11/06/04 Western New and Improved Official Thread!

[jerry112]

We sailed last Nov. and the weather was perfect. Never too hot or humid and not a drop of rain. The ship rocked quite a bit our first night out and then it really rocked again on the last night.
I wouldn't worry about hurricanes at all!

Karen from NJ

 

[scottygirl]

Anyone ever cruised in Nov before? How is the weather? DO we need to worry about hurricanes?

I have cruised in October which is still prime hurricane season and we had fabulous weather. Only the first night was rough which seems to be pretty common.

For those who have read my above posts, we told the kiddies about the cruise this weekend and naturally they are really excited! I am glad we told them because it has been fun sharing all the exciting details.

Any ideas out there on where or when to have the DISmeet?

 

[lUVTOGO]

Our last DisMeet on our Nov 2002 cruise was right in front of Scoops, the kids got to swim while we chatted for a few. Not that many people showed up though

 

[scottygirl]

lUVTOGO,

I'll show up! I love to meet new people and I'm not shy! I think some people may be hesitant because afterall this is an internet forum and there are some weirdos out there.
Also, a lot of people are with big groups and may not have the time or inclination to meet. That's okay, whatever floats your boat. Also people may think that if you meet you may be stuck with hanging with these DISers all week. Well that is not the case, it's a big ship and you may not see the same people twice all week.

Scoops sounds good to me. Now when is a good meeting time?

 

[lUVTOGO]

Last time we met right after the lifeboat drill!!

 

[scottygirl]

Just bumping this up to the top so that it doesn't get deleted. Just think we are down to LESS THAN 6 MONTHS!

 

[sjcubedofct]

So, since the excursion discussion is currently at a standstill... how 'bout Palo? Who's making reservations for when? And spa stuff- any recommendations?

 

[scottygirl]

sjcubedofct,

Glad someone else out there is reading this thread!! I was getting lonely. I definately want to do the PALO brunch and dinner. Days and times will depend on what restaurant rotation we get. Not sure about the Spa. I'm considering a massage, but it's not a big priority for me or DH. I will utilize the exercise equipment though!

 

[sjcubedofct]

My sister and I are doing a sprint triathalon in August, so I'm hoping to keep up my running through the cruise- maybe we'll catch up in the mornings for a run around the deck?

 

[lUVTOGO]

Were definetley doing brunch! This was a highlight of our last cruise. Palo's dinner too! We don't pick specific days, we just wing it!! When they have a time, we show up! This cruise should be a little different though, as my neice is going with us, so we should be able to get to some of the nightclubs this time. And the kids are a little older so they might want to all go to the movies together, so we can have some time to do somethings!!!! As for excursions I think we are going to Seven Mile Beach or Paradise beach in Grand Cayman, Key West I think we will just walk around and see the sights, Cozumel I am still undecided! And we will have a few Konk Coolers at CC.

 

[Mickeyswife]

I just don't look at this thread enough. I GET TOO EXCITED when I start thinking of this cruise. We are planning on doing Palo's for brunch and dinner and high tea. We did high tea last time and it was fun, acting very British with a raised pinky finger!! We want to do the tour on Cozumel where you take a bus to see the ruins. I don't think we will do any of the other planned tours, just go off on our own. I appreciate all your comments. We found on our last Nov. cruise only one other person showed up for the meet. We'll be happy to come and Scoops sound like a good place right after the fire drill. Til later. Nancy

 

[scottygirl]

sjcubedofct,

My sister and I are doing a sprint triathalon in August, so I'm hoping to keep up my running through the cruise- maybe we'll catch up in the mornings for a run around the deck?

I've run a 5K but no more than that! Good luck on that triathalon. Some of my girlfriends are trying to get me to do a 1/2 marathon, but frankly I don't see how I could find the time to train for it. My DH is a runner too and he will be out on deck 4 for sure in the mornings. If I can get my butt out of bed I'll be there too!

lUVTOGO,
The PALO brunch is a definate must for us too. I heard they have Alaskan King Crab legs? DH may never leave the table! I was looking through my Passporter and in Cozumel they have an excursion called the Fury Catamaran Sail and Snorkle that looks like a lot of fun. They give it 10 out of 10. We are seriously considering going on it.

Mickeyswife,

We are excited too! I check my email once a day and then always seem to go on the DISboards and check things out.

So it looks like we may be leaning towards a DISmeet at Scoops right after the lifeboat drill? What does everyone else think?

 

[sjcubedofct]

I have a feeling that right after the lifeboat drill, won't lots of us first timers be eager to explore the ship? I'm sure our kids will be chomping at the bit to check stuff out and swim!

Clearly, we'll defer to you cruise veterens because some of us don't know when the best time is.

 

[scottygirl]

Here is a recent thread on DISmeets. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=569046
We should keep an eye on this thread and try to come up with a mutually agreeable time and place. Maybe when it gets closer to cruise time we can conduct a poll? Just a thought!

 

[lUVTOGO]

Actually Scoops is right near the Mickey Pool so if the kids wanted to swim, they could. But it doesn't matter to me where we meet. Maybe we can meet at night in Sessions for drinks?? I am starting to look at excursions too! Last cruise we took the Golden Eagle Catamaran excursion in ST. Marteen, and it was way to rough for me. I almost didn't make it to the Island. I am not good with Motion, but the cruise motion didn't bother me as long as I took Bonine. Is anyone flying in Friday night before the cruise?

 

[jjgarv]

We will be flying in Friday afternoon and staying at Holiday inn Select at the airport. Still trying to decide on taking towncar/limo to port or DCL bus. In laws will be with us, so DW wants them to experience the whole shebang, this will be our third DCL cruise. We will be living in PA in NOv but weill still fly out of Wash Dull, my parents live here in VA. On an earlier chat one of you went to RBC in NJ for high school, who was it again?

 

[scottygirl]

lUVTOGO,

Go to the first post on page one of this thread where sjcubedofct has been keeping tabs on who is sailing with us and when they are arriving. Several of us are arriving on Friday or earlier! We are staying at the MCO Hyatt Friday evening. Our flight arrives at 6:40 pm. I figure we will grab a quick bite to eat and then let the kiddies swim at the pool. Some people have met at the Promenade Lounge for their DISmeets. That way if you need to bring the kids you can and if you want a drink you can get that too.

jjgarv,

We are taking the DCL bus to port and then renting a car on the way back because we have a late flight back home.

 

[jerry112]

Didn't go to RBC but we do live pretty close. Originally, I'm from Neptune but now living in Brick NJ.

 

[jel0511]

On an earlier chat one of you went to RBC in NJ for high school, who was it again?

That would be me!!! Class of 1988 to be exact! My mom still works there, she's actually retiring in 2 weeks, so it will be the end of an era then.

 

[lUVTOGO]

Originally posted by jerry112
Didn't go to RBC but we do live pretty close. Originally, I'm from Neptune but now living in Brick NJ. [/Q


Jerry112, Do you shop in Brick Plaza? I work in one of the stores there.