10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[bettemom]

Hi Guys Kim here...

Ave glad things are a little more stable for you all...

Well we finally have sun today after 2 full days of torrental rains. The rivers and streams are overflowing right now.

At 7:30 AM it is only 37 degrees, a bit chilly!!!! Of course I have no warm clothes in the house, time to unpack some fall clothes.

Counting the days..

Bye, Kim

 

[bettemom]

Hi Guys,

Here is the final list of who is going on the private St. Thomas tour. Since no one e-mailed me and cancelled we are sold out and I am unable to add anyone from the wait list...


Kim & Bette ..... bettemom
Renee’, Lenny & Haley ..... piglet33
Mary Jo, Sam & Sara ..... sarahsmom
Arlene & Andy ..... arlo1
Peter & Jenn ..... hygiene99
Jeanne & Sam ..... Jeanne C
Sharon, Ciara & Adaria ..... ciadriamom
Jeanne & John ..... jeanneG
Nancy & Norm ..... padisneyfan
Maryellen, Larry & Parker ..... auntememe


I will have copies of the itinerary for everyone on the jeep. Please remember to bring towels if you plan on getting wet. Also you will need cash for the restuarant where we are having lunch, they accept the green stuff, and hopefully you enjoy yourself and leave a tip for the tour guide/driver.

It likely be quite warm that day, I ordered a case of water but some of you might want to also pick up some extra bottles on the ship. I do know that you can buy a case of bottle of water on the ship..

Please be off the ship by 8:15 am and look for a jeep from Godfrey tours and they will also have a sign with my name on it.

If the ship is running late, just debark ASAP we will not leave until everyone is accounted for. Any ??? let me know.


Bye,

Kim

 

[jeanniec]

Kim -- We are SO looking forward to our private tour. Thanks again for all your hard work in setting this up!!!

 

[Hygiene99]

KIM Does it have AC ????


Also anyone Forgets Cash For lunch ...

Just Borrow it From BETTE...

 

[Twinave]

Hi!
Once again I want to thank all of my Dis friends for your concern. Things are starting to return to normal, but still no power. The kids are going back to school tomorrow.
We have Mark's birthday Tues, Casey's birthday Wed, and Eric and Anja arrive on Friday!
Cheeseplease..you're right! I am very ready for a Disney Cruise!
Marianne, Sorry your husband is being such a pain in the neck. But in a few short days you will be having some well deserved fun with your kids. Along with a hundred or so new friends!

I have got to get my Cruise "to do" list out again. I was doing good crossing off a few things everyday. Now I need to pick up the pace a little.

Sooner, rather then
Later,
Avé

 

[bettemom]

LOL Peter...

Spoken just like my other sons....

Bette "mom"

 

[papa]

Good to hear from you again Ave. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Take care of the German branch of the family.

We are starting to get things organized a little. Still have a ton of stuff to do.

Peter most of the tour buses that I remember in St Thomas were the safari type. AC was 240. Both sides down and 40 mph. Remember that they drive on the wrong side of the road there. Mike

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Avé...so glad that you and your family are safe and sound. It certainly has to be frightening to go through this and my heart just aches for all of those people who had so little to begin with and now have even less.

Ivan roared through Northeastern Pennsylvania with a bang and there is so much flooding that it is unbelievable. We are fine where we live in Moosic however, the low lying area got hammered...several bridges were closed to get to the next town because they thought that one of the bridges was going to go; there is a dam on the road that would take you closer to Cathy and Art's and they were afraid that the dam was going to go but thankfully, it didn't. We went over that way this morning to go to breakfast and they turned us away from the one bridge because there is about 2 ft. of mud and debris everywhere so we took another route and there is a used car lot and the cars are stacked one on top of the other like a junk yard and mud and debris everywhere. The waters rose so fast that people had to be evacuated to the elementary school which is right by us. Then in Scranton, about 12 blocks from us, the pavement just gave way on a major road and swallowed a car (thankfully parked) into it along with the utility poles, fire hydrant, etc. The river is still running very high and very muddy.

Kim...I just sent you a pm. Mary Jo

 

[papa]

Take care Mary Jo and hope that everyone there in Pa gets through it all ok. We are doing the happy dance here as my son just finished putting the cover on the pool. The leaves are starting to fall and that is a recipe for a mess sure enough.

Kathy and I saw the magic on two palms yesterday and she never looked better. A lot of our dis family have had a rough couple of months and we all need this cruise.

