April 19, 2008 - Western - VERY Early Roll Call - Anyone??!!

[rantnnravin]

This is our sixth cruise, we are two doors down from you/ I have a 2 yr old 6 year old and an 11 yr old. If you go to plainum castaway club website. you can get navigators, the days activities. We are from LI.

from one LIer to another.

as far as music. oh geez, such an eclectic taste
70's- classic rock, Floyd, Doors, Eagles, Elton, Billy Joel, etc.
80's- punk, metal, hair bands and new wave (WLIR anyone?) U2, Def Leppard, Crue, 10,000 maniacs, REM, Pistols, Black Flag, Ramones, Sonic Youth
90's- dance club - early hip hop and death metal - Metallica, Anthrax, etc
00'a- Disney Pop, - Hannah, Cheetahs, Aly&AJ, Christian alternative - Evanescence, DC Talk, Jars of Clay,

 

[4newtocruise]

AHHHH, music. I too have a WIDE range of music tastes, just no country please! I LOVE the 80'S: Madonna, B52's, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Devo, The Fix. Cindy Lauper, Wham, Boy George, The Cure...... I also loved the big hair rock bands like Bon Jovi, Posion, Duran Duran..... Of course I love today's dance music too. I hear Hannah Montana from my daughter on a daily basis!

I can't wait to dance!

 

[wdhinn89]

I might just have to go out and get Rhett's People. Anyone read that? As much as I love GWTW, it's something I just gotta read!

What book is this? I am a HUGE GWTW fan and I never heard of it.

 

[wdhinn89]

This is our sixth cruise, we are two doors down from you/ I have a 2 yr old 6 year old and an 11 yr old. If you go to plainum castaway club website. you can get navigators, the days activities. We are from LI.

We are also from Long Island. There will be a lot of New Yorkers on this cruises

 

[dis2cruise]

This is our sixth cruise, we are two doors down from you/ I have a 2 yr old 6 year old and an 11 yr old. If you go to plainum castaway club website. you can get navigators, the days activities. We are from LI.

welcome another long islander here too

 

[dis2cruise]

I have been reading about certain drinks that are really good on the magic and one was the mojito...so of course I went to stop and shop and bought those few ingredients and made one for me and hubby they are sooo
good !!! I can't wait to have one or two on the ship.

Oh today we booked the native island tours @ caymen island we booked the
reefs, stingray and rumpoint tour sounds interesting they even feed you lunch as well any other dis'ers going on this tour??

 

[4newtocruise]

I have been reading about certain drinks that are really good on the magic and one was the mojito...so of course I went to stop and shop and bought those few ingredients and made one for me and hubby they are sooo
good !!! I can't wait to have one or two on the ship.

Oh today we booked the native island tours @ caymen island we booked the
reefs, stingray and rumpoint tour sounds interesting they even feed you lunch as well any other dis'ers going on this tour??

We might be but I think we are doing the Stingray and Island Tour through Nativeway. I see there the same price. What made you decide on the other, did you hear any feedback? I didn't know they gave you lunch.

-Joan

 

[dis2cruise]

We might be but I think we are doing the Stingray and Island Tour through Nativeway. I see there the same price. What made you decide on the other, did you hear any feedback? I didn't know they gave you lunch.

-Joan

Hi Joan,

My dh and I were reading threads on cruise critic about this tour as far as nativeway goes they are a good company to deal with along with capt marvins which we did about 5 yrs ago (they are also mentioned in the passporter as well ) As far as the island tour, about 2 yrs ago we rented a car in caymen islands and visited the turtle farm and went to ""hell"" and headed to rum point where my husband Jim feel in love with the beach . so for us to do an island tour again doesn't really interest our family. however, there is probably more to see then what we saw that day but for my kids I think they just want to be in the water

My kids never did the stingray tour (couples cruise only )so this will be their 1st time Jenny is a little nervous after hearing about a few deaths but if she doesn't want to go into the water to feed them so be it my son, stephen doesn't care one way or the other

here is a part of the email that they sent me today:

The tour departs the pier at 8 AM Central Time and completes at around 1:30 PM Central Time. We ask that you check in no later than 7:45 AM Central Time. When you come ashore, look for the person carrying the sign that says Native Way Watersports. You may also ask for us at the information booth at the cruise ship terminal.

