Any 10-16-04 cruisers yet?

[Denine]

Kathy: Thanks, we are really excited about the new house!

The only excursion we will be doing is Paradise Point, but that will be on our own at some point during the day. Gotta have a bushwacker!

 

[katie'sduck]

Ok, what is a bushwacker? Please excuse my ignorance!

 

[tevagirl]

Denine...where exactly would one find a bushwacker?

 

[Zandy595]

Paradise Point Tramway is the place to get the Bushwacker.

It looks and tastes like a milkshake with its whipped cream and nutmeg topping but its a creamy blend of 5 liqueurs.

 

[tevagirl]

Thank you, Sandy. Did you get my check?

 

[WldWcnWmn]

We'll meet you Princesses at Paradise Point - I'm a Bushwackin' Baby...yes, I am!

Sandy, Check's in the Mail...Girlfriend!

So, Here's the sitch...Mekayla and I wanna do Trunk Bay and Paradise Point...and CoralWorld. Denise, and those of you who'd know...can it be done in our 7-8 short hours? We're gonna' get a cab to the ferry to St. John's, then a cab to Trunk Bay...then come back and do the Coki Beach/Coral World thing...then get Bushwacked on the way to the ship...with an end of the day trip up to Paradise Point. Amazing that we wanna' do so much on St. Thomas, and I can't find anything other than the butterfly farm that looks fun at St. Martin.... So, can it be done? Lemme' know. Also, booked the all day snorkel gear rental for she & me at Castaway Cay, but with the trail snorkel thingy at Trunk Bay and the snorkeling at Castaway Cay...would it be cheaper (i.e. smarter) to get gear here in Oregon or in Coco Beach and bring our own gear to save some $$$$'s? Hmmm... all this planning is making me

 

[Denine]

Today is the 1 year mark for the Panama Canal cruise!

Having never done any of the listed excursions except Paradise Point, I don't know if they can all be done in 7-8 hours.

St. Maarten isn't for sightseeing, it is for SHOPPING!

 

[tevagirl]

I only had to work a half day today. We are having new equipment installed so they have been closing the unit at twelve on the last three fridays. I'm liking these fridays!

Geez, Denine, how do you know what to be the most excited about? New house? The cruise with all of us wonderful people? Or the Panama Canal cruise? Are you even walking on the ground?

Jill called me last night to inform me that she's is going to put my grandson Andrew in a basket and leave him on the steps of the church down the street. She thought she heard that that's legal now. She said she'd drop him off at our police station but her BIL is an officer and would recognize him. I've said it before....it's a good thing he is so darn cute. I think she needs a cruise.

I don't know anything about the Eastern ports. I've only been on one cruise and it was the Western so I don't know the answers either. I do know, however, that I want to get Bushwacked.

Talk to you later,
Denise

 

[Zandy595]

Julie/wildernessgirl, Doug, Matt and Denise ~ I mailed your signs this morning. I have received all of your checks, thank you.

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Whatcha' looking to buy in St. Martin? Always looking to shop.

We got our Pirate gear for the tropicali-turn to, Pirate dinner. Mekayla wants to wear an eye patch! My little Princess, go figure. 49 days...baby. 49 days!

What's the sitch on soda? Is it free in the beverage center only, or could you get a coke from poolside free too? Anyone know?

 

[wildernessgirl]

Hi everyone! Just checking in. I believe that the sodas are free at the soda station on deck 9 and in the restuarants. You still have to pay for soda from the bars and room service.

Nothing new here. Getting dd 5yrs ready for kindergarten that starts Thursday. My ds 3yrs starts preschool in sept. So once that's over I will be able to focus more on the cruise!

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[tevagirl]

Good Morning, Everyone ,

Just checking in. It is an absolutely gorgeous day here! Yesterday was very hot and humid but today feels like a beautiful October morning. Makes me want to put the pumpkins out!

Thea....I emailed you about Palo, did you get it?

Sandy.....can't wait for the signs to come! Thanks so much for doing them.

Julie/Wildernessgirl....."It's the most wonderful time of the year" isn't it? Back to school....oh how I loved those words!

Talk to you later, Denise

 

[Zandy595]

Thea ~ I got your check yesterday. Thank you. I'll be mailing your signs soon.

The drink station on deck 9 is close to the pools, so don't waste your money by ordering it and having it brought to you poolside.


Denise ~ You are very welcome!

 

[tevagirl]

I have just read the saddest news on the cruise boards. Emmasgrammy's husband has posted that there was a fire at Emma's house and Emma and her Mommy have died due to smoke inhalation. Even though I do not know them my heart is breaking for them. Please keep them in your prayers.

 

[Denine]

Denise: We are sailing with Emmasgrammy next August for the Panama Canal. What a horrible tragedy.

Denise: I can relate to Jill

St. Maarten: jewelry and alcohol

We have the final walk through for our house 1 week from today! We get the keys on the 31st.



I would be walking on air if it wasn't for all the packing that still needs to be done and a cranky toddler.

 

[wildernessgirl]

Hi everyone! The story about emmasgrandmammy is horrible! I just gave my little ones huge hugs after reading it. So sorry to hear about that.

Sandy, got our signs today! They look awesome! Thanks again!

Gotta run! Will check back in later!

 

[tevagirl]

Denine...do you want me to send you a basket? How much does Kaleigh weigh?

Sandy...the signs and magnets came today and what a wonderful job you did! All we need now is the right door to put them on! Once again, thanks so much.

My DGD, Makayla, has a nasty stomach virus. Poor little thing is so sick.

My DH had to put a new dryer vent hose on our dryer today. Apparently it didn't go well. I hear there were more curse words flying around than there were birds. (And we have alot of birds!)
I'm sure the poor dog hid under the bed all day. All DH has to do is pick up a tool (doesn't matter, any tool) and there she goes under the bed. Actually, it's just her head that's under there. The rest of her doesn't fit any more but she is blissfully unaware of that.

Denine....Still saying those prayers for Emmasgrammy and family. I can only imagine the anguish they are going through. I hope by the time your August cruise comes around time will have at least numbed the pain a little for them.

 

[wide awake]

Hi Denine,
We too are booked for the Aug repo with EG and her DH...that whole situation is so terrible...there is nothing to say.

To all,
I've booked our hotel, Quality Inn Suites at Cocoa Beach for the night of the 15th, and reserved scuba excursions for DH in St. Martin and St. Thomas. I want to do the banana boat at CC but don't think I need to reserve that in advance. Other than that will pretty much do things on our own. Am stressed now about doing one of the beaches in St. Thomas and then hitting the tram in time for the bird show which I am convinced DS will love. I guess if we eat at the beach or take room service sandwiches we can make it.

 

[tevagirl]

What's the bird show?

 

[wide awake]

Hi Denise,
Some type of tropical bird show that happens at 10:30 and 1:30...DS loves birds...I need to take him to Disneyland so he can see the Tiki Room show...if that is even on anymore. But the times at St. Thomas...no way to do the 10:30 and then the beach from what I've heard of the traffic...besides even I don't want a Bushwacker at 9:30 am...but if I REALLY had no choice !!! I need to figure out a beach...I was going to do Coral World and the adjoining beach, but my sister was on St. Thomas earlier this month and they LOVED Megan's Bay. We have less than 8 weeks, I cannot wait !!!