4/29/06 Eastern Magic...We're Going!!!!!

[castlegazer]

(I hate this new too short message I keep getting - that's all I wanted to say to Tom, just )

 

[Little Lady Lisa]

WOO HOO

Tom made it through his procedure and is at home resting peacefully ...while poor Julie is going a little . Maybe if were lucky we can check out his new attire . Hope you're up and around to your old happy self soon .

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LLL

 

[PhillyJen2006]

Good Morning all!

Welcome to the Tuggle friends. Happy New Year everyone. Tom and Julie, hope you are feeling alright after the procedure. The term "procedure" is probably an understatement, I have had a few of those myself and they are always more involved than the word might let on....

I have some exciting news....My brother in law- who's Suburban HGP puked in on the way home last time, just finished the Disney Marathon today! He has been training for about a year, this was his first one! We are all so excited for him.

BTJ- I understand the new brakes thing....our car got a flat tire and I was out searching for a new car...(I don't have to search far, I know exactly what it is I will buy when the big day comes). When you work in the auto business, windshield ding=new car.....brakes=new car.....tires=new car......needs to be washed=new car.....We have never had a car with so many miles on it and I am starting to panic.. Does that mean I have become a reasonable adult? I hope not.

We went skiing last week. HGP has become "Extreme HGP" - he learned to snowboard after never skiing before or boarding. The girls took lessons and loved it. Now-all we need is a little snow here in SE PA and we will be all set! Needless to say- HG had 1 one hour lesson and the only cure for him was more cowbell(in the bar with a 20 oz beer at 10:30am). A bushwacker I am sure would have tasted better! Ooohh-- how about a bushwacker coffee? Yummy!

Off to exercise-my NY resolution which has lasted exactly 1 week so far!

Jennifer

 

[DisneyJam]

Ok Ok... BTJ returns... Ahh Julie!! I dream about you every night!

It has been a bit hectic hear. Welcome little lisa and Doc's queen!!! I look forward to meeting you soon. TT speaks highly of you and you have stepped to the plate. Now who was it that offer to tie my bow tie in a certain oral fashion.

I am really developing a hate for all things electronic.

My freakin home theater is acting up and can't quite figure out why. The sub woofer doesn't seem to accept input so there is no bass to anything we watch. Everything was working fine until this week when I decided to upgrade everything to monster cables. Can you believe the cables cost as much as the componets. Fiber optic this, digital coax that, 24k gold contacts on everything. When I brought the bag home, I told JenLynn there was more gold in the bag then in my wedding band. And now it doesn't freakin work!! I am getting that feeling again... subwoofer not working = whole new home theater!!

We are continuing our work on our friends here, and will still hopefully join you all, but if not I will be here all the way to your sail date!!!

And what up with the freakin playoffs... Almost all visiting teams win this weekend Ahhh thats the NFL for ya... next thing you know Detriot will be in an SB... Congrats Ed Reed #20 Defensive Player of the Year!!!

Well TT glad you survived!!! Just wear those tighty whites proud!! :jumping4:

And what the "you know" with this error on this boars too many images... Freakin computers!!!!

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Is it just so far out that everyone is already burned out? We have to stay a little active so that the thread continues all the way until next year.

Tom

 

[lsutigger2]

B&R's Dad: I think that is part of the problem. It really is far away. And while I'm excited about having a cruise to look forward to, there are so many things going on in between times. I'm sure as time get's closer, we'll be more active.

Since DH and I weren't on the last cruise that most of you went on, I'm feeling a little "out of the loop" - and that's okay. I completely understand that. But I don't always understand some of the stuff written about.

A request if anyone is interested: Share a bit (as much as you feel comfortable doing) so some of us that are new to the group can know a little bit more about you and those who will be joining you on the cruise.

I'll begin:
It will be just Dh and I. DH is 45 yrs old and I'm 50! Yes, I robbed the cradle! Actually celebrated my 50 on the Magic. It was wonderful. He loves to golf (although probably won't this time, but he did last time). I just enjoy!
We live in Louisiana, but DH is from southern Illinois.

