20040131 ~ Cruising Jan 31 2004 Western Who's with us?

[dheller97]

Off comes the toque and you can plant that star right in the middle of my forehead: 1-888-DC-ATSEA.

whooooooooooooo, I AM the Man!

 

[The4OfUs]

Thank you!! That's exactly what I was looking for!!

Of course, I'll warn everyone that it's expensive to call me that way...it's looking like I'll do the internet package so they can use email anyhow, if they really need me.

Peeking at the movie listing, looks like there's a few chick flicks playing that I plan on taking in...who's got the popcorn? Better yet, who's got the SnoCaps....mmmm...

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Awwwwwwwwwright, Dean!!!! MISTER 2400 POST!!!

Another Gold Star!!!

You rock, Dude!!!!

 

[dheller97]

whooooooooooooo, I AM the Man!

And I got number 2,400 - yeah! Give me two stars. And, only 100 more to go to reach our goal!!

 

[grandma_x2]

cold ice rain snow we got it all. hope we can get out on saterday. have to fly out of pitsburg. i read love stories love them. hope for sun got to go bed good night. cheryl ps for the list my dh is robin dd is karrie dsinlaw is bob boys are hunter and jacob db is ken dsinlaw sharon ken and sharon from wilson ny i am from hadley pa and karrie from buttler pa i am 45 dh 47 dd 24 dsinlaw 26 boys 1 and 3 db 43 sinlaw 46

 

[Cyberkashi]

Dh is on his way home with paint chips. We've hired our handyman to paint our hallways and housesit while we're out of town. He has done this for us the past eight years. And we feel better knowing someone is looking after the house.

 

[Cyberkashi]

...and dogs...

 

[Cyberkashi]

...and fish.

 

[KofPShannon]

Great idea combining painter and housesitter, Cyberkashi (Jami?).

Our snow looks like it is pretty much cleared off the roads, so I'm off to the grocery store. Have to take advantage of these days off.

Have the packing piles pretty much ready to go. It seems to get more difficult with each trip. It always seems like SO MUCH STUFF but when you get there, it seems like you don't have anything to wear.

 

[dheller97]

Thanks for the updates Cheryl. I think I will probably get the list posted yet this afternoon.

Nikki, did you see a movie list yet for the Magic? I haven't found anything.

 

[The4OfUs]

Nope, no list yet, but I emailed them to ask...if they're as quick w/me as they were with you about the superbowl, then we'll be good to go.

Ya know, my family are "Survivor-a-holics"...what's the bet that we can't watch it on board after the Superbowl...cause that's on CBS. Ah well, I have my bestest friend in the whole wide world taping it for me...but it'd be fun to scream and yell at the TV when we see all those "baddies" from past Survivors return for more...

Go Rupert! Go Pats!!

 

[dheller97]

From atop the soapbox:

I just realized that many of you will be leaving for Florida as early as today or tomorrow and probably won’t be able to be back on the boards. So, as this thread comes to a close, I just wanted to let you know how much fun it has been these past 6-8 months visiting with all of you. There have been a few of you that I have offended with my dry humor, speedo jokes or some of my smilies. Please know that if I did so, it was not intentional and accept my apologies, again. I would never intentionally want to upset those with whom I have become very close over these past months. There are some who are going through some very difficult times and I’m glad if I could occasionally bring a smile to their faces or just to let them know they are in the thoughts of many of us.

I have gained an incredible amount of knowledge about DCL and what to expect on our first ever cruise. I have always wanted to take a cruise and have jokingly said that I would when pigs fly. So, the first time I got on, the first avatar I saw was a flying pig. I knew then that this was the place for me.

So, there. It has all been said and now all that is left is getting there and then THE cruise. Have fun, be safe in your travels, and I look forward to meeting each of you on board. Thank you very much for allowing me to join you.

Now, I’ve got an image to maintain as a grumpy ol’ man whose speedo is probably too tight. So I will see you soon. DON'T BE LATE!

I’ll be the quite one who is conservatively dressed hiding in the corner hoping no one will notice him.

 

[shingle]

well guys were leaving for the airport tomorrow. We just want to say the excitement and fun you guys have generated on this forum has been great. hope you all have a safe journey and we look forward to meeting you on saturday, and to meeting gary and co for the illuminatins cruise on friday buy for now

eleanor roger dale and diandra

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Well said, oh illustrious co-chair! All I can say is, what he said!!!

Gail and I also wish everyone good traveling weather and a safe trip on your way to the best cruise in known history!!!! Yeah!!


Woof, woof, woof! *Doing my best Arsenio Hall imitation*

Dean, I personally guarantee you're gonna have a good time on this cruise, along with all the other folks on this thread!!

Just a reminder, as you board the Magic look up to your left on the terrace. We just might be there!!!

 

[dizmomof2]

I hope that everyone who is travelling in the next couple of days has fantastic weather. (well, atleast clear enough that they can get out!) Think of all of us who are still freezing at home waiting for the plane that leaves Friday (or for some others Saturday!) Have a wonderful precruise trip!

grandma_x2 I really hope and pray for good weather for you on Saturday! (I'll pray for you while I'm praying for me!)

Personnally I read mystery/suspense. Love Mary Higgins Clarke!!

 

[The4OfUs]

Safe trip to all!!

Dean, you made me cry! *sniffle sob*

 

[dheller97]

Sorry for causing the water works in this cold weather, eh?

 

[kmc33]

Dean, that was so sweet what you wrote. I too have enjoyed "getting to know everyone" over the past months. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone on the ship! I am going to miss having this thread to come to, to brighten my day and put a smile on my face, after we return.

Thanks for taking the time to express your feelings and thoughts to us!

 

[The4OfUs]

LOL! No kidding, the tears will freeze when I walk outside in 10 mins and the wind chill hits me!! If I have frostbite on my cheeks when you meet me, it's YOUR fault!

We're looking at ~4-8 inches of snow to celebrate my DS's birthday...I guess that works, everything is grey and dingy right now, let's brighten it up, right? The world is so much prettier with a fresh covering of snow...

...

Yes, I'm trying to find the silver lining, no laughing!

 

[kmc33]

I don't know if I can catch up on the thread. I tried to skim through. If it wouldn't take a ream of paper, I would print it out to re-read through the entire -- what page page are we on, 168?-- well lets call it 170+ pages, on the airplane ride down.

I can't believe it's almost time.

I am having anxiety about the weather. Tomorrow and Wed. are looking not so good still, Thursday better and then more snow on Friday!! Our plans were to work 1/2 day in the morning and then catch an early evening flight. Suddenly I feel like that's not enough buffer!!!!

Anyway, in skimming the pages I missed over the weekend, I have a few thoughts -- sorry, but I would comment on more things, but there was no time for notes!

Randy!!! Welcome back!! Glad to see they let you out! Take care of yourself.

Gary - The hats look GREAT!

Nikki - you got me thinking about a trip to Walmart for new pjs for the cruise!! Unfortunately, between the weather, packing, and work, I can't figure out when I can go.

Books -- I have enjoyed seeing some of the books that everyone is reading and/or bringing. I found one over the weekend that I thought looked cool. The Bone Island Mambo -- It's be Tom Corcoran and it's a mystery that takes place in Key West. I haven't read any of his other books, but thought I would give this a try for the cruise. Also got Chasing The Dime - Michael Connelly. I like his Harry Bosch novels, but this one is different. I do not read very fast, so chances are I won't get to the second one on the trip, but you never know.

Safe travels everyone!!! I can't wait to meet everyone. I hope to check in a couple times before we leave, but many are already going to be on their way. Best wishes, prayers and pixie dust to everyone during your travels.