August 1st 2009 - Eastern 8/1/2009 The Eastern Caribbean Castaways

[marcij]

So I spent some time today re-reading this entire thread (which I had not done before; just skimmed), and realized there are a lot of teachers in the group. While I am not a teacher of children, I do run a corporate training department so I teach adults as well as manage other trainers. So I sort of count myself as a teacher!!

Also, Helen - you & I are kindred spirits with the shoe thing. A couple of years ago my husband expanded our master closet (using unused attic space) and in doing so, built me a "shoe wall" ... floor-to-ceiling shoe racks. I promptly filled them up and there are shoes in every nook & cranny of that closet! I joined this really cool shoe of the month club (shoedazzle.com) and I so wanted to share it with you but I checked and they only ship to the US. Bummer

I didn't realize just how much the same-day arrival was stressing me out. I feel so much more relaxed about the trip now that I've changed it. My sons are happy, too, that they don't have to get up at 2:30am to leave for the airport on Saturday! (A sign of them getting older, I'm sure. When they were younger it was "cool" to get up in the middle of the night. Now, they're like - let me sleep 'til noon!)

My youngest is turning 12 on Monday. He's very excited!

Told ya it was random comments ... also a bit rambly. Sorry about that! Have a nice day, everyone!

Another shoe collector! I recently got rid of 32 pairs of shoes (barely worn, most of which were bought during my "shoe therapy" after my Mom passed) and my fairly large walk-in closet still looks full of shoes! I have to admit, I've gone on a flip-flop buying spree, and I normally don't even like them. I now have two Tory Burch pair and one Ed Hardy pair to add to my already long list of shoes. I have to say, though, I'm terribly jealous of your shoe closet!

 

[LadyRob]

Hi guys. I'm thinking of ordering the lime green silicone bracelets that some cruise groups get to help identify DISers. I did this on the cruise that Helen and I were on three years ago. Would anyone be interested in wearing them?

I'd wear them!

 

[disneymom8589]

Hi guys. I'm thinking of ordering the lime green silicone bracelets that some cruise groups get to help identify DISers. I did this on the cruise that Helen and I were on three years ago. Would anyone be interested in wearing them?

I would wear one, too.

Kim

 

[MsLeFever]

Hi guys. I'm thinking of ordering the lime green silicone bracelets that some cruise groups get to help identify DISers. I did this on the cruise that Helen and I were on three years ago. Would anyone be interested in wearing them?

Awesome!

 

[marcij]

Okay -- I think I will get a couple of sizes, one for adults and one for kids. I have no idea how many to order, so if people will PM me how many they'd like, adult/child, I can get an order placed next week.

They'll be lime green, with either black or purple color fill so the wording pops.

You can only have 25 characters a line, and an extra line is .20 each. I was thinking of doing something like:

DIS Rocks the Magic! August 1, 2009

They used to do hidden Mickey's, but the last time I checked they had stopped.

Anyone have any other ideas?

 

[MrsJobba1]

Okay -- I think I will get a couple of sizes, one for adults and one for kids. I have no idea how many to order, so if people will PM me how many they'd like, adult/child, I can get an order placed next week.

They'll be lime green, with either black or purple color fill so the wording pops.

You can only have 25 characters a line, and an extra line is .20 each. I was thinking of doing something like:

DIS Rocks the Magic! August 1, 2009

They used to do hidden Mickey's, but the last time I checked they had stopped.

Anyone have any other ideas?

Hi marci thanks for doing this please put us down for two. Adult size tht is! I still have the one from 2006. I can't believe it's been nearly 3 yrs!

Well we are away in our motorhome this weekend at another Flyball dog competition . I'm writing this on my iPhone hope. The battery lasts. Take care. X

 

[disneymom8589]

Marci,

Please put us down for 2 adult bracelets!

Thanks!!

Kim and Dave (ScubaD)

 

[marcij]

Hi marci thanks for doing this please put us down for two. Adult size tht is! I still have the one from 2006. I can't believe it's been nearly 3 yrs!

Well we are away in our motorhome this weekend at another Flyball dog competition . I'm writing this on my iPhone hope. The battery lasts. Take care. X

Marci,

Please put us down for 2 adult bracelets!

Thanks!!

Kim and Dave (ScubaD)

Will do! I have your order Spin, as well. We're up to 10 adult and four kids. Keep the orders coming!

 

[MsLeFever]

2 adults and 2 kids here! Great idea!

 

[ScubaD]

To all of my fellow Disney Dad's on the cruise, Happy Father's Day. I have the steaks soaking in the marinade (teriyaki and mesquite to please all tastes) I am wearing my new shirt from disneymom8589, have my new slacks being altered (thanks DW) and will have a great time at church.

What are your plans for the day.

See you in less than six weeks.

Dave

 

[ScubaD]

We have chosen to do little while in port this time around. In ST. Maarten we will do the "Under 2 Flags" bus tour and then walk through the town, shop, eat, relax on the beach. While in St. Thomas we are doing the "Skyride to Paradise" then shop, eat, walk, etc.

What are others planning while in port?

Dave

 

[ScubaD]

Of course we know that Disney will keep us busy 24 hours a day with all of the activities on board and in port. But in case of any "down times" I was wondering if there are any Rook players who would like to get together and have a friendly game in one of the clubs.

Or any other card games!

Dave

 

[marcij]

To all of my fellow Disney Dad's on the cruise, Happy Father's Day. I have the steaks soaking in the marinade (teriyaki and mesquite to please all tastes) I am wearing my new shirt from disneymom8589, have my new slacks being altered (thanks DW) and will have a great time at church.

