10/02/04 Antigua Cruise
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We're feeling with you and Kathy.
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Thanks Eric, Hope that you and Anja had a great holiday. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the cruise. Just picked up some new fins at the local dive shop. Kathy and I are going to take a refresher course soon. Mike
Now some 'lighter' topics:
I'm shocked that there are so many Muggles in our group
We HAVE to change that 
Talking about golf: We don't play that game - We still have sex
And both of us think, that it's only sport if you lose at least a litre of sweat per hour
But to be honest: I thought about giving it a try, but Anja considers it as exciting as watching paint dry or grass grow, and as we define marriage as doing everything (Or as much as possible) together, so I dropped that topic.
Jill,
Anja likes to wear some 'hot' clothing too, especially at the tropical night - So you're not alone. BTW, is Chicos a special store? And do you have a link? As we're travelling the South for three weeks before the cruise, we will do some serious shopping
It's always tough for Anja to find something in her size as she's slightly about 5 feet tall and weighs about 100 lbs.
Jeanne,
I got the pictures. Will scan them this week and upload them ASAP. I guess I'll be to busy at the office tomorrow, but I'll do my best.
OK,
have to watch the series we taped during our absence. It may be a surprise, but I belong to the rare species of humans who can program a VCR - I even can program most of them without having to use the manual - There must be some weird connections in my grey matter
I'm shocked that there are so many Muggles in our group
We HAVE to change that Talking about golf: We don't play that game - We still have sex
And both of us think, that it's only sport if you lose at least a litre of sweat per hour
But to be honest: I thought about giving it a try, but Anja considers it as exciting as watching paint dry or grass grow, and as we define marriage as doing everything (Or as much as possible) together, so I dropped that topic.
Jill,
Anja likes to wear some 'hot' clothing too, especially at the tropical night - So you're not alone. BTW, is Chicos a special store? And do you have a link? As we're travelling the South for three weeks before the cruise, we will do some serious shopping
It's always tough for Anja to find something in her size as she's slightly about 5 feet tall and weighs about 100 lbs.Jeanne,
I got the pictures. Will scan them this week and upload them ASAP. I guess I'll be to busy at the office tomorrow, but I'll do my best.
OK,
have to watch the series we taped during our absence. It may be a surprise, but I belong to the rare species of humans who can program a VCR - I even can program most of them without having to use the manual - There must be some weird connections in my grey matter
Our local basketballteam, The Skyliners (Sponsored by Opel, the German GM-dependance) just won the German championship :thewave: But our Ladies' soccerteam lost the title 
The've won it for the last five consecutive years and lost it kind of 'last-minute'.
On Tuesday our National Soccerteam (Men's team, of course) plays the first round in the European Championship against 'The evil force from Holland'
The Dutch and the Germans consider each other as being 'The dark side of the force'. You know how it is with close neighbours (I.e. Canada/USA)
Right now England leads 1:0 against the French, but they still have one half to go.
The've won it for the last five consecutive years and lost it kind of 'last-minute'.On Tuesday our National Soccerteam (Men's team, of course) plays the first round in the European Championship against 'The evil force from Holland'
The Dutch and the Germans consider each other as being 'The dark side of the force'. You know how it is with close neighbours (I.e. Canada/USA) Right now England leads 1:0 against the French, but they still have one half to go.
:thewave: Yabbadabbadooh: The Froggies eventually won the match :thewave: The Tommies still lead 1:0 after 90 minutes when the referee extended the game by 4 minutes. This is a usual occurrence as there's no time-out in soccer to compensate for time lost after fouls, for exchanging players, etc. In minute 2 of the extension the French scored 1:1, and then in the 3rd minute the English keeper fouled a French within 5 meters of the goal, which lead to a penalty-shot. The French took that opportunity to score another goal and won. The English were D-E-V-A-S-T-A-T-E-D
I bet on the French winning in our Office-Soccer-Bet, so this should bring me a lot of points
I bet on the French winning in our Office-Soccer-Bet, so this should bring me a lot of points
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Welcome back Eric. Even thought the weather didn't cooperate, it looks like you still had a wonderful time. I never realized that the Autoban could have traffic tie ups just like our interstates.
DH will be wearing his suit. We bought it the first time we went on the 7 day cruise and it has served him well. He has 2 shirts and 2 ties to go with it. I am trying to find another fancy top to go with my black shirt that I can wear on the 2nd formal night.
Gosh Mike you sure have had a time with that Saturn VUE. Our saturn is sitting in the driveway stuck in park. It is an automatic transmission and I can't move it out of park for some reason. Norm and DS#2 went golfing and I went to go shopping and wasn't able to move the car.
