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

[Kabuli1]

Wow! Everybody was up pretty late last night! Where was the party? I missed the invite.

Hay, look at that! I got post # 1100!!! Yeah me!

Nikki, I guess that means I can bring a couple blank cds and we can all share pictures. I wonder if Randy's laptop can do that. I don't think so cause he's having trouble sending me pictures of the house we/re trying to buy. Oh, btw, stay warm!

Jami, sorry to hear you've been so ill. Ouch!

Thanks for all the good wishes for today. I am not ready for the sale - put a few things off to do this morning, but couldn't sleep for some reason. Feel like I'm catching a cold as well. BAH!

Ok, so I need to get started. 17 degrees out there and I need to get salt out on the paths and driveway. Yeah, that'll work!

Karyn

 

[The4OfUs]

Absolutely Karyn, and anyone else who is interested - I always have blank CDs in my laptop case, and as mentioned before I have a software package (http://www.flipalbum.com) that lets me make fun digital albums that I then burn to a CD and send to family (most of whom are in Europe, as my mom is Dutch and my dad was French - can't tell with a name like Monique, huh *rolls eyes*) Anyone who wants to share photos with me, I'll make up a DIS album and then send them out - it's fun, I even include music to listen to as you browse the images, which I got off the Walt Disney World Explorer computer program we have.

 

[dheller97]

Wow, guess I missed the memo about the party last night. Somebody left their Hanes Signature Collection bulk pack briefs laying everywhere.

Nice to have you back, Jami. Hope you get to feeling chipper again real soon. I'm not sure which is worse - the migraines / shingles or 32 girls for a sleepover.

Thanks for the offer, Nikki. I'll tell Matt to stick a couple blank cd's in his bag just in case his camera runs out of room. He's got a 128 MB memory stick for it so it isn't often that he runs out.

Funny fedora story, Renae.

Sorry, Gary, those are mine, not yours. Forgot I had a party last nite too. Don't forget to check out the Magic in port today, www.portcanaveral.org then webcams.


Have a great weekend.

 

[Juli]

Hi,

My family will be on the 1/31 cruise and I wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking for a bit and thought I should at least say Hello!

My name is Juli. My DH is Tony and we will be crusing with our DS's, Peter & John (age 8). We have been DVC members since 1998 and we did book this cruise using points. We have been on one other DCL sailing which was for the 2000-2001 NYE. That was awesome and I'm so glad we are heading out on the Western cruise in just a few weeks.

What else can I tell you? We have had our docs for some time. I've booked the Stingray Sail & Snorkel and Tulum Ruins tour, but will go it alone in KW. I've booked the Romantic Escape package, but haven't heard from DCL yet as to our priority seatings. I don't have any lime green toques, but plenty of other lime green stuff. Neither my DH nor I have speedos of any kind. My DH will wear a tux for formal night, but it's one he's had for 100 years or so. It still fits him unlike any of the dressy things in my closet!

OK, I feel like I'm crashing a party here, but really wanted to say Hi to some of my fellow cruisers and thank-you for sharing your excitement and planning adventures.

Juli

From a chilly Michigan!

P.S. If nothing else, I can certainly add to the post number for this thread.

 

[dheller97]

WOW! WELCOME AMONG US, JULI!!! It is great to have you join in. Join in the conga line - we're all dancing and ready to go.

Is it okay to add you and your to our list?

Dean

 

[Annie12345]

Welcome Juli and Tony!!! We're happy to include you in our party... please feel free to jump right in...



The romantic escape package is sounding quite popular! Hmmm!! sounds very romantic...

Jami - sorry to hear you haven't been well... it's amazing what some carribean sunshine can do to help!

Dean, you have the best smilies!!!

Have a sunny day!!

 

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hi Juli Tony and Da boys WELCOME! We look forward to meeting up. You sound like you'll fit right in with Touques, Tuxes and speedo and all and we'll have fun, fun, fun welcome again. Arrrrgggghhhh Eh! Randy

 

[Cap]

Juli and Tony, welcome to our party. Are Peter and John twins?
What DVC Resort is your Home? Are you in SE Michigan, or elsewhere?

