2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 5

[#1Mouse]

Ok that's funny!!

My parents sat Jeff down before we got married and said "Ya know she's not an easy person to live with. If you want to change your mind we'll understand"
Can you believe that!

Gotta love those parents!

 

[Diana Lyn]

You right but is Monday a UPS holiday as well as a postal holiday?

And, Tuesday is after your very long Monday.

No clue about UPS holidays.

Yes, Monday afternoon is THE day for Penny so I appreciate your thoughts and prayers, especially for poor Emma who very suddenly has a huge amount of love and interest in the dog that steals her breakfast just about every morning.

 

[cgcw]

No clue about UPS holidays.

Yes, Monday afternoon is THE day for Penny so I appreciate your thoughts and prayers, especially for poor Emma who very suddenly has a huge amount of love and interest in the dog that steals her breakfast just about every morning.

Awe, Diana. Kids are a lot smarter than we think they are. Hopefully Emma is just coming to terms with what is going to happen.

 

[alikat99]

Oh, the spree isn't until tomorrow.
yesterday was all part of the strategy planning. The kids picked out what they were hoping to get. We made a list and a diagram of the store. Everything is marked off on the diagram (exactly which rack it's on) and an elaborate floor plan has been created. They each walked through the store a couple of times in "order" talking themselves through the items that are on the list....

"ok, first I run here and get two pumpkin bears and a velvet bear, then to this shelf and get a turkey outfit and a pilgrim outfit. then loop around the corner and get the pumpkin outfit, shoes, boxers and treat bags (x2) then over here to get a frog outfit, and the tigger, eeyore, and piglet outfits......etc....." That's Nick's assignment. KT will start on the other side of the store and they will meet in the middle. KT will be picking things up that Nick wants, and Nick will be getting KT's things....that way they BOTH don't neeed to go to both sides of the store. Divide and conquer!!"

They each also picked out their two MUST HAVES....so if NOTHING else, they get those two things (if all else is forgotten)

They did NOT like the fact there was a big sign that said something like "Join us on Saturday, October 7th when a beary lucky person and her friend each have a 45 second shopping spree to get whatever they want!! Come cheer them on as they run for the stuffing." ACK!!! I told them they need to get in their zone!

OMG Karen - that is just TOO funny!!! Good luck to the kids and they dash for their BAB stuff!!! I hope that they get all that they want!!!

 

[#1Mouse]

Just a silly question maybe but ...Pirate Night is done during dinner in all restaurants on that particular night? And does everyone stay dressed up in their gear the entire night?

We are dressing up for Pirate's night. I wasn't planning on it, but John wanted to. Last cruise we stayed in our Pirate clothes for the entire evening. The word must be getting out (at least on the DIS), because on the 11 Night there were quite a few dressed up.

 

[alikat99]

Oh my what pressure

Don't tell them I said this, but I hope they don't rearrange the store today.

Good luck! I hope they have fun!

I was thinking the same thing, Cindy!! I sure hope that they don't do that!! It seems that my favorite stores do it all the time, then I have to figure it all out again!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Happy Birthday Joshua!​

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[WDWLVR]

Happy Birthday Pete!​

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[bonzie1]

We are dressing up for Pirate's night. I wasn't planning on it, but John wanted to. Last cruise we stayed in our Pirate clothes for the entire evening. The word must be getting out (at least on the DIS), because on the 11 Night there were quite a few dressed up.

There was a group Pirate Picture on the 11 night, with quite a few scary pirates! ARRRGH!

I'm surprised at the number of folks who don't dress up. It's so much fun! Even if you just wear t-shirts and jeans and throw on an eyepatch!

 

[WDWLVR]

Good luck to KT and Nick tomorrow! What time is the run? Doesn't KT have a football game to get to?

 

[iluvdisney]

As usual, I'm way behind on reading - been very busy trying to get my packing done, and a few home improvements done before the weather gets bad up this way.
Just glad my docs arrived and I hope the giclee arrives before I leave, but the postman promised to put it in a plastic bag if it comes when I'm gone.

Belated happy birthdays to anyone I missed and happy anniversaries to all and congrats on all milestones reached. And I sure hope that everyone receives their docs real soon!

I don't want to stress but trying to catch up with all of you is enough to make me

I'm glad this vacation is coming up soon - I really, really, need it!

 

[WDWLVR]

No stressing Mary - this is supposed to be fun!


Speaking of fun. Who is up for chat tonight? I'm thinking we should try early again (8:30 Eastern, 7:30 Central) and get one of the private rooms. Who is up for it? Curt I can count on you right?

 

[Diana Lyn]

Just glad my docs arrived and I hope the giclee arrives before I leave, but the postman promised to put it in a plastic bag if it comes when I'm gone.