Hope that there are still some ports left for us to go to. If not we will be just as happy to cruise around in circles as long as there is food on the table and I do not have to wash the dishes. Mike

 

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by papa
Hope that there are still some ports left for us to go to. If not we will be just as happy to cruise around in circles as long as there is food on the table and I do not have to wash the dishes. Mike

AMEN to that, Mike. And you can pretty much count on good food w/Disney! And lying by the pool!

Someone pointed out to me that the water may not be as clear as I remember due to all the storms stirring up the sea. That's okay.

 

[usetheforceluke]

Went to our last ball game of the year. The Jays won.

We're working hard on our lists, although this close to leaving, I'm not trusted to be Listkeeper any more, so I spend a lot of time looking at the power tool catalogs and other important stuff like that. It helps substantially when I put a blank look on my face or fake a couple of fumbles at whatever I'm supposed to be doing and Voila!! I don't have to do it any more because Someone Else does it for me.

Did anybody notice Tropical Depression Thirteen?

Jim.

 

[RellingTwin]

My long weekend is almost over. Sure wish I had 4 day weeks every weekend!LOL!
I looked over the Personal Navigators today and did some planning. Mostly this was to see when spa appointment will fit into our days at sea.
I made pedicure appt. for DD and myself for next Sat. got my hair cut yesterday, and moved all the cruise stuff I've been collecting/buying into the spare room in preperation of doing some packing NEXT WEEKEND!

Jim, glad the Jays won one!By the way, the "blank look" trick is widely used by husbands everywhere. We wives are not fooled, just resigned to it!

Marianne...how's the throat?

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Jim, glad the Jays won one!By the way, the "blank look" trick is widely used by husbands everywhere. We wives are not fooled, just resigned to it!

Mary - you are definitely right about that blank look being used by all men. Also don't forget the not listening when the TV is on. That's also widely used trait.

Ave - glad to hear that you're ok.

Kim - We can't wait for the tour.

Reneé

 

[usetheforceluke]

don't forget the not listening when the TV is on

Oh.

D'you mean that people actually talk to you when the TV is on?

A couple of years back I'd heard a rumor that this may happen even during a hockey or football game. Never paid it much mind though... I mean just exactly who would talk during a game?

That sorta ranks right up there with voluntarily giving up the channel changer.

Jim.

 

[RellingTwin]

More planning.....
Anyone interested in doing the wine tasting with me?

Also...the British Pub Night sounds like a load of fun! Friday night at 11:00.Maybe the Dis'ers should take over the place?!

When is the Karaoke that Andy will be preforming??

I have missed "Match Your Mate" every cruise. I WILL make it this time!

 

[cdnmickeylover]

He uses the blank look and wants to be in charge of The List!

Besides which he's posted his list and this from the man who has on various vacations forgotten his comb, soap, shampoo, etc and a bathing suit for a trip to Florida.

He does however have his DVD's packed as he got an early birthday present.

Quite cool here esp at night -- we had our first frost warning of the year last night.

Take care everyone - it's almost time.

Fiona

 

[RellingTwin]

12 days until we sail
11 days until the Radisson
10 days until my vaction starts
7 more work days


IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!!!

 

[twhipple]

I have a countdown on my computer at work. Number of work days, and number of actual days. We had to change our plans for our bird during vacation, so we'll make a trip up north to my mom's this weekend to drop the bird off.

Funny thing happened last week. I do collections and receive checks in the mail all the time. Many put a piece of paper around the check to disguise it in the envelope. One last week put a post office form for holding mail and it was blank. How did he know I needed to get one Saved me a trip to the post office

I think the test went well last week, but won't have results probably until we return. As for the PT, I think it's going to help. Feeling better already.

I hope everyone who felt Ivan's wrath are doing better and soon things get back to normal.

Tonight I start the ironing. Getting close now!

Tracy

 

[twhipple]

I haven't checked again, but I'm not sure if we'll have time to get downtown after our excursion in St. Thomas. If anyone is going to the Harley shop in St. Thomas, I'm in need of a favor. PM or e-mail me. Thanks!

Tracy

 

[usetheforceluke]

O.k... time to get out the juju beads, bones and prayer rugs.

Slow moving Tropical Storm Lisa is moving westward in to the Leeward Islands.

If she doesn't get moving she's gonna be a problem.

Jim.