11/13/04 Eastern Cruise only We Did It

[KyCruisinSusan]

Ok, it's late, I've been working all day, at work, and then had some work to do at home, so I'm just now getting online.

I have to get in on this party!!!!!:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:


And Pat....Ky is CRAZY

 

[PoohJen]

Wow, active bunch last night!!!

JCPenny's is having a 70% off sale; got a bunch of cruise stuff yesterday (but wasn't really motivated after seeing a scary image in the dressing room mirror).

Got the family's cruise shirt and pins from Disney this week. Also got some other family's shirts from Disney - fortunately it says "Barnes Family - New Years Eve" so there's still time to get them to the right customer!

Haven't bought anything else yet...like to pace myself to prolong the fun of planning!!! ok, i really just like to procrastinate too.

Still debating shore excursions.

Still need a dress (probably just do the "little black dress" thing).

Happy Double Digits Dance everyone!!!! :thewave: :thewave:

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by PoohJen


Still debating shore excursions.

Me too. My parents took a 34 day cruise and didn't do a single excursion (something like 12 ports). So my mom isn't really into excursions. We would like to go to St. John so we might just take the ferry over. Does anyone know how far the ferry dock is from the ship's dock on St. Thomas?

I think I am going to book the CC snorkeling equipment that includes the raft rental and bike rental. However, I'm contemplating bringing my own snorkel stuff so I don't have to rent in St. Thomas or St. Maarten or when I snorkel with manatees in Florida. I just don't know if I am willing to give up that much suitcase space to my huge fins, etc.!

 

[TinkHappy]

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Originally posted by PoohJen


Still debating shore excursions.

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I know that we are doing the Golden Eagle Catamaran (I wish we did it last time) on St. Marteen, it sounds like so much fun.
I know that this time on St. Thomas, we would like to go to St. John. Last time we did the Doubloon Sail...it was sooooooo much fun, be we really want to see St. John this time.

I really want (need ) time to shop

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by TinkHappy


I know that we are doing the Golden Eagle Catamaran (I wish we did it last time) on St. Marteen, it sounds like so much fun.
I know that this time on St. Thomas, we would like to go to St. John. Last time we did the Doubloon Sail...it was sooooooo much fun, be we really want to see St. John this time.

I really want (need ) time to shop

I got seasick on a sailing excursion in Australia and I get seasick, generally, on smaller boats so those excursions do not appeal to me at all. I also don't have the money to spend on jewelry and I'm more inclined to shop for Disney stuff than anything else, so shopping tours don't do it for me. I am the underwater person but my mom doesn't even swim!! So our "odd couple" factor has to be taken into consideration. I'm thinking beaches with good snorkelling so she can sit and I can snorkel.

 

[TaraBelle1069]

I don't have the patience right now to read through the whole thread, so my apologies if this has already been discussed.

I'm pretty sure in another thread I noticed someone with a countdown to our cruise that said "DCL Pin Cruise". Anyone know about this? Is this an official Pin Trading cruise or what?

 

[chichihoney]

nov 14 which is sunday pin cruise is pin trading 4 day 7 day do pin trade

 

[disneydreamer1970]

Hi Ya'll!!!

I'm back from a great week in hot, North Carolina (90 plus degrees with 100% humidity) !!

John, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Hugs are coming your way!!

I can't believe that we are getting so close!!!

Have a great weekend and chat with ya'll soon!!!

Trish

 

[TinkHappy]

Just wondering if anyone chatted last night? Rett was gone for a week in New Orleans for work and he just got back last night...so we were a little busy catching up for lost time (hehehe).

Missed you guys, what did I miss in chat last night?

I'm thinking beaches with good snorkelling so she can sit and I can snorkel.

What about Coki beach, just take a cab, I hear it is REALLY good snorkeling (they have an under water trail) on St. Thomas and I hear Dawn beach is really nice on St. Martin. Just a cab ride.

