10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[jeanneg]

YES! 4600!

 

[jeanneg]

OK, now that I've FINALLY won.........I don't want to play anymore!

 

[Twinave]

Congrats on 4600 Jeanne!

Well we are getting ready for a big blow! Schools are closed Tues through Thurs. DH is in the process of boarding up the house. And I am trying to get all our laundry finished. We both have to work tomorrow, but looking like my office will be closed on Wed and Thurs. Just praying that the eye misses us. We've got a freezer full of ice, lots of batteries, and a nice strong brick house. There is a mandatory evacuation order in place for low lying areas, and coastal areas. Also, people in mobile homes are being asked to go to shelters. This is all effective at 11am Tues.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I will continue to give updates as long s we have power.

Got to get to the pile of laundry waiting on the couch.

Later, Avé

 

[papa]

Got Our Docs :thewave:

 

[jeanneg]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope Ivan loses strength and blows over without a trace, but that's probably not the case. We'll be thinking of you and your family during this time.

 

[Hygiene99]

I dont know RCCL

 

[@GoofyNut]

Bette and Kim ... This was me when I got home and got your package. I can't believe that sign ... You guys, the sign says GOOFY'S GARAGE! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

 

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by 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.

Yes, my birthday is on the 22nd of this month. I am going on te glass bottom boat with Kim (bettemom's daughter). We are going at 2:15. We will just miss each other.

My heart is with little Sophie's family.

Thats it! I give up on the number game. Obviously it is not meant for me to have a second win.

Gotta go do homework now. See ya soon everybody.

 

[@GoofyNut]

Just take a guess at who DIDN'T get their documents today!

I was telling Art that you said RCCL has their own boards but they aren't as active as us and he agrees, wait till they get a taste of our group. With his job at the school, fall is better for him cause after about a month of the kids being back in school, things are calmer.

 

[Hygiene99]

9/11 cruiser reporting they may Get to go to Castaway Cay

Not for sure Yet..

 

[ciadriamom]

Jeanniec - believe it or not, I have a terrible fear of the water, so Kim graciously volunteered to go on the glass bottom boat with Ciara. Hopefully, I'll be whiling away the hours in hammock, happily waving at them from the shoreline. Happy anniversary to you!!!

Although my TA has our docs, she still hasn't checked them and forwarded them on. Today, my anticipation got the best of me and I made a phone call -- she'll be FedExing tomorrow for delivery to my office on Wednesday. I made her promise to call me with the tracking number, so I can see where they are. Who me, a control freak

The only thing worse than not getting your docs is knowing they're in and not having possession of them.

I can't pick them up because the TA is located at Fort Monmouth and the ex-BF works at Fort Dix and can't get there before they close.

Bette and Kim, I notice that you're staying at the Hyatt MCO the nite before, maybe we can meet for coffee in the am. I'm not getting in til midnight, so unless you're up late, would be nice to have our own mini-meet at the hotel.

 

[Hygiene99]

Unless Some thing has Changed and KIM and Bette Did not tell us ... they are stayying At Ron Jons With us (thursday night)

as we have Rented a Vehicle Together To Get to The port...
We are on the Same Flight....

Peter

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Won't get any complaints from me if we visit Charleston--love this city and lunch at Mary's sounds really good!!

Sharon..I have to laugh that you are afraid of water--I on the other hand get sea sick before we even leave the port--yes..I get seasick at Port Canaveral before the ship even pulls away from the dock. Sarah can't understand why I like to cruise since Draminie is my best buddy the entire time!!

Avé and family..stay safe and hopefully, Ivan will just go away.

Arlene and Andy...have a sweet New Year!! Sam'c cousins are on their way up from Florida for the holidays..they were going to drive but since Ivan will miss them (they live in Hollywood, FL) and the airport will be open, they will fly up.

Ciara...4700 should be yours!!

 

[fortierv]

Well, we got some of our Docs today, and some other peoples too.

Mine and Debbie's were fine but we hava a mystery guest in our Cabin. Debbie's mom's Docs came with the wrong last name and two mystery guests in her cabin.

Imagine the swing in emotions, we were in the garage, getting in the car to go to swim practice when the big brown truck came down the street. Kylie runs to the curb and almost mugs the UPS guy. Then we open the boxes and the kids have no Docs. Had to do some quick explaining to the kids why we're taking three complete strangers instead of them.

Now I have to sleep on it til the morning.

 

[jeanniec]

Ciara -- Well, I think we will be on the same boat as you and Kim. I said 2:45, but there is only one boat going out after 2 so I guess I got the time wrong -- if it is 2:15 then that is the boat we will be on, too. Hope we get to see some really interesting stuff!

 

[ciadriamom]

Sorry for that Peter, I was looking at the final list before the Ultimate List and it lists Bette and Kim at the Hyatt.

 

[RellingTwin]

Eric and Anja will be on their way to Charleston TODAY! We will meet them tonight at their hotel. Can't wait!
I talked to Ave last night and she and her family might be coming to Charleston too! We will know more in a few hours.
Gosh, first The Wonder, then Viking, now TwinAve..all coming to Charleston! Now if my docs will make an appearance I will be

 

[jeanniec]

How exciting, Mary!! Hope you get your docs today, too!

 

[Laurarn]

Mary,
Hope you get your docs today. I'm also waiting on mine too. TA's offices are in Orlando and they said they're behind due to the weather and phone outages. Sounds like a great visit ahead for you!
Regards,
Laura

 

[bettemom]

Mary,

Sounds like birthday,Easter & Christmas all rolled into one...Have fun !!