We provide free use of all snorkeling gear and vests, food for the Rays, and complimentary punch and bottled water. At Rum Point, you will be given a nice grilled lunch. After the tour, you will have two options for drop off: back to the pier, or, at 7-mile beach (where you can taxi back to the pier at any time for $4 per person).

We ask that you provide at least one week advance notice to cancel. If your ship is unable to dock in Grand Cayman, we will automatically cancel your reservation, at no cost to you.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I look forward to seeing you in Grand Cayman

Joan, hope this helps you out

 

[Daisy5115]

I have used Nativeway about 2 yrs ago when I was vacationing in Grand Cayman and they were wonderful. So, if you are looking for someone who has first hand experience with the company I can tell you they were on time, reliable, fun, etc. I reserved over the phone, they picked us up in a van from the Ritz-Carlton, and delivered us back after the Stingray excursion. On our boat were many other New Yorkers who came from a cruise (not sure which) had done their homework and were doing their own excursion through Nativeway. Have fun!

 

[anty30]

I too, used Nativeway. We did the Stingray City & Island Tour in 2006. They were wonderful. No problems. It was actually the highlight of our cruise.

 

[rantnnravin]

Originally Posted by Hypermommy View Post
I might just have to go out and get Rhett's People. Anyone read that? As much as I love GWTW, it's something I just gotta read!

What book is this? I am a HUGE GWTW fan and I never heard of it.

I made the mistake of reading Alexandra Ripley's Scarlett a few years ago. I know this book is by different author, but I am now a firm believer in "don't mess with the classics."

 

[Hypermommy]

I personally think the 80's night is the best. It is in the Rockin' Bar D one night (I forget which). It's a cant miss.

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Bottom line: give me 2 martinis and I'll dance to anything!!!!!:cool1

I think an 80s bar in my "prom" gown sounds wonderful!!!!Oh, this is gonna be so great!!

Ok Denise,
I think that you are probably the only one that could handle this request. I think we need an updated funlist that I (we) can print and save for the cruise. For example time, date and place for walking, Lost Party, cigar meet for the guys. Otherwise we will get on the boat and never know where, when etc. as it's not like we can get on the board.

Then again, you are across the hall from me and I have a feeling that I'll hear you!! LOL

Angie

Now what ever gave you that idea? Okay, after this post I'll go back and find the latest copy of the hyperlist and see what needs to be added. I don't know that we ever really decided on a time for walking did we? I kind of got the feeling it was still up in the air. I know we don't want to do it too early becuase there are some that don't want to get up that early. And we don't want to do it too late becuase there are some that might not be able to walk well later in the afternoon. Did we decide on a time? If not, how does 9am sound for everyone? Anyone that wants to walk, meet at the drink station on Deck 9 (?) where we can get coffee before we start.

Need Help With Fish Extender Gifts:
Okay, so I figured out something for the girls and ladies... and something for the little boy... but I am having a hard time with the big boys and the daddies.... anybody have any good ideas??? Not too expensive... after reading KC's pre trip report I started a spreadsheet!! Kind of scary!

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Hypermommy: thanks for offering to help with door magnets...not sure she will let you though.

He'll be glad to know it's been a helpful idea. Although some things you just don't want to know... right? As for FE... we just got some generically fun stuff. Ours is all themed to pirate night so that's the day I'll be walking around giving stuff out. It's a couple of little toy type things and a couple of useful items. That's all I'm going to say right now but I think mostly it's just the idea of finding something in your pocket and knowing someone was thinking of you. And candy.... I think I'm going to get some candy as that's age and gender appropriate no matter what.

Yeah, I got the feeling that she was very much against it. Especially when she started her own thread. Oh well... I can't say as I really blame her after what happened with the ebay thing.

This is our sixth cruise, we are two doors down from you/ I have a 2 yr old 6 year old and an 11 yr old. If you go to plainum castaway club website. you can get navigators, the days activities. We are from LI.

