A Voyage of Firsts! The WONDERful Journey North: LA-Vancouver-Alaska, 4/27-5/10 2011

[Tink rules]

I guess I should think about booking...

 

[gydell]

I guess I should think about booking...

About time!

 

[ibouncetoo]

I guess I should think about booking...

The new deposit system will probably work to your advantage now (as it did for Holly for Alaska)

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[Tink rules]

Very true... the QM and I will have to discuss which Royal Voyage to book first... as soon as the Royal bank account has been replenished... I hear around the 22nd maybe... that would be very nice...

 

[ibouncetoo]

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[Tink rules]

Thanks Jackie!!! Love you!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Hi everyone!
TA is over... so now it's time to focus on the next cruise.
hehe
Fortunately this time we don't have to wait 1-2 years for the next one!

Planning on arriving pre-cruise for at least a few days at DL/etc. just me and kids- DH arriving shortly before cruise (due to his vacation days allowed each year)
I'm trying to "decide" on things- where to stay, if I'll drive or fly (even if I drive I still have to pay for flight from Vancouver to LAX then get transportation to my vehicle parked at the port? grrr But if we fly both ways then I wouldn't have a vehicle to do other things I want to do in the area, we'll need transportation from airport to DL seperately from Jeff plus trans to port then trans from port to airport) etc. etc. I keep getting overwhelmed with the decision and go into avoidance mode. haha

Looking at staying at Park Vue Inn across from DL entrance- anyone ever stayed there before? Just curious.

 

[HollyTyler]

Hey Kids....we're under 200 days now!

Welcome to 'one'der land! *
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*as we say in the weight loss world when one finally breaks below 200

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NO WAY!! That doesn't seem possible! I was just telling Tyler yesterday that by the time we cruise, it will be a month shy of THREE YEARS since our last cruise. He doesn't believe it, says it only feels like one year. Probably because of everybody else going over the past could years. That makes it more tolerable when we can live vicariously through everybody else.
And Jackie, I'd LOVE to enter the other kind of 'one'der land!

 

[Tink rules]

I think we should make signs for "one" derland... since we'll be on the "one"der...

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Yes, yes and yes we are doing Champagne Girls on the LA Repo portion of the B2B. Don't forget the Old Geezers and Geezers In Training cookies and hot toddies up at the Cove Cafe. I'm sure we'll do a 3:00pm Promenade Lounge meet and greet for BBCs. There may be a PJ breakfast somewhere along the way....don't forget to pack your flannel footie PJs.

Are you all still going to be able to make this trip, considering your move and Shannon's new job? I sure hope so, but I completely understand if not.

Wait what?
Now I regret (even more) not getting to know the Champagne girls and Old Geezers and Geezers in training on the WBTA- I didn't know they'd be on these cruises also! *facepalm* Bad girl, Shelley... bad girl.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Yep...don't see a need for any more.

I thought doing a Thieves and Friends Secret Mickey exchange would be fun.

I'm pretty much done with FE...except for when I cruise with any kids I may be bringing along with me or if there was an adults exchange (or an 'all consumables' exchange). I have a lifetime supply of stickers and pirate tatoos!

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Um me too
(ornery side of me makes mental note to bring some and stick in your FE on these cruises LOL You need more.... right? I think that's what you meant. )

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Calmer seas and sceanery on both sides of the ship. For those with verandahs (and portholes), since we retrace our route up and back, you will get to see both views.

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aw shucks.. making me regret even more that these are the only cruises we'll have without verandahs. *pouts and kicks a rock with foot*

 

[ibouncetoo]

Wait what?
Now I regret (even more) not getting to know the Champagne girls and Old Geezers and Geezers in training on the WBTA- I didn't know they'd be on these cruises also! *facepalm* Bad girl, Shelley... bad girl.

Yep, the "Champagne Girls" are spreading. It started with Deb (EllaEnchanted) and our friend Mandy (UK Angel) organizing it for the '08 WBPC. Then we did it again for an '09 Tortola cruise. And they've done it on the WBTA last month. I think Deb has organized one on another cruise of hers (Deb?) and we'll do it again for this one. THEN, there will be another on the Dream in November '11 at Pink!!. Hoping as more and more DISers have been joining it will show up on more and more cruises and some day, ladies in pink will take over the WORLD! Bwaaaaa hhaaaaa hhaaaa!
(sorry, lost control for a moment)

aw shucks.. making me regret even more that these are the only cruises we'll have without verandahs. *pouts and kicks a rock with foot*

As an 'insider' for these cruises too, I know what you mean. But there are plenty of spots for viewing, even inside. I'm picturing a window at Diversions where I can hang out with an adult beverage, a book and an amazing view! But don't tell anyone or they'll take 'my' chair!

