10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[ARLO1]

Renee:

I received the shore excursions from disney and I currently have them with me so if you want me to copy them and send them to you PM me with your address and I can do it today...

Arlene

 

[ciadriamom]

Jeanneg could you please check the soda machine on deck 9 to see if you can get seltzer (aka soda water). Sometimes there's a seperate button to get it before the soda syrup is mixed in. Thanks Sharon.

Eric: Thanks for the idea, I'll think that I'll charge $5 for that comment, especially since she was sitting 3 feet away from me when she posted it.

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Jeanneg could you please check the soda machine on deck 9 to see if you can get seltzer (aka soda water). Sometimes there's a seperate button to get it before the soda syrup is mixed in. Thanks Sharon.

Eric: Thanks for the idea, I'll think that I'll charge $5 for that comment, especially since she was sitting 3 feet away from me when she posted it.

What about $3 for you and $2 for me? After all it was my idea

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by ARLO1
Renee:

I received the shore excursions from disney and I currently have them with me so if you want me to copy them and send them to you PM me with your address and I can do it today...

Arlene

Hi Arlene,

I also got them from DCL. Thanks for the offer!

Reneé

 

[jeanniec]

Kim -- Thanks again for taking the time to arrange our tour in St. Thomas. We really appreciate it.

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Haven't received our shore excursion documents yet from DCL but maybe today. Doesn't really matter though as I'll call on Tuesday anyway.

Am taking my Dad to the baseball game tonight in the firm seats which are 17 rows back of homeplate. They are close and a good view but have to admit that Jim and I have gotten used to the cheap seats -- we've decided we like to spread out which we can do in the cheap seats since there are usually a lot of empties. We just keep moving til we have space around us! Dad's excited about seeing the game though as it's been a long time since he's seen the Jays in person.

Long weekend this weekend -- yeah!! Monday is a civic holiday for us.

Have a great day everyone!! Cruise is definately getting closer.

Fiona

 

[Zapp1213]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been on boards in a while. I had originally chosen to not say anything, but now I've decided to share. (Heidi, I'm sorry if you disagree with me.)

Tom moved out of our house two weeks ago. He says he's been unhappy for more than two years. He says he's seen a lawyer. Blew me completely out of the water.

The kids & I are hanging in there, but there have been so many ups & downs, I can't make sense of any of it.

I have decided that I need to turn my focus away--so I'm going to focus on this vacation.

I have one huge decision to make. I have until Aug 3rd to cancel Tom's ressie with no penalty. I can also change the name for a $35 change fee. However, if the ship gets to a sold-out status (which could be at any time), I can't make any changes, no cancellations, no name changes. It's just treated as a no-show.

So the decision is, do I want to invite a friend to take Tom's place? Do I want to go just the three of us & meet you all on board? Do I want to hang on, with the hope that he'll change his mind? (65 days is a long time from now, in this scheme of things.)

I hope I didn't make anyone uncomfortable with all of this. But any input anyone is willing to share would be greatly appreciated. And we accept ALL prayers.

Thanks, Marianne

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Marianne...glad to see you and Heidi posting again and thinking of something positive (like a great cruise!) will certainly help to get your mind off of your troubles (if only for a short time)--prayers and pixie dust are on their way to you guys. Sarah can't wait to see Heidi again and was so disappointed when I told her that you guys may not be going. She will be happy...tell Heidi that I pm'd her Sarah's email address in case she doesn't have it (I know that they IM each other, I think) Mary Jo

 

[Viking]

Hi Marianne,
good to see you posting again

MaryJo,
you may tell Sarah that I'll be a proud owner of an iPod very soon, too. I just got a mail from amazon informing me that my brandnew 40GB-iPod , 4th Generation, is on its way to Charleston, where I will pick it up in seven weeks

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Eric...Sarah is never without her IPod--they are attached at the hip (or should I say ears!!) She loves it.

 

[ARLO1]

Marianne:

I'm so sorry to hear your news. I only hope that what ever the outcome is is something that is good for you.

Do not feel uncomfortable in any choice you make just know that with this group there is always a friend/companion or smiling face to hang with and have a good laugh and drink(?).

Arlene

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Marianne - So sorry to hear your news. I know that it's a difficult time but it's good to focus on something positive.

