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[kamgen]

Thanks Ethelina!! And congrats to you on your loss!
WW is a pain, but it works! Just wish I could tone up somemore...well, I got about 5 weeks!

We usually recommend Palo on the first or last night. The first night is pretty easy to get, the last night a bit harder...but you repeat the dining room from night one on night 4, so it makes sense this way...at least to us!

Not sure about your rotation. We, without children, have always gotten LAP...so I wouldn't count on that one.

 

[BeanoC]

Just to add my 2 cents regarding the countdown timers...

MY vacation starts when I get on the first plane!! Not that I like the travel days, but it still feels like vacation once we're airborne.

Then, when we hear that recording that says "Welcome to Orlando International Airport"... weeeeee're baaaaack!


So, my countdown timer is set to the time we first takeoff. So there!!




'Beano'

 

[kamgen]

My vacation starts the minute I see the Welcome to Ohio sign! LOL!!!!
Since we drive, my trip starts when we leave our state...and since we are only about a 20min drive to Ohio...it starts then!

We leave in 5 weeks and 1 day! I am so ready!

 

[tessa67]

So I wonder if Wayne is coming the furthest distance? I am only traveling two hours to the port. I know you all told him about the European upgrade drink buying tradition. I wonder if he knows about the longest traveler funding the closest travelers drinks for the whole cruise law?

 

[kamgen]

yeah, that is a good one...hope he knows about the Europe/Midwest clause....the Europe traveler buys a drink for the Midwest traveler at sailaway.....and the Midwest traveler smiles and says thanks! LOL!!!

 

[wayneg]

I didn't see any of this in the terms & conditions on the booking form. I think I should call round and see my lawyer in the morning to make sure.
My holiday starts as soon as I hand over the keys to the business. That has been known to be within 3 hours of takeoff with staff shouting at me to leave.

Maureen, don't know how your lottery works but ours you have to match 6 numbers. I once had 5 come up, 1 number away from £15million (about $24million) all I got was £1,600 ($2,500). Are your runner up prizes as bad?

Wayne

 

[BeanoC]

Don't worry, Wayne, they're just trying to distract themselves from addressing the real laws, which state that midwesterners and east coasters are to buy drinks for the duration of the cruise for all Californians. And if you don't believe me... ask Rose. She'll tell ya.

And yes, our runner-up lottery prizes suck. First prize can be 65 million dollars, and second prize would be a large coke. (Ok, maybe not that bad, but it would be maybe $5,000)


'Beano'

 

[MO64RN]

My vacation starts the second I leave my job before a trip.

As for the lotto Wayne, pretty similar here except if there is a rollover the jackpots are higher but it is also a 6 number draw. Right now we just had a rollover and it is $15 million. If I win I might consider taking everyone on a cruise!!!! LOL. I first thought I would by the ship but I don't think $15 mill would be enough.

I had a friend at work get 5 numbers and she won 5 G's. Half went to pay taxes though.

Where are my doc's? Did anyone else get them yet?

I want my doc's, I want my doc's!!!!!!

I don't want a beer guys, but I would like a Bonvoyage drink!!!!!Ooh! I can taste it now the sweet taste of stawberries mixed with coconut. Ummmmmm!!!!!!

 

[takemeaway]

Beano, Beano, Beano. The real law states that drink buying is for Southern Californians, not all Californians. REally Beano, my friend, if you think about it, no place north of Los Angeles really matters anyway. If I am elected governor, I would like to make Central and Northern California another state.

MY vacation starts when my blood alcohol level rises above 1.0 , my children are locked in the Kid's Club, and the counselors have lost our pager number. (not trying for "Mother of the Year" this year.)

 

[MO64RN]

I guess it is a good thing we don't have to worry about drinking and driving. Good thing since there are going to be a bunch of boozer's on board. Oops! meant to say since there will be so many people wanting to have fun!!!

I just hope the Captain and First Mate will be sober.

 

[BeanoC]

Ok, fine, Rose, be that way. I thought we could team up as Californians, but Nooooooooo!!

Well, if you, Madam Governor, are going to split up the state, I am running for governor of Central Cal. I will make the pigeon the state bird, and the state flower will be crabgrass. The state seal will feature a picture of Alan Autry smoking dope with bankrupt farmers on a broken down wheat thrasher, and the official motto will be "Live in Fresno, and choke to death on bad air before you're 30". Ahhh, paradise! Be it ever so humble.

