12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 13

[Bella2000]

Well I finished my drink and I am still exhausted so I am going back to bed. I am up to page 3840 so maybe after 6-7 more naps I will be able to catch up...

Take care Becka. Perhaps someone will do a synopsis for you and me and everyone else who is behind

 

[pyramid2000]

Yeah but according to a couple of comments here that extra room will be rented.

He'll just have to deal with that too!

 

[Bella2000]

Dina is watching Alice in Wonderland right now. Then she has a stack of movies she wants to watch after that. Guess she was deprived from a DVD player for too long.

But she is also listening to a Disney CD at the same time. Well, at least she's listening to one song, "Strange Things are Hapening to Me," over and over and over...

There you go - preparation for all of that multitasking she'll need to do in life.

 

[Bella2000]

He'll just have to deal with that too!

 

[lillygator]

I can't understand anyone not wanting to join up with us...unless of course you are wanting a quiet relaxed vacation!

 

[Bella2000]

I can't understand anyone not wanting to join up with us...unless of course you are wanting a quiet relaxed vacation!

Wait - WAIT V?! What do you mean this vacation won't be quiet and relaxed. OMG, when DH hears the pirate shout and reply - he'll fall off his seat

 

[Bella2000]

I need to head back to work - see you all later.

 

[tynkerbell]

Morning Everyone!

I am actually at home today. I feel absolutely miserable and it takes all of my energy to just walk across the room. I had to walk in here to get some more Kleenex so I decided to sit down and DIS for a few minutes until I have enough energy to walk back to the couch.

I don't have a clue what is wrong with me but I have fever, sore throat, congestion, ear pain, headache, general body aches, etc.. and I am starting to wonder if I am getting the flu. I really hope not because I NEED to be better in 10 days when we leave. Plus, I don't want to give this to anyone else in the family.

Aww, Becka, sounds like the flu to me ... try staying away from the kids and DH if possible and you should be all better by the time you leave. Take lots of vitamin C.

Praying for a super quick recovery and that your DH and kids don't catch this.

 

[pyramid2000]

My niece just called. Her new house (apt, townhome, not sure what it is) will not be ready for her to move in until the 8th now. Now I won't be leaving until the 6th. She still needs me to go down with her as she has a lot of stuff to take. Her DH is due in very early on the 7th, something like 1 am. This way I can stay with her DS while she goes to meet him. Gives me a few extra days for things which is good, but I won't be able to help her much with moving stuff in since I have to be at the airport by 5 to pick up the family. I think I would have to leave by noon.

 

[pyramid2000]

Wait - WAIT V?! What do you mean this vacation won't be quiet and relaxed. OMG, when DH hears the pirate shout and reply - he'll fall off his seat

 

[87Heel]

My niece just called. Her new house (apt, townhome, not sure what it is) will not be ready for her to move in until the 8th now. Now I won't be leaving until the 6th. She still needs me to go down with her as she has a lot of stuff to take. Her DH is due in very early on the 7th, something like 1 am. This way I can stay with her DS while she goes to meet him. Gives me a few extra days for things which is good, but I won't be able to help her much with moving stuff in since I have to be at the airport by 5 to pick up the family. I think I would have to leave by noon.

So, you're saying that I should keep an eye on your family after we land at the Orlando airport, too???

 

[goofyforlife]

since I have to be at the airport by 5 to pick up the family. I think I would have to leave by noon.

You may want check times on that. You are coming from Georgia, right....

Remember you'll be in Friday afternoon traffic which is usually bad anytime after 2pm or so. (People get paid, and then forget how to drive .)

 

[pyramid2000]

No Marielle, although I may see you there. What time is it due in? 4 or 5? I'm just too lazy to look right now. I guess it would be closer to 4 if it leaves at 2:30.

 

[pyramid2000]

Ok,ok, I looked. Says 5 hours, 15 minutes. Guess I won't be helping them at all.

 

[tynkerbell]

So if we recieved our docs, can we now fill it out on-line?

Yep... I received the docs when we were supposed to cruise in June and then went online and filled everything out. The bummer of it is that now it's all still filled out so I guess I won't be getting the docs this time around.

 

[MMcCarthy]

I just checked work email. Evidently many people took the whole week off because they are fired up and raring to go Monday. Uhm, I am not fired up, nor am I raring to go. I also did not have the week off. Despite all of those things I still would not be focused. I just SO WANT TO GO ON VACATION in a huge way. I am having a really difficult time pretending to care.

at my office everyone seems to think they need to remind me I only have a little over a week until we leave so "don't forget to have this to me before your go" syndrome is really bad. I write the checks and everyone wants to make sure I do their mileage and flexible spending checks before I go. I really don't care. I don't have one coming & all I am worried about is figuring out the budget before I go. I really NEED A VACTION. first thing on the boat is a drink, second thing on the boat is a drink, etc etc. maybe by the 5th drink I will have forgotten about this place.

