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

[OKWMEMBER]

Yo Dean, are you still out there? You've been awful quiet lately!
Almost..........too quiet! What the heck's going on here? First Karyn and now you. Are we being picked off one by one?

HADD!!!

 

[dheller97]

Hi, Gary. I'm still here.

Have a good weekend.
Dean

 

[OKWMEMBER]

OK, I feel better now. Don't do that to me, Dean!

I think Gail and I are going to do the Conch Train with the group in Key West and wing it the rest of the day. We haven't decided on what to do in Cozemul (sp?) yet, but we're also open to suggestions. We want to do something that includes Stingray City at Grand Caymen and it's major beach time at Castaway Cay!!! I might have to do the Banana Boat this time, though. It looked like a lot of fun!

HADD!!!

 

[dheller97]

Gary, we're planning on the Conch tour too. But probably on the trolley so we can get off, do the tourist pictures, and then get back on. Our son will be with us so if I can't do too much of the "Duvall Crawl" but will probably make the stop for a cheeseburger and margaritta

I think in Grand Caymen we're doing the Stingray City and Island tour. I want to be sure to get to Hell so I can send my inlaws a postcard from Hell. You'd have to know them to appreciate it

We're still in debate stage for Cozumel between Mr Sanchos and Playa Del Sol. :happy1:

CC is just relax, exercise the elbow with umbrella drinks, and enjoy life

I'll put up the list again next week with the new additions to our happy little family.

Anyone respond to you yet with any info on the Super Bowl party? Been thinking about trying some magnets for the stateroom doors of our group with our little magnet maker here at the office. Any ideas on designs? Are you to the point with the hats that you are ready for some money from us yet? You are probably getting the winds we had here a day or so ago. Wow, hold on to your Steeler's cap.

Dean

 

[Cap]

Hello all,

Some more info about our group

Us - Cecil & Judi
Friends - John & Jeannie
Their daughter (Cher), SIL (Ed) and grandaughter (age 6), grandson (~24 months)
Also their daughter (Courtney), SIL (Ben) and granddaughter (3)
+ other friends of friends

Judi & I will be in Stateroom 5644. This is our second Disney Cruise. We're really looking forward to it, especially compared to early February in Michigan.

We're also DVC members at Boardwalk Villas, Vero Beach, and Hilton Head.

 

[dheller97]

Hi, Cap -

Thanks for the info. I'm the official keeper of the unofficial list of our group. Next time you log on, if you could give me the rest of the kids' ages, I'll show that on the list too so if some of the kids want to plan something with kids their own ages, they have the info. Plan on reposting it early next week.

Just visited the chat area. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ

G'nite everyone!
Dean

 

[jedokids]

Hi Everyone-
Here is our group!!!
Us-- Jerry (46)-- Dorie (43)
DD's -- Stephanie (24) Stacie (16)
DS- Bobby (16)
(not twins-- step!)
Jerry's Parents- Bears (68) Mary Jane(66)
Jerry's Sister Sally (39) & DH -John (39)
Their DD- Ashley (16)
Ashley's Friend -- Michelle (16)
Jerry's Sister-- Paula (38)
John's Mom-- Nancy (72)
John & Sally's Friends-- Joe (45) & Julie (45)
We have 6 staterooms on deck 7-- Forward and Mid
We are looking forward to one big party together. Joe & John are going to golf in Cozumel & Grand Cayman. I'm looking forward to shopping everywhere and that hammock with my DH on Castaway Cay.

Please count us as 15!!! We would love to hear from some of you and maybe meet on board!

 

[dheller97]

WOW, Jedokids, what a group!!

Will get you all on our list and have it ready to post early next week. Thanks for all of the info!

Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Dean

 

[kmc33]

We are back from the great white north. Actually, although there was some snow off the highway on the way up, temperatures were relatively mild over the weekend at Niagara Falls. MIL had a very nice time, which was the main goal of the trip. I was so excited to see that we had ESPN2 on our tv in the hotel room to see some of the Pitt-WVU game, but then during the second half, I wished they hadn't have had it!!! Here's to the Pitt season

Have a great week everyone!!!

 

[OKWMEMBER]

There is no joy in Pantherville. We got spanked in the second half!

We're glad to hear you had a nice week-end otherwise. We watched the Magic sail away on the web cams on Saturday.

Welcome to all our new members and co-cruisers!!! We're glad to have you aboard, Mateys!!!

I'm doing the 75 day shuffle. I only dance on the tens!

HADD!!!

 

[kmc33]

No joy in Steelerville either!!

 

[dheller97]

Pretty quite around here today, so thought I'd put up the revised list. It is getting so big now that rather than tie up so much space, just drop me a note and I'll send a copy to you by email.

