10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[Viking]

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, lieber Art :thewave:

 

[disneybride96]

Woo hoo! The countdown timers came back for your birthday....how about that! You must be good luck. Glad to have you on our cruise!

 

[twhipple]

Happy Birthday Mr. GoofyNut! Here's to many more

:thewave:

 

[dsncruise lover]

Happy Birthday Goofynut.
Yeah we got the countdowns back. :thewave:

 

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Jeanne other threads have mentioned the LaQuinta and getting pretty decent rooms on Priceline, etc. Check out Barb's site for tips on priceline booking. Most of the posts have been three star hotels for under 100 dollars.

I have seen a few posts mentioning checking out Barb's trip report. Where do you find this?

Marianne

 

[Zapp1213]

Hey everyone! Just got back from a family reunion in Scranton, PA. Had a great visit with Mary Jo & Sarah. (That manager wasn't obvious about trying to kick us out, was he? )

Pétér--I'm interested in the gift exchange. Are people replying as a group or individually?

Ciadra--sent you an e-mail w/David's info for your list. I'll get on Heidi when she wakes up.

Congrats to everyone celebrating something on-board. I was interested in doing Palo for dinner on 10/7 (our 16th WA). However, I had a bad experience with trying to make a ressie last time & decided they didn't need my business. But I've had sooo many people praise the place--thought maybe this time would be different. Although, now I'm seeing some of your threads--it really isn't all that it's cracked up to be, is it?

Reneé--was I on your list to get a magnet? I haven't seen it in the mail yet.

I've got about 10 pages of posts to go thru, so I can be all caught up.

Later.

Marianne

 

[Zapp1213]

We've mentioned this before (about 100 pages back!). Would anyone be interested in sharing the cost of renting a van or something, to drive from MCO to Pt Canaveral?

We're arriving around 8 pm on Friday, and I don't want to drive to the port or Cocoa Beach that night. The Disney transfers would not be as economical for the four of us. I'm sure we can find a van to hold 8 or 9 people, whatever, and split the cost.

I'll be happy to do the research as to vehicles & prices, etc. E-mail or pm me with your information if you're interested. zapp1213@sbcglobal.net

Thanks, Marianne


BTW--HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GOOFYNUT!!!!

 

[BigRed1]

It worked!! I should have complained sooner!! Finally talked to a human at Ron Jons! We have a post cruise ressie. Anyone else doing a post cruise stay in the area?

Reneé,

I sent you a PM.

Allen

 

[Viking]

Ave',
I got email from PCB today: Information about the town, etc and I ordered a free vacation planner. We're really looking forward to enjoying your beaches. I found a nice gift for Mark this week Today I was lucky once more: I went to a large consumer electronics market and TDK had a wheel-of-fortune there. I twisted it and won a football - The real thing, not what you Americans call a football
An hour later I went to a large DIY-market. When I parked my car I saw that the car next to me had its keys in the lock of the passenger door with no one near the car I locked it, went to the information desk and asked them to use their public adress system to locate the owner. After about 3 minutes a couple -I guess in their early 60ies - came and was kind of suprised when I showed them their keys He immediately blamed her and vice-versa They thanked me and then I left to do my shopping, but then they followed me and insisted that I have a beer on them and gave me €10. I tried to refuse, but they wouldn't let me They said they would be deeply offended if I didn't take the dough and that I saved their doggy. I forgot to mention that their was a little Yorkshire in the car - Not exactly what one would call a watchdog The said that the loss of the car wouldn't have been as bad losing their companion.

 

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Jeanne other threads have mentioned the LaQuinta and getting pretty decent rooms on Priceline, etc. Check out Barb's site for tips on priceline booking. Most of the posts have been three star hotels for under 100 dollars.

I decided to bite the bullet for the Hyatt simply for convenience, traveling with me and the two girls and just don't want the hassle. Plus we'll be leaving after work/school and I'm guessing the kids will be pretty cranky and I'll me more than ready for a drink. Won't be able to finalize flights until tomorrow, but right know it looks like we'll be getting in at around 11.

P.S. check your pm.

We got the Crowne Plaza at MCO off Hotwire for $60....I was sooooooo hoping for the Hyatt, although I knew it was most likely the Crowne. We will be staying there on 9/18 because our flight gets in at 10:30 pm or so. It has a bed, pool, bar and restuarant, so all will be okay, as long as it is clean!