Maybe Norm can get it when he gets home. I never had that problem before. If it needs towed that should be interesting since you are to put the car in neutral.
Gosh I hate cars.
DS#2 just called and said they are finished golfing which is my cue to start dinner.
Later everyone.
Nancy
DH will be wearing his suit. We bought it the first time we went on the 7 day cruise and it has served him well. He has 2 shirts and 2 ties to go with it. I am trying to find another fancy top to go with my black shirt that I can wear on the 2nd formal night.
Gosh Mike you sure have had a time with that Saturn VUE. Our saturn is sitting in the driveway stuck in park. It is an automatic transmission and I can't move it out of park for some reason. Norm and DS#2 went golfing and I went to go shopping and wasn't able to move the car.
Maybe Norm can get it when he gets home. I never had that problem before. If it needs towed that should be interesting since you are to put the car in neutral.Gosh I hate cars.
DS#2 just called and said they are finished golfing which is my cue to start dinner.
Later everyone.
Nancy
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I haven't even been lurking on the boards for the last few weeks. I just saw the posts about your Father's passing and your medical encounter. Glad to hear you made out well, but I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I am sure you have many fond memories with your Father that you will always treasure.
Dave & Ellen
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Eric and Anja! Welcome back. Tell Anja there is a web site for chicos... www.chicos.com - I believe that is what it is. I visited the store for the first time yesterday. I found some things that I liked, and the travel items were very nice, but a bit much for my cruise budget at this point. I am still struggling with the "should I dress like a middle aged woman now or look like a 30 something in teenybopper clothes?" Not that middle aged is bad by any means, I never thought the clothing transition would be as difficult as the age transition. Well enough of my rambling. The clothes at chicos are nice, if you run across one in the south, it would be worth looking at (although nothing would be considered hot, but practical with style!)
By the way...we are finally in double digits!!!!
By the way...we are finally in double digits!!!!
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Welcome back Eric and Anja. Thank you for your kind words about our former president. Anyone who has endured though caring for a loved one with such a horriable disease has my deepest sympathy.
We also lost Ray Charles this week
Hello CheesePlease, always nice to hear from you!
We had an interesting Saturday. We went canoeing on a river we have done several times before. It is usually a 3 hour "easy" trip with just a few tricky spots. But this time it was MUCH different. The River (The Ashepoo River) is a "tidal river" and for the first time we paddeled it when it was low tide. This made the "tricky spots" a little tougher then normal, but we were doing pretty well, but not making very good time. Then we realised the tide was going in (so we were paddeling against the current) unlike our previous trips. After about 3 hours the kids kept falling behind and we realized they were getting pretty tired. A boat went by and we asked how far it was to the bridge (our end point) and we were told at least another hour!Then the wind stated picking up (blowing us backward) and a storm started building. Add to this it was getting late (about 6pm) and I started to get worried.
Just as I started to get panicked thinking we would have to "tow" the kids, paddeling against the current, in the rain AND in the dark, a boat came by. We asked if the could please help us by towing the 2 canoes to the bridge. They agreed and tied us on to the boat. WELL...it took an HOUR to get to the bridge being TOWED! We were so greatful as we we really tired! we got back to the bridge about 15 min before the rain caught us and about 30 min before the sun went down. OH! I forgot to mention we saw alligators the whole trip!
Lesson learned....check the tides before any more canoe trips!
We also lost Ray Charles this week
Hello CheesePlease, always nice to hear from you!
We had an interesting Saturday. We went canoeing on a river we have done several times before. It is usually a 3 hour "easy" trip with just a few tricky spots. But this time it was MUCH different. The River (The Ashepoo River) is a "tidal river" and for the first time we paddeled it when it was low tide. This made the "tricky spots" a little tougher then normal, but we were doing pretty well, but not making very good time. Then we realised the tide was going in (so we were paddeling against the current) unlike our previous trips. After about 3 hours the kids kept falling behind and we realized they were getting pretty tired. A boat went by and we asked how far it was to the bridge (our end point) and we were told at least another hour!Then the wind stated picking up (blowing us backward) and a storm started building. Add to this it was getting late (about 6pm) and I started to get worried.
Just as I started to get panicked thinking we would have to "tow" the kids, paddeling against the current, in the rain AND in the dark, a boat came by. We asked if the could please help us by towing the 2 canoes to the bridge. They agreed and tied us on to the boat. WELL...it took an HOUR to get to the bridge being TOWED! We were so greatful as we we really tired! we got back to the bridge about 15 min before the rain caught us and about 30 min before the sun went down. OH! I forgot to mention we saw alligators the whole trip!
