April 26 - May 3, 2008 Caribbean Crazy Cruisers

[WDWLVR]

Glad to hear they made it home safe. I know Mark was watching this morning.

Randy - I can certainly add peoples plans to the site so everyone can see what everyone else is doing. I don't think I'll add it in columns by peoples names but instead day by day. I can play around with it.

If anyone wants their info added just drop me an e-mail or a pm. If you need my e-mail address drop me a pm. The one I had originally used for this cruise was getting way to much spam so I turned it off.

 

[dreamcometrue]

hi guys!! Just wanted to drop in before work! Nice to see some new faces onboard so to speak! My name is Kay, I'll be turning 34 the day before the cruise (april 25th) so I will be celebrating onboard. My DH Alan is 35. We have 2 kids. Josh is 12 and Kaylee is 8. This is our first cruise and we are so excited!!

It's raining here today which always puts me in a blah mood. But in a little over 2 months we'll be in the caribbean! yay! It just seems so amazing. We booked November 1, 2006, the first day these booking dates became available. It seemed like SOOOO long to go back then, like it would never get here. And here we are almost 2 months away! It went by fairly quickly.

All is well here, just been busy with work. Quite the adjustment going back to full time!

btw, we plan on getting to the ship early too. I want to have plenty of photo ops before it gets too crowded. We'll be staying the night at my sister in law's in Orlando and making the drive down Saturday morning unless they reschedule the shuttle launch. I still have our hotel booked at the Country Inn, just in case. I can cancel up to 24 hours in advance!

 

[wdwluvrs]

We plan on arriving early as well but we will also need to return the Avis rental car to Cape Canaveral first after dropping off the luggage then go threw the excitement of boarding. We are interested in a dis meet too deck 10 would be fine on our last cruise we were treated to a dis meet in the Walt Disney suite

 

[ldcruisers]

Hello all,
It sounds like the group is growing. That's great. Looking forward to further increase as we get closer to SAIL date.

We would also like to arrive early to the port but we are not sure of the Express Bus schedules from the CBR. We are spending 4 days at the WDW and CBR.

Does any one have any information on their scheduling. We would like to be early to schedule brunch and dinner at Palo's and any other last minute changes.

 

[LCtonra]

We will be arriving early also. We are driving ourselves to the port and are hoping to be there as soon as it opens. I can't wait for a DisMeet. I have never cruised before and know nothing about the ship so you just have to tell me when and where and what we need to do!!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! I'm sure we'll be getting to the port fairly early. Of course that all depends on our driver.

There is also the opportunity to meet up in the terminal. Now that they don't make you line up and you relax in groups. As for the DIS meet on board there are pros and cons to each location.

Deck 10 - Pro- you are out in the open enjoying the sunshine, it is right at mid-ship so everyone knows where to go for the sailaway party, if the kids want to swim early you are right there. Con - it can get hot up on deck 10, if the weather is bad we'd have to move to another location (deck 9 maybe), now that the dumbotron is up there it can get a little noisy.

Promonade lounge - Pro - it is easy to find as it is on the same deck you enter the ship on, it is comfortable and no need to move due to weather, there is plenty of seating, it is a pretty quiet location so everyone can hear each other. Con - you are out of the fresh air and sunshine, for those that may want to swim in the afternoon you'd have to make your way from the room down to deck 3.

We're up to either and will be happy to put up the final decision on the web page using the grid Randy suggested.

 

[zerog]

I should be easy to spot in the terminal prior to boarding. I will have a large bottle of water in my hands and small round bandaid-looking sticker behind my ear. I'm prone to motion sickness and these are some of the ways I prepare.

 

[Myers Family5]

Time for another round of getting to know you thanks to Karen's blog:

Were you named after anyone? DH yes, he is a Jr, ME- my middle name is my mom's first name (Eileen)
When was the last time you cried? happy~while reading the fritter story from Karen. . . sad~when we were told our oldest has a inoperable brain tumor 7/07
Do you like your handwriting? no, but it is mine . . .
What is your favorite lunch meat? turkey breast
Do you have kids? yep, 3 (15, 10, & 9)
Do you have pets? yep, one a Blk Lab/Chow mix named Raven
Do you use sarcasm a lot? yes, once I get to know you
Do you still have your tonsils? yep
Would you bungee jump? DH- YEAH, ME- NO WAY
What is your favorite cereal? Lucky Charms
Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? sometimes. . .when they are new
Do you think you are strong? physically~ not really, mental~ HAVE TO BE
What is your favorite ice cream? Chocolate, is there really any other??
What is the first thing you notice about people? smile, if they are or not
Red or pink? RED