1. shingle, DH, DS-13, DD-8; from Wales, UK; stateroom #6581

2. Annie12345 (Ann), DH (Randy), DD-10 (Jaclyn), from Saskatoon, SK, Canada, stateroom #6592

3. Kmc33, DH, DS-4 ½, DSis, DBIL, DNephew-5, DNiece-2 ½; from Pittsburgh, PA; stateroom #7119

4. JonHM, DW, DS-3; from Chapel Hill, NC

5. OKWMEMBER (Gary), DW (Gail); from Erie, PA; stateroom #7003

6. GinaAnn, DH, DS-6, DS-3, DSis, DBIL, DMom, DStepdad; from Chicago area

7. grandma_x2, DH, DD, DSIL, DB, DDIL, DGS-3, DGS-1; from Hadley, PA, Butler, PA and Wilson, NY areas; staterooms #6605, 6607 and 6609

8. kabuli1 (Karyn), DH (Randy), DD-18 (Jill); from Chicago area; stateroom #6134

9. Scott5150 (Scott), DW (Amy), DS-3 ½ (Lucas), DD-8 mo (Sarah), DMIL (Joann); from Lancaster, PA

10. dheller97 (Dean), DW (Cheri), DS-18 (Matt); from Armour, SD; stateroom #6148

11. dpuck1998, DW, DS-4, DS-3; from Vicksburg, MI

12. chickenlady, DS-6, DM, DBF (Best Friend); from Farmington, AR; stateroom #7092

13. mardal (Mark), DW (Stacy), DS-8 (Taylor), DD-5 (Tiffany), from Seattle, WA

14. princessdisney, DH, DD-11, DS (22-months), from CA

15. Bonkinthesota, DS-13, DD-12, from Minnesota

16. Cap (Cecil), DW (Judi), Friends (John) (Jeannie) Friends DD (Cher), DSIL (Ben), DGD (3) + 3 other friends from Canton, MI area. Cap & Judi in stateroom 5644.

17. jedokids (Jerry), DW (Dorie), DD (Stepanie), DD-16 (Stacie), DS-16 (Bobby), Jerry’s DF (Bears), Jerry’s DM (Mary Jane), Jerry’s DSis (Sally), Her DH (John), Her DD-16 (Ashley), Her Friend-16 (Michelle), Jerry’s DSis (Paula), John’s Mom (Nancy), John & Sally’s Friends (Joe & Julie) in 6 staterooms on deck 7, forward and mid; from Dalzell, IL area.

Total of 90 family members, friends, associates, or stow-aways making up 17 DIS-families


Anyone heard from Karyn lately? Wish she get back here and join in the fun. Almost time for all of us to start dancing with Gary

Have a good day.
Dean

 

[OKWMEMBER]

YOU DA MAN, DEAN!!!

I'm having the day from heck here so this will be quick.

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY, MICKEY!

To coin a phrase, It's 5 o'clock somewhere!!!

Can't anyone play football in Pittsburgh these days?!?!?

HADD!!!

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Here's a note that Karen e-mailed me:

I tried once again to see if I can post. We had a wonderful time in FL. Jill really likes U Tampa and Stetson Univ. Spent Friday night and Saturday w/ our table mates from our last Magical cruise. They are some of our best friends now.

There are just a few more projects around the house and it will go on the market by the end of the weekend. It will be about the only house for sale and is in a very primo location. I fell down the stairs the other day wrestling with a chair so I've decided that whatever is left to do is for Randy to tackle.

It's a beautiful sunny day today, if a bit cold, I imagine all that nasty weather we just had is visiting you now.

Shore excursions: Key West w/ the group, Capt. Marvin's at Grand Cayman - probably the whole day excursion (bliss!) and on Cozumel I understand the jeep trip is outstanding.

Looking forward to the Illuminations cruise - I'm considering it my birthday party!

Cheers!

Karyn

HADD!!!

 

[dheller97]

I got a fantastic email this morning from Karyn also and now I'm jumping for joy.:jumping4: because it is GREAT to know she is still out there and ready for the relaxation of the cruise and enjoyment of friends.

She brought up a good point in that we should probably get started planning a DIS meet. Any suggestions, or more importantly, any volunteers?

Have a great day!
Dean

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Do you want to co-chair this event with me, Dean?

On our last cruise we had a DIS meet in the hallway outside Studio Sea. It's a low traffic area with lots of room for a group picture. We did it about a half hour before the lifeboat drill.

By the way, any more people interested in a Lime Green Bucket Hat to commemorate this great event? The original post for the hats is on page 18 (with picture). I really didn't get that many reponses the first time so I would like to have everybody who is interested post again so I can get an accurate count. They should be around $9 a piece WITH embroidering. I would also like ideas for what to put on them. I came up with "1/31/04 DIS Cruise". Not too original but what the hey!!! OK, here's another picture of the hats.

OK, so let's get this party started!!!

HADD!!!

 

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary!

My mommy told me a long time ago that someday I'd get the chair. Do you suppose this is what she meant?

Sure, I'll help with whatever I can. Just remember, I'm a rookie first time cruiser, so be gentle.

Keep me down for three (3) hats and just let me know where, and when, to send the money.

Thanks,
Dean

 

[Bonkinthesota]

DD 12 looking for another DD11-12 to talk to about cruise.

 

[Cap]

Gary - How did "Lime Green" get selected? Carribbean Blue would be my choice.

How about "DIS Cruise yet again!"

Cap

 

[dheller97]

Hi, Cap-

Thought I'd check the boards before tucking in for the nite and saw your note to Gary. I believe the reason behind the lime green is associated with the use of lime green shirts, hats, headbands, etc by those who frequent the DIS boards for their DIS meets and making it easier to recognize everyone else.

However, I'm relatively new to all of this so my info isn't firsthand, just hear-say. Having a ball doing it though. Got my lime green DIS shirt already, Gary has my lime green hat and I think I've found some lime green tennies. Now, if I can just find some lime green shorts and sunglasses.

Boy, won't have any trouble recognizing me as part of the group (or ignoring the neon guy walking around the terminal).

Have a good night!
Dean