Since I've been lurking inconsistently, I thought I'd post a get to know me post as a lame attempt to make up for my inconsistent posting. But first:
Kay - hope you recover from your cold. I fear getting sick for the cruise... Hope you all don't float away in FL. Honestly have to say that I'm glad the rain is no longer here in mid'gulf TX. TX has a new malady that the Dr.s have labelled "non-allergic rhinitis" because everyone has cold/allergy syptoms as a result of our very wet summer. Again, pixie dust for quick recovery to you and Abby.
aphoenix - we'll be looking for a kilt...
I think from Trishy: "Congrats to Kay that Kim is coming home!!! Can't say enough THANK YOUS to all of the military families for the brave sacrifices you make." I definitely ditto this statement to anyone related to military service!
Tiggerguy - sorry you're having such a bad year, have had similar myself. Good luck and pixie dust with the picking yourself back up. I agree with the post about walking with the cruise and EpcotF&W - it's my plan for getting back on track with attitude and exercise.
Joannel and all trying to lose weight: I'm in the same boat - no pun intended. I've stagnated all summer but at least have only gained 3 pounds after 2 weeks vacation, summer and a 4 day Bday cruise. I did buy a new suit after swimming out of an old one (that's the good news) but I don't have a full length mirror at home. So on the Bday cruise I saw myself in the new suit full length (that's the bad news) so I've now taken in the old suit so I can stick with shorts/skirts on bottom.
Dear Sis has just moved locally due to job offer. She'd been laid off during the summer - good luck to all others job hunting now.
So for my DIS name, the DVC is because I love being a DVC member and the kidsMom part is because I unexpectedly quit my job to "launch my mommy career" when DS was born and, nine years later, am no only stil an at home mother but a homeschooler. I am most definitely rarely getting a break as my kids' Mom and on those days when I'm not loving it, the name makes me feel special and that it's worth it... Other message board names include MSNEmommy because I have a Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and that's somewhat rare in a stay-at-home mommy. I've lived in MA, MD, college in VA and KS, now in TX. I've worked/volunteered as a clerk, candystriper, retail sales person, digitizer, aerobics instructor, tour guide, university lab teaching assistant, engineer, elementary and junior high and preschool and sunday school substitute teacher, and of course I volunteer to help all my friends plan their WDW vacations. I'll be driving with my husband of 12 years and two children, DS9 and DD7, to WDW arriving 17th to stay cheap at PopC then Radison at the Port before the cruise then staying at BCV 'til Nov 3 after - can't wait! Latest new trick from this old dog is taking up tap dancing last year - I've had a sum total of 1 year of dance my entire life so this has been a humbling but fun experience. I acually danced on stage with my kids at the spring recital - what a hoot!
So anyone relate to any of the above?
Member Cruise question: do they offer booking discounts on board for future cruises as they did on the only other
DCL cruise we did? Are the deals any good or are we better going through a TA? If better through TA, please PM me your recommendations - TIA.
Hope that the cruise and your trip to WDW make the year much better. Enjoy the food but also enjoy some exercise like walking around Epcot and around the ship and 