What are your plans for the day.

See you in less than six weeks.

Dave

It sounds like you are off to a great day. I hope it finished just as terrific. I got up and cooked DH waffles and bacon, then we were off to Church, then a short nap and errands in Dallas. I gave him an Oakley gc today because I wasn't sure which style to get him so we picked those out, then left my entire family for dinner.

We have chosen to do little while in port this time around. In ST. Maarten we will do the "Under 2 Flags" bus tour and then walk through the town, shop, eat, relax on the beach. While in St. Thomas we are doing the "Skyride to Paradise" then shop, eat, walk, etc.

What are others planning while in port?

Dave

We're doing private tours on both Islands so we can go to the beach and shop, then I'm parasailing with my 10 year old on CC and we love to do the Stingray tour there.

Of course we know that Disney will keep us busy 24 hours a day with all of the activities on board and in port. But in case of any "down times" I was wondering if there are any Rook players who would like to get together and have a friendly game in one of the clubs.

Or any other card games!

Dave

Sorry -- I have no idea how to play.

 

[MelissaLG]

Of course we know that Disney will keep us busy 24 hours a day with all of the activities on board and in port. But in case of any "down times" I was wondering if there are any Rook players who would like to get together and have a friendly game in one of the clubs.

Or any other card games!

Dave

We love Rook! Used to have many, many late-night games of this w/BIL & SIL when kiddos were little!

However, not promising any Rook time from us ... historically, our sons hate the kids' clubs and hang with us the whole time so never have any down time on our cruise. We'll see, though, they are older so they may want time away from mom & dad!

 

[MelissaLG]

Hi all,

Is anyone planning on running the CC 5k? I'm really looking forward to it! My youngest son and run several 5ks per year, but I don't know if he wants to do this one with me or not.

Either they didn't use to do this or I didn't know about it on our previous cruises so even though we've been to CC twice before, I've never done the 5k.

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi all,

Is anyone planning on running the CC 5k? I'm really looking forward to it! My youngest son and run several 5ks per year, but I don't know if he wants to do this one with me or not.

Either they didn't use to do this or I didn't know about it on our previous cruises so even though we've been to CC twice before, I've never done the 5k.

Hi Melissa-

This is something I've not heard of before? Do you have any details (not for myself) but Dave runs and will be in training for a half marathon in Sept.

Thanks

 

[MelissaLG]

Hi Helen! From what I've been reading, there should be something about it in the Personal Navigator for the CC day. Apparently you don't have to sign up or anything, but for whomever wants to do it, just meet at the CC dock at 9:30 that morning & run. (Or jog, walk, whatever...) That's it! Oh, and I also read that they give a little certificate for finishing it.

A half-marathon, huh? That sounds great! I hope to do that someday, too!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi Helen! From what I've been reading, there should be something about it in the Personal Navigator for the CC day. Apparently you don't have to sign up or anything, but for whomever wants to do it, just meet at the CC dock at 9:30 that morning & run. (Or jog, walk, whatever...) That's it! Oh, and I also read that they give a little certificate for finishing it.

A half-marathon, huh? That sounds great! I hope to do that someday, too!

Thanks melissa,
I'll let dave know. I will be at serenity bay my favourite place on earth .x

 

[joycsk]

We're doing private tours on both Islands so we can go to the beach and shop, then I'm parasailing with my 10 year old on CC and we love to do the Stingray tour there.

1. Dear Marci, if we're not too late, I'd love 2 adult and 2 kid bracelets. Not _positive_ that I can talk my DH into wearing one, but I think it's an incredible idea.

2. We are doing much of what you are. We booked a private tour of St. Maarten - and if you don't know and want to - there is a man with lots of Star Wars stuff on St. Maarten. I think he goes by the name "The Yoda Guy." That will be a 'can't miss' stop for us. In St. Thomas we are swimming with sea lions, which I mention every time 'cause I'm So excited about that. And the only thing we're doing on CC is the Stingrays. My baby was too young when we first went, so now he gets to come also, which I'm very happy about.

3. Dave, I don't know Rook, but I used to be an avid, though poor, player of pinochle and hearts. FWIW. Also, like Melissa, I don't imagine having lots of free time, but who knows. . .

Happy Wednesday. I finished work last Thursday and largely collapsed. Now I'm ready to start packing!

 

[marcij]

1. Dear Marci, if we're not too late, I'd love 2 adult and 2 kid bracelets. Not _positive_ that I can talk my DH into wearing one, but I think it's an incredible idea.

2. We are doing much of what you are. We booked a private tour of St. Maarten - and if you don't know and want to - there is a man with lots of Star Wars stuff on St. Maarten. I think he goes by the name "The Yoda Guy." That will be a 'can't miss' stop for us. In St. Thomas we are swimming with sea lions, which I mention every time 'cause I'm So excited about that. And the only thing we're doing on CC is the Stingrays. My baby was too young when we first went, so now he gets to come also, which I'm very happy about.

3. Dave, I don't know Rook, but I used to be an avid, though poor, player of pinochle and hearts. FWIW. Also, like Melissa, I don't imagine having lots of free time, but who knows. . .

Happy Wednesday. I finished work last Thursday and largely collapsed. Now I'm ready to start packing!

You're not too late! Anyone that wants bracelets, just let me know. I probably won't order for another week or so. This is a gift from me, so no charge.

Thanks for the info on The Yoda guy!