is like - but people watching is always fun - or funny!

DH and DS are finishing camp today. I am riding up there with another scout family this morning - around 9 am - and after a stop at a nearby campground to set up their family trailer, we'll drive over the the boy scout camp and hang out there most of the afternoon. Then there is a family BBQ dinner and closing campfire. It has been ages since I've seen one, so I'm excited about going.

Then we'll go alittle more north to our friends house - another scout family - in the Poconos, PA. On Saturday, we're going to the (and forgive the spelling) Kutztown Folk Festival and Fair. I've always heard about it but have never gone, so I'm excited about that too. Then home again on Sunday morning, about a 2 1/2 hour drive.

 

[susieq55]

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

I'm ready to enjoy this 3 day weekend. Mark has to work today so I'm on my own. Thinking of heading out to the mall for a little shopping.

Thanks for all the prayers. I know they are helping!

Sue - I think either would make a good impression. For me that first lunch isn't a big deal. I'd say your decision would be better made on how you want to enjoy the first lunch. Inside being served your drinks or outside getting everything on a tray. To me the "wow" happens later. As you walk around the ship, at sailaway, at dinner each evening. Another thing to remember is that you'll have your carry-on luggage with you no matter where you eat. I think that is one reason many like Parrot Cay. A little more room to spread out and many leave their carry-ons up front.

Mary, the more I thought about it that lunch has been nice, but as you say, the "wow" happens later! I think I'm excited and waiting for the look on her face when we first walk on the ship into the grand lobby!

 

[Beastly]

Mary...

Nancy and I wish you the best. I am looking forward to see you at 5:30 am on the ship walking aroung the deck while i get my cup of coffee !

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I think you may be right - I'll have to wait to see what the weather is like - but people watching is always fun - or funny!

DH and DS are finishing camp today. I am riding up there with another scout family this morning - around 9 am - and after a stop at a nearby campground to set up their family trailer, we'll drive over the the boy scout camp and hang out there most of the afternoon. Then there is a family BBQ dinner and closing campfire. It has been ages since I've seen one, so I'm excited about going.

Then we'll go alittle more north to our friends house - another scout family - in the Poconos, PA. On Saturday, we're going to the (and forgive the spelling) Kutztown Folk Festival and Fair. I've always heard about it but have never gone, so I'm excited about that too. Then home again on Sunday morning, about a 2 1/2 hour drive.

Sue,

We went tothe Poconos on are honeymoon almost 31 years ago. It is go pretty out there. we even went to a nice zoo that is some were around there. We landed in wilksboro airport. When the pilot tells you they are going to land he realy means it.

take care and have fun at the campfire.

flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you all have a good day.

Mary, shopping sounds good!

take care
flo

 

[susieq55]

My ride should be here real soon.

Everyone have a wonderful and safe July 4th!!

I'll hop back on Sunday when I get back - until then, happy thoughts all around!

 

[bsusanmb]

OH THE POCONOS...I love it there. When I was young we used to go to a beautiful cabin on the lake. It is so peaceful. DH and I drive up occasionally to see different areas. There is a great shopping outlet there too. When DD was a cheerleader in HS, they went to cheerleading camp in the Poconos every summer. I always went on the last day to watch them compete...such fun.

My wow factor when I first got on the ship was just the ship!! I couldn't believe it. Got the drink of the day..and walked around a bit, sat outside and ate shrimp, watched people, and then scouted out a good place to watch the sail away party. I had only been on one Carnival cruise, and DH was never on a cruise...I remember that day so well on the first Disney cruise.
The ship was so beautiful and everything was unbelievable.

Going to go to the Disney store today at the outlets in Hershey. Nice quiet day alone, which is really unusualy for me...usually surrounded by DH, one or two DD's and one or 2 or more toddler grandchildren....the weather is beautiful, it stormed like crazy last night and poured, and now it is a little overcast with a nice cool breeze. Hard to believe it is July in PA.

I spend last night surfing the Dis, and I am so disheartened that SSR owners are do disliked by other owners. I don't offer my two cents...because you can't convince anyone that you LOVE SSR and that is your preference in resorts. I have stayed at all the others with exception of BWV, and don't really have the desire to stay there, but even though I own at VWL, I love SSR. I think it might be that it reminds me of the condos at Surfide Beach and Myrtle Beach where my family lived for over 20 years. It is so pretty, cheery and airy and like a little community...reminds me too of summers when I was a kid and always going the same week on vacation and seeing the same families year after year. Maybe it is because I am such a northerner (Yankee as the people in SC called me) and it just is beautiful to me! You know, Saratoga NY. I like the home away from home...I don't want a hotel feel like the others. I like my private entrance. Oh well.

Happy Friday!

Blessings,
Susan

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Susan,

Sounds like you are going to have a great day!

We all like days like that once in a while.

