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

[a7moulton]

Hello Everyone!!


Just want to say it was very nice meeting you!!! Sorry I didn't get to meet everyone! How is everyone feeling now? We seem to be in a slight depression and can't really get back into the swing of things! I Definately Need the Cove Cafe!! They made the best coffee drinks ever!!! Its funny, this was our 3rd cruise but the 1st time I discovered the special java!!

Anty, Danielle says Hello to Ava too! She has been busy with a social studies expo project that was due. She is also alittle depressed! I think the only cure is to book another. The next one (unfortunately) will be R.C.

Well again, it was very nice meeting all!
Betsy and Debbie, Lets try to get together soon!
Take Care! Colleen

 

[Pacdaddy]

Hi Everyone, I hope all are well. We had such a great time on board. It was great to meet everyone. Lilo62 and her DH made the cruise a happening after hours as well as ashore! Great time had by all. My 2 girls left the boat with a cough they have not shaken, I know have it and it was one sovenier I wish they didn't get. Holly had 101.5 temp yesterday This was the only downfall. I hope all others not feeling well get better soon. To quote the great one "See ya Real Soon!"

 

[wdhinn89]

Hi everyone. I can't beleive a week has passed already since the cruise. I am going through withdrawals I am trying to slowly talk my husband into a cruise out of NY in late July. I know he won't agree to another plane flight to Florida or anywhere else this year. (we go to WDW in Oct) so I am trying my best to persuad him on a cruise to St.John and Halifax. I know it's not DCL but beggars can't be choosy.

 

[bdwk1997]

Hi everyone. I can't beleive a week has passed already since the cruise. I am going through withdrawals

And to think I thought I was depressed last Saturday. No one around all week to tend to my every need. It was me tending to everyone elses needs... Oh well, that's why I convinced my husband to rebook while on board for next April. Anyone else? Colleen, I spoke to Betsy yesterday, the girls are getting together tomorrow. Any way, Bob is getting the "bar" opened and our pool is scheduled for opening on the 19th!! We will get together soon... Denise, start putting your thinking cap on for my magnets for next year!!! Thanx Debbie

 

[Hypermommy]

Hi everyone. I can't beleive a week has passed already since the cruise. I am going through withdrawals I am trying to slowly talk my husband into a cruise out of NY in late July. I know he won't agree to another plane flight to Florida or anywhere else this year. (we go to WDW in Oct) so I am trying my best to persuad him on a cruise to St.John and Halifax. I know it's not DCL but beggars can't be choosy.

Me too! Where the heck is Clefas? This place needs cleaning. But I'm not doing any of that today. I'm having too much fun with the Scrapmatters Challenges. Happy National Scrapbooking Day all.

I know what you mean, though.... I'm ready to look into other cruise lines just to go on one again! But I don't think I want to. I saved my virgin cruise experience for the Mouse and I think I'd be disappointed in others.

 

[bdwk1997]

Hi guys, after stating that my depression being off the boat has settled in...I received a phone call today, "Hi this is Diane from Disney Cruise Line", I was so excited couldn't image why they were calling, maybe they "missed" me as much as I missed them... Diane goes on to say "is anyone in your party missing a pair of red and black Nike hightop sneaker size 61/2?" So much for them wanting me back... After I thought about it, I haven't been kicking out of my way my son's sneakers lately. Come to think of it yeah, those would be my son's. She says "ok we will put them in the mail"...Well that was it, she said have a nice day...I was hoping for, "we'd love for you to come pick them up, say maybe on the Repo cruise!!!" Looks like its back to

 

[anty30]

ok, who can walk me through how to post pictures? I seem to have forgotten.

 

[MassDisLovers]

Hi guys, after stating that my depression being off the boat has settled in...I received a phone call today, "Hi this is Diane from Disney Cruise Line", I was so excited couldn't image why they were calling, maybe they "missed" me as much as I missed them... Diane goes on to say "is anyone in your party missing a pair of red and black Nike hightop sneaker size 61/2?" So much for them wanting me back... After I thought about it, I haven't been kicking out of my way my son's sneakers lately. Come to think of it yeah, those would be my son's. She says "ok we will put them in the mail"...Well that was it, she said have a nice day...I was hoping for, "we'd love for you to come pick them up, say maybe on the Repo cruise!!!" Looks like its back to

That's amazing ! We've left lovely things in hotel rooms before and they are never seen again - even when we've called a few hours after leaving. The Mouse sure knows how to treat his guests!

