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

[Hanover]

Welcome Mary-Ellen and family!

My travel party includes me (Danielle), husband Derek, Keegan (son who will be 11) and Brennan (son who will be 7). Keegan would have been a Kayleigh if he'd have been a girl!

How many Disney Cruises have you taken ? 5 cruises: 4 day Wonder 2/2005;7 day Eastern 5/2006; 3 day Wonder 12/2006; 11 Night Med cruise 7/2007; 7 day Western 12/2007
When was your last Cruise ?December 2007
What are you hoping to do on Nassau day ? ; Probably stay on the ship/Maybe Atalantis' new Aquaventure but not likely
Are you hoping to do Palo Brunch ? Not sure right now--we don't want to miss too much of CC in the morning
Are you hoping to do Palo Dinner ? We'll probably book it and if we have to, switch it on embarkation day to the night we repeat restaurants as long as it's not Pirate's night
What is your favourite cocktail onboard ? Pina coladas
What is your favourite restaurant ? Animator's Palate/Palo
Where do you usually have lunch when you first embark ? DH: Beach Blanket Buffet; Me: Goofy's Galley for a wrap/fruit and one of every dessert from the BBB (not really, but I do get an assortment); boys: Plutos for chicken strips/drawer burgers
Would you like to take part in the Fish Extenders exchange: sure __________________

 

[Hanover]

Laurie--we're Orioles fans, sorry!

We were lucky enough to fly down with the Iron Man himself, Cal Ripken, to Orlando in December 2006. We were SHOCKED to see him on our Southwest flight. We were boarding and I took dsthen5 straight to the back of the airplane to the bathroom because he had to go real bad and when we came out, we saw dsthen9 and dh sitting across from Cal and his publicist. We wanted to respect his privacy so we didn't say anything but hello. His publicist started talking DH/DS9 about the shows they were watching on our lap top (Adam 12) and then Cal (who had been sleeping) joined in the conversation. By by the time we got off in Florida, his publicist saw my camera I carry everywhere and asked if we'd like a picture with him. Of course we jumped at the chance. The guy behind Cal heard us talking about baseball (both our boys play in a local Cal Ripken leauge) and asked if he played. Cal said "yeah, for 28 years". Most people did not even recognize him but the lady in front of him asked him to sign her airplane napkin for her brother.

 

[sandym]

Hi Mandy
You can add us to the list
Mom- Mary -Ellen
Dad- Jay
DD- Kayleigh 11
DS- Kevin 8
Early seating
Cat 5

This will be our third cruise!!

Welcome Mary-Ellen. Our travel party Me, DD - Victoria "Tori" 16, DDF Bethany 16, DMIL Barb, and DH's Aunt Brenda - It's an all girls trip to calebrate Tori's 16th birthday.

 

[sandym]

How many Disney Cruises have you taken ?

3 (2005 7 night Eastern, 2006 7 night Eastern, 2006 11 night Southern) - this will be 4 (8/24-28) and 5 (8/28-31)

When was your last Cruise ?

September 2006 11 night Southern Caribbean

What are you hoping to do on Nassau day ?

The Atlantis Aquaventure shore excursion

Are you hoping to do Palo Brunch ?

yes

Are you hoping to do Palo Dinner ?

yes

What is your favourite cocktail onboard ?

anything frozen with NO coconut

What is your favourite restaurant ?

Tritons / Palo

Where do you usually have lunch when you first embark ?

Beach Blanket so the kids can swim / but prefer Parrot Cay

Would you like to take part in the Fish Extenders exchange ?

Yeah baby!

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Congratulations! I would love to go see opening day (and you know this will be a great game...revenge hopefully) I was thinking of buying the 6 pack too but DH's coworker has season tickets with great seats so DH would rather just buy some games from him. I really also want to try for Billy Joel at Shea tickets that go on sale Saturday!

