11/8/03 Western Cruise roll call.... "looking for info from DISers"

[disney6]

Still looking at airfare here. If we fly from Toronto it's about $1000 for 2. If we drive 1 1/2 hours to Buffalo it's $350 for 2. Guess we'll be driving to Buffalo! Trying to decide whether to fly into West Palm Beach and spend Friday night with Greg's dad. I'd rather go to Orlando, the Radisson and Grills (I LOVE that restaurant!) but want to make everyone happy too so.......

I have been shopping a bit (I'm not a big shopper but my DH would disagree with that statement!). Bought a cute halter style dress -- I'm still not sure about it -- I've never worn anything like it before. We'll see.......

I've been looking at and thinking about Captain Marvin's too. I like that everyone on the boards is going together but I like Captain Byron's because of the catamaran (they are fun!). My Dad's wife and I will probably decide what we'll do sometime in August -- they are busy with company until then. Still trying to decide whether to scuba dive or not too.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Think about joining us on Captain Marvin's. I have been e-mail with underwater videographer. It looks like they will be willing to go with us, especially if we have enough people!

 

[balbrec]

OK, Im all set. I have selected a nice cabernet from our local winery to bring . Keep me up to date on this event

balbrec

 

[disney6]

As it gets closer we can pick a time and place for the wine/beer tasting. Last time we met on Sunday afternoon on the deck 7 "secret" verandah and it was great! We all put our kids in the clubs so it was all adults (some kids joined us but that's was fine too).

 

[disney6]

How many more weeks do we have Barb?

 

[wdw1972]

I'm not Barb, but I count 16 weeks to go!

The wine/beer tasting sounds like fun, and that secret deck sounds like the perfect place for it.

 

[disney6]

Seems I'm the only one that wants to swim with stingrays -- I'm still working on it though! We will be scuba diving in Cozumel in the morning/early afternoon. Have to make sure we have time for some shopping and Carlos 'N' Charlies!

 

[nghtangl01]

Carlos and Charlies is one stop we are definitely making. My boss and a co-worker keep saying that it is a must.

 

[disney6]

We were there 14 years ago and I still remember it! Of course if I remember correctly we stumbled back to the cruise ship afterwards!

 

[acrucifer]

It is a well travelled suggestion that you avoid the water on some carribean islands such as cozumel and Grand Cayman. My question is, could the food in restaurants, if it is cooked in tap water from a faucet (say such as Pasta) also make you Ill. the last thing I want is my wife getting sick on the Magic ( HMM, although that could give me alot of extra time in the espn sports zone !!) thanks for a reply from anyone who has a experience or knowledge on the subject.

 

[disney6]

that's why you eat on the ship and drink (drinks without ice!) at Carlos 'N' Charlies! Take bottled water with you on shore from the ship too! -- can you buy bottled water on the ship? We didn't worry about it on the Eastern so never noticed.

 

[acrucifer]

I see. better safe than sorry, thats for sure. yes, you can buy bottled water on the ship. in fact, room service will even deliver it to your stateroom. thanks for your reply.

 

[disney6]

bumping us before we get lost in neverland.........

 

[disneyeveryyear]

As for the beer/wine tasting:

Since we are in port at Key West on Sunday, may I suggest Monday, late afternoon say 3:30 or so for our get together? This will be a sea day and hopefully everyone will be ready for a little afternoon break. That would also give us time to still get ready for dinner/shows at 6:00 or 6:30 (whatever it is).

Still looking for good wine. I am afraid I will have to start sampling .

Leaving 15 weeks from today and I am so excited!

 

[disney6]

Monday sounds good to me. When I said Sunday, I wasn't thinking about Key West (we were on the Eastern so Sunday was a sea day). Definately do a sea day! Monday is semi-formal so we don't want to meet too late as people will want time to get duded up for dinner and pictures start earlier than dinner. Maybe 2:30 or 3:00. I have to check what time pics start.

We have late seating so 3:30 is fine with us BUT I know most people probably have early so........

 

[disney6]

I checked Barb's navigators. Monday, captain reception at 5:45pm and formal portraits start at 5:00. It also said Monday was formal night. I don't know which it really is, some navs have said Mon semi-formal, Thu formal and some reversed. So whatever time you all think is fine with us.

tastin' my wine........... Will probably be bringing a semi-dry reisling from Ontario (Niagara region). It's awesome!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

wow! just saw Beverly's countdown and next week we can say we are in the double digits


Just got back from Hampton Beach, NH and we now own 2 hermit crabs. Hoping DHs brother will take them while we cruise
Gotta get back on the diet - hoping for another 5lbs gone by Labor Day

 

[acrucifer]

bump

 

[wdw1972]

Originally posted by disneyeveryyear
As for the beer/wine tasting:

Since we are in port at Key West on Sunday, may I suggest Monday, late afternoon say 3:30 or so for our get together? This will be a sea day and hopefully everyone will be ready for a little afternoon break. That would also give us time to still get ready for dinner/shows at 6:00 or 6:30 (whatever it is).

Still looking for good wine. I am afraid I will have to start sampling .

Leaving 15 weeks from today and I am so excited!

As long as this doesn't conflict with the Castaway Club reception or the DVC reception, it sounds great to me!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

uhoh - I found us on page 4!

So how is everyone ending their summer? Whats up for August? DS has 2 more wks left of Nature's Classroom summer day camp. DS & I have 1 more mini-vaca in the plans - camping (cabin) in Maine Aug 16-19. Starting Aug 20th its plan plan plan/ diet diet diet for the cruise!