Enjoy.

take care and have fun shopping.

flo

 

[WDWLVR]

Speaking of a wow factor - DVC usually has a nice surprise in the atrium. Here's the one from 2007:

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Speaking of a wow factor - DVC usually has a nice surprise in the atrium. Here's the one from 2007:

Wow!

Thanks for sharing that Mary! That is so cool!

take care
flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello my fellow SSM09 Cruisers!

I am posting this because the linked dinning request cut off is only about 28 days away.
And there were some additions. So if you would like to be added please let me know.

Below is the list of people that have sent me there info to link dinning so far.
If you sent me and e mail or PM and do not see your name please re send. I do not have it, sorry.

If you need the information on what the Linked Dinning is all about or would like to know who to notify if you would like to par take, please see the first post on the first page of this thread.

If you plan on doing this I will need the information before the end of July. I need to send of to DCL.

Early

Rbcheek
Boosgram
Ehaggerty
Distweety
Miker1251
Donald is #1
BVCOwner2002



Late

Time4Disneynow
Bsusanmb
KellyjeanDVC
Alex’s Mom​

If you have any question let me know.

flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I went over to the port cam and got concered. I did not see the magic. I was like wow some thing must have happend at sea. I went to DCL site nothing there. Then I realized it was Friday not Saturday.

With DH and DS home and working out side on things I thought it was Saturday.

Oh well.

take care
flo

 

[ravross]

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for all the Birthday wishes!

We spent the last 5 days at AKL. What a beautiful resort. I'm jealous of everyone who owns there. We loved spending time on our balcony watching the animals, giraffes are mesmerizing! We stayed in the Jambo house. I did walk over to Kidani Village, the pool there looks great especially if you have children, there is a wonderful, type of water park with fountains and water guns.

For all of you who love the California Grill, boy are you right! We had a fantastic meal there on my B'day. It was an added bonus to watch the water light parade from the restaurant. You could even here the music.

So, bear with me as I catch up on what I missed!

Thanks for the pictures. If you want to post a picture here on the DIS you've already made the right start by having them on a hosting website. To add an actual picture lick on the little yellow box at the top of the text window. It looks like it has a mountain in it. That will bring up a box and you just put the URL of the photo you want to post and then hit enter. Hope that helps.

Thanks!

Well, we have actually started packing for the cruise. When we got home from Disney in June, we just left one big suitcase out in our bedroom and when we think of something we don't want to forget we have been throwing it in! Just this morning I put my DCL beer mug in! Don't want to forget that!

This is such a great idea, I'm starting today (if I can keep my cat out of it)

The surgeon told me it take that long to be really healed, and it's been 6 months. I go see him in July and I know I need to have my left one manipulated under anesthesia due to scar tissue. HOpefully it won't be too bad.
Susan

Under anesthesia, it won't be to bad! Hopefully you will get better movement afterwords. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Wow! I haven't been on for 2 days and I am 9 pages behind!

OH boy, my problem too! I am trying to catch up missing 5 days!

Annmarie & Tom, Nancy & Bruce Happy (belated) Anniversary!

well, I know I will be doing mine alone...DH thinks I am NUTS!!! "What are you going to do with all that junk?" Party Pooper!
Susan

I haven't broken the news to my husband yet. He does have a lot of Grumpy tee shirts. He should get along well with your DH.

I told him to get on her and talk to all of you, but he won't. Oh well he is not much for typing.

It looks like all of our DH's will get along!

me, me. Please.

Congratulations

I'm bringing along on this cruise my DBFF Gail. It is her very first cruise - of any kind!

It is so fun to bring someone along who has never experienced a cruise, let alone, a Disney Cruise. But our favorite thing was always the show, Disney Dreams.

I am going to spend a day of solitude tomorrow.

Susan

You will be in my thoughts

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

I'm ready to enjoy this 3 day weekend. Mark has to work today so I'm on my own. Thinking of heading out to the mall for a little shopping.

Thanks for all the prayers. I know they are helping!

Stay strong, we will be wishing for high platelet counts for you this Monday.

I'm sure I missed some stuff, you all have been a chatty group. We will be cruising before we know it!

 

[Donald is #1]

Robbie,

I just went and looked at my paper work and the only number I see is my ress number. I never knew there was another number. Lean some thing new ever yday.

take care
flo

Hmmm, thanks for looking. I guess that I will submit the paperwork without it.

 

[bsusanmb]

I went over to the port cam and got concered. I did not see the magic. I was like wow some thing must have happend at sea. I went to DCL site nothing there. Then I realized it was Friday not Saturday.

With DH and DS home and working out side on things I thought it was Saturday.

Oh well.

take care
flo

You are funny, Flo!!! Sounds like something I would do!
Susan

 

[bsusanmb]

Ravonne,
Welcome home. Your comments were too funny. Grumpy..yep, that's DH. Only when it comes to spending money and dragging stuff with me, and putting stuff in closets, well, stuff in general, I guess!