Lesson learned....check the tides before any more canoe trips!
Thanks for the link, Jill. I found it last night by myself and showed it to Anja. Her reaction was: 'No way, that's Granny-Style!!'
I even found a store in St. Augustine, where we will stay for six nights, but fortunately Anja considers herself way too young for that BTW, knowing your picture I have to remark that no matter what you wear, you surely wouldn't look like a 30-something
Talking about pictures: I'll upload pics to the homepage this week. So if anybody wants to add a pic or replace his pic, please send it to the AOL-adress. Do NOT send it to the yahoo-account!!!
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Hi All we are Home....
Had just a great time At WDW ................
Thursday, flight down delayed 1 hr. Tstorms Florida, arrive sit on runway 1 hour unsafe for ground workers with storm to do there thing... but we did get there .. Tiffany was there to take us to BW. and Flying Fish for Dinner AWESOME...
Then to Bed ....
Friday.. UP Early and at MK by 8;15 or so had to get new Annual pass.. and it was hot so... instead of wiating in line to get in we said lets go get some breakfast ... if u eat at one of the MK restruants they let u in to The park early .. so nice to walk down main st. with no one else there, So up To the Castle We Waltz
Cindys Royal Table.. NO RESERVATION... Hi we would like to have Breakfast we say , They say sure and u can have the Best table in the house.. 116 .. so up we went...WOW from what we have read this is hard to get...
Was lot of fun.... Done with breakfast ... now out side the castle
they have CM so u cant wonder out to other parts of the park ..
but when they did let us in we went to Peter Pan Ride ..and did a bunch of our favorites before the crowd TOOK OVER So...
OFF we went to The NEW Dvc Resort Saratoga Springs to check It out... VERY NICE ... and we hung there for a bit GOT SOME SUN at the Pool... then it was Back to the room to freshen up ...
For our dinner reservation at JIKO at the AKL
Great Rest.....
Then over to Epcot for the Show..... and then off to bed....
SAT..........
Ok We woke up Feeling like doing Something New, an Adventure we call them.... So we went over To the SWAN .. Rented a car
and off To Disneys Vero Beach Resort We went ....
FOUND it.. No Directions...,.. about and hour and half from Disney
VERY NICE....
Presented our selfs at the front Desk and said Hi ..
WE would like a Day pass so we may get to the Beach and Pool
As they have them locked with card key access only
Had lunch at there on site rest. Shutters was very good.. Went to the Beach .... Til the shark was spotted and we decided to use the pool.... ALL GOOD FUN..... nice shower in locker rooms
and then we headed TO PC.... as we arrived at PC.. it was about 4:30 We went To GRILLS What a fun place....
We watched that other boat go Buy... and then THE DISNEY MAGIC was Breath Taking...... Not as much fun as being on it but
a little tiny fix in some sort of Way .....
Finished the Drinks .. Then Drove Back to WDW.....
got cleaned up.. then Headed over to BEACHES & CREAM For Dinner was yummy... had a Voucher (Jill) worked there fine with no Problem.................... Well worth the Value....
Then off to MK.. For Wishes Fire works Show Was Awesome As usual...
Sunday.... we Slept in a bit... then headed off BOMA at the AKL For the break. Buffet.. (JILL) was Awesome .... We Also had Vouchers for this place No problem.............
Then off To Ak. Did our Favs.. Safari.. Fest, of the Lion King show.. So on... Then it got to Be AFRICA HOT back to the pool..
We left Jens Swim Suit hanging on the back of the Bathroom Door...ooopppss... We went to find the Head of house keeping
since it was like 3 hours ago figured they may still...
Too late they had thrown it in the trash, Bummer... But Told Jen To Go pick out a new one At the Gift Shop And they would Take Care of it And they Did was very nice of them to do as it was our fault for leaving I guess.... if they saved every article of clothing ???????
and then off to the pool we went enjoyed until it was time for our Towncar Driver to pick us up... and home we came....
JUST another Great trip ..
Next trip is not until OCTOBER / Cruise....
Peter
Had just a great time At WDW ................
Thursday, flight down delayed 1 hr. Tstorms Florida, arrive sit on runway 1 hour unsafe for ground workers with storm to do there thing... but we did get there .. Tiffany was there to take us to BW. and Flying Fish for Dinner AWESOME...
Then to Bed ....
Friday.. UP Early and at MK by 8;15 or so had to get new Annual pass.. and it was hot so... instead of wiating in line to get in we said lets go get some breakfast ... if u eat at one of the MK restruants they let u in to The park early .. so nice to walk down main st. with no one else there, So up To the Castle We Waltz
Cindys Royal Table.. NO RESERVATION... Hi we would like to have Breakfast we say , They say sure and u can have the Best table in the house.. 116 .. so up we went...WOW from what we have read this is hard to get...