Thanks for posting. Judi and I look forward to meeting you on the cruise.

 

[Cap]

Jami, I think we can have a separate migraine sufferers group on the cruise. My DW, Judi, has had them for years. We've been through the ER, Pain Clinic, etc. medical route. The only thing that really helps her is the Imitrex.

32 girls for a sleepover! You are very, very brave! Give us a report (perhaps late Sunday when you are starting to recover) and tell us if your house is still standing.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Well, after all this talk of dressing up I took drastic measures last night. I bought a Tuxedo!!! No, it's not lime green! The cummerbund and bow tie match Gail's outfit.

I went down to see the Hat Guy today. His old shop is an absolute mess. He's setting up his business in the building next to his and everything is coming along. He said UPS returned our hats but they should have them back by the middle of the week and the printing done by the 21st. I don't think that's going to give me enough time to ship the hats out so I will deliver them on the ship.

Welcome Juli, Tony, Peter and John!!! Glad to have you in the group! PLease post as often as you want.

 

[auntrenae]

Dean,
You're killing me here! I just looked at OUR ship, and I know they are in the middle of the sailaway party right now! I don't know if I can wait 3 weeks I wanna party NOW I'll hold my breath until I turn blue! Mom, how come they get to go now and I have to wait Oh, I forgot, I have to do my chores first, waaaahhhhh I just read this and I sound like a diva! Sheesh, I need a nap!
For all of you who have a cold, I'm with you. I am trying hard to get over mine, and have been off work for a week, so good luck and take good care of yourselves so you will be well and happy when we do get on that beautiful ship!
Renae

 

[auntrenae]

Welcome to our fun little group, Juli and Tony,
You have to watch out for the flying speedos and toques, though... we do know how to have a good time, even if it's just virtually... we'll have to wait till we're on board to see who is going to be crazy enough to do it for real!
For you migraine sufferers, I hate to do this, but I must join you. I've had them for many years. I have found a medication that helps me, though. It's called migranal. Have you heard of it? PM or email me if you want to know more, so I won't bore these healthy people with it I have to watch out for flashing lights at dance clubs, so I avoid Rockin' Bar D, unfortunately I love to dance! I did find that you can do some at the promenade lounge any time, so that crazy dancin' son of mine and I cut a rug there in Oct.
Karyn, I hope you made a bundle today so you can buy all of us an umbrella drink, we love ya!
ttfn, Renae

 

[Cyberkashi]

Thank you everyone for your well wishes.

The sleepover is my next BIG focus and then I can think more about the cruise--not that we haven't already got our packing underway.

I have had two other couples volunteer to help out with the girls and now I have to begin planning the activity stations. My DD wants a Harry Potter double feature at midnight. I've agreed to one--which will take us to about 2:30 am. I will probably not let them watch the second one--unless we are all really having a lot of fun. I expect most of the kids will have dropped off by then.

My DD, when I picked her up as the end of the evening from the kid's area at 12am or 1am would always ask, "What are we going to do now?" So you will usually find us wandering the ship or up on the top deck (if its not too cold) singing or playing a game.

She is an excellent student and works hard at her studies, so I give her a lot of leaway when its time to have fun. Do I have the makings of a party girl?

 

[The4OfUs]

Yay, boys near my DS Tyler's age - he's 9 now, turning 10 on the 28th just before the cruise, and he was feeling left out because there were no little boys he could "know" before he went, whereas Kelsey (11) has already "met" a couple of the girls from this group online via email.

You NEED to call your TA about the romantic escape ressies, my new friend!! We got ours done 30 days out, and they told my TA (who is also my MIL) that the Champagne brunch is already getting pretty full. PLUS, they gave us spa ressies at the same time, so we have our Palo dinner and brunch ressies and spa ressies all set! Now, they noted that they don't usually DO the spa ressies, but maybe if you mention that you have "friends" on the same cruise who got them already...???

