10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[two-foxes]

Did you print it on the correct side of the iron on paper? Thats the only thing I can think of.....

My T shirt will last exactly one wearing. I had the steam on when I was doing the iron on which is a big no-no (how I didn't figure out I had it on is beyond me ) but the iron on cracked when I washed and dried it. We may take Tims to Kinkos for a better job, but at $20 extra, we may not. Every penny is counting now!

 

[Twinave]

Drinks are on Suecot!!!!!!!!!1



Later, Avé

 

[Viking]

Anja had our T-shirts made by a professional in a shop specialized on graphics&design, where they print anything on virtually everything. They had two different qualities of Tees, Anja took the better quality and having the small logo printed on the chest and our names and the larger ones on the back (Goofy for me, dancing Mickey for Anja) came to €42 ($50) including the shirts. I guess those will last. We have many shirts made by the them and they really last a long time - Opposed to the iron-ons we did ourselves last year.

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanniec
Eric -- We have our fingers crossed for you. Surely Ivan won't be a problem for FL or SC or wherever in the US. As you said, this is an unbelievable year for hurricanes, and I think it will have to stop soon (like as soon as sweet Frances is gone).

Do you really think that CC will be closed when we cruise? Saw pictures on tv this morning that said that the Bahamas sustained very little damage in spite of the winds. That made me feel very hopeful about CC.

Jeanne,
I hope Ivan will adhere to your logic - But as he is a male storm and you're female I suspect there may be some incompatabilities

I read on another thread that the eye passed within 15 miles from CC, which results in CC being exposed to the northern sector of Frances, then some hours calm, followed by the southern portion of Frances - this time with the winds from the opposite direction. Now add the fact that CC rises only a couple of feet over MSL and the possible flood of about 15 feet, and it all draws an ugly picture of CC's current condition.
According to another thread the new pier withstands even a Five, but as all edifices on the island are simple shacks they could very well have been blown away. Additionally they may have to dredge the passage to pier due to driftsand put there by the storm.

 

[padisneyfan]

Went back to work on Thursday and that went well. So worked 2 days and then off 3. Plus I have started back to the gym. My gym gave me credit for the 6 weeks that I missed even though I hadn't frozen my membership. I still don't walk at my normal pace, so I'm avoiding the treadmills. But have no problem with the elliptical machines so doing 3 miles on them. Working back up to my 5 miles that I normally due. After a week or so I will starting using some of the other machines. It just feels so good to be able to do some form of exercise.

I've been watching Frances on the TV. Even though it is now only a Cat. 2 it still is really pounding the coast. My thoughts and prayers are with all the people in its path. Hope everyone stays safe.

We are hoping to meet with Jeanneg on Monday on their return trip home.

No documents for us yet. I hope its not like the excursions documents that never came at all. I did enjoy our mystery cruise last year and since we proabably won't be going to CC, I wonder what other port we will go to.

Enjoy the rest of the Labor day weekend.

Nancy

 

[papa]

Nancy good to see you posting again. Looking forward to seeing everyone in under 4 weeks. No matter where we cruise to as long as our dis family is with us it will be heaven on earth. Then sound of the waves lapping against the hull, the breaking of bread with friends old and new and the comrade of people enjoying the company of one another is the worlds greatest stress reliever.

Mary hope that you get to enjoy your chocolate croissants in the mornings. I think that everyone will have a great time at the seafood brunch in Parrot Cay. Thanks for all the hard work by everyone to make this a wonderful cruise. Mike

 

[RellingTwin]

Fridayfun...try printing out the logo on "test" paper and see how it looks. It might just be your monitor. Also, look at your settings, and be sure the setting is on "Best" quality.

TuliRose!!! Great to hear from you. All the best to you and your family!Wish you were sailing with us!

Nancy...GREAT to see you posting!

Mike...AVE is the one doing the brunch thing!

I told DS we may not get to do the Castaway Cay fishing trip. He took it pretty well.

I was going to have my "Clean Sweep" yard sale today, but the hurricaine cancelled it. Even though we have been spared the storm, I didn't know for sure until today. SO...next weekend YARD SALE!!!

28 days until we sail
27 days until my vacation starts
17 more working days
10 days until Eric and Anja get to Charleston

It will be here VERY SOON!

 

[papa]

I knew that Ave was the brunch queen. Just thinking about different things on the cruise. Mary you will have to introduce Eric and Anja to white beans, cornbread or hush puppies and pecan pie. Fatten him up and he will be that much easier to overcome in the great water battle. I guess that we will miss Castaway Cay. I wonder what they will do in it's place. This is our 5th seven day cruise on the magic and it may be the first time that we have missed it. Mike

 

[Viking]

Ooops,
just realized that you're having a long weekend in the USA - Enjoy it
Just checked out Frances When I picked up Anja at the hospital at 0645am we listened to two different radiostations' newscasts (Both broadcasting statewide) at 0655 and 0700am while on the Autobahn: Both had Frances as their main topic and opened up with her. Didn't sound too good with 2 million cut off from powersupply, trees uprooted, boats capsized or thrown around in the harbours, etc. As soon as Anja's in bed I'll don my headphones and tune in to CNN to get some pictures. I just hope that MCO doesn't sustain permanent damage, which may have negative impact of us flying in next week. I wouldn't care flying in via Tampa, which would save us nearly an hour of driving, but unfortunately the Hertz rental station in Tampa doesn't provide cars with GPS.

