10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[Viking]

Jen & Peter,
how sad - we're feeling with you.

 

[Viking]

Another sad story: Perhaps you already saw it on the news, it should make the primetime news in the USA and Canada as well.
Terrorism showed its evil face over here: This morning 10 bombs exploded in three commuter trains in Spain's capital, Madrid. So far nearly 200 dead, 1000 wounded. The main suspects are the Bask separatíst terror-group ETA, but for now Al Quaida is a possibility as well. The Spanish elections are held this Sunday, so the bombings are obviously aimed at disturbing them.

 

[Viking]

Update:
190 dead, 1472 wounded. Letter from Al Quaida received, but authenticity not yet confirmed. Van found in the outskirts of Madrid, in the van: Detonators/fuses and quotes taken from the Koran.

We -that means everybody in Europe- can't believe it

Gotta sleep now - Hope we can

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Eric -- Saw this briefly on CNN before I left for work this morning. Absolutely unbelievable. I fail to see how terrorists really think that people will sympathize with them after seeing acts like that. My prayers are with the families.

Fiona

 

[RellingTwin]

Peter and Jen, I logged on the this site as soon as I got home hoping for a good update. My heart is breaking for you both. I love the photo, but hate the reason you posted it!

 

[Twinave]

Jen and Peter, I'm SO Sorry! Shelby was beautiful. Thanks for posting the picture. I too lost a cat (16 years old) and a dog (11 years old) Our pets bring so much happiness to our lives. And leave a big empty space when they leave us. Hang in there. This too shall pass.
Ave'

 

[Twinave]

Just got the details of the bombing in Madrid. My heart goes out to all of the Spanish and European communities. All those innocent people. What a nightmare! My heart is breaking.

Ave'

 

[bettemom]

Hi guys, Kim here..

Renee', we have decided to stay at the Ron Jon Resort, since we are all getting together at Grills we will still see everyone. I just have no Idea if we will arrive late Thursday night or Friday, I will talk with them today and make arrangements.

On the down side It is not looking very good for us to get to the meet in DC in April. The woner of my laboratory has still not made up his mind on what he wants to do, continue, sell out or quit. If we are able to come it will be an almost last minute decision.

The cruise is much more important for us, and I do not think we will have any problems in October, especially since I paid the cruise off and even put some $$ on account for spending.

Peter & Jenn, I hope you guys are doing OK it really stinks, but in our hearts we know when it is time...


Back to work ( for a minute or two)

Bye, Kim

 

[Hygiene99]

Thank u Kim ......

we also may Stay At the Ron Jon's Still up in the air Waiting
to See when Kim leaves...LOL we would kinda like to follow u 2
Well be on the ....same aircraft if u Leave out of NH..And Go Southwest... IT Is All Still in planning stages.....

I know Viking wants to try and hook up on the van thing maybe some how All off us could meet up we may go in on Thursday night like i said i still do not know ??????

 

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Thank u Kim ......

we also may Stay At the Ron Jon's Still up in the air Waiting
to See when Kim leaves...LOL we would kinda like to follow u 2
Well be on the ....same aircraft if u Leave out of NH..And Go Southwest... IT Is All Still in planning stages.....

I know Viking wants to try and hook up on the van thing maybe some how All off us could meet up we may go in on Thursday night like i said i still do not know ??????

Peter, Give me a call on my cell phone, same number I gave you. We can discuss travel to FL. I will tell you what I have found out so far on flights.

Bye, Kim

 

[videogal1]

Originally posted by WDWLVR
I agree with Lisa - can't wait to see what the excursions are for Antiqua. We're sailing there in Dec. 2004 too!

And so are WE......

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hi guys, Kim here..

Renee', we have decided to stay at the Ron Jon Resort, since we are all getting together at Grills we will still see everyone. I just have no Idea if we will arrive late Thursday night or Friday, I will talk with them today and make arrangements.

On the down side It is not looking very good for us to get to the meet in DC in April. The woner of my laboratory has still not made up his mind on what he wants to do, continue, sell out or quit. If we are able to come it will be an almost last minute decision.

The cruise is much more important for us, and I do not think we will have any problems in October, especially since I paid the cruise off and even put some $$ on account for spending.

