2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas*

[mandymouse]

Welcome aboard Diane, I am Mandy, I'm from the UK and I'm a Moderator over on the UK Community Boards. I'll be travelling with my hubby Paul and 2 DD's who are 17 and 15-next week.

This will be our 2nd 4 night cruise, and we've done a few 3 nighters too

It's great to have you with us, we're a very friendly bunch on here

 

[mandymouse]

Girls - just a quickie - it came up today, that we MAY be going to Disneyland this November!! DH brought it up today - being we have the amex miles to use - we didn't use them for the cruise, because airfare isn't AS pricey to go to FL as CA - so, we are thinking of doing it - so, keep your fingers crossed for me - I think he is pretty excited about it - and HE brought it up, so I GUESS I'll go IF I HAVE TO!! LOL

Wow, that would be fantastic Laurie, I hope it happens for you

Will this be your first visit there ?

I'm so jealous, you're a lucky girl

 

[sandym]

Welcome Diane-

I'm Sandy and I will be traveling with:

my daughter Tori 15 (will be 16 May 31)
daughter's friend Bethany 16

my mother in law Barb
and her sister Brenda

The cruise is a "girls" trip to celebrate Tori's sweet 16 just a little late.

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Wow, that would be fantastic Laurie, I hope it happens for you

Will this be your first visit there ?

I'm so jealous, you're a lucky girl

Yes- this would be our first trip to CA - I called DVC - they have availability - I am waiting for Carm to call back to see if he can take the time off - and we just might book.. the airfare will cost a big $40 TOTAL because of the amex miles - and the hotel will be covered w/DVC points - so, we'll have to buy food and passes!! WOO HOO!! I won't tell the kids yet though - I would try and surprise them! Or at least wait till after the cruise and surprise them w/the next trip!

Laurie

 

[V4dice]

Hi Diane



I'm Veronica and I'm also traveling with the in-laws!. It is myself, DH Tom,
DS Bryan (will be 6) and DD Emily (will be 2). We are cruising with my MIL, BIL and twin nieces (12). We live on Long Island and have cruised Disney 4 times. I'm glad you could join us!

 

[V4dice]

Girls - just a quickie - it came up today, that we MAY be going to Disneyland this November!! DH brought it up today - being we have the amex miles to use - we didn't use them for the cruise, because airfare isn't AS pricey to go to FL as CA - so, we are thinking of doing it - so, keep your fingers crossed for me - I think he is pretty excited about it - and HE brought it up, so I GUESS I'll go IF I HAVE TO!! LOL

Good for you Laurie! I hope you get your trip to CA! Don't you love those AMEX points...I put everything that I buy on the card to get those! I've never been to Disneyland either but would love to go some day. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

No nap for me - I went to coach and got a great pocketbook and some sunglasses!! SO, I am 'stylin' today - in my fancy jeans, disney t-shirt, and fancy bag/sunglasses!!!

So you finally got to spent those gift card at Coach..what kind of bag did you get?

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

OMG Girls, I've just had an embarrassing moment here

I was just doing my exercise DVD, and jiggling around like a half wit, when the window cleaner appeared at my front room window

You have never seen me move so fast, I think I broke the speed barrier as I ran up the stairs so fast

I couldn't even look him in the eye when I was paying him - I must've looked a sight

LOL I would have died when i had to face him to pay..Poor Mandy how embarassing.

OMG - I could totally EAT the ENTIRE thing of cheesefries myself!! And the Outback salad is the best - if you are 'trying' to be good - get the 'tangy tomato' dressing - that is supposedly fat free! LOL

And.. the knives are pretty sharp - I'm just saying!!


That is SO funny!! I close the door when I do the DVD - so NO ONE sees me! I'll do the treadmill when Carm is on the elliptical, that doesn't bother me - the DVD is a different story!!!



Sandy - I am so glad Ian had a good time - I can't wait to see the finished product!!! Also, thanks for your help before!!!!

Girls - just a quickie - it came up today, that we MAY be going to Disneyland this November!! DH brought it up today - being we have the amex miles to use - we didn't use them for the cruise, because airfare isn't AS pricey to go to FL as CA - so, we are thinking of doing it - so, keep your fingers crossed for me - I think he is pretty excited about it - and HE brought it up, so I GUESS I'll go IF I HAVE TO!! LOL

Where is everyone?

No nap for me - I went to coach and got a great pocketbook and some sunglasses!! SO, I am 'stylin' today - in my fancy jeans, disney t-shirt, and fancy bag/sunglasses!!!

You didn't save me any cheesefries from your outbacking so none for you...I am going to stuff them all into my mouth... I was planning on collecting all the knives when we arrived laurie..

Coach pocketbook..woohoo

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi diane, My name is michele and i am traveling with my hubby jeff, ds austin (11),dd sarah (14), dd nicole (16). We live on long island and have cruised once before and been to disney around 12 times.

 

[V4dice]

OMG Girls, I've just had an embarrassing moment here

I was just doing my exercise DVD, and jiggling around like a half wit, when the window cleaner appeared at my front room window

You have never seen me move so fast, I think I broke the speed barrier as I ran up the stairs so fast

I couldn't even look him in the eye when I was paying him - I must've looked a sight

I can just picture your face when you saw him I don't like to exercise in front of other people either...its even hard for me to run in place in front of everyone at Curves ...I feel so silly

 

[sandym]

LOL I would have died when i had to face him to pay..Poor Mandy how embarassing.