COOL - I was looking for info on Billy Joel tix - I would love to go too! Except it is DS's 9th Bday that night - so, I am not sure if I should go! LOL My sis turns 30 in May, she lives in FL - she loves Billy Joel, and would consider coming up for the show, so, I was going to get her tix for her bday, but, like I said, not sure if the timing is right! LOL

We have really bad seats for the 6 pack, but who cares! We just want to be there - we have done opening day a few times, the feeling in that stadium is unbelievable. Since we moved here, we have gone to a few Mets/Philies game at Citizen's Bank Ballpark (and went to see Bon Jovi there too! ) Anyway, it is an interesting time at the phillies stadium - the crowd gets a little rough to say the least!

LET'S GO METS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Someday I'll share my spring training stories - don't want to bore the rest of the crowd w/them!! Have you ever gone? It's GREAT!

Laurie

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Laurie--we're Orioles fans, sorry!

We were lucky enough to fly down with the Iron Man himself, Cal Ripken, to Orlando in December 2006. We were SHOCKED to see him on our Southwest flight. We were boarding and I took dsthen5 straight to the back of the airplane to the bathroom because he had to go real bad and when we came out, we saw dsthen9 and dh sitting across from Cal and his publicist. We wanted to respect his privacy so we didn't say anything but hello. His publicist started talking DH/DS9 about the shows they were watching on our lap top (Adam 12) and then Cal (who had been sleeping) joined in the conversation. By by the time we got off in Florida, his publicist saw my camera I carry everywhere and asked if we'd like a picture with him. Of course we jumped at the chance. The guy behind Cal heard us talking about baseball (both our boys play in a local Cal Ripken leauge) and asked if he played. Cal said "yeah, for 28 years". Most people did not even recognize him but the lady in front of him asked him to sign her airplane napkin for her brother.

See you say Iron Maiden - I think of 80's metal band! Sorry! LOL Isn't that horrible?!?!?

That is a pretty cool story though...

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

How many Disney Cruises have you taken ? 6
When was your last Cruise ? December '07
What are you hoping to do on Nassau day ? Nothing, just relax
Are you hoping to do Palo Brunch ? Yes
Are you hoping to do Palo Dinner ? Yes
What is your favourite cocktail onboard ? Bahama Mama
What is your favourite restaurant ? Tritons
Where do you usually have lunch when you first embark ? Beach Blanket
Would you like to take part in the Fish Extenders exchange ? Yes

Last cruise was september 6th 2007
nassau day i will be at atlantis gambling
I am hoping to do a palo brunch
No palo dinner
My favorite cocktail onboard is strawberry dacquire
My favorite restaraunt is tritons
we have lunch in parrot cay on embark day
Yes i would like to take part in fish extenders exchage

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Girls

I found us another newbie today - tinker 925 (Nancy), I sent her a PM and she's going to check us out - So hey Nancy I look forward to seeing you here

It looks like our Cruise is starting to fill up

 

[sandym]

Woo Hoo! I have started making a fish extender gift list. We should make a list of all who would like to participate.

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Hey Girls

I found us another newbie today - tinker 925 (Nancy), I sent her a PM and she's going to check us out - So hey Nancy I look forward to seeing you here

It looks like our Cruise is starting to fill up

Yes it is.I am starting to confuse who likes what though.I have to cheat and go back to refresh my memory..lol

 

[mandymouse]

Woo Hoo! I have started making a fish extender gift list. We should make a list of all who would like to participate.

That sounds like a good idea. Sandy was it you that took part in a fish extender exchange on your last cruise ? so how did it work then ? did you set up a cost limit ? how did you all decide what to buy ?

I have already been looking at ideas from the UK, as no-one should already have these things

I don't mind setting up the list

 

[DVCLaurie05]

That sounds like a good idea. Sandy was it you that took part in a fish extender exchange on your last cruise ? so how did it work then ? did you set up a cost limit ? how did you all decide what to buy ?

I have already been looking at ideas from the UK, as no-one should already have these things

I don't mind setting up the list

Mandy -

I am in, add me to your list - and I think Sandy said she did take part in the exchange on her cruise - so, she will be a BIG help w/this as well!!

This sounds like fun..hmmmm, what to buy, what to buy!

Do we wrap these things? Do we write on it somewhere who its from or is it a secret???