Was lot of fun.... Done with breakfast ... now out side the castle
they have CM so u cant wonder out to other parts of the park ..
but when they did let us in we went to Peter Pan Ride ..and did a bunch of our favorites before the crowd TOOK OVER So...
OFF we went to The NEW Dvc Resort Saratoga Springs to check It out... VERY NICE ... and we hung there for a bit GOT SOME SUN at the Pool... then it was Back to the room to freshen up ...
For our dinner reservation at JIKO at the AKL
Great Rest.....
Then over to Epcot for the Show..... and then off to bed....
SAT..........
Ok We woke up Feeling like doing Something New, an Adventure we call them.... So we went over To the SWAN .. Rented a car
and off To Disneys Vero Beach Resort We went ....
FOUND it.. No Directions...,.. about and hour and half from Disney
VERY NICE....
Presented our selfs at the front Desk and said Hi ..
WE would like a Day pass so we may get to the Beach and Pool
As they have them locked with card key access only
Had lunch at there on site rest. Shutters was very good.. Went to the Beach .... Til the shark was spotted and we decided to use the pool.... ALL GOOD FUN..... nice shower in locker rooms
and then we headed TO PC.... as we arrived at PC.. it was about 4:30 We went To GRILLS What a fun place....
We watched that other boat go Buy... and then THE DISNEY MAGIC was Breath Taking...... Not as much fun as being on it but
a little tiny fix in some sort of Way .....
Finished the Drinks .. Then Drove Back to WDW.....
got cleaned up.. then Headed over to BEACHES & CREAM For Dinner was yummy... had a Voucher (Jill) worked there fine with no Problem.................... Well worth the Value....
Then off to MK.. For Wishes Fire works Show Was Awesome As usual...
Sunday.... we Slept in a bit... then headed off BOMA at the AKL For the break. Buffet.. (JILL) was Awesome .... We Also had Vouchers for this place No problem.............
Then off To Ak. Did our Favs.. Safari.. Fest, of the Lion King show.. So on... Then it got to Be AFRICA HOT back to the pool..
We left Jens Swim Suit hanging on the back of the Bathroom Door...ooopppss... We went to find the Head of house keeping
since it was like 3 hours ago figured they may still...
Too late they had thrown it in the trash, Bummer... But Told Jen To Go pick out a new one At the Gift Shop And they would Take Care of it And they Did was very nice of them to do as it was our fault for leaving I guess.... if they saved every article of clothing ???????
and then off to the pool we went enjoyed until it was time for our Towncar Driver to pick us up... and home we came....
JUST another Great trip ..
Next trip is not until OCTOBER / Cruise....
Peter
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Originally posted by Viking
Now some 'lighter' topics:
Talking about golf: We don't play that game - We still have sex
NOW WHAT THE BLEEPIN' BLEEPIN' IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN!!!!!!!!!!! Did you and Anja order the REAS as we did, huh?
And as my dearly departed mom used to always say...."Just because there's snow on the roof doesn't mean there's no fire in the furnace!" We elders just might be able to teach you young'uns a thing or two.........
Peter & Jenn -- Cool trip! How I envy you - seems as tho you are always at WDW. What did you have to eat at Flying Fish?
Didn't know you could get a day pass at VB, and we have an ownership there. Just curious -- how do you get one? We are going to Vero for a couple of days after the cruise and will be staying in the Inn so we don't need one. Just curious. Will visit with my BIL & SIL who live right off A1A about a mile north of VB-DVC. Did you really see a shark there? There was a recent thread on the DVC board about people seeing rats and snakes on property at VB. I haven't been to VB for several years ever since we were there during the great crab invasion. They were everywhere and scared me to death. They had to keep sweeping the crabs off the back porch and some even got into the Inn's underground garage. Something to do with mating season and the crabs moving between the Indian River and the ocean. They were all different colors -- blue, red, black, etc. Yuck!
Sorry that you forgot your swimsuit, Jenn, but how cool to get a new one from Disney! How was the selection at AKL? All animal prints?
Didn't know you could get a day pass at VB, and we have an ownership there. Just curious -- how do you get one? We are going to Vero for a couple of days after the cruise and will be staying in the Inn so we don't need one. Just curious. Will visit with my BIL & SIL who live right off A1A about a mile north of VB-DVC. Did you really see a shark there? There was a recent thread on the DVC board about people seeing rats and snakes on property at VB. I haven't been to VB for several years ever since we were there during the great crab invasion. They were everywhere and scared me to death. They had to keep sweeping the crabs off the back porch and some even got into the Inn's underground garage. Something to do with mating season and the crabs moving between the Indian River and the ocean. They were all different colors -- blue, red, black, etc. Yuck!