Okay.. a lot to catch up on since you're just joining. First off... welcome to our crazy little thread. Okay, so I'm the crazy one. Everyone else is pretty sane. You'll see the hyperlist soon (gotta go back and find it so I can post it again). Basically, that's a listing of when everyone's ressies are so we'll know who we'll be doing activities with from this thread. And Joan has a spreadsheet (Joan... can you post the link to that again) with ages and families and room number and whether you'd like to participate in the fish exchange and whether you'll be meeting us at Fishlips for dinner the night before the cruise and all types of other stuff like that. And then there's the Yankee Gift Exchange thing we're doing at our Dismeet on Saturday (what time was that again? I think it's in the spreadsheet). Basically, that's one of those gift exchanges where whoever draws #1 gets to pick a gift. Then whoever got #2 gets to either "steal" the gift from #1 (in which case #1 gets another pick) or pick new gift. #3 can "steal" from #2 or #1 or pick a new gift... etc, etc, etc. Did I explain that right, y'all?

AHHHH, music. I too have a WIDE range of music tastes, just no country please! I LOVE the 80'S: Madonna, B52's, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Devo, The Fix. Cindy Lauper, Wham, Boy George, The Cure...... I also loved the big hair rock bands like Bon Jovi, Posion, Duran Duran..... Of course I love today's dance music too. I hear Hannah Montana from my daughter on a daily basis!

Have you listened to some of the newer country? How about Big and Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy"? It's even got a bit of a rap in it. You might just surprise yourself. Everything on your list sounds good to me. Remember how "foine!" George Michael was when he was in Wham!, before he messed up his beautiful hair?

We are also from Long Island. There will be a lot of New Yorkers on this cruises

And one dyed in the wool, grits eatin', Southern and dang proud of it girl just to keep all you Yanks straight!

I have been reading about certain drinks that are really good on the magic and one was the mojito...so of course I went to stop and shop and bought those few ingredients and made one for me and hubby they are sooo good !!! I can't wait to have one or two on the ship.

So what's in the mojito so we can practice too? I'll only have one or two (or three or four)

What book is this? I am a HUGE GWTW fan and I never heard of it.

Rhett Butler's People (I was wrong on the title) is something I saw at the bookstore a couple of months ago. Looked like it told the story of Rhett and what he did and how he was banished by his father and such. Now after reading the Amazon.com review (http://www.amazon.com/Rhett-Butlers...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207481842&sr=8-1) I see that it's more a retelling of the story from Rhett's point of view, with some of his backstory involved (apparently there are scenes where he rescues Belle Watling and mentors her son, who we know was never in Atlanta). Sounded like it'd be fun.

I made the mistake of reading Alexandra Ripley's Scarlett a few years ago. I know this book is by different author, but I am now a firm believer in "don't mess with the classics."

We're going too have to agree to disagree on Scarlett. I think I like it almost even more than the original. Scarlett grows a bit in the original but it's in this book that she finally moves past the scars of her youth and learns what love really is. I absolutely love this book. Now... if we talk about that wholly terrible movie they made from it that didn't even follow the plotline... I'm not talking about the usual license a movie takes with a book but a wholly different story from about the midpoint on and not even a good story ... that was awful!

Okay... off to find the last hyperlist so I can update it. We're all going to be doing the single digit happy dance soon!!!!

 

[Hypermommy]

The latest version of the hyperlist I could find was dated 10 Mar 08. The only thing I had to add to it was Dis2Cruise's Grand Caymen excursion. Dis2Cruise, did I get it in the right place? Oh yeah, and my massage that I was able to book on Thursday. Almost forgot about that one Okay... if there's anything else to add, y'all let me know.

Okay, looking over the spreadsheet I see that we did decide on a coffee/walking/bahama mamas time of 7am. Works for me. I've added that time on the hyperlist too. Is anyone dropping off becuase of the time?

tmsjjb, this is the "hyperlist" I was talking about. On this you can see who's doing what excursions when and where so you can buddy up with someone if you're doing the same one. It's got a bit more info on it as well such as who has what spa treatments and palo and such. I guess this list really proves why I'm called "Hypermommy" becuase who else would be insane enough to put together something like this.

Oh, by the way... did you guys ever decide on a time for Cigars & Cognac?