 

[87Heel]

No Marielle, although I may see you there. What time is it due in? 4 or 5? I'm just too lazy to look right now. I guess it would be closer to 4 if it leaves at 2:30.

Scheduled to arrive at 5pm...

 

[goofyforlife]

I really NEED A VACTION. first thing on the boat is a drink, second thing on the boat is a drink, etc etc. maybe by the 5th drink I will have forgotten about this place.

Aww Missy I'll buy you a drink.....

 

[lillygator]

Wait - WAIT V?! What do you mean this vacation won't be quiet and relaxed. OMG, when DH hears the pirate shout and reply - he'll fall off his seat

last chance....lei for DH or not (and magnet).....I will finish my assembly line tonight.

 

[lbgraves]

Top 20 Things To Look Forward To, or...errrr...Look OUT For.
1. Deck 6 Streaking - Look out! Get in the elevator at 5 and push 7! Do not push 6, nothing to see here...
2. Seeing the black limos and security detachment as Lisa pulls up in front of the terminal....body doubles with clip boards running in all directions trying to disguise the true Leader...
3. The Terminal - Look forward to (Look out, for the DISers who haven't made that "announcement" yet (confession??, whatever). The sea of lime green and the weird looks from non-DISers - not looks of "wow, that's weird" but of "what have we gotten into?" - I think DCL should setup a Cancellations line at the terminal - they'll probably need it. It'll be right next to the DISer UPGRADE line, right?
4. Going "wireless" at Baltimore / Washington International Airport...depends if Karen is in front of or behind me, and how close the exits are - LOOK OUT!
5. Pirate Night - Look Forward to - haven't seen the costume completed and if last nights call from DMIL is any indication...(I thought DW was going to jump through the phone... - LOOK OUT!
6. Dinners - Look forward to....there are going to be so many clueless faces of DHs who are still recovering from the Terminal Incident, as it will be called. I hope I can keep a straight face..And Brunch at Palo...Look forward to....Have to remember to ask for my Soufle without crust!
7. Counting the number of times that the word "crust" is used when ordering at dinner - Look forward to.
8. Reading the extra page of the Navigator, devoted to the DISGeeks...subtitled "Non-Disers Beware" (catchy title)- Look forward to.
9. Meeting all of the twins...ok, first finding out who the twins are..THEN meeting them. Look Forward to.
10. Watching the boarding of the Flying Dutchman, or the capture of CJS as he TRIES to board the boat...umm ship, yelling TAKE WHAT YOU CAN! - Look forward to, in either case.
11. Discussions about poor math during the Remedial Math Class - LOOK OUT!
12. Hearing the master speak, "Stealing Pirates : Prepare to be DISBOARDED", seminar by Brack - Look forward to.
13. Finding out what other DisSurprises DW has in store for me - she planned this trip! - Not sure, guess it would be Look forward to...
14. Bathroom Bat Goes on vacation - Nathan relives the Bathroom bat incident in the Goofy Pool - LOOK OUT!
15. Jeep tour - Look forward to. I think the shear number of jeeps in the group will look like a small army invading the beaches of Cozumel..."They came by boat, so many good Corona's and Margaritas were lost that fateful day...
16. The night at Jelly Rolls - Look forward to. Always.
17. Run for the Hammocks - In this case, look behind to see where John is...OK, Look forward to...Does everyone have their numbers?
18. Seeing the posters of John in the banana suit posted on decks 4 through 9...funny. LOOK FORWARD TO! Wait, did I let that out of the bag, sorry.
19. Heated battles over Mac vs PC at dinner, in the corridors, at the pool, on the beach, in the spa, etc....LOOK OUT...And debates over the need for a tripod and it relationship to the size of equipment and bags, again LOOK OUT.

And, last and most important....

Number 20. Watching Lisa work her Magic for the crowds...LOOK FORWARD TO.

Everyone ready? Ipods ready? Disney Santa hats on? Kids clothes coordinated by color, dining assignment, day of the week, phase of the moon, and alphabetical order? Liquor on board? I repeat, Liquor on board? DIS Goodies in hand? All Wireless items secured? Copy of US Maritime Law in hand? (Caroline, are you sure?)

Great...ready to go! Warning - Loud Noise!

Andy that post was more than worth the wait. PJ I think that there is some great newsletter material there! It has been a pleasure watching you become indoctrinated to all things of the DIS cult. Just think of the advantage you will have over the other DIS spouses.