Peter & Jenn, I hope you guys are doing OK it really stinks, but in our hearts we know when it is time...


Back to work ( for a minute or two)

Bye, Kim

Great to hear that you'll be staying at Ron Jon too! Just so you know, they have a shuttle that goes to the port now. It costs $5 each person one way, but at least they now have one. Also, don't forget to use code 102 to get the 25% discount on your room.

Hey - maybe we can have our own DIS meet there.

Renee'

 

[jeanneg]

Jenn, Peter: so sorry to hear the news about Shelby

Jamie, Alan and friends: welcome to the group!

So sad about what happened in Madrid....what a cruel and senseless waste - and exactly 2 1/2 years to the date following 9/11. As if organized war isn't bad enough, I simply cannot comprehend how people can be so insensitive regarding innocent people who are just going about their daily lives trying to earn a living or get an education. I just don't understand what is in their hearts to make them so evil.

 

[bettemom]

Originally posted by piglet33
Great to hear that you'll be staying at Ron Jon too! Just so you know, they have a shuttle that goes to the port now. It costs $5 each person one way, but at least they now have one. Also, don't forget to use code 102 to get the 25% discount on your room.

Hey - maybe we can have our own DIS meet there.

Renee'

Hi Renee'

We will have a great time, we plan on spending the day in the pools, we also LOVE the floating river rides, they are so relaxing.

I will let you know what the resort says after I get confirmed. I will also give them the discount #.

Thanks, Kim

P.S. You need to post a new pictue of Haley, so all the newbies can see how adorable she is...

 

[piglet33]

I know, I know. Everyone is yelling at me at work about not having a new pic of her. I'll be bringing her for Easter pictures soon, and I'll post that.

We'll look for you in the pool when we get there since we should land around noon. I can't wait!

Renee'

 

[bettemom]

Hi Renee' If we do not fly out Thursday night then we will arrive about the same time, 12-1 pm on Friday....


Interesting article about Key West, they are protesting the cruise ships coming to the island..

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/03/11/key.west.reut/index.html

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Peter and Jenn...hope you guys are doing ok....we are so sad for you.

Kim and Bette...Back to work...surgery went ok..they took her back to get her changed and asked her if she wanted me back there for when they start the IV and she said no, she would be fine. Next thing I know, they come out to get me and they tell me that she fainted and the IV pulled out and when I went in, she is on oxygen and this was before the surgery...I knew that Sam should have taken her!! So the procedure took a little longer because of all of the pre surgery hoopla!!!

We are also thinking of staying at the Ron Jon the night before but we don't know if we will fly down on Thursday night or Friday morning and we would like to go to Universal for the day so we will see.

Renee or Kim...what kind of rate did you get (just so I know a ballpark figure of what to pay?) Mary Jo

 

[piglet33]

Hi Mary Jo,

I got a 1 bedroom studio for $75 with the discount. It was originally $100.

Renee'

 

[Viking]

Peter,
Anja & I are already hooked up for transport: We'll meet with Fiona & Jim enroute to Orlando, turn in our rental and then go together in their car to the Radisson. Ithink I mailed you that, but perhaps you forgot - No wonder with all the trouble you went through recently. This is one of the reasons (Apart from being out of the house for 12 hours per day) why we don't want a pet: Having to part after some years - I don't think I could bear it.

 

[bettemom]

Renee or Kim...what kind of rate did you get (just so I know a ballpark figure of what to pay?) Mary Jo [/B][/QUOTE]


Hi Mary Jo, Give her a hug for us...
.Hotel rate I believe is the same as Renee'.
For flights, Manchester to Orlando the best right now is $ 196.50 r/t. Southwest will not have the dates open for a couple more months, the best fare with them would be $ 158.00 r/t if you get the cheapest seats.
We can fly down Thursday PM around 5 pm and get to orlando just after 10pm, the plane stops in Pennsylvania, Mary Jo you guys need to join the flight with us Thursday night.
So by midnight we are at the hotel going to sleep... I will talk with Peter & Jenn and peter suggested we might travel down together which would be GREAT ! lots of fun on that flight.

Gotta go, I have lab reports to evaluate,

Bye, Kim