 

[lilo62]

I've got the after cruise blues today.....

 

[Tinkified]

Hi all! I feel so out of the cruise loop...between leaving the ship, not knowing when our next cruise will be and having a rough week back at work.and not reading our thread...something is definately lacking! I was a chairperson for our school's first penny social on Friday so my past week has been chaotic to say the least.

Re:my swollen feet/ankles...I did go to doc on wed. They had gotten noticably better by then..I had doubled up on my RX water pill on sun, mon, tues, wed and thurs..and I think they looked pretty much normal by the time I saw him. They did do a quick dip of my urine and it was fine. Doc blamed it basically on travel, over use of feet (aka a lot of walking in less supportive shoes), and richer foods (more salt). He said if they weren't normal by the beginning of this week, to call him on Monday. Thankfully, they are fine! Hope eveyone else's swollen issues are resolving themselves!

Joan: We are definately missing our great dinner and cruise company! Emily had a hard time settling back into routine with school and not having an almost constant companion in Rebecca! I have not been online all week so I haven't seen your email. Will get back to you soon!

Gina and Chicken Wing: Hello and miss you right back at ya! We really enjoyed meeting you and I know Emily is missing her nightly visits. As I write this she told me to tell you she fed her baby alive (doll) and she is peeing! The Tortolla cruise is peaking our interest also..but unfortunatley we would have to do it in the summer since I am taking a week off in December for our trip to WDW

Re: The nickname Chicken Wing! No idea how that one came about...but it is definately sticking! I think it is only the the result of an active child's imagination! Glad Jeff likes it...cause it has stuck.

Ant, Joan and Gina: We need to plan a cruise reunion! Who else is in decent traveling distance from the hudson valley?

Talk with you all soon! Miss everyone and all the pleasures of a disney cruise! Michelle

 

[Hypermommy]

Hi guys, after stating that my depression being off the boat has settled in...I received a phone call today, "Hi this is Diane from Disney Cruise Line", I was so excited couldn't image why they were calling, maybe they "missed" me as much as I missed them... Diane goes on to say "is anyone in your party missing a pair of red and black Nike hightop sneaker size 61/2?" So much for them wanting me back... After I thought about it, I haven't been kicking out of my way my son's sneakers lately. Come to think of it yeah, those would be my son's. She says "ok we will put them in the mail"...Well that was it, she said have a nice day...I was hoping for, "we'd love for you to come pick them up, say maybe on the Repo cruise!!!" Looks like its back to

Oh, bummer! Yep, I think having to go free to the repo cruise would be fair for getting them back. Actually when you said shoes I got to thinking about my son's shoes. We never did get them back and they were a nice new pair of Cons. Oh well... at least they were on sale.

 

[mom_rules]

Oh, bummer! Yep, I think having to go free to the repo cruise would be fair for getting them back. Actually when you said shoes I got to thinking about my son's shoes. We never did get them back and they were a nice new pair of Cons. Oh well... at least they were on sale.

Happened to us with a book once.....sad thing is they sent it COD. The postage owing was more than the book! Well, at least we got it back.

 

[Hypermommy]

ok, who can walk me through how to post pictures? I seem to have forgotten.

I post mine over on photobucket. Once it's up over there I usually resize it for boards (one of the "resize" settings once you click on the picture once it's uploaded). Then I cut and paste the code they give you for Code - Forms and Bulletin Boards into a message here.

HTH

 

[anty30]

OMG, I have to tell you all what I did today.

I booked a cruise on RCL. I feel a little and a little .

I rebooked on DCL and plan on cruising with them in 2010.

Today, I booked on RCL for April 5, 2009 Southern Carribean cruise. It was $3200 for our family of 4 in the same type stateroom that we had on DCL. When I was rebooking onboard DCL I had asked about that same week (April 4, 2009) and it was $7500!!! It is Easter break.

I am starting to get excited, however, I feel like a bit of a trader.
My thought is that we will keep our DCL ressie until after the RCL cruise so that we can make an educated decision about which cruise line suits our needs best.

