Ahoy November 12th, 2009 Cruisers!!

[anetnmike]

Hi ALice!
I used my travel agent (she is a AAA agent). Mike and Laura booked thru DCL. We did the Fish Extender too and had a blast with it. We had alot of really creative gifts!
You can book your bounceback now, make your deposit and DCL will adjust your balance after the April date. You have to write your new reservation number on your voucher and mail it into DCL.
In regards to staying on the ship instead of visiting Nassau, we stayed aboard and enjoyed it very much. Nassau did absolutely did nothing for me and we had a great time on the ship while everyone else left.

 

[Alice_on_WONDERland]

Oh geez! If I would have realized I could have been already booked I would have done it the day we got of the ship!

Ok - going to do that NOW!

Just a thought on how to recognize each other at our meet (since our last one didn't quite work out so well... ). What about getting special lanyards made? I've seen that done on other trip reports, but I don't have any idea how much it would cost. Should I look into it?

I also thought about doing personalized lime green can coolers, because it seems like everyone cracks open a cold one as soon as the step on board!

 

[Alice_on_WONDERland]

We're OFFICIAL! Got a reservation number, baby!

 

[disneydarling07]

COOL!!!
The only one missing out is SHarkbait! OH well....we will have to toast a beer in his absence...

I'm sooo excited!!!

244 more days!!!!!

 

[anetnmike]

I bet Mike will really like the lime green cooler idea for his cold one! That shouldn't be too touristy They will be very handy during the cruise and afterwards too. I think they will also be easier to see than lanyards maybe?
Great ideas Alice! Good for you on your reservation! You are in!!!
Annette

 

[SCQ86]

We're OFFICIAL! Got a reservation number, baby!

Another familiar face!!! Welcome aboard!! So glad you picked this date!!! We are going to have a blast!!!

I don't think I will be getting off the boat in Nassau either.....only for Starbucks......One of my goals in life....to hit all the Starbucks in the world...

 

[Alice_on_WONDERland]

I agree - no Nassau town for us either. On our last trip we were able to see alot of the city, and I've been there before. I'd much rather lounge around on the most beautiful ship in the harbor!

DH is not sold on this idea though. He wants to go to Hard Rock and do a few other tourist-y things. Me, not so much. Maybe I'll just send him with another family!

 

[mem22]

Hey Alice...congratulations on booking! We are trying to drag one of the families that cruised with us onto this cruise. Don't know if that's going to happen though.
As far as the get together goes...maybe it's just me but I don't think finding people right next to the goofy pool on the starboard side of the ship is going to be difficult all. Really...how can it be, it's a small pool . We had no problems at all on our Feb 8th cruise. Actually only one person probably needs to ID themselves somehow and we will all gravitate toward them anyway. There is WAY too much thought going into this...lol!

All this talk about cracking cold one's and toasting sharkbait is getting me thirsty!! Can't wait to meet everyone too.

 

[Alice_on_WONDERland]

There is WAY too much thought going into this...lol!

Oh, buddy - you don't know me very well...I am an OBSESSIVE planner - it's what I LIVE for!

 

[anetnmike]

WHOA!
Hold on a minute! There is a Starbucks in Nassau?
I WILL be getting off the boat for the sole purpose of heading straight over to the Starbucks and heading straight back happily clutching a grande iced mocha ,non fat ,no whip in each of my hands. Amen sister Sue to your awesome goal of wanting to visit every Starbucks in the world!! I share it too I loved "the bucks" so much I went to work for them a few years ago. But my chosen profession pays alot more than my beloved Barista job so I am a retired Barista. I dearly miss my discount though!
The coffee bar on the ship served me a nasty tasting coffe drink
Anyone who wants to make a pilgramage over to the Starbucks in Nassau is welcome to join me

 

[mem22]

Ok Wendy....plan away!

Hey Annette...gheesh didn't know you loved Starbucks so much! I got a cup of coffee at the Quiet Cove this past cruise and wasn't impressed at all! I should have just had a beer . Not a big fan of the Nescafe either. Disney must get the Nescafe donated to them or something because I can't see how they would serve that on the ship and parks! Maybe the Quiet Cove stuff is some kind of Nescafe brand too? I origianlly thought in 2006 when we took our first cruise that Quiet Cove served Starbucks...but I guess not.