What is the least favorite thing about yourself? my weight. . .not a priority right now. . .
What do you miss the most? old friends from high school, and carefree life from back then
What color pants and shoes are you wearing? Black capri's and white sneakers
What was the last thing you ate? Meatball parm shorti from WaWa
What are you listening to right now? kids and Mark making dinner. . .
If you won the lottery, would you share it? YES with all friends
Favorite smells? chocolate chip cookies
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? the CRNP from Neuro onc clinic to reschedule some pre-chemo tests for Austin
Favorite sports to watch? Football
Hair color? dark brown
Eye color? hazel, green-brown

Do you wear contacts? YES, hate glasses
Scary movies or happy endings? happy endings
Last movie you watched? Sweet Home Alabama
What color shirt are you wearing? grey sweatshirt
Summer or winter? SUMMER

Hugs or kisses? HUGS
Favorite dessert? chocolate cake or cheesecake (tie)
What book are you reading now? DCL Birnbaums
What is on your mouse pad? blue color, no print
What did you watch on TV last night? nothing. . . too busy reading 170 pages on this thread. . . didn't read all of them in one day, over the last 4
Favorite sound? Disney ship horn on this related site
What is the farthest you have been from home? WDW. . . senior class trip

Do you have a special talent? not that I am aware of
Where were you born? Phoenixville PA

 

[Myers Family5]

Karen did a number of getting to know you sets on her blog today. This is the shortest and easiest so I thought it would be a good one for us:



Two names you go by:
1. Patty or Mom
2. Mark or Dad



Two things you are wearing right now:
1. sweatshirt
2. capris



Two things you would want (or have) in a relationship:
1. effective communication
2. respect



Two of your favorite things to do:
1. see Kenny Chesney (yummmm)
2. meet new people



Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. to be thinner
2. my son to be cancer free



Two pets you have (or have had):
1. Blk Lab/Chow~Raven
2. German Sheperd/Collie mix ~SAM (RIP)



Two things you did last night:
1. read about 40 pages of this thread
2. made a healthy dinner for the family



Two things you ate yesterday:
1. chocolate covered pretzels
2. ham, green beans, mashed potatoes



Two things you’re doing tomorrow:
1. laundry
2. cleaning




Two longest car rides:
1. to the airport for this cruise
2. to the beach for vacations



Two favorite holidays:
1. Thanksgiving
2. Christmas



Two favorite beverages:
1. Kahlua and Cream
2. Wine (all kinds)

 

[wdwluvrs]

Patty that is certainly a lot of catching up you did. Mary is the chat board up yet wondering about tomorrow night. We will check out the new additions to the cruise website. Have a great Friday everyone.

 

[zerog]

Patty

Do you like college or pro football or both? What team(s)?

There are some college football fans in this roll call (as you will eventually see ...... on page 3835 (LOL), but I enjoy the NFL. I'm a huge Jax Jaguar fan!!

As a kid, I was a Fla Gator fan, but something happened and I learned to become a Gator Hater; instead I root for the FSU Seminoles when I do follow the college games. My mom went to FSU years ago when it was an all-girls college. Maybe she was the one who turned me in the right direction.

UTOP

 

[Myers Family5]

Accents: None. . . we are from Pennsylvania, okay. . .maybe some dutch. .
Don't Drink: tequila
Pets: 1 Dog
Essential Electronics: PHONE, Camera, and sometimes laptop
Perfume: Bath & Body Lotions. . .or body spray~ Moonlight Path
Gold or Silver: Gold mostly, sometimes silver. . .
Insomnia: Only when I am packing and getting stuff together for vacation
Job Title: Officially, a "Certified School Bus Driver" but off since Nov 16, 2007 to care for our son
Most Admired Trait: to make a goal, stick to it, and achieve it within original timeframe
Kids: 3 (15, 10, 9)
Phobia: Getting seasick
Religion: Christian
Siblings: DH~ 1 younger bro ME~ 2 younger step sis, & 1 younger
bro
Time Wake-up: 7 a.m. now while off, 5 a.m. when working during week, weekends. . .whenever the mood strikes, vacations~as early as can
Unusual Talent or Skill: Not allowed to share this one. . . .
Veggies refuse to eat: Brussel Sprouts and spinach!!! (unless it is spinach dip)
Worst Habit: letting ****'s slip, procrastinator
X-Rays: Too many to count. . . toes, ankle, chest, knee . . .
Favorite Meal: Filet Mignon

I think I have one more. . . .to do. . .