You didn't save me any cheesefries from your outbacking so none for you...I am going to stuff them all into my mouth... I was planning on collecting all the knives when we arrived laurie..

With all the talk of cheese fries I tried to talk Christopher into lunch at Outback today. He's making me be good though. Maybe tomorrow............

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Good for you Laurie! I hope you get your trip to CA! Don't you love those AMEX points...I put everything that I buy on the card to get those! I've never been to Disneyland either but would love to go some day. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

So you finally got to spent those gift card at Coach..what kind of bag did you get?

We have never used the Amex rewards before- so, we are happy to finally use them! I am sure we'll never build up that much for a while - so, might as well make this a FAR trip!!! Take advantage of the free-ness! LOL

This is the bag I got:
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=10649&category_id=320
Figured it was a bit springy and different...

LOL I would have died when i had to face him to pay..Poor Mandy how embarassing.

You didn't save me any cheesefries from your outbacking so none for you...I am going to stuff them all into my mouth... I was planning on collecting all the knives when we arrived laurie..

Coach pocketbook..woohoo

I would've left a check in the mailbox! LOL

Thanks for not sharing - I don't NEED those fries anyway!! The knives there are great, aren't they?!?!?!? LOL Watch out BF!!!!

With all the talk of cheese fries I tried to talk Christopher into lunch at Outback today. He's making me be good though. Maybe tomorrow............

Carm is working tonight, maybe I'll take the boys to the Outback and celebrate Nicole's bday too! LOL Isn't it nice when the husband watches out for you?!?! I hate when Carm does that... LOL

 

[sandym]

Thanks for not sharing - I don't NEED those fries anyway!! The knives there are great, aren't they?!?!?!? LOL Watch out BF!!!!




Carm is working tonight, maybe I'll take the boys to the Outback and celebrate Nicole's bday too! LOL Isn't it nice when the husband watches out for you?!?! I hate when Carm does that... LOL

Maybe we should all go out and celebrate Nicole's big day. Sounds good to me...........

 

[mandymouse]

Yes- this would be our first trip to CA - I called DVC - they have availability - I am waiting for Carm to call back to see if he can take the time off - and we just might book.. the airfare will cost a big $40 TOTAL because of the amex miles - and the hotel will be covered w/DVC points - so, we'll have to buy food and passes!! WOO HOO!! I won't tell the kids yet though - I would try and surprise them! Or at least wait till after the cruise and surprise them w/the next trip!

Wow, what a fantastic surprise for them, I hope you get to book it soon Laurie

LOL I would have died when i had to face him to pay..Poor Mandy how embarassing.

I can just picture your face when you saw him I don't like to exercise in front of other people either...its even hard for me to run in place in front of everyone at Curves ...I feel so silly

Honestly, I felt like such a fool - it didn't help that I hid behind the door till he went to clean the windows at the back of the house

This is the bag I got:
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=10649&category_id=320
Figured it was a bit springy and different...

What a beautiful bag Laurie, I think it will look great for Springtime (should it ever arrive )

Maybe we should all go out and celebrate Nicole's big day. Sounds good to me...........

OK, I need to get to an airport (couple of hours), a flight over (10 hours), maybe I'll be there for dessert

Have a great evening everyone - don't forget Michele, we wanna see some photos tomorrow

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

The bag is cute laurie but $398.00 Damn girl are you rich?

Yes sandy , Everyone to outback tonight in honor of nicole's b.day

 

[sandym]

How did she like her room?

 

[mandymouse]

The bag is cute laurie but $398.00 Damn girl are you rich?

LOL, I nearly mentioned that, I think the most I've ever spent on a bag would be around $50, and that was probably a bag from WDW

 

[DVCLaurie05]

The bag is cute laurie but $398.00 Damn girl are you rich?

Yes sandy , Everyone to outback tonight in honor of nicole's b.day

Oh- yeah, me, rich- SURE!!! First off, I had a coupon - and I had giftcards from my birthday and christmas that I have been saving - so, for both the sunglasses and the bag -- I only had to pay $4.50 out of my pocket! NOT bad, right??

I'll be at the Outback, as long as Michele is paying!!!!!! Hope you have a great time!

Laurie

 

[mandymouse]

Oh- yeah, me, rich- SURE!!! First off, I had a coupon - and I had giftcards from my birthday and christmas that I have been saving - so, for both the sunglasses and the bag -- I only had to pay $4.50 out of my pocket! NOT bad, right??

Brilliant, now that sounds like a bargain to me

 

[V4dice]

Love the Coach bag Laurie.

Well, I just got back from the dentist with Bryan. I don't know who is in more pain...him with the effects of a baby root canal, crown etc. or me with the $950 bill Ouch! I walked out of the dentists office looking at the bill thinking "wow, thats almost 1/2 a cruise!"

Can you guess who will not be having any soda, candy or sugar for a long time!

 

[Debs Disney]

Hi everyone!

Maybe you could give me a quick run down of your families. I know my daughters will be looking for friends!

Thanks
diane

Hello Diane, here is the run down of our family
Debi ( I will be the big 40 on August 21 )
Paul ( my sweetie)
Christopher( turning 12 in April)
Shaelyn 8 ( she is a cheerleader and just got her round off back handspring)
Janet ( My Mom)

I look forward to getting to know you. Debi