10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[papa]

Nancy people can meet and keep in touch with one another on the community board.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in less than 3 weeks. Mike

 

[Suecot2000]

WOW! Listening to the kind words from everyone about what a great group of people the Cruisetoberfest gang is has me really excited. I'm a "newbie", althought this is my seventh DCL, and just can't wait to meet you all.

How many people from Cruisetoberfest are going on the August repositioning cruise next year? I know that I'm one of them.

Sue

 

[jeanniec]

FYI -- my DD works with a woman whose DD is a CM on either the Magic or the Wonder (can't remember which ship but I need to find out before we cruise). Anyway, she (the CM) said that the major damage at CC was trees down -- that everything else is still there. This confirms what was said on the main cruise board -- that the damage at CC was only cosmetic and that we should be able to make our stop there. I am a happy camper!!! Now if the hurricanes and storms would just stop.

 

[dsncruise lover]

Fortirev: Why did ya have to take it? Why?

Sarah'sMomfromPA: I was at school. If it could of waited 15 more minutes I would of had it. I'll go for 4600 and 4700. If I don't get those at least I can say I got 1.

 

[dsncruise lover]

I just looked at my countdown and we have 20 days until we leave port. Thats 2 weeks and 6 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope I docs get here this week.
Also I hope Eric and Anja have a safe trip down.
See everyone soon. Really soon.

 

[dsncruise lover]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! We get to go to CC!! We get to go to CC!! Now I get to do the glass bottom boat excursion.

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Suecot2000

How many people from Cruisetoberfest are going on the August repositioning cruise next year? I know that I'm one of them.

Sue

Hi Sue,

We're on the August Repo cruise with you.

Reneé

 

[piglet33]

Has anyone that booked with Dreams received their docs yet?

Just wondering if we're going to be one of the last ones again.

Reneé

 

[jeanneg]

What's this talk about going to Grand Pineapple resort in Aruba?
Did I miss something or did someone hit the schnaps early?

Does anyone know if Eric and Anja arrived safely?

I'm planning to go to Chapel Hill today to get my contribution to the sailaway party. I'm not saying what it is but those of you who have been on this board since way back when will find it very fitting!

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by jeanneg
What's this talk about going to Grand Pineapple resort in Aruba?
Did I miss something or did someone hit the schnaps early?

Boy, I must be really out of it, because when I read that post I missed the Aruba part and just assumed it said Antigua. Boy, I do I really need this vacation.

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Found my magnets today...now to begin searching for my memory!!

think the OP wanted to know about the Pineapple Resort on Antigua not Aruba.(she just posted the wrong island)..but heck after this hurricane season we may end up on Aruba....after a few drinks on board, we wouldn't even know the difference!

Suecott...we were on the August repo cruise but had to cancel but I know that we will be going on another one thanks to DVC points and now we can drive down since we don't have to worry about DH having to get back for work!!

Nancy...Sarah and I were thinking that we might like to go on a RCCL cruise so we are game!!

Kim...what is the website for the restaurant we are going to on St. Thomas...I can't remember the page that you posted the link on and did you say that it is only cash?

Jill...sorry about the job loss...DH just experienced the same thing and it does suck. Same with us, not alot of industry around here so finding a new job will not be easy. He was with old company for 33 years and practically had perfect attendance every year so that hopefully will be in his favor. He can collect unemployment for 130 weeks since his job went overseas (under NAFTA)--we are in PA though so don't know if every state has the same.

zapp1213...Sarah is hoping that Heidi will be hanging out with her on CC...Ciara where is the glass bottom boat excursion...we never did get an excursion booklet from either DCL or DVC.

 

[Hygiene99]

Reneé

No Doc's yet.....

Sue We are on The Other Repo in May...

 

[Twinave]

Hi, Everyone
Just got home from job#2. They are already getting ready to evacuate the residents if the storm heads this way. Just one more weekend at job #2, and 3 weeks at job#1. Boy I am ready NOW!
We will not be doing anymore cruiseing in the next year or two. We have a family reunion in Washington DC next summmer, after that we will just have to wait and see. Since we are only 7 hours from Disney, we can go down there to get our dis-fix when the mood strikes.
I would definitly be interested in keeping in touch with everyone. Whether we start our own site, or do the community thing. Or just an e-mail now and then.

