12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 12

[elaineteresa]

hey we are driving a Ford Mustang - they are kind of fun. only 2 doors though which is a pain with the kids.

 

[pjpoohbear]

PJ - is Halloween the whole month of Oct. on the ship? or just Halloween week - we wouldn't want to miss Halloween at home but it sounds fun. I like Dec, warm weather though.

They only do events on the actually day of Halloween. And it looks like the DIS group for next year will do their own T&T trail.

Pj

 

[GoofyforGoofy]

Good Morning Everyone.

I feel like I'm actually in good shape for our trip and the holidays...

- Christmas cards addressed and mailed - check
- 75% of presents bought - check
- decorations up - check
- both trees up - check
- cruise boxes shipped - check
- clothes laid out for cruise - check
- all but one Christmas present mailed - check

Good shape considering I still have this whole weekend and next weekend.

Happy Saturday.

...where is our Christmas smiley????

- Asked for time off - check
- DW has booked everything for the trip - check
- DW is getting the suitcases in order - check
- DW is working on the bandanas, or is she... - check
- DW called the dog sitter - check
- DW finished all her Black Friday shopping - check
- DW is coordinating my pirate costume - check
- I'm ready to go! - check

Boy, this is exhausting...

 

[GoofyforGoofy]

Chris in Va - thanks I did see that Norfolk has lights too. we are going tonite to an astronomy presentation at the Boatanical gardens so maybe we can combine.

Enjoy the Show!

 

[brack]

- Asked for time off - check
- DW has booked everything for the trip - check
- DW is getting the suitcases in order - check
- DW is working on the bandanas, or is she... - check
- DW called the dog sitter - check
- DW finished all her Black Friday shopping - check
- DW is coordinating my pirate costume - check
- I'm ready to go! - check

Boy, this is exhausting...

A man's work is never done! Wheeeew!

 

[GoofyforGoofy]

Going to a parade today in Westminster MD...DW found out that they will have Berners in the parade and got the information for us to be in the parade too...Abby loves the attention and always acts differently when she is around other Berners; she just knows that these other dogs are just as goofy as her! Maybe we can get pictures...I need to figure out all the bells and whistles and buttons on our camera to get good pictures - BEFORE the trip.

 

[pyramid2000]

Elaine,
If you want to see holiday lights you can go to the botanical gardens in Norfolk or drive to Newport News and see them at Newport News park. That last Nor easter we had was bad so no lights at the beach. At least the weather is good now.

Chris

You didn't by chance take the AutoTrain home from the last cruise did you?

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Well, I thought I would hit it but wasn't awake enough to keep posting. I'll hit it, don't worry.

I don't think I'm racing CJS. Not sure where he is now on post count.

I am close but your closer ...no race ....I am pretty sure we will make it ...lol

 

[brack]

Yes, I'm feeling guilty...should arrive by the end of next week. They had free shipping, but it wouldn't be guaranteed before I left(ACK! next Sunday!!) so I had to pay for priority. I got two cards with it. I also got Sarah a cheaper one, an HP, but it is a 6.5. It will be an early Christmas present since she will want it for the cruise.

I'm sure you'll love it. It doesn't give you much time to play with it but just click away at Disney. Even with two cards I'll bet you will max them out. I'll have a laptop onboard with some CD's if you need to wipe the cards sometime.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Wow and to think 2 weeks from this very moment we will actually be meeting each other , I know some of you already have but I am so looking forward to finally putting a voice to everyones face

 

[brack]

Does anyone know if they sell a Briar Rabbit pin? My friend is looking for one for her daughter so I will look if I get to DTD. She said DD only has one that comes in a set. I guess I will check e-bay for her.

I have never noticed one but if there is one you'll find it at Splash Mountain

 

[brack]

Brack, you'll have to give me some info about the battery grip. I saw a few different ones, but I am not sure if there is a certain kind? It would be nice to have something I could slip batteries into since I didn't get an extra rechargable.

There is a specific one from Canon for the XTi. There are some generics but the one from Canon has a AA battery insert for emergencies. I bought one of the Canon versions.

 

[pyramid2000]

Thanks for the info Brack. Anyone going there that can look for a Briar Rabbit pin. We're not going to the parks.

Thanks for the photo offer too Brack. How many pics do you think a 2GB can hold? I also got a smaller one for DD.

Well, we are off to the mall!

 

[pyramid2000]

There is a specific one from Canon for the XTi. There are some generics but the one from Canon has a AA battery insert for emergencies. I bought one of the Canon versions.

I saw it for like $250. Is that the normal price? Seemed a bit high...

 

[brack]

Oh, and if DH gets miffed about the camera, I will be pointing to the two of you, John and Brack!

As soon as you get the camera take some pictures and then show them to him on the computer. If you have a good printer then print a couple off. He'll get over it quickly.

Be sure to tell him how much money you will save by not printing every picture you take plus being able to take many, many more pictures.

 

[brack]

I came back Caroline, you did not miss much. Had some unfinished business. And DO not point at me, Brack told you to get the xti!

John1

Thanks for watching my back there John!

 

[brack]

So who can I meet on my way down. Unlesss the weather is REALLY nice, I won't be taking the ferry over to DE. In that case, I will go around and will hit Baltimore and everything else between that and Georgia on 95. Brack? Kristina?

I have to see how far I will be from Patsy!

My plan is to leave Baltimore around midnight on Thursday. With any luck I'll miss any of the two beltway traffic problems and be in VA by 2AM. After that it will be smooth sailing down to WDW. I expect to arrive around 2PM on Friday.

What are your plans?

 

[brack]

ARRGGGHHHH!!!!!

Good Caroline!

 

[brack]

Brack has had enough of them! He doesn't need my help.

Spoken like a good !

Take What You Can!

 

[brack]

Patsy is very close to Atlanta. (in case she does not get caught up)

Atlanta is a long way from I 95. If Patsy is driving she will go down I 75 to the Florida Parkwayto Orlando.