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Zapp1213
Reneé--was I on your list to get a magnet? I haven't seen it in the mail yet.

Later.

Marianne

Yes, everyone is getting 2 magnets. One is the lime green Mickey Head with your DIS name on it and the other is the Mickey logo from our hard working artists. I just mailed them out Thursday night. Hopefully, you'll have it soon.

Hope everyone likes them.

Reneé

 

[Viking]

Renee,
I assume we'll get our magnets on the ship BTW, we got a Steiff-animal for Haley, but I'll keep the kind of animal a secret

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Viking
Renee,
I assume we'll get our magnets on the ship BTW, we got a Steiff-animal for Haley, but I'll keep the kind of animal a secret

Eric,

Actually, I mailed your magnets with everyone else's. I hope that's ok.

Any hints on the animal???

Reneé

 

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone!
I Got a few e-mails and our Brunch Bunch is over 50 people now!

Art...AKA Mr. Goofynut....Happy Birthday! 39 again?
Reneé, great new pic of DD. Can't believe how big she is getting!

Eric, You are lucky! But the thing with the keys just shows us what a nice guy you are. We need more in this world like you. Can't wait to show off my "town" to you and Anja! But I am NOT paying for your hotel room, unless we win LOTTO. You guys get here Friday, drawing is Sat. night.

Stopped on my way home from job#2 and bought tickets to the 7pm showing of Spiderman 2. Can't wait.

Later,
Avé

 

[fridayfun]

Renee - got our magnets today! They came along with our newest WDW vacation planning kit! I had to tease DH, he never checks the mail when all the exciting stuff comes! Thanks so much, they look great!

 

[jeanneg]

Renee: just received my magnets in the mail today.....thank-you so much, they are beautiful!!!!!! I can't wait to put them on our cabin door so be can become an official Cruisetoberfester! Love the new photo of Haley and look forward to meeting the little pumpkin!

Eric: what a nice guy......it seems wherever you are, good karma follows. Hopefully some of it will rub off on me.

Mariane: for us right now, the DCL transfer is actually the cheapest and most convenient mode of transport since we can just check our bags with them and forget about them. If however you found a great deal with a limo company, we would not be opposed to giving it some consideration. The tricky part may be the return trip since I don't think we're all heading back to the airport. We haven't purchased the transfers yet so nothing is set in stone. Gotta check out the rates for La Quinta....sounds like a good deal.

Goofynut: Happy Birthday!!!! have a great celebration....and a drink for me!

Who was it that saw "Notebook" recently? I agree, what a tearjerker......but that Noah sure was hot in a weird sort of way.
I just typed something but decided to delete it............I'll be good......we'll be dining with a minor when we get on the ship.....must learn to behave......

 

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by Twinave
Hi Everyone!
I Stopped on my way home from job#2 and bought tickets to the 7pm showing of Spiderman 2. Can't wait.

Later,
Avé

It's a fun movie....enjoy!

 

[videoman]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GoofyNut!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I celebrated my b'day on the 8th.

Renee....looking forward to getting the magnets...we'll let you no as soon as we do!!!

Eric....Can't wait to meet you.....we are going to try to have some of your luck rub on to us b4 jackpot bingo!!

I need to call Debbie from Dining regarding the REAS pkg....what dining rotation has everyone selected??

What time at Grills (Ron Jon's) on 10/1??

Can't wait to meet you all......very soon now!

 

[papa]

The NFL Tennessee Titans sold out all of their single game tickets for the season-31,000 tickets in 19 minutes this morning.

Today is our son's 26th birthday and I fixed dinner and a cake for him. I feel old now as he was the baby of the family. Mike

 

[RellingTwin]

Happy Birthday Art!

It was me who saw The Notebook. I told my DH about the movie over dinner last night and he said the sweetest thing...he said that he feels about me like Noah felt about his wife. I told him I felt the same. It's wonderful to be married to your best friend!

Eric, how nice you were able to return the keys.I know the couple was very greatful you came along

Renee...no magnets here yet. Maybe Monday!

Gift exchange...anyone have any ideas???!!!! I've been racking my brain

Ave, how was the movie? I think we will be going to see it tomorrow.

I've been looking at the sail dates and prices for RCCL "Mariner of the Seas" for next October. Anyone interested?