20041218-cruise-friends-memories Part 6

[afff]

Gus, good to hear from you! Germany sounds wonderful. Maybe one of these days I'll get overseas.

As far as your summer plans, we're going to be visiting Hershey with my college roommate the week after 4th of July. Exact plans are not set yet. We're meeting them in Gettysburg, spending about 3 days there with one of them set for Hershey, then going down to the Maryland battlefields.

As far as Williamsburg, we went last summer when Hurricane Charley was going through. They really do set it up well for kids. There's lots of interactive things for them to do. One thing I didn't plan for, that I wished I had was an evening activity. There was a mock witch trial that DD really wanted to see, but it was sold out. It was absolutely POURING while we were there, and I still think we got our money's worth. Typical summer days would be hot and humid, so be prepared for Florida type weather.

Food wise, I personally wouldn't think the tavern evenings would be worth it for kids the age of yours. It's pretty pricey, and I know my kids wouldn't eat much that was offered. I'd rather spend that money on the other show things that they do. Williamsburg is known for their breakfast places (lots of pancake houses), so be sure to check them out. They have the typical tourism books in the hotels that have pretty decent discounts. And there's a great local barbeque place that we really liked down there.

As far as seeing a carrier, I'm guessing you were thinking of visiting Norfolk? Since 9/11, that's a closed base, so you wouldn't be able to go in. I visit there a lot for work, and I even have to check in every time. There is a good air and sea museum near Yorktown that DS visited with the Boy Scouts. I can ask him what kinds of things they had there, but he didn't talk about a carrier. One of their leaders got them onto the Norfolk base that trip, and they were able to eat in the enlisted mess. I know you can view a carrier up close and personal up in New York City. They have the USS Intrepid, as well as a submarine there for tours. Hope this helps!

Lisa

Thanks very much for all the info Lisa.
Very helpful.

Gus

 

[MrsMork]

Look at us half way down page 2. Where'd everyone go?

 

[scuba.mom]

Look at us half way down page 2. Where'd everyone go?

Thanks for bringing us back up. I assume everyone is involved with their upcoming cruise threads. Maybe when their cruises are over we will hear some details.

 

[MrsMork]

Yes, probably are. I am involved in 2 meets for future cruises too and it can get hectic. We did really love this group of people though and hope to keep in touch. (aw shucks!)

 

[WDWLVR]

Hi Angie I still check this thread but sometime end up talking to myself.


Have been keeping busy with the Member Cruise thread and also the 5/27/06 group. Speaking of the Member Cruise - have you guys heard anything about your waitlist? Would love to sail with you again.

 

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL

just checking in

Mary are you on the repo cruise ?????????
getting old don't remember anything, just when paydays are.

have A good day Alll






gaRry

 

[WDWLVR]

GaRry - no repo cruise for us. Our only cruise this year is the 4 day Wonder cruise which has been taken over by Disney Vacation Club. We do have a trip to WDW in June and an trip to Disneyland in December. Life is good!

 

[MrsMork]

Mary, we got on the wait list, then removed ourselves. We are doing a 7 day in Dec with my uncle, who will be 79 and his bride of one year who will be 74. We decided it was unrealistic to do two trips 3 months apart as we live so far away. We would LOVE to be on the Member Cruise again. The first one was SOOOOOOO much fun. But, because of their ages we set our priorities. Their health is good, but at 80 yo that can change quickly and we do not want to miss the opportunity to spend time with them and show them St. Thomas, which is what she has wanted to see for years.

We also have a 7 day planned Dec 2006 with DD, SIL, sister and several neices/nephews.

 

[WDWLVR]

Angie - totally understand. I had passed your name on to someone a couple of weeks ago who was thinking of not going. Have fun on your planned cruises and I hope we get to cruise with you and Dennis again sometime in the future!

 

[Dancind]

I haven't been posting much, but I do read the thread to see what everyone is up to. Seems like everyone still posting is also posting on an upcoming cruise thread! We've got another active one on the 5/27/06 thread, and it looks like the '06 10 day thread will be too.

All is well here. DH and DD are off scuba diving this weekend, so it's just me and the cat. Quiet, but kind of nice. I will start getting lonely tomorrow.

 

[WVMD]

Since I link directly to this I never know where it's at on the page - I bet it's far down as it has been over a week since the last post....

Just wanted to wish all of the mother's out there a Happy Mother's Day!

Virgil
TFD

 

[Cruisin'goose]

HI Everyone -

hope all the mom's are having a great Mother's Day


DS & I had a great day yesterday - both had our TKD tests, I am now a yellow belt and DS is now a BLACK BELT Long test day but well worth it.

 

[MrsMork]

HI Everyone -
DS & I had a great day yesterday - both had our TKD tests, I am now a yellow belt and DS is now a BLACK BELT Long test day but well worth it.

Congratulations!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Vicki - Congrats to you and Gregg!

 

[justmestace]

Thank you, Virgil! I too, hope everyone had a wonderful day!!

Congrats to you and Gregg, Vicki!!!!!!!!!

 

[justmestace]

How about one for old time's sake??


T.O.P.

 

[MrsMork]

That is so funny, Stacy. I have the urge to do the TOP on the threads for our upcoming cruises, but then I remember that those folks would think I'm nuts!

 

[justmestace]

A few of us have had to explain that one more than once!

I still post on the thread for the August Mexican Riviera cruise that we had to cancel, and there is a gentleman from Japan who speaks limited English....I keep waiting for him to ask what it is that we are doing.

 

[tkd lisa]

HI Everyone -

hope all the mom's are having a great Mother's Day


DS & I had a great day yesterday - both had our TKD tests, I am now a yellow belt and DS is now a BLACK BELT Long test day but well worth it.

Congrats to both Vicki and Gregg!!!!! Great news!

 

[WDWLVR]

So in case I haven't said it in a while - a great big thank you to this group for being who you are. Our December 2004 cruise was one that will live in our memories and my scrapbook for many years to come. We started in June 2003 as strangers but spent 18 months getting to know each other. Those are participated on this thread and those who we got to share the cruise with a very special group.


Thanks!