It is the Adventure of the Seas ship out of San Juan. Their cancellation policy is the same as DCL, so I can still change my mind, but the ports are very enticing. Aruba, Curacao, St. Maartin & St. Thomas, plus a day in PR. I am most excited about Aruba!!! I have been to St. Maartin & St. Thomas, but DH has not.

What do you guys think?

Antoinette

 

[bdwk1997]

OMG, I have to tell you all what I did today.

I booked a cruise on RCL. I feel a little and a little .
Antoinette

I would love to know your thoughts after the cruise. My DH wanted to do a RCCL next April, but I feel "safe" on Disney. My kids know the ship and are comfortable with it too. No casinos, really no single people, excessive drinking etc. but I am interested on what your experience will be. We did rebook for next April. I bet you love Aruba. We went two years in a row and stayed at the Hyatt. I know the cruise ships do an excursion to the Hyatt, check it out. Have fun. Be prepared for everyone to want a post trip report!!

 

[wdhinn89]

Go for it! Vacations are all about family time and memories and of course the almighty dollar. If you can cruise the week you want, where you want, for half the price, you should not feel guilty. You should feel thrilled!
You'll have a great time!

 

[anty30]

Thank you. I will definately post a review when I return. Hopefully I am not too spoiled by DCL. I am sure RCCL will not have that "special" quality, but hopefully it will be a great family trip.

Ant

 

[MassDisLovers]

OMG, I have to tell you all what I did today.

I booked a cruise on RCL. I feel a little and a little .

I rebooked on DCL and plan on cruising with them in 2010.

Today, I booked on RCL for April 5, 2009 Southern Carribean cruise. It was $3200 for our family of 4 in the same type stateroom that we had on DCL. When I was rebooking onboard DCL I had asked about that same week (April 4, 2009) and it was $7500!!! It is Easter break.

I am starting to get excited, however, I feel like a bit of a trader.
My thought is that we will keep our DCL ressie until after the RCL cruise so that we can make an educated decision about which cruise line suits our needs best.

It is the Adventure of the Seas ship out of San Juan. Their cancellation policy is the same as DCL, so I can still change my mind, but the ports are very enticing. Aruba, Curacao, St. Maartin & St. Thomas, plus a day in PR. I am most excited about Aruba!!! I have been to St. Maartin & St. Thomas, but DH has not.

What do you guys think?

Antoinette

Anty

We went on that exact cruise last year. You'll love it. Our whole family agrees that Disney is THE BEST, but we've had really great cruises on Royal too. We have 2 kids in college , and Meaghan will start in the fall so we're lucky we can get away at all. Disney is just so much more expensive, we just can't do it all the time. RC is a different experience, but you'll have a great time. The kids clubs are lots of fun (although not open as many hours as DCL and not through meal times) . Ava and Leo will like it. I wish we could join you!

Karen

 

[anty30]

Anty

We went on that exact cruise last year. You'll love it. Our whole family agrees that Disney is THE BEST, but we've had really great cruises on Royal too. We have 2 kids in college , and Meaghan will start in the fall so we're lucky we can get away at all. Disney is just so much more expensive, we just can't do it all the time. RC is a different experience, but you'll have a great time. The kids clubs are lots of fun (although not open as many hours as DCL and not through meal times) . Ava and Leo will like it. I wish we could join you!

Karen

Karen,

You just made me feel so much better. I could not stop thinking that it may not be as great as I originally thought, but now I am feeling positive again. We are just gonna do it and have a blast. My kids will be almost 12 and almost 9 when we go, so the kids club wont be a huge issue. I do know that they are closed during meals. It will force my kids to eat with us!!!!
Did you arrive in PR the day before? If so, where did you stay? I have family in PR and my cousin works at the Condado Plaza & Casino, which is now the Wyndom I believe. Also, did you do any excursions? Anything you could recommend? Any info would be helpful.

Thanks,
Antoinette

 

[bdwk1997]

We are just gonna do it and have a blast.
Thanks,
Antoinette

Family vacations are always a blast, no matter where you go. Its a vacation, no stress, no school, no laundry, no cleaning....need I go on...