Nancy,
good to hear that you're up and going again And even better that you're striving to get back in shape ASAP. Anja loves patients who do their part to get well on their own - Instead of requiring to be pushed by the RNs/docs With the cruise still four weeks ago you will be surely able to get back to your old self in time to enjoy it PD for you *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Mike,
I don't need any fattening up, I'm still in the process of losing it - which will definitely be a challenge with four weeks of American food Nevertheless I already have muscles in places where you don't even have places (I freely admit, that I stole that line from the Governator ) But my friend, I still give not up and continue to hope for Castaway Cay, as for us it would result in 50% of our cruises not reaching it

 

[papa]

Eric my German friend and head of the European branch of the dis family I too hope for CC. I haven't parasailed before and I am looking forward to it.

The ports of New Orleans or Galveston would not be bad if we had to divert.

Quite a few people I have talked to do not care to return to Jamaica. Grand Cayman was nice, but we really have our heart set for Antigua. One good thing is that as long as we are with our friends any port is fantastic.

Be sure to wear your tee shirts in the terminal and at the sail away party. That way they can see who is having the most fun onboard. Mike

 

[videoman]

Which one of the designs are we wearing on the t-shirts?

 

[papa]

The mickey with the design that says making magical memories on the front whatever you like on the back.

 

[fridayfun]

Got both of my T-shirts done! Thanks Relling Twin, I reset and did them again. Wouldn't say they are professional, but you can read them! Also managed to knock out 3 more magnets! Making sure I can find the door, plus one for the car! DH is constantly calling (from work) to see if there is any news about CC or our other stops. I just keep telling him we have 27 days. Anything can happen in 27 days! But no matter where we go, it will be great!

Goofynut: have a question, so I sent you a pm.

Denise

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Eric my German friend and head of the European branch of the dis family I too hope for CC. I haven't parasailed before and I am looking forward to it.

The ports of New Orleans or Galveston would not be bad if we had to divert.

Quite a few people I have talked to do not care to return to Jamaica. Grand Cayman was nice, but we really have our heart set for Antigua. One good thing is that as long as we are with our friends any port is fantastic.

Be sure to wear your tee shirts in the terminal and at the sail away party. That way they can see who is having the most fun onboard. Mike

Galveston I could live with, and New Orleans too. But although I would love to take a glimpse at the Lone Star State, I'd prefer to go to CC.

 

[fridayfun]

They looked so good! Then I washed and dried! Well, we'll be with Two Foxes, they started to crack while drying, and I used no steam! So, hung them up, and no touchy, touchy until meet and greet day! Got to go to work, Denise

 

[piglet33]

Just made our shirts too, but didn't wash and dry them either before or after since the directions said to wait 24-48 hours before doing that. This is the first time I'm using the transfer paper from Hanes (usually use HP paper) so we'll see what happens after they're washed.

Reneé

 

[Viking]

Folks,
this is last- or better the lastest- call for changes, additions: Submit your entries until Wednesday, 09/08/04, noon EST for the ULTIMATE EDITION and for the HANDY EDITION.
Still no docs for us, have to call DCL tomorrow night and will inquire about their shipping status.

Mike,
I hope you won't bring that device to the Cruise

Keep your fingers crossed that Ivan is more like Earl and less like Charley or Frances. We just watched 'Hey Dude, Where's my car' and after that switched to CNN to check on Frances and it looks like Florida really gets his share of adverse weather for the next decade in one big payment. Just more reason for us to get there and spend some money

 

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, Kim here...


For our table group at main seating dinner.

We just came back from the Dollar Tree store and we were able to dress our table mates to the max for the Pirate Night festivities !!! Great place !!! prices are sooooo cheap !!!



Oh, Fiona & Jim,

Before I forget again, I picked up the costumes for the 4 of us for MNSSHP, I will ship them directley to the WDW resort. they will fit perfectly....


No shirts yet for us, I loaded a new color cartridge into the printer and now everything is printing in bright pink. I will probably just forward the files to work and print them on my color laser and then deal with the ink jet when we get home... However we are finally sorting clothes and starting to figure out what all we need to take... Some days I HATE technology!

Any of you guys play Scrabble ?? I have a great travel game board so I am going to bring it along, perhaps we can have a mini Scrabble play off on a sea day ???


Bye, Kim

Bye, Kim

 

[Twinave]

Hi... had a long post almost done, then lost power!

So I shorten it up some.

Mike, Hope to see you parasailing, but agree when you say as long as we are with our dis friends, we will have a great time.

Nancy, So glad you are feeling better.

Mary, Have you heard from Michael in Lake Worth? Been whating the news all day. Looks like we will get a taste of Frances tonight.

Take care!
Later,
Avé

 

[Twinave]

Oh, almost forgot.
Kim, I don't do scrabble, but LOVE backgammon. Any other backgammon fans out there?
Avé