I agree with most everyone's definition of 'vacation'. The only chance of my blood alcohol falling below 1.0 on this cruise is if I have been asleep for at least 5 hours. That could reduce it to .96, until morning. Do they serve tequila at the Topsiders buffet?


'Beano'

 

[swanyfour]

Hello Everyone!!
My husband, myself and 2 boys (ages 8 and 5) will also be joining you on the Oct. 12th cruise. Actually both our boys will be celebrating their birthdays while we are cruising--our 8 yr old will be 9 on Oct. 12 and our 5 yr old will be 6 on Oct 15!! Not to mention, our wedding anniversay is Oct. 10th!! I planned this trip to include all of the dates..although we will be at WDW for our anniversary. This is our 1st cruise and also the 1st time to WDW for my hubby and sons. It's been waaayyy too long since I was at WDW--1984..and honestly I don't remember too much...but we are very much excited about it. You all seem to be alot of fun!! I can't wait to meet you all in person!!

 

[wayneg]

Docs have arrived by UPS this morning.
They have our original stateroom on the tickets but on the online reservation it still shows the upgraded room. Which will we get?
Is this normal?

 

[kamgen]

They may have printed and sent your docs prior to giving you an upgrade. I would call DCL to be sure. I would think the online system is correct.

Okay, so are we a bunch of drinkers or what?? LOL!!! I say...heck ya we are! LOL!!!

I cannot wait to finally meet everyone...I mean, who is this Beano guy anyway??? (Just kidding pal! You know i luv ya! )

I want my docs! I want my docs....

Maureen-yeah, sailaway drinks...love those...plan to have as many as my body can consume....LOL!

swanyfour- welcome to the group! We are a bunch of crazys! LOL!!! Hope you will join us!

MY vacation starts when my blood alcohol level rises above 1.0 , my children are locked in the Kid's Club, and the counselors have lost our pager number. (not trying for "Mother of the Year" this year.)

Rose- love it!

 

[Auntmeme]

Hey how come Wayneg got his docs first??

I checked online and did get upgraded, yahoo!! We also have joining rooms with in-laws so there are our built in babysitters. Yeah now we can join you for those drinks, who said they were buying

I look forward to meeting you all but how will I know who you are?? I know some of you will be mud wrestling and some will be at the bar.

 

[takemeaway]

Swanyfour:
I would like to welcome you and your family to our group. You are absolutely right, I am a lot of fun. As for some of the other people, (shhhh, don't tell them, they are very sensitive), I think they might be certifiably crazy and not seeking any medical attention.

Beano, if you run for governor of the Central Valley, you are probably gonna be up against Gary Coleman and the Porn Star. Gary will get the woman vote because he is so darn cute. The Porn Star will get the man vote because she has nicer "assets" than you. So you are left with the 2 or 3 people in Fresno that refer to themselves as "other". YOu are doomed

Auntmeme
Beano said he was buying free drinks. Make sure you, the husband and the in-laws get your free drink from him.

 

[tessa67]

I got my docs yesterday. No upgrade but thats ok, we are Cat 10.

Hey! Cake for all in swanyfour's room!!!

And good news! Chris will not be deploying for four months, only two weeks so we will not miss the cruise!!!

Thanks for the pixie dust and good thoughts.

 

[kamgen]

Tessa- Awesome! So glad Chris is not deploying yet!!
We are in a cat 10 too! See ya down in steerage! LOL!!!

 

[BeanoC]

Rose - How can I buy free drinks? Free stuff doesn't cost anything.

Don't be too sure about that Valley election until you hear my campaign promises. All I have to do is promise government tax relief by way of rebates, for all owners of swamp coolers and
Pintos. It'll be a landslide. And my assets are just fine, thank you.


We ain't got no stinking docs yet. I don't expect them for another 3 weeks, if history repeats itself. Oh well, it gives me somethng to pout about.


'Beano'

 

[Wiggle]

Docs? I don' need no steenkin' docs! Well, OK, maybe I do. But I haven't gotten them yet.

Where are you all checking online for your stateroom assignment? I'm booked w/DU, and I check my ressie on their site. Is there another that I would have access to?

And as for the "rules"...here in the DC area, we're quite accustomed to heightened security. So you all had better be ready to submit to my extremely detailed search of luggage and grocery store bags prior to boarding. Any and all alcohol will be confiscated and returned to its owners at the end of the cruise. Maybe. Maybe not. Just don't make me "wand" you!

Lynne