9/7/06 10 night Wonder Southern Caribbean "Cruising in WONDERland!"

[Stepht5]

Fortunately, it's something that has never bothered me. I prefer to sing on stage than act and in Hello Dolly (my first show) I was actually known to dance a Polka. Helen is the dancer (qualified to teach old-time). I turned down the offer at the age of 24 to complete my classic training in singing as I had too many other life-events on the go at the time.

My preference is public-speaking and at the age of 17 I took a qualification for public-speaking. It became useful later as I was the youngest-ever elected councillor where we lived in South Wales. I represented 18,000 people in the local council. I regularly attended political party conferences around the country speaking on various issues to over 6000 delegates.

Although still a member of the Labour Party, I gave up holding office and positions so I coulddevote more time to my home-life.

My attitude was that I'm still young enough to return in 10-15 years.

Fortunately Alex and Bethan are both confident and are more than happy to get-up and give-it-a-go. It's not for everyone.

David

And Jon hates it when he has to speak at either the stockholder's meetings or the manager's meeting.

If I wasn't so busy with the kids activities (and dh travels some) I would audition for shows.... probably...... I know I would take acting classes.

Our oldest dd also did community theater.

None of us could be classified as *good* singers. But, Samantha & Elvis are better then the rest of us.
I love to sing BUT the sound of me singing is

I used to be a good dancer.... Not in years and years. Oldest dd did tap & jazz. Samantha took ballet since she was 6..... she also took Modern dance and really enjoyed herself. It was a very difficult decision for her to make this past month when she dropped out of Ballet...... The pain had just become more then she could stand -- she has scoliosis.

I love learning these things about each other!!!

 

[arlenesp]

Cheryl, here is a link from moussavers for the dining plan http://www.mousesavers.com/mywplusdining2007.html and here is wdw
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/benefitDetail?id=BenefitDisneyDiningPlanDetailPage
There was a really great deal but it ended I think just recently.
Thought I's come over and say HI!

 

[Stepht5]

Cheryl, here is a link from moussavers for the dining plan http://www.mousesavers.com/mywplusdining2007.html and here is wdw
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/benefitDetail?id=BenefitDisneyDiningPlanDetailPage
There was a really great deal but it ended I think just recently.
Thought I's come over and say HI!

The *free dining* plan hasn't officially been offered.... yet! LOL!!!

We're glad you stopped by to say *hi*!

 

[leira1989]

Buddy and I took advantage of Free Dining for the last 2 years. It is usually offered for stays at WDW during Hurricane Season (August through the first week of October). Last year, they opened booking in April for free dining stays starting in August. Disney Visa Credit Card holders could book a few days before the general public.

If you play your cards right, you can book at stay during the first few days of the Food & Wine Festival and use your snack credits to sample specialties from around the globe at Epcot.

As you may recall, Buddy is not an "adventerous eater," and last year while I was dining on Artisan Cheeses, Aged Balsamic Vinegars, and other gourmet goodies for free, Buddy was ordering steak, medium rare, with a baked potato. Toward the end of our vacation, I was asking our waiters if cows were extinct yet.

 

[micmse2003]

Yes, as you probably know, it is a sad day in Chicago today . But we have a saying in Chicago since we do have the Cubs (we're White Sox fans) WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR.


Go Bears?


John

 

[Stepht5]

As you may recall, Buddy is not an "adventerous eater," and last year while I was dining on Artisan Cheeses, Aged Balsamic Vinegars, and other gourmet goodies for free, Buddy was ordering steak, medium rare, with a baked potato. Toward the end of our vacation, I was asking our waiters if cows were extinct yet.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
We can't wait to hear about y'alls trip this summer!!!!

 

[Stepht5]

Yes, as you probably know, it is a sad day in Chicago today . But we have a saying in Chicago since we do have the Cubs (we're White Sox fans) WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR.


Go Bears?


John

We're sorry that your team lost.....
We dont' watch football. We're just hoping for place in the Stanley cup playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO STARS!

I have a beautiful, large, framed picture (with autographs of all 3) of Bobby Hull, Bobby Hull Ju & Brett Hull. Bobby & Bobby Jr are wearing Blackhawk uniforms (the picture was taken on the ice) and Brett is barely more then a toddler. I am a huge Brett Hull fan. Mike Madono used to complain that Brett talked too much on the bench. How could I not love him?

