10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat Cruise (I'm with BOB) Chapter #10

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Good morning everyone!

First day of school... children on the bus.......ahh... !!!

 

[captchris]

Good morning everyone!

First day of school... children on the bus.......ahh... !!!

I just put my kids on the bus for their 4th day of school, but DS Jay was sad because his big sister wouldn't agree to sit with him on the bus. He started walking back to the house saying, "I'm not going to school." There is always excitement with my kids! Well I better finish getting ready and head to work. I'll check back later.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Hi All,

We docked at CC around 7:20 this morning while Hazel and I were eating breakfast on deck #9 at Goofy's Galley. Now just waiting for the all clear so we can leave the ship and enjoy the day at CC.

I'll be updating my blog later..

Hope you two have a wonderful day in the sand and sun!

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Paige- Great to hear everyone is safe.

MG- You guys are in our thoughts and prayers always.

Hope all our young BOBers got off to school ok this morning!

 

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Well, I finally got my MickeyBoo to show up.... but he is playing "peek-a-boo"! I actually think I'll leave him that way. It's kind of cute!

 

[Walt & Di]

Good evening, y'all. I haven't been on all day. Lots to catch up on--great stuff! Karen--beautiful vacation home. When Rob retires and he gets a job at Disney (in my dreams) maybe I will have a house like that (also in my dreams)....and you could come and stay for free!

Just an update. All of my and Rob's families have come through ok. Some others were not so lucky, so I am still keeping my fingers crossed for Walt's mama and family.

Speaking of Walt....guess what we had for breakfast, my cajun friend? Boudin! It was awesome. Just the right amount of meat and seasoning and rice!

Well, I am calling it a night. I think I will go and watch the rest of the Tennessee/UCLA game with Rob, and have a couple of beers.........

Walt's mom stayed home and she is doing okay. The chief of police checked on her and Mr Russell last nite. Walts brother has no electricity. I dont know about his niece who lives in Lafayette. She went to her dads house. So far so good. We are up and ready to go visit the sights in Springfield Illinois. Lots of Lincoln attractions., harley dealers and post office to send extra tieshirts we have bought along the way. Talk to you later. Diane

 

[Walt & Di]

Karen, I can't see the pictures of your villa. (Stupid aol???)
I wanna see pictures.........


Ditto on the Welcome Home for our RepoBOBers!

Ditto also on Welcome Home RepoBOBers!! Walt and Di

Wow A FO and didn't even know it. Walt has the push on so I will talk to you all later. Diane

 

[JOANNEL]

Paige & Walt & Di,

Glad to know every one is fine. We lucked out here also. A lot of the beach walk overs are gone, but that happens on every storm.


Happy Tuesday all.

 

[Timon]

Well, I finally got my MickeyBoo to show up.... but he is playing "peek-a-boo"! I actually think I'll leave him that way. It's kind of cute!

He's cutting off because your signature is too tall. You have lots of empty space, so you could always squish it together more and then you can see your l'il pumpkin

 

[Karen Mouse]

flight from Brimingham or Manchester?

I look up for Manchester and the dates is not ready (on internet)

do you have website?

Scottishwee35

Its not VA its Virgin Holidays - flydive - just dont collect the car - tell them you will pay the insurances etc locally. - Manchester

Karen, I can't see the pictures of your villa. (Stupid aol???)
I wanna see pictures.........

Its not ours yet - still no reply from the owner

Yes, it is not a typical southern drawl. My accent is rougher--Germany, Spain, and French Canadian, all rolled into one.

So please don't be afraid to ask me to repeat myself when I am talking to you. It doesn't offend me at all. I would rather repeat myself than have you think I am a raving lunatic.

At least you dont sound Australian

Here is the link to Andy's blog....


http://www.verandahman.com/mydisneycruiseblog.htm

Thank you - I'll go take a look

BTW Karen, I forgot to mention...the villa is gorgeous!!!! Well, I have to ignore that orange but other than that it really really looks nice! Good job

We'll just have to wear shades when we approach the driveway - as I jsut mentioned - its not ours yet

Walt's mom stayed home and she is doing okay. The chief of police checked on her and Mr Russell last nite. Walts brother has no electricity. I dont know about his niece who lives in Lafayette. She went to her dads house. So far so good. We are up and ready to go visit the sights in Springfield Illinois. Lots of Lincoln attractions., harley dealers and post office to send extra tieshirts we have bought along the way. Talk to you later. Diane

Good to hear

 

[Karen Mouse]

I was boo'd again earlier - that means I have 5 official bouncing boo's and 3 unofficial

 

[disgrits]

At least you dont sound Australian

I have been asked before if I am an Aussie, too.....