Dan, Thanks for stopping by. We miss you too.

Haven't heard from Eric and Anja, but I'm thinking that is a good sign.

Discruiselover, I know you'll get the next one!

Sooner, rather than later,
Avé

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Avé and family...stay safe and lets hope that Ivan makes a turn and misses you guys. Pretty bad when you start to think that snow and ice isn't such a bad thing (would love to move to Florida but definitely having second thoughts!!)

Mary...are you moving back to Florida? I know you were having a gigantic yard sale because you would be moving in the next year and knew you still had a house in Florida (or maybe I mis-read this??) Have fun with Eric and Anja...Charleston and Savannah are two of my favorite southern cities (along with St. Augustine)

 

[@GoofyNut]

I'm guessing Anja and Eric got to the States OK cause I've watched CNN and everything else I could think of to check on any problems.

QUICK ... Three weeks from today what will you be doing....... SAILING, SAILING OVER THE OCEANS GREAT! Just what did you think I was going to say!

Went crazy yesterday at our local mall and got Art a new sport jacket and 4 pair of pants and I got a few new outfits for dinner on the casual nights and some nice outfits for work ... all on sale. Sag Harbor skirts and tops at $7.50 each - couldn't pass that up.

Now to see if my formal night stuff still fits. Generally the only stuff we do that's formal is on the ship.

Well my Eagles are on right now, so I'm going to take 5.

Oops ... Ave, stay safe for Ivan.

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Devastating news that I read on the cruise boards...little Sophie lost her life at around 3:00 a.m. today. Her little lungs couldn't sustain her. Prayers to Linda, Mike and David and the rest of the family.

 

[RellingTwin]

Eric and Anja are in Savannah safe and sound. Uneventful flight and no problems in Orlando.
They will be in Charleston on Tuesday and we will meet up with them Tuesday night for cocktails. We then will play "tour guide" for a few days while we watch the storm and see if the next part of the trip (to Panama City Beach) will be possible.
Ivan GO AWAY!!!!

Mary Jo, yes we will be moving back to Fl next year. The yard sale went ok, but an early morning rain shower put a "damper" on things I did manage to get rid of a lot of stuff and the remaining stuff will go to a local church thrift shop.DH is happy to have the space back in his garage, and I'm glad to have the space back in the house!

Mark Martin did well yesterday and will be in the race for the championship!

We are also looking at a RCCL trip next Fall. Maybe we can pick a week that works for all of us???

Great news about CC!

Very sad news about Sophie

 

[jeanniec]

Ciara -- I will be thinking of you on your birthday (which is also our anniversary). Did I get that right? I get really confused on this board sometimes as to who is who. Also, what time are you going on the glass-bottom boat. We are going at 2:45. Are yoru mom and sister going too? Or just you?

Very sad about little Sophie. What an absolute tragedy -- almost an entire family wiped out.

Ave -- Where is Panama City Beach? In the panhandle, I think. More east or west? Hope Ivan stays far away from you.

It seems certain that we will go to CC, but not sure about our reservations at VB right after the cruise. I read a post on the general cruise board that they have canceled all reservations there thru 9/30 and that they may not open on 10/1 for sure. Earlier I read that they would reopen on 9/10, but that obviously is wrong. Oh well, we can always go to Vero but we don't very often even tho that is one of our home resorts. BIL & SIL live there, but since we like HH much better and now that we are taking our DGS to Disney, we have been using our VB points for the other resorts.

 

[jeanniec]

Forgot to say how happy we are that Eric and Anja made it to Orlando safely and without any problems. Say hi to them for us, Mary.

 

[Cheese Please]

Ave, keeping thinking of you as I watch the projected track for Ivan moving back and forth across the panhandle. You, your family and everyone in Ivan's path are in our thoughts and prayers. Take cover!!!

The whole Ritter saga is very tragic. So sorry to hear of Sophie's passing. May she rest in peace with her sister and Mother in the care of the angels.