Andy and Rae's 50th Birthday Celebration - 2005

[CAMICKEY]

ELTON JOHN - How lucky and you did not even know it. The closest I ever got to a celebrity was going to a Duane Allman Party in Georgia many (wel lmany many) years ago, but most of the people on these boards probably do not even know who he is - of course unless you are old enough - Hee Hee - Mike

 

[rae519]

Any educational institution that does not consider a cruise to any foreign port a part of a good education should be reevaluated. There is so much that children learn, not only from the CM's on the ship, but in and around the Ports we visit. And the Panama Canal - what a marvel of engineering that was. The history of the area and the information a child can gain from just passing through it would be worth more than sitting in a classroom seeing a few pictures and reading a page or two about it!

Not to debate the value of homeschool vs public school, both are valuable and as long as the child learns, it's not an issue to me at all. But the opportunities that we as parents have to give our children the world! It just boggles my mind.

I was able to see one movie during the ages of NOT - 16, and that was "Miracle of the White Stallions". I actually was able to travel with my Aunt and Uncle from Sullivan County, New York to Montreal, Canada once when I was about 7 years old. That was it for vacations. So maybe I do spoil my son a lot, but if it adds to his ability grow then it's all worthwhile.

So we need to be pro child in this and if it's something we want to give our children, then the school must realize that the parent knows best.

Okay, off my soap box (for now!) by the way, I don't talk this much in person. Really!

Rae

 

[rae519]

Welcome Sandra - don't worry it will all work out!

Rae

 

[Mjasp]

OK If you insist, You can put me down.

DH will be the Birthday leader, turning 50 on December 7th 2004.

It would all depend on of course the time of year, with school and all. I don't mind missing a day or two either.

Why do you all think it will be a 10 day cruise? I would love one, so I hope you are all correct about this.

Joanna

 

[rae519]

Joanna - as Andy pointed out in another thread - both DCL and Disneyland making May 2005 announcements - what a great marketing tool that will be to boost up a sagging Disney economy!

Ohhh, the oldest will be my Mom (turning 75 this April 6) - I will be asking for cards for her in March, by the way! I want this to be her best ever!!!!!!

Rae

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Count me in. There would be three of us. I won't be 50 till the following year but I till would like to be a part of this. It would be great to meet all of the people that I have gotten to know on the DIS boards. I feel as if the DIS boards are and extended family.

 

[Verandah Man]

as Andy pointed out in another thread - both DCL and Disneyland making May 2005 announcements

Rae,

That was "May 2004 announcements" not May 2005

 

[Verandah Man]

Actually this is going to be a Double Celebration Cruise for me. Not only will it be my 50th Birthday, but also my 30th Wedding Anniversary!!!

 

[rae519]

wltdsnyfan - welcome to our group! Very pleased to have you joining us! Regardless of your age - you are most welcomed to join us!

We will also be welcoming the Barnards (mjbarnard)and Jason and Travis (ThreeCircles) to our cruising family!


ANDY, I know the announcement is in May 2004, but it will be concerning May 2005. Sheesh, just because you can't get me to wet my pants anymore, don't think I'm senile now!

Rae

 

[rae519]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Actually this is going to be a Double Celebration Cruise for me. Not only will it be my 50th Birthday, but also my 30th Wedding Anniversary!!!

Poor Hazel! Same guy - 30 years!

We will be celebrating 23 years on July 28, 2005!! Poor Tom!

Rae

 

[NYdiscuisers]

Hi Rae, Andy and the other Dis'ers on this list!
You can count another family in on this (Myself, DW, DD(11) and DD(7)) We would be booked in a heartbeat for an August repositioning cruise! We've always thought about doing a Panama Canal cruise and doing it on the Magic would be too good to pass up! August works best for us do to school schedules. Please let me know what info you'd like for the list.

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by NYdiscuisers
Hi Rae, Andy and the other Dis'ers on this list!
You can count another family in on this (Myself, DW, DD(11) and DD(7)) We would be booked in a heartbeat for an August repositioning cruise! We've always thought about doing a Panama Canal cruise and doing it on the Magic would be too good to pass up! August works best for us do to school schedules. Please let me know what info you'd like for the list.

Well, we don't have an official list just yet. We're still waiting to see what dates become available and what is going to happen for sure. The only list that was started (in jest) was for those who are turing 50 in 2005, and are interested in joining Rae and I on this cruise. So far, we have four DIS'ers on that list.

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hi rae - Hi andy,
Man oh man - I believe Norm and I should sign up for this one since this will be our 70th year (WOW) but we don't count it since we may look it and most of all don't act it
Are we as old as Mickey?
Anyway had to stop in and just comment -
Luv ya all
Always
Shirley and Norm

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by snelsonbrown
Hi rae - Hi andy,
Man oh man - I believe Norm and I should sign up for this one since this will be our 70th year (WOW) but we don't count it since we may look it and most of all don't act it
Are we as old as Mickey?
Anyway had to stop in and just comment -
Luv ya all
Always
Shirley and Norm

Shirley,

We "WANT" you and Norm to join us!!!!!!!!!

Heck, you can even send a basket to your own cabin, LOL!!!!!!!!

 

[NYdiscuisers]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Well, we don't have an official list just yet. We're still waiting to see what dates become available and what is going to happen for sure. The only list that was started (in jest) was for those who are turing 50 in 2005, and are interested in joining Rae and I on this cruise. So far, we have four DIS'ers on that list.

Oh ok, I missed that in skimming through the post. We don't qualify for the turning 50 in 2005 crowd. Both DW and I still have a few more years to go...though not as many as I'd like to admit!

Keep us in mind if this cruise does actually happen, it would be too cool to cruise the canal on the Magic!

 

[rae519]

NYdiscuisers - Anyone from Poughkeepsie is family to me!!! So glad to have New Yorkers with us, so now I won't have to talk so slow and keep repeating and explaining everything!

Shirley and Norm - of course you are coming with us!! It's going to be a "celebration" cruise without you along!!! So much love to you both!!!

Ohhh, Andy, you haven't started the list - ohhh, my! Now I thought you had already started designing our t-shirt transfers and magnets!!!!

(tee hee hee)

Rae

 

[Verandah Man]

Now I thought you had already started designing our t-shirt transfers and magnets!!!!

Not quite yet, still waiting for the dates before any designing begins!!! LOL!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by NYdiscuisers
Hi Rae, Andy and the other Dis'ers on this list!
You can count another family in on this (Myself, DW, DD(11) and DD(7)) We would be booked in a heartbeat for an August repositioning cruise! We've always thought about doing a Panama Canal cruise and doing it on the Magic would be too good to pass up! August works best for us do to school schedules. Please let me know what info you'd like for the list.

NYdiscruisers, please make sure and check your PM box.

 

[floridaminnie]

Andy and RAe would love to join you gusy as you know! I'll be turning 30 that year, I'm just a tad younger than ya'll. Hmm...maybe I'll get lucky and get married next year. If you guys ever decide when you can go and it's in June or July count me in. I'm back at work teaching the last week in July.

 

[rae519]

floridaminnie - would it be fun without you and your daugher?! Not as much! Of course, you are on the list - definitely!!!

Rae