10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[dsncruise lover]

Michelemouse: Sent you a pm.

Viking: Congrats

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Well we finally got the excursion booklet from DCL yesterday.

Hope you are ok Ave. Amazing that there are 2 storms heading to Florida at the same time.

Jim and I were talking and we don't care if there's a mystery cruise as long as there's a cruise somewhere. A week at Castaway Cay wouldn't be too bad either.

After the cruise there's MNSSHP at MK but I'm not sure if it's Saturday night or not. At Epcot is the Food and Wine Festival which we intend are going to as well. We went last year and didn't need dinner that night. It's neat to see all the different topairies (spelling?) as well.

Back to work.

Fiona

 

[jeanniec]

Just got a call from my friend in St. Petersburg (FL). They have been told to evacuate by midnight tonight when the second hurricane comes thru. She and her DH are in the "pink zone". She said this is a category 3 hurricane and they are forecasting 135 mph winds and possible water surge of 14 feet. The hospital down the street from her is being evacuated now along with all nursing homes in the area. No hurricane insurance for my friend -- it is not available. They live in a condo on the top floor. Hope the roof doesn't go. She is thinking of the windows blowing out & lots of water damage. Hope Ave' and family are safe -- not sure where Panama Beach is in relation to Tampa/St. Petersburg.

 

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone,
It's a BEAUTIFUL day here in NW FL. Rained heavy most of the night, but the sun is now shinning and the worst is behind us. As long as Chalie stays east of us we will be just fine. Thanks to all of you who have been thinking of us.
Jeanniec, How is your FL friend today? Have you heard from her yet?
I will send you and Hygiene99 a logo. And if you still have a problem let me know and I'm snail mail you the logos. Like I said I have 2 extras.
Has anyone heard from Jeanneg? Just wondering if her Cruise was affected by the storms.
Michelle, I remember meeting you on line at the port. If I remember correctly you were with a large family group. Are they all coming again?
Jill, Good luck with your new puppy. What's it's name?
Got to run.
Later,
Avé

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanniec
Just got a call from my friend in St. Petersburg (FL). They have been told to evacuate by midnight tonight when the second hurricane comes thru. She and her DH are in the "pink zone". She said this is a category 3 hurricane and they are forecasting 135 mph winds and possible water surge of 14 feet. The hospital down the street from her is being evacuated now along with all nursing homes in the area. No hurricane insurance for my friend -- it is not available. They live in a condo on the top floor. Hope the roof doesn't go. She is thinking of the windows blowing out & lots of water damage. Hope Ave' and family are safe -- not sure where Panama Beach is in relation to Tampa/St. Petersburg.

Jeanne,
Panama City Beach is about 300 miles Northwest of St Pete, so they should only be 'scratched' by Charley. But the outlook for St pete is scary, we're keeping our fingers crossed for your friends and for Alikat99 and her family from Cruisetoberfest 2, and for Jeff & Jenn of course too.

 

[Viking]

Ave',
we're glad that Bonnie was so weak, but Charley seems to be scary.
14 feet of extra water in the St Pete area would be devastating as all the beach island in front of the mainland are barely 5 - 10 feet above main sea level We spent a lot of time in Clearwater Beach, St Pete Beach, Treasure Island and Indian Rocks Beach, and none of these islands looks like it could survive a surge that high.

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Eric,

Can you return those bags you bought ??? I have 2 dozen packing bags from small to x-large that you can have. You put your items in them and then just roll out the air and they are all protected. If you want the bags let me know and I can mail this this weekend.

Bye, Kim

Kim,
that's really nice of you, but our bags came at only €20 total, which would be roughly the postage from the US to Frankfurt.

Vielen, vielen Dank (Thanks a lot)

 

[@GoofyNut]

For all my friends in the way of the coming storms ... I really hope you can get to and stay in a safe spot during the storms and that all is well when you get home.

I see that some of the cruise lines have already diverted.

To Anja and Eric (more for Anja!) on your Anniversary on the 13th!

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
For all my friends in the way of the coming storms ... I really hope you can get to and stay in a safe spot during the storms and that all is well when you get home.

