April 17, 2004 -- anyone going with us?

[rae519]

GOT THEM!

St. John Trunk Bay - 7:40AM
Pinel Island - 8AM
Glass Bottom Boat at CC - 9:45

HURRAH!!!!

We were going to do the Dolphin at Anguilla, but Michael is soooo against it. Until he is ready, if ever, we want to keep our excursions as family experiences - so maybe next time!

Anyone joining us?

Rae

 

[rae519]

Authentic Mardi Gras beads? Really?!
Wow!

Now that's a great gift!!!
(If there's a cost, let us know!@)

Rae

 

[lsutiggeratwk]

And I caught them at a real Mardi Gras parade!!

Lots of fun and I would love to share with my cruise friends!!

 

[rae519]

You are toooooo special for words!!!

Thank you!
Rae

 

[M&CKing]

I was getting worried that I had made a mistake by faxing my excursion form in, instead of calling. Especially after I saw that everyone else had gotten their's & I hadn't heard anything. But then my fax machine rang & I got the confirmation.

I really appreciate all the info that I have picked up from the boards. Without it, I probably wouldn't have gotten the excursion that we wanted.

 

[DisneyDmom]

Hello everyone!

So sorry we have not been able to kep up with the growing board! A cold has been going around our family the past few weeks, and we just can't seem to get over it! At least it's now and not in April. This is actually Debbie's daughter posting because my mom is still sick, so I'm trying to keep up with you all!

My mom is signed up for the Palo brunch now, and she looks foward to meeting all of you!

I read that we are possibly going to wear a certain color the first day of the cruise to meet up? Has this been decided yet? Also, has a place been decided on to meet up ? Sorry if I just missed this information somewhere, its been hard to keep up with all the posts! Sorry if I missed anything else! Thanks for all your help so far!
Becky
P.S. My mom and I are going downtown today to pay the final amount for the cruise! I guess it is official now! woohoo!

 

[jeanie]

Hi,

We got ours too!! I called at 8:30, waited about 10 minutes and then I talked to the CM for about 25 minutes so I am sorry that I tied up the lines this AM! She was incrediably helpful and had been on most of the excursion herself so I was asking lots of questions and changing my mind multiple times (yikes!)

We got the Rhino Riders on St martin and then we booked the St John Trunk Bay Beach and Snorkel as a backup in case I get tooo stressed out about doing St John's on our own...

60 days and counting!!!

 

[ehtpnt]

Sounds like we all got the excursions we wanted. I know we got ours. Our friends are calling tonight as they were unable to do it this morning. But since we are doing the bus tours of St. Marten and St Thomas they shouldn't have much trouble.

Gee lsutigger real Mardi Gras beads. I would love a strand since I have heard about your parades since I was a little girl, last month, LOL but have never gotten even close. Do let me know if there is a fee.

Hi Becky, sorry your all having colds. We went thru that for a while and have finally gotten over it...mostly. So we're sending a little pixie dust and hopes for you all to feel better. I don't think that we have an "official" color but someone mentioned lime green bows or some thing of the sort. I'm sure someone will know.

Hmmm now I know why I had to wait until about 8:40 to get a live person and not Disney Music on the phone. Jeanie was talking to the cast member. I do understand why tho when we did the Western cruise I was on the phone for about 30 minutes talking and asking questions. They are really helpful.

DH just arrived with papers in hand and needs the computer. Talk to you all later. Estelle

 

[rae519]

Becky - I wrote you a pm to answer yours. Again, best wishes for a speedy and full recovery for your Mom, Debbie.
No color or special t-shirt has been decided upon - hey, why don't you come up with something!!!! (Love to delegate!)

WE will be meeting starboard on deck 10 after the Safety Drill so we can watch Marie with her sign on shore and wave back at her!

Ohhhh, talk about a funny one - Andy would call this "pulling a Hazel" so let me share it with you all.....I didn't notice the fine print in blue at the bottom of page 5, "Please be advised that nudity or topless bathing may be observed."