 

[chichihoney]

~tracy~
yes we did had chat lastnight only 3 people were in chat but it was late 12:10 am

~Trish~
wecome back we missed u

 

[PoohJen]

Originally posted by TinkHappy
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What about Coki beach, just take a cab, I hear it is REALLY good snorkeling (they have an under water trail) on St. Thomas and I hear Dawn beach is really nice on St. Martin. Just a cab ride. [/B]

Yeah, I'm thinking of cabbing to those beaches too; maybe a rental car.

Trish, where in NC did you go?

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by TinkHappy
Just wondering if anyone chatted last night? Rett was gone for a week in New Orleans for work and he just got back last night...so we were a little busy catching up for lost time (hehehe).

Missed you guys, what did I miss in chat last night?


What about Coki beach, just take a cab, I hear it is REALLY good snorkeling (they have an under water trail) on St. Thomas and I hear Dawn beach is really nice on St. Martin. Just a cab ride.

Coki beach sounds good...especially since it's near Coral World, right? I studied marine biology so I like to hit the aquariums ,when possible.

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Originally posted by TaraBelle1069
However, I'm contemplating bringing my own snorkel stuff so I don't have to rent in St. Thomas or St. Maarten or when I snorkel with manatees in Florida. I just don't know if I am willing to give up that much suitcase space to my huge fins, etc.!

How many people are going with you? You get to check 2 bags each, so you could do like we are doing.

Our snorkle equipment came with its own duffle/carrying bag. We are going to be checking it with out other stuff. Just have to make room in the trunk for it, and it can stay there until the morning we board.

 

[TinaRN]

Originally posted by disneydreamer1970
Hi Ya'll!!!

I'm back from a great week in hot, North Carolina (90 plus degrees with 100% humidity) !!

Trish

Trish, what are you complaining about?!!! That's my house everyday!!!

We have what is called a "heat index" here that tells you what the temperature "feels like" with the 100% humidity. When our temp. is in the 90's, it actually feels like 100-110+ degrees!! Feel sorry for me please! LOL Now you know why I'm going to have so much trouble getting in the water in Nov. if it is cold! I'm climatized to the heat!!

BTW do we have to have paid in full by 90 days or 60 days? I can't remember!

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Originally posted by TinaRN
BTW do we have to have paid in full by 90 days or 60 days? I can't remember!

60 days is when you need to be paid in full or they cancel your ressie.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

i have given it great thought and sarah's new name is "IS IT NOV YET?"

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by KyCruisinSusan
How many people are going with you? You get to check 2 bags each, so you could do like we are doing.

Our snorkle equipment came with its own duffle/carrying bag. We are going to be checking it with out other stuff. Just have to make room in the trunk for it, and it can stay there until the morning we board.

It's my mom and I. I know you can check 2 bags but it is cumulative weight. I came back from my Mexican Riviera cruise plus Disneyland trip and had to remove stuff from my bag because it was overweight! The guy at LAX who had to inspect my luggage (I had a ceramic platter that I bought in Mexico) had trouble lifting it and he was a big guy! 2 bags would just be too hard to control the weight.

I am thinking of buying the carry-on that matches the suitcase I bought for that trip. If my snorkel bag fits in that, then I'll consider it. I'll be snorkelling the morning that I fly out and by then we will have done enough shopping, no doubt, to take up any leftover space in the luggage (plus it will be wet).

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by KYCruiseCrazy
60 days is when you need to be paid in full or they cancel your ressie.

We sent in our final payment by mail on Friday!! Now I just have to keep checking the website until it shows it paid! I don't know why I'm so excited. It's going to be quite awhile until I pay my mom back! Still, it's one step closer to sailing.

 

[chichihoney]

to funny john i liked it

 

[disneydreamer1970]

Jen,

I was in Wilkesboro, NC and flew into Greensboro. It is very pretty down there.

Tina,

I was not complaining of the heat. I love it! However, the co-worker that I was with cried the whole time, but that is another story!!

John,

I love Sarah's name!! It fits perfectly!


Talk with ya'll soon!!

Trish