I loved AKL too, but didn't buy there because it is just too dark for me...must be my old age...can't see without light. But we have stayed prior to AKL being the DVC in the concierge's and it was FABULOUS...we were given a tour of the large suites, can't think of what they were called, but it is where Kelly Ripa has stayed, and Michael Jackson...and our concierge staff was so wonderful...gave us gifts, arranged for special things, like DH being the Veteran of the Day at MK for the flag ceremony.

We stayed in May at the Kidani and loved it too. But again, too dark for me.
I think it is beautiful. Loved the pool at Kidani and my little grandson loved the water area and the canons.

We love the food at California Grill. When we are on the DDP, we always try to get ressies there. But I will say that my dinner at Palo's was even better than anything I have had at Ca Grill. Might have just been what I ordered at Palo's, but it was to die for! I love food.

Can't wait to meet you on the cruise!

Blessings,
Susan

 

[bsusanmb]

Speaking of a wow factor - DVC usually has a nice surprise in the atrium. Here's the one from 2007:

WOW WOW WOW, Mary! I am like a little kid!
Susan

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Hello my fellow SSM09 Cruisers!

I am posting this because the linked dinning request cut off is only about 28 days away.
And there were some additions. So if you would like to be added please let me know.

Below is the list of people that have sent me there info to link dinning so far.
If you sent me and e mail or PM and do not see your name please re send. I do not have it, sorry.

If you need the information on what the Linked Dinning is all about or would like to know who to notify if you would like to par take, please see the first post on the first page of this thread.

If you plan on doing this I will need the information before the end of July. I need to send of to DCL.

Early

Rbcheek
Boosgram
Ehaggerty
Distweety
Miker1251
Donald is #1
BVCOwner2002



Late

Time4Disneynow
Bsusanmb
KellyjeanDVC
Alex’s Mom​

If you have any question let me know.

flo

Thanks so much for putting this together!

 

[bsusanmb]

Well, had a nice quiet day to myself. Just laid around in bed and watched tv, played with Riley my 5 pound Maltese, napped, and thought a lot about my own mortality and how quickly lives change...and then the phone woke me at 1pm...WHAT 1pm, what am I doing home on my holiday????

So, showered, and got an Angus burger to go at McDonald's, then a pineapple sundae at Dairy Queen, parked under a shade tree and inhaled that sundae and then off to the Disney outlet...

Ok, so, I am going to bore you with the details. I bought a whole bunch, and then decided to go back in and buy more! The first time there was no one in line to pay. The second time, the line was about 25 deep, so I shopped some more until the line went down...it was great. Sales plus 40 to 60% off the sale prices...so here is what I got:

White Enchanted Wedding Gown 29.99 reg price 79.50
Enchanged silver shoes 8.99, reg price 25.00
4 pairs of long sleeve, long leg pj's all for 14.36 reg price 50.00
Sleeping Beauty nightgown 8.00 reg price 34.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 29.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 19.50
Buster the Dog 2.99 reg price 14.50
2 Mickey Mouse shorts/shirt sets 17.98 reg price 49.00
princess notebook 2.20 reg price 5.50
Mickey Mouse jumbo coloring book 2.99 reg price 9.50
Little Einstein drum with instruments 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars PVC figures/Handy Manny PVC figures 16.00 reg price 20.00
Cars double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Tinkerball double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Golf Set 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars long sleeve shirt 3.59 reg price 14.50
Princess bathrobe 5.99 reg price 29.50
Buzz beach towel 3.59 reg price 14.50
Tigger tee 2.99 reg 5.00
princess pool sandals 4.79 reg price 12.50
2 pairs sunglasses 3.24 reg price 13.00
Tigger light up sneakers 5.99 reg price 19.50
Toys PVC figures 8.00 reg price 12.50

Total price 182.22
Reg price 534.50

savings 352.28

ok, you can double check my math...but I did use the calculator

I had so much FUN...I love sales. Most of it will be put away for Christmas.
I got the princess gown for Makayla for our Christmas trip...all of her princess dresses are a size 2/3 and she will be 5 in Jan...but they all still fit, just they are now tea length...she will love this beautiful white gown...I will take her to BBB and have one of those hair styles with the hair pieces in it...she will really think she is the cat's meow.

Gave Cameron his light up Tigger sneaks and sunglasses tonight...he doesn't talk real well, just sentences, but he said WOW WOW WOW...and "that's funny". He was quite thrilled with his shoes and sunglasses.

Then I came home and fortunately DH had just gotten home with DS from golf and they had a good day. I brought the 3 huge bags of stuff in and told him I bought stuff for Christmas, DS said that was a good idea...DH said, oh, good...WHAT???? The grinch said good? Oh well, goes to show you what a day of golf with the boys will do for you...

And then we sat down and had some cheese and crackers and talked about life..then I decided to add up my savings...and here I am....
and that's all I have to say about that!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Feels like Sat to me, and I will be all nutsed up by Monday!

Susan