Uhhhh, O...K.....

Rae

 

[outahere]

"Please be advised that nudity or topless bathing may be observed."

Rae........... that fine print is also on pages 6, 8 and 10

 

[rae519]

And here I am worrying about turning "50" next year - I'm already OLD! I thought it was my memory I was supposed to lose first! SHEESH!

Don't look for me uncovered - been there, done that, not a pretty sight!

Rae

 

[Skuba2]

Count me in on getting our excursion. We enjoy the 12 meter Regatta. It can get really exciting. You get assigned a job--1st time I was the bartender and 2nd time I was a wench. Both times we won though. LOL!

OK--we are getting more snow. The weathermen have been doing such a weird job predicting this winter (or the weather has just been that unpredictable) that they have covered their tushies on this one. One guy said "We will either get a dusting, get nothing or get whomped." Uh---Duh!! I am hanging out in Westbrook this week for winter break and we are suppose to get 3-5 inches. Good news is I bought my girl's some new swimsuits and stocked up at Costco with sun lotion and goggles.

Not only 60 days until cruise but with that comes warmer weather here also.

Deb

 

[ehtpnt]

Yeah we're going to get something or maybe not... I have to admit that being on the boat will be wonderful. I am so tired of snow, that is now ICE... and everytime I go out in the yard with the dog I have to put on my boots. Time for spring.

Rae did you read the thread about the unfortunate lady who lost her bathing suit at Typhoon Lagoon? Talk about your worst nightmare.

Skuba2 I kept looking at the 12 meter regatta. I would try it but my DH isn't a sailing person. The concept of going off on a real sail boat would not be his idea of a fun time. Ah well maybe in another life...

The treadmill is calling so I better go and make myself do my 15 minutes. We're going to NYC next week with friends and I need to be able to walk at least most of the time. Talk to you all later.

Estelle

 

[dianthus]

Originally posted by rae519
.I didn't notice the fine print in blue at the bottom of page 5, "Please be advised that nudity or topless bathing may be observed."

Uhhhh, O...K.....

Rae

Pinel island is directly across from Orient Beach. If you bring your binoculars and look to your left, you can see Raisin Butt no problem!LOL!

We are still deciding what to do... Beach Rendevous, or Pinel Island. Still not sure of wanting to meet up with Raisin Butt ( or his cousin..) again. On our first cruise, we signed up for Pinel, but they gave us the option of cancelling as the waters were so rough ( October). We did & were so glad. Our table mates went & said all but about 10 people were sick on the boat & very few snorkled. The waters should be really nice in April though. Don't forget the sea safe- sea lice are more active in the Spring.. 2 years ago in April, 1/2 the ship had the rash from snorkeling at CC. We didn't, as we used sea safe- good stuff!

We went to the City this weekend and saw Hairspray & Little Shop of Horrors. Both are soooo good. Harvey Fierstein is the best. Estelle, we walk everywhere in the city- close to 10 miles. I love NYC! We went power comparison shopping for "Little Louie" knock offs on Canal St. & went into Vuitton to check out the real prices for the little baby one Taylor wants. She almost choked! She's armed & dangerous with price info now for our St. Thomas power shopping excursion. We now know the difference between an A rated knock off & the crumby ones. She's really hoping for a deal in St. Thomas...

Rae & Becky- got your PMs! Becky, hope Mom feels better! I'll have Taylor email you shortly. Rae~ I'll email my contact by the end of this week & let you know how I fared. Didn't RobinMarie want to join us for brunch too as I recall? Also, great job on the lists! You are a pro! DVC party- sounds good. They always load ya up with lots of logo graft... I tell them, I own 500 points, give me LOTS of stuff! LOL! and they do!We use the luggage tags & hats. On our Nov. cruise, they left 3 DVC lanyards in the room with the invite.

