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

[dheller97]

OK, here I am but no paper yet, Cap. You'll have to fend for yourself.

Have any of you had any experience with The Perfect Gift that so many speak of on the boards? Thought I'd try to get something as a surprise for DW and DS. Open to suggestions too.

Have a great day!
Dean

 

[Cap]

I've not had any experience with The Perfect Gift.

If you want to have something shipped to home, and take it with you, look at RedEnvelope.com .

Right now, any place where the temeperature is above freezing sounds like a perfect gift. I know that positive single digits are warm for you, Dean, but Judi and I don't like them.

Still no docs ..... sigh!

 

[kmc33]

Good morning... I'm with Cap, temperature above freezing would be the perfect gift. It's 12 degrees in Pittsburgh and feels like -2. I see that Orlando is 44 right now. That sounds balmy

I am wondering about the Perfect Gift as well. DSis birthday is embarkation day.

 

[dheller97]

Morning! It's a little cooler here this morning, 1 above and "feels like" -14. So, I'm ready for a warmer place too.

Dean

 

[kmc33]

Gary, I was doing a search on Golden Mickeys to try to find out what night it will be. I hit on your thread and boy was I confused by the responses. I guess it's Monday night? But I wasn't sure how confident I should be with that. I hope it is Monday rather than Sunday.

 

[Kabuli1]

Hi! Howz everybody today? We're a balmy 4 degrees here and I'm not venturing out to "see" how cold it really feels - tried that yesterday.

Gary, #1 DS and his DF made it safely to Ithaca yesterday by taking the southerly route, had some traffic problems but no weather. They're headed back here tomorrow - so keep me posted on what that's looking like. Sorry about the party - I'd have come, but you never answered me about the little umbrellas for the drinks.

Jill just left for school - 8 more days including today. THEN I can tell her about her cruise. I need to order something for her from Perfect Gift. Shirley was very helpful at connecting me to another co. in Orlando last year when I wanted to surprise Radny on his 50th bday.

I'm spending the day in the basement again getting things ready for my moving sale. It's cold down there.

Is it 1/30 yet?

Karyn

 

[grandma_x2]

how do you sine up early i would like tea and brunch thank you grandma

 

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by grandma_x2
how do you sine up early i would like tea and brunch thank you grandma

For Palo's? We were able to get reservations early because DH bought the "Romance at Sea" package - I think that, or getting a category that includes concierge service (Cat 3 or up?) are the only way to prebook ressies...

 

[Annie12345]

Mornin' folks - well the weather has made a remarkable improvement here - it's now a balmy -20 C ... it actually doesn't feel that bad after the -45 we were dealing with... ok it's still COLD but I think we'll make it til the cruise now....
Have a great day everyone,
Ann

 

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Good morning all, when it was -45 going out to the hot tub was tough but once you got in it was o.k. had to wear touqes, Eh! last nite at -25 wasn't bad at least didn't have to wear touques Eh! and today I won't have to wear 17 layers of clothes. the cruise can't come fast enough. H.A.D.D. aRRRGGGGHHHHH EH! Randy

 

[OKWMEMBER]

We've dealt with the Perfect Gift. Shirley and her people are wonderful!!! They will even customize baskets for you! I HIGHLY recommend them!

It's snowing like crazy here. Cut it out LES, enough is enough!! All the schools are closed and it took me twice as long to get to work today. It's 15 F here on the North Coast.

Karyn, road conditions here are worse then they were yesterday. It's supposed to snow all day. I'll keep you posted but I think they might want to go back the way they came.

Kim, I know what you mean about the Golden Mickeys. I don't want to miss it, either, and I'm still not sure when it is.

HADD!!!

 

[The4OfUs]

*decides to not feel bad any longer for her new Canadian friends, because THEY have a hot tub and WE don't*

*sob*



We had a new deck built recently - all mahogany, gorgeous, with a little "jut" off to the side, which the contractors strengthened to hold a hot tub.

Then the money we were GOING to use for the hot tub went to a system to remove Radon gas from our water supply (living in the Northeast, Radon is a HUGE problem). Ah well, $5000 to ensure we're not breathing in radioactive gas with every shower...works for me I guess...

*sigh*

I want a hot tub!

Party at Randy & Ann's house tonight instead! Bring the suits, Gary you can bring the leftovers from last night, k?

 

[Kabuli1]

Don't forget the cute little paper umbrellas Gary!

I'll bring the coconut rum!

Karyn


"But why is the rum gone?"

 

[The4OfUs]

But we have to watch out in the hot tub...if they get dunked, they fall apart...so no splashing, anyone!



Just heard from my MIL/TA...I had asked her about upgrades, and for the heck of it she called Disney, and found this out:

"I checked with Disney last night._ You are not scheduled at this time for an upgrade._ They upgrade in order of reservation date.

They did advise, as I had also, that when you check in to the cruise, you inquire as to whether you can be upgraded._ They will often do last minutes upgrades._ If they do offer one-be sure to find out WHERE the cabin is to be sure you want it. Also, be sure it is a free upgrade._ They might ask you to pay which is probably not worth it. _We actually turned down an upgrade because we had a mid-deck cabin and they wanted to give us one in the bow._ Also, another line once wanted us to PAY full fare for an upgrade._ Definitely not a good deal.

You could also ask to be notified if a better cabin and upgrade became available._ There is sometimes a shuffling around of cabins as people check in._ So if you are one of the first to check in, 2 things could happen._ 1._ You get first crack at last minute upgrade._ 2._ You have checked in BEFORE the shuffling, and hence, possible upgrades.

Isn't travel fun?"

So if they upgrade in order of reservation date, it's a "first come first serve" type of thing...so those of you who got upgraded, did you book a while back? Just curious. We booked mid December, so I guess we dont' have a right to whine at all...

See the things you learn with MIL as a TA? *grin*

 

[dheller97]

Hey, don't forget us! Just let me know what to bring.

Dean

 

[goofyaboutmickey7]

here is your invitation,, come on up, p m us for the address, sounds like annie saying no splashing Arrrggghhh eh Randy

 

[OKWMEMBER]

I'd wear my Speedo but I don't want to scare everyone out of the Hot Tub!!!

I'm still working out, trying to get into Ship Shape, so to speak.

 

[The4OfUs]

*repeats mantra*

I will not care what I look like in my bathing suit...I will not care what I look like in my bathing suit...I will not care...

Oh dammit...now i have to go home and make sure I fit into my bathing suit!

 

[dheller97]

Hey, don't care what I look like in my suit - just throw me another beer!

 

[The4OfUs]

I have to say, that sounds like much more fun, Dean...I think we'll join you there!

Speaking of beer...not a huge choice on board, huh. I'm going to have to pack some of the "good stuff"...and we'll have to consider if that beer package/mug thingie is worth it...we've already decided that for us the wine one isn't, and the kids will have to live with soda only at meals...but the beer one...MAAAAYbe.....then again I can't see myself carrying the mug around with me!



(We're beer drinkers without a doubt, followed by wine, but being married to a chef, we have certain tastes in wine - but I'll live it up on the cruise and try a few of those dangerous MIXED DRINKS! *gasp*)