 

[medicalman]

Not been on since getting back from Virginia. WORD OF WARNING:
DO NOT GO TO LORI'S HOUSE AS YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO COME HOME.
Karen - thanks for info on the flights, sean has priced them up and got the same quote as you. We cant book them yet as we dont know the dates for the october holiday yet and olivia is starting high school tomorrow(OMG) and we need to get permission to take her out of school. So hopefully by next week we can book, but i am now panicking that the fares will go up. Priced up to go in Premium Economy but too expensive this time.
The villa looks fab, think you should book it, we stayed in one similar last october but it belonged to my friend so we didnt pay.
Hope everyone is safe and well.
Need to start posting again.
Paige - it was so nice to meet up with y'all. The kids had an awesome time and just picked up from last year, shame they arent coming next year. I absolutely loved virginia, you are so lucky to life there. Going to come and live there soon, buying a house across from Lori!!
Tanya - lovely to meet all your family, it was a lovely weekend and everyone was so friendly and nice. olivia had a great time with alex and claire. Remington was so cute. Looking forward to seeing you all on the cruise.
And where is my mate Lori? what can i say about her, she is a super host and a fab cook, as well as having the nicest family ever.
must go, supposed to be cleaning.

 

[Karen Mouse]

I have been asked before if I am an Aussie, too.....

We're the Auzzie twins

Karen - thanks for info on the flights, sean has priced them up and got the same quote as you. We cant book them yet as we dont know the dates for the october holiday yet and olivia is starting high school tomorrow(OMG) and we need to get permission to take her out of school. So hopefully by next week we can book, but i am now panicking that the fares will go up.

Get the school authorisation form filled in asap and get booking

I must add here that I haven't even got authorisation for Ellis for this christmas yet let alone next October

I'll cross that bridge later

 

[Karen Mouse]

Here are the other two houses we like -

http://www.theabbeyorlando.com/gallery.php#

and www.mackayvilla.com

ps- these ones arent orange

 

[JLDSMD]

There she goes.

Went back to look at some of the posts from the Canal day. Came across this pic.

Rumor has it shortly after we left the canal a container ship without their lights on came VERY close to us. The magic had to make a hard right to avoid it.

Not sure how true it is, but we heard it from a fiance of an officer who sat with us in Sessions one night. We were first talking about the "Bright Star" that was called on night and then were trying to find out what the code was for an overboard (which is Mr. MOB). She came over and told us that. Then she was saying she was surprised we didn't get a "Blue Star" the night we left the canal. Asked her about that, and she said it deals with the transfer of water in the Ballast (or something like that). Guess they have a system where they move water from port to starboard or vice versa if the ship lists. Well, I guess with the hard right she thought they'd have to balance it off.

She said she was in the officers' mess and was talking to a Bridge Officer (granted he was only 30) and he said it was the closest he's ever come to another ship.

Wish there was a way to see how true this is and how close that ship came. If it were closer to home, you could check NTSB, but not sure who overseas the waterways down there.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

WOO HOO!!!

Are you as psyched as I am??!!

That reminds me, I have to go order my DDE card. Haven't done that yet.

Very cute!! I am right behind you with 25 days! I can't wait!!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Karen, for some reason I couldn't get the second one.

But honestly, what I've seen so far they're all beautiful! I'd go with the one that is the best price and closest to the parks.

Which are you leaning toward so far?

Here are the other two houses we like -

http://www.theabbeyorlando.com/gallery.php#

and www.mackayvilla.com

ps- these ones arent orange

 

[CRSNDSNY]

OMG!!!!!
Thank goodness the ship didn't hit the Magic!!!

Went back to look at some of the posts from the Canal day. Came across this pic.

Rumor has it shortly after we left the canal a container ship without their lights on came VERY close to us. The magic had to make a hard right to avoid it.

Not sure how true it is, but we heard it from a fiance of an officer who sat with us in Sessions one night. We were first talking about the "Bright Star" that was called on night and then were trying to find out what the code was for an overboard (which is Mr. MOB). She came over and told us that. Then she was saying she was surprised we didn't get a "Blue Star" the night we left the canal. Asked her about that, and she said it deals with the transfer of water in the Ballast (or something like that). Guess they have a system where they move water from port to starboard or vice versa if the ship lists. Well, I guess with the hard right she thought they'd have to balance it off.

She said she was in the officers' mess and was talking to a Bridge Officer (granted he was only 30) and he said it was the closest he's ever come to another ship.

Wish there was a way to see how true this is and how close that ship came. If it were closer to home, you could check NTSB, but not sure who overseas the waterways down there.

 

[Karen Mouse]

Hi Jeff

I saved several of the screen shots on my pc from the first lock but I dont know how to get them onto here. I think several others did it too. I also took photos of my pc screen

Let me know if / what you want any of them.