 

[LCtonra]

Were you named after anyone? Nope
When was the last time you cried? A few minuted ago when I read a cruise TR (forgot whose) with pics of a little boy they are adopting from Moscow...we are adopting from china so anything that has to do with it I lose it
Do you like your handwriting? I don't hate it
What is your favorite lunch meat? turkey
Do you have kids? Yes 2 (6 1/2 and 20 months)
Do you have pets? 2 jack russells and a cat
Do you use sarcasm a lot? OMG yes its one of my biggest faults
Do you still have your tonsils? yep
Would you bungee jump? NO WAY
What is your favorite cereal? The big shredded wheat
Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? never
Do you think you are strong? I have strength in God
What is your favorite ice cream? Sticky toffee pudding
What is the first thing you notice about people? I have no idea
Red or pink? Pink

What is the least favorite thing about yourself? I need to lose 40 lbs
What do you miss the most? Being a stay at home mom, but we need to pay for this cruise
What color pants and shoes are you wearing? Light blue Jammie Pants and just white ankle socks
What was the last thing you ate? Ice cream
What are you listening to right now? my husband watching Eli Stone
If you won the lottery, would you share it? Yes I would build my church and new building and I promised my neighbors I would buy us all new homes together (I love my neighbors)
Favorite smells? The bathroom after my husband takes a shower in the morning...steamy aftershave
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My mom to ask her if she wanted to go out to dinner next weekend
Favorite sports to watch? Yankee Baseball
Hair color? Strawberry brown
Eye color? green
Do you wear contacts? I just got them so I can have sunglasses for the cruise...every decision revolves around disney
Scary movies or happy endings? happy endings
Last movie you watched? No reservations
What color shirt are you wearing? Brown tshirt
Summer or winter? Spring

Hugs or kisses? HUGS
Favorite dessert? Tiramisu
What book are you reading now?Nothing which is surprising for me
What is on your mouse pad? no mouse on my laptop
What did you watch on TV last night? Nothing I teach on Wed nights so I went to bed when I got in after 11pm
Favorite sound? My son chuckling in his sleep
What is the farthest you have been from home? Australia
Do you have a special talent? Talking alot
Where were you born? Elizabeth, NJ

 

[Myers Family5]

what does 'error_postcount_too_low_post_links' mean???

I have the last survey that I found back umteen pages and cannot get the thing to post. . . everytime I do, it says the above message. . . hoping somebody with a techie background can help me. . .

 

[Myers Family5]

I am a NFL fan, I have an Eagles Jersey, but root for the Patriots, I was DEEPLY Sadden by the loss of the superbowl, I do congratulate the Giants, they just played better . . . .but I would have LOVED to see the Patriots go all the way with an all win record. . .

 

[LCtonra]

Accents: None. . . We are from Jersey and do not have the accents liked portrayed on the Sopranos
Don't Drink: Eggnog
Pets: 2 dogs, 1 Cat
Essential Electronics: Cellphone, Laptop, Ipod
Perfume: Bath & Body Lotions Eucalyptus spearmint
Gold or Silver: kind of 50% with both
Insomnia: Suffer horribly but refuse to take anything. Sometimes I won't sleep for more then a couple hours a night for like 3 weeks then I am fine for 3 months
Job Title: Mommy...Realtor, Administrative assistant
Most Admired Trait: I can lead a group and I can talk alot
Kids: 2 (6 1/2 and 20 months)
Phobia: Throwing up and aliens
Religion: Christian
Siblings: A older brother and younger brother
Time Wake-up: like 7:30 but I am not a morning person if I could I would sleep till 10
Vegetable you would not eat: I love all veggies
Worst Habit: I can spend all day on the internet
X-Rays: Chest Xrays of my heart
Favorite Meal: I love food so this is hard....probably really sticky fall off the bone BBQ baby back ribs

 

[LCtonra]

Thanks for all the awesome surveys patty!!!!

 

[ohiominnie]

what does 'error_postcount_too_low_post_links' mean???

I have the last survey that I found back umteen pages and cannot get the thing to post. . . everytime I do, it says the above message. . . hoping somebody with a techie background can help me. . .

Are you trying to include a link in the post? I don't think you can link to anything until you have a certain number of posts. Mary will probably know more details. She's smart about this kinda stuff.

 

[Myers Family5]

No I am only trying to post answers with a survey, I have tried taking out ~, and cut and pasting it from WORD, so that I don't lose the whole thing. . .

I am able to post this, but not a whole list of things. . . but I was able to before. . . .ARGHHHH

 

[Myers Family5]

Kids here will be REAL happy, no school today. . . we have about 2 inches of snow. . .so our area goes into gridlock. . . amazing. . . I remember going to school in worse stuff. . .NORMALLY I am still dreaming of the "Magic" at this hour, but my cellphone beeped with a text alert about school closing. . .

Everyone drive safe . . .