Okay.. here's the hyperlist:

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April Showers of Happiness Excursions and Other Info
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Key West
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Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory with Aquarium
justthat

No Excursions
TJeff, a7moulton, OSUBuckly, frankiemal1, lilo62, AddictedtoMickey, Hulamom333

Walking, Eating and Drinking (i.e., no scheduled excursion)
All day - 4newtocruise, Hypermommy, conny264, marion, msdisney53, dis2cruise

Wild Dolphin Encounter (not disney)
Time unknown - Tinkified

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Grand Caymen
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2-Tank Dive Tour
Time Unknown - AddictedtoMickey

Aquaboat & Snorkel Adventure
Time Unknown - OSUBuckly

Buccaneer Catamaran to Stingray City, Grand Barrier Reefs & Coral Gardens
weluvdisney5

Captain Marvins (not a Disney tour)
Time Unknown - Conny264, Marion

Island Tour & Butterfly Farm
Time Unknown - justthat

Native Way Island and Stingray Tour (not a Disney Tour)
9:30 - 4newtocruise

No Excursions
TJeff

Pirate Encounter
09:30 - frankiemal1, Tinkified
11:45 - anty30, msdisney53

Renting a Car, Head to Rum Point and Relax
dis2cruise

Rum Point & Stingray City Snorkle
pwgs, lilo62, dis2cruise (is this the one you did? Not sure if I put this in the right place)

Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine
8:00 - bmalonef45

Seven Mile Beach (not through disney)
Time Unknown - Tinkified
7:30 - Mass-cateer

Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling
Hulamom333, rantnnraving

Visit Hell (not a Disney excursion)
Hypermommy


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Cozumel
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Discover Mexico & Chankanabb
10:45 - lilo62

Dolphin Discovery
9:45 - wdhinn89 (3 doing discovery, 1 observer)
10:45 - anty30, bmalonef45-observers only, frankiemal1\
11:00 - crazed'boutmaryP

Dolphin Encounter and Royal Swim (Shore Trips)
Time Unknown - AddictedtoMickey
1:00 - crazed'boutmaryP

Dune Buggy (not through Disney)
10:30 - 4newtocruise, Tinkified, rantnnravin, dis2cruise

Dune Buggy & Beach Snorkel Combo
10:00 - DisneyDavO

Eco-Park & Snorkel
Time Unknown- justthat

Four Elements – A Mayan Adventure
ndepaola, OSUBuckly

Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel & Beach Party
Hulamom333

Jeep Exploration
Time not listed - MassDisLovers (2 of them)

Jeep Rental (not disney)
msdisney53 (probable)

Jungle Bike Adventure
Mass-cateer

Nachi Cocom Beach
MassDisLovers (2 of them)

No Excursions
TJeff

Tulum Ruins
Hypermommy, marion, conny264

Wyndham All Inclusive
weluvdisney5

Xcaret
pwgs


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Castaway Cay
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All day relaxation
OSUBuckly, lilo62, dis2cruise

All day snorkel equipment rental
bmalonef45

Banana Boat Ride
1:30 - anty30
3:30 - Hypermommy

Bottom Fishing
9:30 - wdhinn89

Cabana Massage
MassDisLovers, rantnnraving

Castaway Cay Getaway Package (all day)
4newtocruise

Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure
time unknown - AddictedtoMickey, Hulamom333

Glass Bottom Boat
12:45 - frankiemal1

No Excursions
TJeff

Parasailing
10:30 - yogibigdog, pwgs
11:30 - Hypermommy
02:20 - 4newtocruise
Tinkified (maybe)

Serenity Bay (and no excursions - just relaxation)
msdisney53

Stingray Adventure
2:00 - bmalonef45

The Wild Side (teen)
MassDisLovers


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Palo Reservations
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Saturday
08:00 PM - Hulamom333

Sunday
10:00 AM - anty30
08:30 PM - a7moulton
07:00 PM - AddictedtoMickey, crazed'boutmaryP

Monday
10:00 AM - MassDisLovers
10:30 AM - 4newtocruise
11:00 AM - msdisney53, yogibigdog
11:30 AM - wdhinn89
07:00 PM - OSUBuckly

Tuesday
Time Unknown - mdisney53
06:00 PM - justthat (is Tuesday GC nite?)
06:30 PM - MassDisLovers
07:30 PM - TJeff
08:00 PM - anty30
08:30 PM - Mass-cateer, msdisney53

Thursday
Time Unknown - 4newtocruise
Time Unknown - Marion
11:00 AM - Mass-cateer
11:30 AM - justthat (is Thursday the 2nd sea day?), OSUBuckly
06:00 PM - yogibigdog (half their party)
06:30 PM - yogibigdog (the other half of their party)
03:00 PM - MassDisLovers
07:00 PM - 4newtocruise
07:30 PM - conny264