Whatever happens we will all help you have a great cruise.

I like to think that whatever happens, it happens for a good reason even though we may not see that reason at the time.

Sending pixie dust and prayers to you.

Take care

Fiona

 

[jeanniec]

Marianne -- So sorry to hear your news. A friend of mine at work (early 40's) was shocked last Christmas when her husband told her the same thing. Said he didn't love her any more and got an apartment for himself within weeks. They have 2 children (10 & 14). The worst thing was when my brother who had been married for 35 years pulled the same thing with my SIL. He found an internet sweetie (over 40 & 300 pounds ) and left SIL. The whole family was absolutely stunned! Terry was just a quiet guy who spent a lot of time on the net (too much, I guess). Just wanted to let you know you are not alone. I would hate to give you the wrong advice, but I would either take a friend or just cancel his reservation so you don't lose the money. If the money would go back to him, don't worry about losing it. It's just that with my friend and SIL, we all thought the guys would change their minds and they never did. I am not trying to make you feel worse -- just making an observation from past experience. There seems to be some kind of "separation" virus going around. Hopefully things will end more positively for you. You will have a great time on the cruise either way. Aren't you lucky you have all your DIS friends -- for sure, you won't be alone on the cruise.

 

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone,

Back to work today. But had a great time with my sister and her family. It rained on Tuesday so we didn't get to go canoeing, but we will try again when our German friends get here.
My boss is not due back till Monday, so things are a little slow at the office.
Marianne, So sorry to hear about Tom. My prayers are with all of you. I'm glad you are still coming on the cruise. Believe me, with this crowd there is never a dull moment.
Allen, PCB has changed ALOT in the last 20 years. Lots of high rise condos now. I live off Thomas Drive, about a mile from Capt. Andersons. Sunnyside is very nice, not so "built-up", but it would be a long way to drive back and forth to work everyday.
Got to run.
Later, Avé

 

[Suecot2000]

Hello Heidi:

A few pages backed you had asked if anyone was doing the dolphin and stingray excursion on Antigua. I just wanted to let you know that my sister and myself are planning on doing that also.

Now my sister and I are adults, but it will be fun to know that fellow Disers are planning the same excursion.

Sue

 

[Suecot2000]

HELP!

How do I get the iron on transfer for the Cruistoberfest III t-shirts?

Thanks Guys,
Sue

 

[RellingTwin]

Marianne..so sorry for your bad news! I do hope you cruise with us. This is our 5th cruise (4th with crazy internet people) and each time someone has had some sort of family or health problem. Unemployment, cancer, death of a parent, ect. Most of the time the person was torn on going on the cruise or cancelling. Without exception, those that chose to continue with their vacation were glad they did. Taking a break from the "real"world is a wonderful way to catch your breath and relax. Your kids also need some "mom" time and a cruise is a wonderful way to do that. If you decide to bring a friend, wonderful...but if you chose to go with just the kids, you will have lots of people to chat,eat and drink with!
However it works out, please know we are thinking about you and your family and are sending prayers and pixie dust your way!

We got back to Chaleson a few hours ago after a wonderul stay with twin sister

We had a great time, but it's good to be home.

 

[papa]

Marianne sorry to hear about your news. Hope that it works out.

Mark us in the PIF group Mike and Kathy

 

[ciadriamom]

Marianne: I'm so sorry to hear about you and Tom. I know exactly how you feel. My bf and I split up after I had made the reservations and paid the deposit on our cruise. I was faced with the same situation. I decided to drop him from the reservation and take the time to enjoy some me time with my girls. I'm a single mom traveling with two girls, ages 6 and 13, I would love to keep you company and team up with you while on the ship. I've got a very sympathetic ear and can even handle the occasional "rage". Feel free to lean on a new friend and enjoy this cruise with your kids.

Eric: How 'bout we split it in half $2.50 each, I believe in giving credit where it's due. Better yet, you get a drink on me.

Mike and Cathy: Congrats on the PIF status.

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by ciadriamom

Eric: How 'bout we split it in half $2.50 each, I believe in giving credit where it's due. Better yet, you get a drink on me.

OK with me, but I thought our drinks were on Ciara