Sorry that you forgot your swimsuit, Jenn, but how cool to get a new one from Disney! How was the selection at AKL? All animal prints?
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Day pass At Vero...
Well they do not allow this..... But since we thought that we could as dvc members use any resort at any time ?
Got Granted the pass as none of the Castmembers
knew the official anwser .. got the benefit of the Dought..and Day pass was granted ...
But check out this thread... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=587885
Ok We stayyed at the Board walk For the first night on points since we dont like to use points for weekend nights stays we used annual pass holders rate and decided to stay at the New French Quarter... figured we have been so many time does not matter anymore.. So for $77.0 per night we got to stay at POFQ
changed at the last minute to Save money ... From the Boardwalk Annual passholders rate of $215.00 per night...
actually I got Wilderness lodge for $124.00 and then got the POFQ.. so we ended up there..... saved enough money to Get Airfare to Florida !!!!!!!! and Stayying at POFQ did not affect the Vacation expierence.. Jen likes it there...
I LIKE THE BOARDWALK......
But Jen Wins !!!! Always... lol And She Should....
So it was from the one Suit they had at the POFQ black with a mickey head in white. ... old one was at the end of its life she said so was happy to get a new $40.00 suit at the Gift shop...
oh Yeah POFQ is VERY NICE...
When we Dined at the Flying Fish I had the Steak it is the Best oak grilled crusted steak u will find on Disney property....
Better than Yuachts mans (SP) Jen had some fish I forget it was Excellent Also they have a new Chef who is making some Changes to the menu .. We also had a lobster salad app.. Excellent... And Cesar salad.. and Suoffle Chocolate .. Excelent..
Peter
Well they do not allow this..... But since we thought that we could as dvc members use any resort at any time ?
Got Granted the pass as none of the Castmembers
knew the official anwser .. got the benefit of the Dought..and Day pass was granted ...
But check out this thread... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=587885
Ok We stayyed at the Board walk For the first night on points since we dont like to use points for weekend nights stays we used annual pass holders rate and decided to stay at the New French Quarter... figured we have been so many time does not matter anymore.. So for $77.0 per night we got to stay at POFQ
changed at the last minute to Save money ... From the Boardwalk Annual passholders rate of $215.00 per night...
actually I got Wilderness lodge for $124.00 and then got the POFQ.. so we ended up there..... saved enough money to Get Airfare to Florida !!!!!!!! and Stayying at POFQ did not affect the Vacation expierence.. Jen likes it there...
I LIKE THE BOARDWALK......
But Jen Wins !!!! Always... lol And She Should....
So it was from the one Suit they had at the POFQ black with a mickey head in white. ... old one was at the end of its life she said so was happy to get a new $40.00 suit at the Gift shop...
oh Yeah POFQ is VERY NICE...
When we Dined at the Flying Fish I had the Steak it is the Best oak grilled crusted steak u will find on Disney property....
Better than Yuachts mans (SP) Jen had some fish I forget it was Excellent Also they have a new Chef who is making some Changes to the menu .. We also had a lobster salad app.. Excellent... And Cesar salad.. and Suoffle Chocolate .. Excelent..
Peter
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Originally posted by Viking
Thanks for the link, Jill. I found it last night by myself and showed it to Anja. Her reaction was: 'No way, that's Granny-Style!!'
Wow, around here we call that adding insult to injury! First it was the golf, now you attack my wardrobe selection! Whom do I need to contact to get an extra suppy of those water bombs?!?
Peter and Jenn....I'm jealous, your trip sounds fabulous
Mary.....LOVED the canoe story....sounds like something that would happen to me!
Originally posted by jeanneg
Originally posted by Viking
Thanks for the link, Jill. I found it last night by myself and showed it to Anja. Her reaction was: 'No way, that's Granny-Style!!'
Wow, around here we call that adding insult to injury! First it was the golf, now you attack my wardrobe selection! Whom do I need to contact to get an extra suppy of those water bombs?!?
Peter and Jenn....I'm jealous, your trip sounds fabulous
Mary.....LOVED the canoe story....sounds like something that would happen to me!
No offense meant) square - I hope that's not too offensive
You know: Chicos ---> Chica ----> J.Lo ---->hip, sexy, stylish
That was how my associations went
Nevertheless I think I have to stock up my CC-ammo now
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