Friday
07:00 PM - frankiemal1

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Spa
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Sunday
9:00 AM - Wrap - rantnnraving

Monday
??:?? Well Being Massage - MassDisLovers, Patrick (frankiemal1's DH)
??:?? Stone Therapy - MassDisLovers
??:?? Exotic Hand Ritual - MassDisLovers
??:?? Couples Massage - Tinkified
??:?? - Rasul - rantnnraving
2:00 - Well-Being Massage - justthat
2:00 - Exotic Rasul - OSUBuckly
4:30 - Well Being Couples Massage - lilo62

Thursday
10:30 - Well Being Massage - Hypermommy
2:00 - Stone Therapy - 4newtocruise
2:00 - Couples Massage - OSUBUckly

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Bahama Mamas Walking Deck 4 (and being rewarded with Bahama Mamas)
7AM Daily - Meet at drink station on Deck 9 for coffee at 7AM and then start walking
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a7moulton, Hypermommy, MassDisLovers, msdisney53, dis2cruise, 4newtocruise

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Cigar and Congnac in the Cove Cafe
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Thursday - TJeff, TJeff's DBIL, a7moulton's DH, pwgs

 

[MassDisLovers]

Our DisMeet is at 2PM on Saturday in the Promenade Lounge The explanation for the Yankee Swap at the meet is Post # 1595 on page 107 of this thread

 

[Hypermommy]

Off to bed. I am up before the birds tomorrow with other type A moms who stand on line to register our kids for camp at 6am when the registration doesn't actually start until 9am...PSYCHO! And I think it is going to rain...WET PSYCHO!

Hey Michelle,

How'd registering the kiddos for camp go? Did you get the spot you wanted? Did you get wet? Hope so and hope not respectively.

 

[crazed'boutmaryP]

Denise- I may join you for walking, depends what time I get up and will have to hit the gym also, but I'd like to stroll with everyone too, so could you add me to the list too?. If I don't make it by 7am I'm sure I'll be able to find all of you.

Big shopping weekend here and will sort and start to pack-yeah How's everyonelse's packing going? I'll update on the shoe count later

Has anyone done the Westin Grand Cayman as a day pass before or know about it?

 

[Hypermommy]

Denise- I may join you for walking, depends what time I get up and will have to hit the gym also, but I'd like to stroll with everyone too, so could you add me to the list too?. If I don't make it by 7am I'm sure I'll be able to find all of you.

Big shopping weekend here and will sort and start to pack-yeah How's everyonelse's packing going? I'll update on the shoe count later

Has anyone done the Westin Grand Cayman as a day pass before or know about it?

Certainly... please do join us. I'll put your name on the list next time I update it (probably tomorrow or so).

Yeah, we have to do shopping this week too. First, I have to get these teenaged boys to get all the clothes off the floor in their room and figure out what we need to wash before we go buy anything. I'm thinking the guys will at least need some shorts.

 

[4newtocruise]

Hi Joan,

My dh and I were reading threads on cruise critic about this tour as far as nativeway goes they are a good company to deal with along with capt marvins which we did about 5 yrs ago (they are also mentioned in the passporter as well ) As far as the island tour, about 2 yrs ago we rented a car in caymen islands and visited the turtle farm and went to ""hell"" and headed to rum point where my husband Jim feel in love with the beach . so for us to do an island tour again doesn't really interest our family. however, there is probably more to see then what we saw that day but for my kids I think they just want to be in the water

My kids never did the stingray tour (couples cruise only )so this will be their 1st time Jenny is a little nervous after hearing about a few deaths but if she doesn't want to go into the water to feed them so be it my son, stephen doesn't care one way or the other

Thanks. The reason I asked because I'm kinda on the fence about the tour part. I have heard from the thread that the tour part is not that great, specifically "Hell". I'm wondering if my kids would like the beach better. I'm leaning toward changing it.

 

[bdwk1997]

has anyone done the Westin Grand Cayman as a day pass before or know about it?

We are doing it. Friends of ours cruised in February on RC and they said it was one of the best days they had....

 

[TECHJPM]

Can everyone check the spreadsheet at:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLx0FZxmMNWAALDdWJXpYKw

Make sure that you are marked for the Fish Extender if you are participating.
Make sure that you are marked for the Yankee Trader if you are participating.

Sorry to hijack someones job.