I see that some of the cruise lines have already diverted.

To Anja and Eric (more for Anja!) on your Anniversary on the 13th!

Thanks, Cathy - More from Anja of course

 

[Michelemouse]

Originally posted by Twinave

Michelle, I remember meeting you on line at the port. If I remember correctly you were with a large family group. Are they all coming again?

I remember you too! (And I remember that your name is pronounced Ah-vay...as in Ave Maria)!

No, there will be *no* extra family with us this time. Last year my parents and one of DD's friends was with us as well as a family we are friends with. This year it's just the four of us. Hopefully this means I'll get to meet even more of the Cruisetoberfesters!

As for the hurricanes...I hope those that are in their paths are taking the necessary precautions and will be safe and sound.

 

[Hygiene99]

Here is what i recieved from the Eco Tour People

"Hi Peter,

I am sorry but we are currently booked up for the 5th of October for the Eco Tour. I am sorry for any inconveniences caused. If anything there are any cancellations then I will let you immediatley.

Thanks for your email,
Chantal "



I Emailed her back and Said I was Part of the Cruisetoberfest Group Did That make and Difference ?????

Will See what the Reply is..

 

[usetheforceluke]

Good to see that one storm hasn't done that much inconvenience.

Earlier this afternoon I was browsing at the webcams for around Panama City Beach at http://www.beachview.com/160beachview.htm and you could see how the surf was up... some look like rain still.

The webcam at Key West http://www.liveduvalstreet.com/ (PG site for the bottom of the screen) shows rain, and across the street in the upper left you can see that hoarding has been put up in the last couple of hours... Looks like they're not taking any chances with Charley.

Jim.

 

[RellingTwin]

Michelle, we are not going to HH but have been there many times and like it very much. I just found out the kids are off from school the Monday we will be returning, so we MIGHT do a day at WDW or HH before heading back to Charleston.

Congrat to Eric and Anja And may you have MANY more!

Peter...waiting to hear about joining the eco tour I've got my fingers crossed!

Anybody else think that Charlie should have been named Clyde??!!

 

[papa]

Glückwünsche Anja und Eric hoffen, daß Sie viel mehr haben

Kids go back to school on Monday here in Nashville. Mike

 

[ciadriamom]

Anja and Eric: Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. Wishing many, many happy years.[

Did you say food and wine, my two favorite things. That just might be a good enough reason to get off the ship.

Thanks guys. Does anyone know where I can get info ont he Halloween party, I know Adaria would love it.

Prayers and pixie dust to you guys in the hurricane path./COLOR]

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Happy Anniversary Eric and Anja!!! Many more to come!!

According to the weather people hear it is supposed to warm up for the weekend -- 20C - 22C is not warming up to me but hey I'm not a weather guru either.

Hope everyone in Florida is ok. The storms look big when they show them on the map that's for sure.

MNSSHP is only on certain nights and I just checked and it's not on either the 9th or the 10th of October. If you look on allearsnet.com under theme parks it gives a description of MNSSHP and the Food and Wine Festival.

Thankfully it's Friday -- this week has dragged I think.

Fiona

 

[twhipple]

Congratulations Eric and Anja! We celebrated 11 this year too. Actually bought our first house 11 years ago today.

 

[jeanniec]

Happy Anniversary, Eric and Anja! How interesting that you got married on Friday the 13th. I guess your marriage just proves that the superstition is false. It sure wasn't an unlucky day for the two of you. Have a wonderful day!

 

[two-foxes]

Happy Anniversary Eric and Anja! Have a great day!

Peter-
I dont' know if telling them you are with Cruistoberfest will help, but it certainly can't hurt! I hope you guys get on!!!!

 

[bettemom]

We went to Boston last night and saw The Lion King !!It was WONDERFUL......If anyone gets a chance to go see it....do !

Trip home was horrid...Sheets of rain ...terrible road conditions..but..thanks to Kims skillful driving we arrived safe & sound...sadly it was almost 1am.....

Jill...give Mary-Jo a hug from us...You'll love the family...

Bette