Deck 10 starboard is a good place right after the drill. We bring Taylor's Mickey Mitts & waive back to the DCL folks on the terminal deck during the sailaway. They love it! Now I don't wear lime green as it makes me look sick. I don't want to do that, as I would probably get quarantined! LOL! How about a Tropical shirt?

Sad news... My low carb diet has been severely trashed because of Valentine's Day! The good news is I got a lovely box of Bridgewater chocolates ( made 10 minutes from my house) that Oprah loves so much. I couldn't help it. Those little buggers were calliing my name. Did you know truffles can scream? I couldn't take the noise, so I had to eat them! I tried to send them to Oprah, but they never made it out of the house. Back on the diet tomorrow... I'd like to lose 10-15 lbs before the cruise, but at this rate- forgetta bout it... I'll just be my chubby self, but I'm lots of fun.

LSUtigger- Is the "at work" one your evil twin screen name LOL!
Have a hurricane at Pat O'brien's for me during Mardi Gras- love that place! Beads are cool! Bring on the beads, shrimp and lobster tails! Don't forget the chocolate lava cake, chocolate souffle and creme brulee cheese cake, mango tangos and konk coolers. Did I forget anything? I'm starting my "cruise basket" this week. Will start putting stuff in it as I go...

Love ya, mean it!

~ Linda

 

[rae519]

I have Robin down for 2 - let me know if you haven't received her info.

Also, I swear by SEA SAFE - if others do not have it, please get it! It will save you a lot of itching!!!

The thread about the lady losing her swimsuit had me laughing and the poor dear will always wonder - who saw what?! Know what I say! Big deal! If they haven't seen it before, well, SURPRISE! SURPRISE! SURPRISE! but you know that I was thinking - Glad it wasn't me!!!!!

Ohh, so I should bring binoculars and my telephone lens along when we go to Pinel, ehhhh? Hope they offer the same thing if it's rough, I can't do that kind of small boat motion even with bonine and sea bands.......agggghh!

IF anyone realizes that I do not have them on either list, please let me know now - I know we have 59 days left, but I am leaving earlier and don't want to miss anyone!

I'm in for Tropical Shirts! The louder the better for my 2 cents!!!
Either that or Easter bunny ears!!!! I am thinking of getting some on clearance just to be different. Love different!!!!
We will be wearing our lime green Passporter name tags also.

Hope everyone is headed for a great day - after seeing pictures of Atlantic City's Boardwalk this AM on the Weather Channel, I'm glad that they put on the DCL commerical with the sleeping Dad to counter it!!!!

Rae

 

[Skuba2]

Estelle writes: "I kept looking at the 12 meter regatta. I would try it but my DH isn't a sailing person. The concept of going off on a real sail boat would not be his idea of a fun time. Ah well maybe in another life... "

You should join us. It can really get competitive. I can tend to get seasick on the little boats--but you get going so fast and work hard to win, that you don't think about it. It isn't a sailing trip that you lounge around on. You have to have a competitive spirit. The last time, they almost cancelled it due to lack of wind. Actually, they did cancel but a few of us die hards stuck around to see if things would change. The wind picked up enough that they let us go. We ended up in a 3 way race with another ship's tour groups. We won of course. It became a very mental as oppose to a speed race.

Well--someone sent some pixie dust our way---the snow in CT wasn't. YEah.

I would love to meet to shake hands after the drill but probably won't do the food meeting. DH doesn't "believe" in message boards and the internet stuff. I met a group of my AOL friends in Vegas one year that I met online and have been chatting with for almost 8 years now. We all started out to loose weight but instead hung on to eachother through births, deaths and everything in between. It is great.

My daughters won't know anyone--6.5 (Jenn) and 9.5 (Christine). If you see a fair skinned, dark hair girl missing her two front teeth smiling like she is trying to touch her ears with her mouth--that would be her. Christine is a little shier--tall with long light brown hair. They will be there probably most of the trip----their idea not ours.