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[gydell]

aw shucks.. making me regret even more that these are the only cruises we'll have without verandahs. *pouts and kicks a rock with foot*

Yep, the "Champagne Girls" are spreading. It started with Deb (EllaEnchanted) and our friend Mandy (UK Angel) organizing it for the '08 WBPC. Then we did it again for an '09 Tortola cruise. And they've done it on the WBTA last month. I think Deb has organized one on another cruise of hers (Deb?) and we'll do it again for this one. THEN, there will be another on the Dream in November '11 at Pink!!. Hoping as more and more DISers have been joining it will show up on more and more cruises and some day, ladies in pink will take over the WORLD! Bwaaaaa hhaaaaa hhaaaa!
(sorry, lost control for a moment)







As an 'insider' for these cruises too, I know what you mean. But there are plenty of spots for viewing, even inside. I'm picturing a window at Diversions where I can hang out with an adult beverage, a book and an amazing view! But don't tell anyone or they'll take 'my' chair!

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Just come visit me! I'll even serve you Mickey bars!!!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Yep, the "Champagne Girls" are spreading. It started with Deb (EllaEnchanted) and our friend Mandy (UK Angel) organizing it for the '08 WBPC. Then we did it again for an '09 Tortola cruise. And they've done it on the WBTA last month. I think Deb has organized one on another cruise of hers (Deb?) and we'll do it again for this one. THEN, there will be another on the Dream in November '11 at Pink!!. Hoping as more and more DISers have been joining it will show up on more and more cruises and some day, ladies in pink will take over the WORLD! Bwaaaaa hhaaaaa hhaaaa!
(sorry, lost control for a moment)







As an 'insider' for these cruises too, I know what you mean. But there are plenty of spots for viewing, even inside. I'm picturing a window at Diversions where I can hang out with an adult beverage, a book and an amazing view! But don't tell anyone or they'll take 'my' chair!

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LOL!!!!!!!!! at you losing control.
Love it!

hmmm diversions. I won't tell but save me a seat! haha

Which reminds me of a question- I've been reading about outlook cafe and I think I read it's only for 18+. That's probably good to keep it from being overrun with kids, tweens and teens... but where CAN kids see outside the ship without freezing to death? We're Texans-for all but our yankee dad of the family (DH) we're all gonna be freezing to death. Can you bring kids up there or is is strictly for adults only? I thought we'd love to spend time there- but if miss RitaPatita can't come with- we're gonna end up having to enjoy the view somewhere else freezing our tootsies off with her? Well I will be. DH will probably be out there in shorts. *rolling my eyes at him* (she'll still only be 10 on these cruises...)

Just come visit me! I'll even serve you Mickey bars!!!

Ooohhhhh
must remember to make mental note of which stateroom to be knocking on. hehe

 

[ibouncetoo]

Just come visit me! I'll even serve you Mickey bars!!!

And I'll gladly bring you some hot chocolate!

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[HollyTyler]

LOL!!!!!!!!! at you losing control.
Love it!

hmmm diversions. I won't tell but save me a seat! haha

Which reminds me of a question- I've been reading about outlook cafe and I think I read it's only for 18+. That's probably good to keep it from being overrun with kids, tweens and teens... but where CAN kids see outside the ship without freezing to death? We're Texans-for all but our yankee dad of the family (DH) we're all gonna be freezing to death. Can you bring kids up there or is is strictly for adults only? I thought we'd love to spend time there- but if miss RitaPatita can't come with- we're gonna end up having to enjoy the view somewhere else freezing our tootsies off with her? Well I will be. DH will probably be out there in shorts. *rolling my eyes at him* (she'll still only be 10 on these cruises...)

Beach Blanket Buffet?

 

[gydell]

Is anyone staying in the DL area on the 24th that is going to the group brunch?

 

[Tink rules]

possibly... I'll let you know...

 

[ibouncetoo]

Is anyone staying in the DL area on the 24th that is going to the group brunch?

Nope, don't arrive till the evening of the 26th.

Looks like there is a very large group of DISers in Disneyland the day before!

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