Gotta throw this out there....any firefighters cruising besides Annette's husband Mike and myself (also Mike)?

 

[SCQ86]

Oh, buddy - you don't know me very well...I am an OBSESSIVE planner - it's what I LIVE for!

You and Wendy....two peas in a pod.

 

[SCQ86]

Gotta throw this out there....any firefighters cruising besides Annette's husband Mike and myself (also Mike)?

Not in my family....but there are one too many Mike's on board....we are going to have to number them.....my son is Mike too.

 

[mem22]

Hey Sue...more Mike's? I'm Mike and I have a son Mike. Mike and Annette have a son Mike too!

When you said "you and Wendy two peas in a pod"....was that meant for me?

Mike

 

[SCQ86]

When you said "you and Wendy two peas in a pod"....was that meant for me?

Mike

Meant for Alice in Wonderland.....the other obsessive planner....gotta love them.....

Wendy started her list already.......of all the things she wants to do that she didn't do the first cruise......the closer she gets to the trip...she will have lists of lists....

I have it all up in my head and on my blackberry......if I get too drunk...I have a little reminder that dings on my blackberry what I need to do....but if I'm really drunk...I usually lose the blackberry...

 

[anetnmike]

Yep, I take my coffee pretty seriously
The expresso at the Quiet Cove was beyond foul. I really don't mind the Nescafe at WDW or on the ship tho. Maybe that's just because I am in my happy place
I think Disney has the same kind of coffee deal they have with Coke products.
I am also a compulsive list make the closer we get to cruise time. This is going to be such a fun place to chat
Hey Mike, looking to add to the Castaway Cay Fire Dept?

 

[disneydarling07]

There is nothing wrong with making lists of lists!
And I can make a list of what is right about them! LOL!
I"ve already started the mental list of what I need to make a written list of...
It's on my list of things to do....

I cannot be convinced to get up off my lounge chair to walk over for a cup of coffee! I will have to suffer the whole 3 days without it...as long as I have ice cream and know how to make a chocolate shake, I'm good.

No Mike's in our family, but I thought of an idea for our dismeet...
I'll have them say over the PA system..."Would Mike please meet the rest of your group over by the Goofy pool"....and see how many people actually show up....LOL


Just curious....how many other kids are going to be in our group?

 

[Alice_on_WONDERland]

Just curious....how many other kids are going to be in our group?

Wendy, are you asking because you're already thinking of FE gifts like me?

 

[mem22]

Sue....I totally love what you said about your Blackberry...that was hilarious!!!

Wendy....I like the idea about the Mike announcement! "Mikes" are great company!! Sounds like this is going to be a great crew!

Annette...definitely trying to recruit for the CCFD!! We need to man at least an engine company to get this off the ground. I'm thinking a Pumper Rescue with a Medic onboard! Tell Mike not to give up his certification just yet!!

Wendy we have a 10 year old son going with us. Very friendly, has only bitten once, well trained. I'm sure my wife will start posting pics of him. On our last "cruise thread" she started a "picture of the day" and it worked out well. We actually were able to pick out families based on the pictures they posted. Maybe that's another reason our DISmeet went so well...we knew who to look for!

Mike

 

[anetnmike]

I love the list of lists. I am obviously in the presence of listmaking greatness

Mike, you crack me up! Can you see them making an announcement saying "Mike ,your party is waiting for you by the Goofy pool" The Mike Party!
DH wants to give up his medic in a big way so we will have to actively recruit for one for the CCFD. I will leave that up to you boys. The women's auxillary is strictly for refreshment purposes
We have a 10 year old DS going with us, our DS 16 is staying home with his Grandpa and going to try to talk him into taking him to Hooter's for dinner every night (worked once last time!)
Wendy, no one should suffer without coffee.If you want some, I would be happy to bring you coffee on my way past your sunchair