Wow, it's great that you have such a wonderful postman!

Bruce and I were discussing our lack of giclee last night when we were going through the mail to find 5 LL Bean catalogs. Yup 5. One for me, one for him, one for the lady next door, one for the family next door to her and one for the people across the street. We decided that maybe I should go knocking door to door with their catalog as ranson and ask them to hand over my DVC box because one of them has to have it!

Seriously, how can you just stick a pile of LL Bean catalogs in someone's mailbox!!!

 

[Diana Lyn]

No stressing Mary - this is supposed to be fun!


Speaking of fun. Who is up for chat tonight? I'm thinking we should try early again (8:30 Eastern, 7:30 Central) and get one of the private rooms. Who is up for it? Curt I can count on you right?

Since I don't have seats in Detroit, I'll probably be in chat tonight with my television and teas!

 

[WDWLVR]

For those who have missed it here is what is happening on the Wonder while in dry dock:


There are some exciting new changes taking place on the Disney Wonder:

• Toddlers will have a great time splashing about under Mickey's hand in the slide area where new interactive fountains and splash areas will be located. This is an enhancement designed for the little ones in swim diapers
• The Oceaneer Lab (ages 8-12) will have a replica of the ship's bridge with a computer simulator that will enable the kids to "steer" the Wonder through the ports. Giant screens will feature port views
• The Oceaneer Club (ages 3-7) will redesign the Captain's Closet play area and make additions to its Neverland theme. More hands-on centers will be added including more PlayStation systems and computers.
• The Goofy Pool area will have a 336 square foot, state of the art LED screen affixed to the forward funnel. This 24 by 14 foot screen will be used for outdoor entertainment and during the deck parties
• The Vista Spa will have three suites added. Each one will feature a indoor spa treatment room which connects to a private outdoor verandah. Here guests can use the open air shower, private hot tub and relax on the oversized chaise lounge.
• The Vista Spa will be expanded with the fitness center doubling in size. Spinning classes will be offered and private areas for Pilates lessons and individual beauty and fitness consultations will be added.
• The Quiet Cove Pool will have waterfalls cascading from the two hot tubs. The deck chairs will be replaced with cushioned teak loungers/chairs.

 

[#1Mouse]

We ordered room service breakfast last year for our day at CC. As we were coming into the island, we had breakfast out on the verandah which was a cool sight to see.

This year, if we decide to do that again, I'll remember the tip I learned last year. If you want something in addition to what's on the breakfast menu, like bacon or sausage, just write it on the menu, draw a little box and surprise, it will come with your order.

Thanks, Gail, for sharing your secret! Now I've shared it with 60,000 other friends.

I am sad to have to tell you, Carol tried that on our cruise last month. If I remember correctly she told me that they called her and told her the items she wrote in weren't available for room service. We some how never got around to ordering room service during that 11 days so I never tried it. In previous cruises I have gotten the items that I wrote in, maybe they made some changes. Hey, give it a try anyways.

 

[MaryJ]

We need some pixie dust and prayers for my nephew. My BIL was in a terrible accident this morning in that his van rolled. My 3 year old nephew, unknown to his Dad, had unbuckled his seat belt. Because of this he was ejected through the back window of the van. He has MANY stitches, his head, his cheek, especially his knees that they had to operate to get all the glass out, and his feet. He was choppered up to Cooper Hospital in Camden and will spend at least one night. The initial cat scan did not detect any other problems. He is on morphine to control his pain. Please pray for his speedy recovery. Also, pray that they will still be able to take their trip to Disney in January. They planned to drive their van down but now it is totalled. They have 3 kids so they are not sure about driving in anything much smaller. I hope it will work out for them, they already bought their tickets to the pirates and princesses party.

Your family will be in my prayers.

 

[MaryJ]

Bear with me, i'm playing catch up


My father taught me how to tie a full windsor, I could help Matt tie his tie​

Unfortunately, my DD isn't cruising with us, or she could help. When she was in the 5th grade, her teacher, a man, had all the kids bring a tie to class and he taught them all how to tie a tie, even the girls, because they may someday be married to a man who doesn't know how!! Up until the day she left for college, she would tie Ken's ties because she could do it better than he could!

 

[bcvprincesses]

Yes, Monday afternoon is THE day for Penny so I appreciate your thoughts and prayers, especially for poor Emma who very suddenly has a huge amount of love and interest in the dog that steals her breakfast just about every morning.

Diana to your whole family. Penny will be going to a better place with no pain and lots of dog treats. I will be thinking of you all weekend.

 

[MaryJ]

I sure hope they come soon. I'm beginning to wonder if MS lost my reservation and I'm not actually on this cruise!!

We are leaving to drive to Orlando in 11 days, so I NEED my docs!!!