Anyone else??

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Page 2 stinks!!!

LSU, you are right, there are quite a few inside jokes going on and for that I apologize, but all is open ask and the questions will be answered. The last cruise included the Queen and I, Pangos, Bowtie and JenLynn, and PhillyJen and the never heard from Head Gear Pat, also I forgot Mermaid Patty and Mike (page 2 or 3). Then this time we will have 2 other friends and families joining us from our hometown, Little Lady Lisa and Docs Queen, so that is sort of the history of whos who.

The whole group from our town is staying up front of deck 7, just to give you a heads up, we have been known to enjoy a cocktail or 6 from time to time, so this area of the ship could be interesting. BowTie and JenLynn are stuck trying to get all of their gang on board, that is why they are taking so much flack from myself, we need BowTie on board.

If you have any questions, let them fly.

Tom

 

[castlegazer]

I'm a newbie to DCL cruises. Not a newbie to cruising. I like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain (no really, I do).

I am ready to pop any day now with my second child - a girl who will be 14-15 mo's old for the cruise depending on when I pop (our son will be turning 4 right before the cruise).

My husband and I are in our mid 30s.

I am inundated with work as I try to wrap up and get ready for leave - so sorry, I can't keep up the thread - you all are up to the task, though.

 

[DisneyJam]

We had a small group of 3 families with us on the May '04 cruise where some of the "inside" jokes are coming from. You won't find the others from our group here, but JenLynn and I (BowTie Joe) will be around. As TT (aka B&R's dad) has mentioned we are stilling working on our group, so we will see how things go.

We have cruised Disney twice now, but the first was a 3 night done as part of a land and sea. That wasn't near enough time to enjoy the ship. It was great to meet B&R's dad along with his queen, the Pangos and of course PhillyJen and her MIA husband Headgear Pat. I have been know to part take of a beer here and there. We live in Maryland and are big Ravens fans!!

Oh and you may wonder how I got the nick name Bow Tie Joe... I was goofing around on our thread from the May '04 cruise and said something about not needing clothes for vacation, but that I would where a tie for formal night. Next thing I know TT had labeled me BowTie Joe.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

The key is ask him where he just going to wear his BowTie when he was naked? That is why he is the one and only BowTie Joe !!!

Now if you really want another story ask Philly Jen why we call her husband Head Gear Pat.

Tom

 

[Pango]

I am Back....
New Year... New Computer....
So, how does everyone like Page 3
I will try to be better about posting... Don't get MAD....TT
Well let's get this Cruise thing going again...

Miss you all, Pango

"I got a Schoolboy's Heart...Novelist's Eye....
Stout Sailor's Legs...And a License to Fly"

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Welcome home Pango, I gotta tell ya that as much as I love the Buffett Lyrics have to be honest I have no clue what the he** you are talking about. I am also a little disappointed that someone who will remain nameless

has not posted to welcome you home either.

Tom

 

[DisneyJam]

See how you two are... Pango doesn't post for how ever long, and because I didn't post right after I am getting grief!!

Where you been Pango man????

It's finally snowing in MD!!! I believe this storm is hitting you MI folks as well and of course PJ and the Philly friends. What beautiful day!!! Teddy and Maddi got to tube for the first time this season. Think that just wore Maddi out though... She is already asleep on the sofa and I would be willing to bet she is down for the count.

Ahh well time to relax by the fire and rest up from all the shoveling today. Think warm thoughts and we be cruising soon.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Well once again here we are on page 2, it is monday morning and I just figured that I would pop us back to page 1.

Also Joe, sorry that I have to go to extreme measures to get you to post, my one question is are you going or not?

Tom

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Just Booked 2 nights at a Beach Cottage over spring break at Disneys Vero Beach, all I can say is that "That won't S**k".