I also lost my low-carb (Atkins) edge this weekend. I do fine until my dh gets in the mix. No cholocates here---just some champagne. I did buy a new ATkins cookbook at Costco and actually was pleased. We made a Scallop soup with Cilantro that was really good and this week I was to try the chilled shrimp bisque. This is finally a cookbook from them that has pics and food that looks good enough to serve company without them knowing.

Well--Mickey may just have to hug a little more of me than I thought. LOL!

Deb

 

[ehtpnt]

Skuba2-- Is you DH an engineer? I have a DH that sounds like they are related. Although mine is more than willing to do the brunch at Palos. He had to be drug to the one we did on the Western cruise. But after he discovered what a great deal of FOOD there was and how wonderful it all tasted he had to agree that it was a good idea. This time I just mentioned that we might be doing another one and he was instantly agreeable.

Rae-- I don't remember (senior moment) whether I asked you to add us and Alan and Jen to the High Tea. If I didn't would you please. And if I did...ooooooopps!

dianthus-- we are going to take the bus in to NYC eat lunch and see the matinee of Gypsy. Then dinner and the bus home. We are going with friends instead of the family this time. We try to get there at Christmas time every couple of years to do the Christmas show at Radio City. This will be a chance for me to try out the new knees and my very slight weight loss. I've lost 13 pounds since the second operation not by trying just eating less and doing a little exercise.

Jan--if you are lurking around here, the insurance company denied my last 15 pt visits. Seems I'm only allowed 30 a year and or procedure. That means according to them that my 2 knee replacements were the same procedure. Even though one was in September and one the following April. I must have been asleep a long time!!

The ironing board calleth! Talk to you later. Estelle

 

[dianthus]

Rae~ I wasn't sure if Robin was RobinMarie. She had indicated on a post it would probably be one. Maybe I'm mixed up! OK! Are the high teas the same? What food meeting? Did I miss a food meeting? LOL! Probably for the best, I started Atkins again today...

Scuba2 - welcome! Where do you live in CT? It's a small state- gotta be close by... We didn't get the snow on the western front either. Usually it just dumps on us over here in our little corner of the world. ..Wow you are a fancy Atkins dieter- cook books and all... I drink the shakes, eat salads, chicken & steak. Sugar free jello. Stew Leonards has a whole carb free section now! I love that store! I'll be OK as long as I keep those darn screaming truffles away from me....

Estelle~ have fun in the City! It's a Great place to give some new knees a workout. You'll do just fine! Have a great time!! Haven't seen Gypsy, but I hear it's good. Congrats on your weight loss! That's terrific!

Talk to you all soon!

~ Linda

 

[Skuba2]

Estelle--that is too funny---he did go for one semester in Rolla, MO for engineering than switched to computers. Must be the personality type. Oh--he loves the food there. Just not a social butterfly. Hard enough getting him together with neighborhood friends--let alone people he has never met. He met my family at my grandmother's 85th bday. Just me and about 200 of my relatives in one house--literally. She was 1 of 13 and everyone from her sisters down to the 4th cousins were there. To say the least--he paniced.

I saw some cruise critic people on my last cruise--actually at the Radisson after the cruise. They were heading out and we were heading in. Didn't get the nerve to say anything.



Deb

 

[DisneyDmom]

Hi All!

My mom and I were talking about the cruise today and we have a few questions we hope you can answer...

1. How is the Paradise Tram ride at St. Thomas? It is the one excursion we are interested in, but we want to make sure it is worth it. Has anyone taken it, or heard good things about it?

2. Do we need to bring bottled water on the cruise or is it easy to get water whenever you want it? We are big water drinkers and want it to be easy to get or take with us on the islands. Also, is it free through room serivce?

3. How expensive are the pictures you can buy on the ship at shutters? Should we just take pictures with our own camera or buy them there?

Thanks so much!See you all in less then 8 weeks! And the tropical shirts on the first day work for us!

Becky