 

[micmse2003]

Morning everyone !!
On the last night we got engaged and it was announced to the audience by the producer.
David

Thanks for all the infor on Virgin Holidays. I will have to check out the web stite.

That is so romantic about you and Helen. What nice story.

I see you have some fellow Welsh on the new board. Just stay in touch with ours.

 

[micmse2003]

Cheryl, here is a link from moussavers for the dining plan http://www.mousesavers.com/mywplusdining2007.html and here is wdw
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/benefitDetail?id=BenefitDisneyDiningPlanDetailPage
There was a really great deal but it ended I think just recently.
Thought I's come over and say HI!

Glad you did come over to the "Dark Side" to make a visit. I will check out the site. You will be meeting Stephanie and her Crew and Daipp(David). We will all be going on the Panama EB too. Still no Room number yet. I talked to DCL and there were hardly any cancellations so far. Should be an interesting cruise. Are you still doing the remodeling on your home? The cruise is money well spent.

 

[micmse2003]

Jon would rather die then be on stage!

I totally agree. You all know how I love to talk but only in small groups. The stage on the DCL cruise was only because I was on pain killers for my back. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it.

 

[Stepht5]

I totally agree. You all know how I love to talk but only in small groups. The stage on the DCL cruise was only because I was on pain killers for my back. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it.

Whatever you want us to believe.....

 

[micmse2003]

I totally agree. You all know how I love to talk but only in small groups. The stage on the DCL cruise was only because I was on pain killers for my back. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it.

Yeah right I'm your husband I know better

John

 

[Amlee]

Hey yall!!

Steph, Reepicheep is one of my favorite character from the Narnia books. Congrats to both Elvis and Samantha!! I'm right with Jon on the public speaking. I would rather have a root canal than to stand up and speak to a crowd!!

Cheryl, the free dining has been going for a few years now. Usually the TA website is a few weeks ahead of the others. Give it a few days and call them back.

Karen, Give it a few weeks and keep trying back. A LOT of people book on the first day and then for different reason's they have to back out.

 

[micmse2003]

Hey yall!!

Cheryl, the free dining has been going for a few years now. Usually the TA website is a few weeks ahead of the others. Give it a few days and call them back.

Karen, Give it a few weeks and keep trying back. A LOT of people book on the first day and then for different reason's they have to back out.

I am so glad to see you back. I plan on giving my PC ressie to Costco to get $500 gift card. I got high price in tiers so it washed out my 10% discount.
If you want you can book our 4 day Stay at WDW, We are staying somewhere else in Orlando so we can look for property. My DD would like to probably book a wee at WDW at the same time. Such a good deal to pass up.I will send my phone to you in a private pm.

Will you becoming on the PC????? I do hope so.

 

[Amlee]

Just let me know when it's a good time to call.

I'm going to try to. That's one of the cruises I want to go on.

 

[Amlee]

Check this site out!!

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml

It lets you track and locate all the different cruise ships in the world. Just click on the region you are looking for and it will zoom in to that area.

 

[daipp]

Check this site out!!

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml

It lets you track and locate all the different cruise ships in the world. Just click on the region you are looking for and it will zoom in to that area.

Very interesting site !!

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the Wonder (I found the Magic. QE2 and the QM2).

Thanks for the link.

David

 

[Stepht5]

Hey yall!!
Steph, Reepicheep is one of my favorite characters from the Narnia books. Congrats to both Elvis and Samantha!! I'm right with Jon on the public speaking. I would rather have a root canal than to stand up and speak to a crowd!!

Thanks! I'll tell them.

 

[Stepht5]

Check this site out!!

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml

It lets you track and locate all the different cruise ships in the world. Just click on the region you are looking for and it will zoom in to that area.

Too cool!!!!

 

[micmse2003]

Check this site out!!

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml

It lets you track and locate all the different cruise ships in the world. Just click on the region you are looking for and it will zoom in to that area.

I lived the site thanks for the info. Call me this weekend. Anytime minutes are good.
Cheryl