Tom

 

[Little Lady Lisa]

YOU THE MAN TOM

 

[PhillyJen2006]

Helllooooo from Philly---home to the soon to be Superbowl Champs!!! Just kidding. TO is bringing this city some drama we haven't seen lately!

Here is the big news-----I am officially(?) retiring from GM after 11 years(yes, they made a special provision for me bc I am so damn cute!) April 1st is the big day and I can't freaking wait! I have no idea what I am going to do with myself but I'll find something I am sure!

I am sorry I have forgotten the thread- I have been meaning to post and say hi! But I think you guys are right, it became difficult to focus on real life with this thread going on so early! Anway-now that every day is going to be friday for me-I will be much more active(in between boxes of bon bons and Oprah). Just kidding.

Since we are starting over-Hi I am Jennifer We have 2 beautiful girls ages 5 & 3 We are from the Philadelphia suburbs-but I guess you probably already figured that out-unless you thought my screenname was referring to my unhealthy addiction to cream cheese! I work for GM-for 2 more months and my husband is in IT with a pharmaceutical company. We are from Syracuse-miss the snow terribly although Philly is doing it's part to make us feel at home. My youngest daughter truly thinks that she is Princess Annalise-which is one of the reasons I am going to be staying home......delusions don't get you far in Kindergarten......bout as far as the school counselors office! My oldest can't wait to go the Math Camp this summer I don't know who's child she is.....and my husband Head Gear Pat had braces on our last cruise and so everyone started(at TT's urging) calling him Head Gear Pat.

Whew! Glad to meet all the new folks. Can't wait to meet y'all over bushwackers(except maybe Pango-not that I don't want to see you-just don't want you to puke again!) on board!

Have a great weekend-my neighborhood retirement dinner(happy hour) is tonight-buffalo wings and wine! These are a few of my favorite things......

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Hey there everyone, PhillyJen we missed you, well I am posting from my new laptop with a wireless connection (I wish one of you IT guys lived local) after about 5 hours on the phone with Dell it now officially works. I have to tell everyone that we have a major dissappointment that is happening for all of us. BowTie Joe told me on Friday that he and JenLynn will probably not going to be able to make it with us on the cruise. Evidently his band of buddies is not up to the task, I really do think that he has tried hard, but cmon Joseph you guys can sit with us.

Is Castle Gazer out there or did she pop?

Little Lady Lisa, I am DA MAN, and don't you forget it. If anyone is interested we will be at Vero Beach on the 6th and 7th of April, and there will surely be a cocktail party on both nights. The place looks pretty sweet, and at that time the cruise will only be about 400 days away.

LSU Tigger, haven't heard much from you since Nick left are you alright?

Talk to you all soon,

Tom

 

[lsutigger2]

B & R Dad:
Thanks for asking. Yep, I'm fine! .

Our Lady Tiger Basketball team is #1 in the nation and baseball will be starting in two weeks.
I guess our new coach is out looking for players, haven't heard much from him. I think the big recruiting party is this week. I don't follow recruiting much.
I also have a new Dell laptop with wireless. I love sitting on the sofa or in the bed and cruising the internet and posting to the boards.

Hope all are doing well and staying dry and warm!

 

[DisneyJam]

Ahhhh yes... sad, but true!! It doesn't look like we will be joining you all on this voyage. ...

Just kidding... its more like , but I am trying to keep in high spirits. I am still planning to make the trek to MI to party with all the crazies there. Just waiting for the weather to clear up.

I will truely miss this gang, but JenLynn and I are the only family in our (now 6 family) group that wants to take the Disney Eastern and I can fully understand why that is the case for at least 2 of the families. But like I said, we will be with you all in spirit!!!

Philly Jen... good luck with the SB.. you guys are going to need it!!

I will hang with the thread, just cause I can't say away!!!

Don't worry TT.. I think your thread will pick up later. Remember Hydster started the May '04 thread the Sept before our May cruise and it took a bit for that thread to get rollin.