August 18, 2010...Can't wait for the MAGICal Mediterranean!!!

[MinnieDiva]

If you can arrange it, we're up for it.

 

[MinnieDiva]

We got our passports when we moved here thinking we'd go to Canada all the time! Yup, haven't gone yet.

I was looking at the Pac Safe things and haven't made up my mind yet what to do. I have a sling pack for my DSLR that would be VERY difficult to slice thru without injuring someone, so I'm thinking it might be ok. We're going to get DH one of those money belt thingies. Did you know that Rick Steves has a travel store? It's near-ish here on the drive to Seattle, so we're planning at some point to check it out!

I bought a cute summer dress at REI this weekend! I'll need a cover for my shoulders (which I've gotten :) but it's too cute! And....as I've been bored out of my mind with no shifts available at work...I've been sewing for DD! I've finished a pair of capris, a shirt, a dress and coordinating little jacket, and a hat! While I have been doing laundry, the bathrooms have suffered and need some attention tomorrow!

k

 

[MinnieDiva]

That is so funny. We have been in cabin 2560 for the past 3 cruises. We really like it. When we went to book it for this cruise it was taken. We are two doors down in 2564.

Susan

That's right! I'd forgotten you were 2 doors down. DH has been looking thru a Passporter and has been asking questions. I'll have to remember to tell him you really liked that room!

 

[mindelmouse]

Ok, so here's the scoop. My DH called the concierge line and found out that if I call and make the group reservation under my name at Palo, it will not count against you. Meaning that you can still make your own reservation in addition. So that being said, I need to know who wants to join us, what your suggestions of nights would be or perhaps we can do tea? I have to call and book it on April 20th, so I would appreciate hearing back by the latest then. I will periodically confirm and ask if there are any other takers.

 

[jel0511]

Mindy we're in!!!! I think either Naples night (so we can get to know each other better before Rome and Florence/Pisa) or Corsica night (to rehash our travels together) would be good. Do you think the concierge would be able to let you know if either of those are pirate night? I'm sure we don't want to do it on that night, so we could plan accordingly!

 

[mindelmouse]

Mindy we're in!!!! I think either Naples night (so we can get to know each other better before Rome and Florence/Pisa) or Corsica night (to rehash our travels together) would be good. Do you think the concierge would be able to let you know if either of those are pirate night? I'm sure we don't want to do it on that night, so we could plan accordingly!

I would hope they could tell me that. Actually if you have questions about things (since you're the consumate planner) let me know and we can call them and find out.

 

[jel0511]

I would hope they could tell me that. Actually if you have questions about things (since you're the consumate planner) let me know and we can call them and find out.

o.k. Ask them if they can get me upgraded to a cat 3!!!!!!!!!

 

[MinnieDiva]

Go here for the schedule:


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I would assume it's accurate....

 

[MinnieDiva]

And Malta and Tunisa nights would be good, too..

 

[jel0511]

Based on the schedule Kim just posted.... I think Naples or Tunisa night would be the best, as I don't want to miss Corsica night... New menu for me!!!!!Ii think we'll have to do our palo night on formal night based on this rotation. We're not fans of it anyway and we don't want to dress anyway, so that would work out for us!!!!!!!

 

[mindelmouse]

We did find out that there are currently no category 3 or above available. However, that could change...final payments are due in 2 weeks...then they may open up.....

 

[jel0511]

We did find out that there are currently no category 3 or above available. However, that could change...final payments are due in 2 weeks...then they may open up.....

Oh well.. the dream is over..... Anyway, I'm excited to report, that as soon as next years school calendar is released, we're booking the DREAM for spring break!!!!! We might do a back to back for the whole week, or do a 4 night than 3-4 nights at Universal... We'll be using our DVC points for the booking. So TWO DCL cruises for me next year!!!!!! The Dream and Wonder to Alaska!!!!!

 

[mindelmouse]

Oh well.. the dream is over..... Anyway, I'm excited to report, that as soon as next years school calendar is released, we're booking the DREAM for spring break!!!!! We might do a back to back for the whole week, or do a 4 night than 3-4 nights at Universal... We'll be using our DVC points for the booking. So TWO DCL cruises for me next year!!!!!! The Dream and Wonder to Alaska!!!!!

It must be nice to be rich! I don't even know if we'll take a vacation after this year...I'll still be paying off this one...LOL

 

[MinnieDiva]

Oh well.. the dream is over..... Anyway, I'm excited to report, that as soon as next years school calendar is released, we're booking the DREAM for spring break!!!!! We might do a back to back for the whole week, or do a 4 night than 3-4 nights at Universal... We'll be using our DVC points for the booking. So TWO DCL cruises for me next year!!!!!! The Dream and Wonder to Alaska!!!!!

Nice!

 

[mindelmouse]

******bump*******

 

[MinnieDiva]

Pacsafe bags on sale at reioutlet.com

 

[jel0511]

It must be nice to be rich! I don't even know if we'll take a vacation after this year...I'll still be paying off this one...LOL

I wouldn't go that far cat 3 lady... Luckily we own two timeshares, DVC and one on St. John, USVI. It helps when you have sort of prepaid vacations....., so even though we MIGHT have 3 vacations next year, two will be free except air and food........

 

[mindelmouse]

We already bought our pacsafe bags but thanks.

 

[mindelmouse]

I wouldn't go that far cat 3 lady... Luckily we own two timeshares, DVC and one on St. John, USVI. It helps when you have sort of prepaid vacations....., so even though we MIGHT have 3 vacations next year, two will be free except air and food........

We own 2 time shares too...but neither is Disney because we couldn't afford those...most of the time we bank our weeks because we don't always have the funds for airfare and food....I know that the hotel part if paid for, but I always find the other stuff always ends up costing me 2-3K...Perhaps for the future...more vacations...perhaps if I quit my job....oops I need to stop dreaming and get back to work...LOL

 

[MinnieDiva]

Just bought and paid for my travel insurance!

Is it August yet?

kim