Gotta run - boys are fighting...UGH

 

[sandym]

People just decided on their own how much they wanted to put into it. Most of what we received were little trinkets. One person from Scotland brought post cards from there and couple other little things. There were little containers of bubbles, bottle holders, tattoos, candy, playing cards, etc. It was fun to check our fish "mail" every day.

The kids on that sailing also did a secret Mickey exchange. Small gifts costing $5 or less that were anona"mouse"ly delivered. Then on the last afternoon of the cruise they all met up. My son loved this.

 

[sandym]

Mandy -

I am in, add me to your list - and I think Sandy said she did take part in the exchange on her cruise - so, she will be a BIG help w/this as well!!

This sounds like fun..hmmmm, what to buy, what to buy!

Do we wrap these things? Do we write on it somewhere who its from or is it a secret???

Gotta run - boys are fighting...UGH

Most gifts were in little gifts bags with a tag or sticker with who they were from.

 

[DVCLaurie05]

People just decided on their own how much they wanted to put into it. Most of what we received were little trinkets. One person from Scotland brought post cards from there and couple other little things. There were little containers of bubbles, bottle holders, tattoos, candy, playing cards, etc. It was fun to check our fish "mail" every day.

The kids on that sailing also did a secret Mickey exchange. Small gifts costing $5 or less that were anona"mouse"ly delivered. Then on the last afternoon of the cruise they all met up. My son loved this.

We will have to get more details as it gets closer, like - do we do it on certain days, or all at once or what?

Also, I like the secret mickey thing, but it'll probably be impossible to get the group together at one time ya know, this is only 4 days - so much to do so little time!! LOL

We should breakdown the kids ages and the clubs and things they will be in.. so we can get an idea of who will be with who.

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

I can't wait to run to the store tomorrow and get some ideas for this. It sounds like fun to be running up and down the halls giving out trinkets.

 

[mandymouse]

OK Girls, I've been onto our first page and removed our stateroom numbers/locations, just incase there are any naughty people on the boards who maybe figuring out where our rooms are, and want to interfere with our Fish Extenders

Sandy - did you deliver things everyday ? or just make one delivery during your cruise ?

 

[sandym]

Great idea Laurie - they could always give a gift each day and it could remain a truly secret Mickey

For the FE gifts. You can give them on whatever day you like, whatever time of day you would like. We usually give ours on pirate night.

 

[mandymouse]

We will have to get more details as it gets closer, like - do we do it on certain days, or all at once or what?

Also, I like the secret mickey thing, but it'll probably be impossible to get the group together at one time ya know, this is only 4 days - so much to do so little time!! LOL

We should breakdown the kids ages and the clubs and things they will be in.. so we can get an idea of who will be with who.

What might be an idea, would be to send me a PM with the names of everyone in your family and then put an idea of what they like - for example

Mandy - likes Stitch, Mickey, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter
Paul - likes Soccer, LA Galaxy (David Beckham), Pirates,
Kerry (17) - likes Nightmare before Christmas, Tinkerbell, Hot Topic
Becky (15) - likes Stitch, Dalmatians, Nightmare before Christmas, Hot Topic

and that could give people ideas - like if you enjoy reading, someone may get you a bookmark - that kind of thing - does that make sense ?

and then maybe we could arrange to drop things on various days, so that we don't get things all at once

When we've figured it all out, you can start PMing me - how does that sound ? Then when we've got everyones details, I'll send a PM to you all

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

What might be an idea, would be to send me a PM with the names of everyone in your family and then put an idea of what they like - for example

Mandy - likes Stitch, Mickey, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter
Paul - likes Soccer, LA Galaxy (David Beckham), Pirates,
Kerry (17) - likes Nightmare before Christmas, Tinkerbell, Hot Topic
Becky (15) - likes Stitch, Dalmatians, Nightmare before Christmas, Hot Topic

and that could give people ideas - like if you enjoy reading, someone may get you a bookmark - that kind of thing - does that make sense ?

and then maybe we could arrange to drop things on various day, so that we don't get things all at once

When we've figured it all out, you can start PMing me - how does that sound ? Then when we've got everyones details, I'll send a PM to you all

That sounds like a really good idea mandy