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

[ArtistJudi]

I almost feel like I know all of you! I see why Cecil has been having so much fun!. O f course, he's retired, but I'm not, so I've been running around trying to finish up things before we can leave, one week from today!!!!! Can't wait to get out of this cold. My brother in MA was on an ambulance run when I found him, then they had another one. Good thing it wasn't a fire. He said it was 10F at noon. My Dad, on the other hand said it was 80F on his porch in Naples, FL. As I said, I can't wait.

 

[kmc33]

Renae, sorry to hear about your heel. I hope it's not too painful and doesn't interfere too much with your trip!

Tomorrow is Saturday and I have every reason to believe it will be a better day for me.

Tonight has gotten better already. Made my payment for the REAS. Requested our reservation times. Now just need to wait to hear back from Tammy to find out if my requests were available.

 

[kmc33]

Judi - It's nice to hear you say that. I think my DH was overwhelmed by all the posts so he didn't get the chance to 'get to know' everyone. Although he is enjoying it vicariously through me and still likes hearing the stories. Oh, and when he heard me laughing out loud in here about the Speedo captians, he came to see what was so funny and got a kick out of that and Juli's new DH, Ken.

 

[dheller97]

Should we have Gary and Dean carry you wherever you need, as they are "co-hosts" and therefore must be equipped for this sort of thing?

I think we had a different definition of co-chairs. What do you think, Gary?

I know when I meet Juli and her husband, I'm going to mess up and call him Ken. Think I can blame it on "old-timers"?

Remember to watch the Magic in port tomorrow. This is the last western excursion before we go!!

Dean

 

[ArtistJudi]

Juli, I don't know if cap mentioned it, but we have 2 standard wire haired Dachshunds, Woody and Tasha. We have a housesitter coming, a young woman from our congregation. We used to have our daughter, but she teaches all day, and works on the weekends too. We have put them in a kennel them, but we would rather not. At home, because we have an invisible fence, they can go out through their doggy door and run around whenever they want.
Now, Dean, I was wondering if you are the head thread? I really don't understand how all these postings got going. Ii'm not as computer literate as cap.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey Juli!!! Would you consider a job as Beer Tender instead of Waterperson?

Dean, I agree with you. I don't think that kind of physical exertion is in our job description!!!

I picked up my Tuxedo tonight! Very suave and debonair!!!

 

[dheller97]

Now, Dean, I was wondering if you are the head thread?

Well, Judi, I've been called a lot worse by a lot more? This thread was started by Tiiigergirl, way back when. As more people found it they joined the conversations. Some dropped out as final payments were due to pick different dates, or whatever, before losing their money. We booked many months ago, and I found this board and lurked for quite a while before barging in. Gary, Gail and Karyn were there and good enough to answer my silly questions. Then, Karyn started hopping across the country so I had no one else to tell me to be quiet, so I wasn't. It's a fun spot to come to and meet friends with whom we are going to spend a week so we all enjoy it.

Did I avoid your question well enough?

See everyone late tomorrow - have to work all day tomorrow because of the Monday holiday. Cheri and I will be at the parties, but might be a little late. G'nite.

 

[auntrenae]

Hey everyone,
Thanks for the show of support and the offer to be carried everywhere I could go for that ! Actually, it started on my Oct. cruise from dancing with DS Ben, who is a college dance major, and he danced me into the floor every day! (How can you say no to your 21 year old when he asks you to dance?) Anyway, when I told my Dr. that I was going again, he forbade me to dance this time. It is painful but only if I do crazy things like dance, walk too much, or go barefoot. I'll be fine, but won't have all the fun I wanted to... at least I'm in a great place to relax! My excursions will mostly be in water or on a boat, so it's no problem to stay off it for the most part. Thanks loads for your caring, you are like a big family! Big hugs to all!!!
Renae

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Good Night everyone. Have Magic Dreams!

 

[abusymommy]

Thanks to everyone for the welcome. I have been tending to a little guy with a cold, as well as trying to get rid of mine. Thought it was probably a good idea we got a cold a week ago, so that we are less likely to get another cold (knock on wood) during the cruise.

I'm new to these boards and have no idea what I'm doing so bear with me. Is there a thread that gives advice for newbies?

We've been to Disney many times, but never have been on a Disney cruise (have been on others before our son was born). We have been reluctant to go on the cruise with our son, because he is our little independent wanderer and we were afraid to leave him at a kids club for fear he would wander away. Guess we are paranoid first time parents! I was talking to a co-worker and he told me all about the Oceaneers club, after having been on it with his kids, and I felt a lot more comfortable. SOOO, we are going!!!

We live in Lemont, Illinois (just outside Chicago). My husband (Jim) and I (Mary Jo) are going with our 3 1/2 year old son (Paul). We have late seating.

Would love to get together with everyone if an onboard event is planned. Hope to see you all!

 

[auntrenae]

It's just little old me,
I'm being an insomniac again and checking the boards for something to read...
Welcome to our newest family member, busymommie, it sounds like you have your hands full! I'll send you some pixie dust from Orlando, if you sprinkle some on both of you it may help you get over your colds sooner
Renae

 

[abusymommy]

Thanks Renae...just about to turn in for the night. My little DS has just drifted off to dream about "Mickey's really big boat" he wants to go on "right now".

Me too...only 13 days til flight time!!

 

[dheller97]

Welcome, again, Mary Jo!!

Have a great day everyone. Cap, paper is on the roof, sorry about that.

Dean

 

[Juli]

Good Morning!

It looks like I'll be up with the sunrise walk crowd today. Too much caffeine on the road last night.

Sorry to hear about the bad days, colds, heel spurs (ouch!). It's the weekend so hope you all get some rest and destress.

Hi Judi. My DH (Tony, please call him Tony ), is "retired" as well. I guess I am too. I use the term loosely b/c we are busier than we ever were when we were in corporate life. We are very blessed to have the life we do. Basically Tony had a vision for his life and made it happen. I always thank him for inviting me to join him. Now if I could just keep up with him!

I am on a dial-up in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan for the weekend, so may not be online much. I will do my best.

Dean, I would love to be the Beer Tender. I can see with this crowd I may be pretty busy.

Well, I best see if I can get back to sleep. My family will want to go skiing today and they won't let me sleep in!

Juli

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Good Morning! Igot up to see how early the magic returns to Port Canaveral. Nothing yet on the web cam. Hey Cap, what's on your roof?

 

[Juli]

Hi Again,
I just can't sleep and went surfing around the DIS Cruise Line Forum. I learn an awful lot that way.

Was wondering....has anyone been visited by the Upgrade Fairy for this cruise?

Juli

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Yes. a few of us have been upgraded. Unfortunately, we were not one of them!

 

[dheller97]

Hey, Juli-

Taking my first morning break but not ready for a beer just yet. It's an image thing, know what I mean?

Dean

 

[Juli]

Just sitting here thinking of questions:

1) Do you live in the same state/town you were born and/or raised in?

2) If not, what brought you to the town you are in now? If so, what keeps you there?

Not expecting anyones lifes story or anything, just thought it was an easy "get to know you" kind of question. Of course, feel free to tell all if you are so inclined!

If this is totally out-of-line, just tell me to be quiet and go back to bed.

Juli

 

[Juli]

Originally posted by dheller97
Hey, Juli-

Taking my first morning break but not ready for a beer just yet. It's an image thing, know what I mean?

Dean

Do I ever. I'm not even ready for coffe yet. I drank beer in the morning once. On a canoe trip in college. I do not recommend it.

Juli