Worth a shot!

They supposedly start taking the Palo ones 45 days out, so if you don't have them yet, the TA needs to call!!

Jami, I let Kelsey have 8 girls over (all in the 11-13 range) and I thought I was going to LOSE MY MIND...but once they popped in "Jaws 3" to giggle at, they were quiet. Good call on the movies!

Just informed DH we're bringing the laptop, which I thought he knew...he is now fighting with the kids as to who gets to watch a movie on the plane! *grin* Somehow I think they'll win...

Going out tonight with a bunch of "the girls" to celebrate a birthday- picked up a spa gift certificate for her for a massage and european facial ($105) - and being in the spa made me SO excited about our romance package massage...I can't wait to get in the warmth and RELAX with such good company as all you guys!

Go PATRIOTS!!! It's...um...FOUR DEGREES here (F for our Canadian friends)...I hope they can MOVE let alone play football!

Gary, I'm not telling DH about your tux, he was uptight until I said I thought most of our group had suits! LOL! We were just at the mall looking for new ties - you know you canNOT find a Disney tie ANYWHERE? *sigh*

 

[auntrenae]

Monique,
I think if you want a tie you may have time to call the main WDW operator and get the number for World of Disney and see if they can send one to you or give you the website for their catalog. I don't happen to know that one (gotta get moving on that) but I know several guests who have come into my store who have gotten stuff they wanted that way. Just an idea... Dave (my son) got one when they were here that is a beautiful blue with a tiny mickey motif woven into it and a large 'hidden' mickey pattern you could barely see. Snazzy! If you like, I can call him to find out exactly what store he found it in, but I think it was WoD. It was $30.
Have fun shopping Renae

 

[The4OfUs]

WE GOT OUR DOCS TODAY!!

*dances around and opens beer in celebration*

Wow, they're different than I expected, but how awesome!

We didn't upgrade, but I'm more than happy with our stateroom, so keep us in the same # on the list, guys!

 

[dheller97]

Ahem, try this: http://www.wildties.com/dyn/search.jsp?q=disney I have used them in the past with no problems.

Nikki, SO NOT FAIR!! Documents on a Saturday?

 

[The4OfUs]

Yep, we got our docs priority USPS, because our "mom"s travel agency got them first and then sent them on....so it's a good thing when they go normal mail!

 

[Kabuli1]

I'm DONE!!!! My day in the moving sale business is finished. We did very, very well, I think it was because everybody was so hungry to go to a sale and buy something - loads of customers, all very happy to help us out. We are thinking about adding more stuff to the sale area in the basement thru the week and then invite our guests for Jill's open house to buy and all proceeds go to her! I think that would be cool. After that all the rest gets donated.

Anyway, I'm a happy if tired camper!

Welcome Juli and Tony - sounds like you covered all the bases, the right aged boys, lime toques, speedos and tuxes - you're all caught up. Now, when are you hosting the cyber party? Don't feel like you're crashing the party several of our most vocal members were new once just like you. (like me, but by now I'm an old hand in this group)

My house next Saturday for Jill's graduation party - you be sure to bring Matt, Dean.

YEAH Nikki, you got you docs!

So who else wants to sign up again for next year? I don't think I can cause of the 10 day Christmas cruise, but I want to go w/ my best buddies again! I know this is going to be the best cruise group ever!

I haven't posted on the 10-day thread for quite awhile, too excited about thisone right now. Besides, if I post there, I help drive up their post numbers and that would be a conflict of interest.

The troops here are hungry, and I need to get last week's Sunday School lesson ready again. I won't get a reprieve two weeks in a row!

I may drop in later, But in the meantime. . . . Cheers to all!

Karyn

"....but why is the rum gone?"

 

[dheller97]

Oh, whoa is me. All alone in the kiosk line with no documents. What's left?