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

[Liltx]

That link was VERY helpful. I think we will stick with the bus since it is our first cruise and we have been lost in cocoa beach before . So looks like AK will be an option but we will need to stay at one of the resorts where they have bus pick up. I know for sure POR is since my girlfriend is doing land and sea next month. I will call to find out. Probably make sense to stay at a disney resort for ME. Kind of makes me nervous that I won't see my luggage get on the bus but maybe they do that ahead of time anyway seeing the 8 am ready time.

I am considering the romance package since it is our anniversary. But want to price other things as well since I love the spa and dh loves to dive. I hope diving is safe there. I need to stop watching Prime time and those horrible diving stories "lost at sea" etc.

Also, if you buy alcohol at a port then you can drink it on board but you just have to finish it or throw it out before you depart? Or do they keep it until the cruise is over?

Monica

 

[marcij]

Monica & Tom, congratulations on your upcoming anniversary

Your very right - Disney does do things well -but I think I'd better warn you
cruising with DCL can be addictive - I know ask my dh (this will be our 6th cruise)

Any help we can be with your planning -just ask

If you have a secret porthole room (cat 10)- we'll probably be neighbours
Although you could have a secret verander room (cat 7)

Its funny, I guess I dont really appreciate how big the USA or rather Texas actually is. When you said you were from texas straight away I thought oh she must be near Marci - but when Marci said she takes a trip there I guess not - Please forgive my ignorance -I'm only on a small island over the pond!

Any way, welcome again

Helen -- haven't you heard everything is bigger in Texas?

San Antonio is a four and a half hour drive from Dallas, with no traffic. Factor in traffic in Austin, and we fly Southwest airlines instead of dealing with our interstate.

That link was VERY helpful. I think we will stick with the bus since it is our first cruise and we have been lost in cocoa beach before . So looks like AK will be an option but we will need to stay at one of the resorts where they have bus pick up. I know for sure POR is since my girlfriend is doing land and sea next month. I will call to find out. Probably make sense to stay at a disney resort for ME. Kind of makes me nervous that I won't see my luggage get on the bus but maybe they do that ahead of time anyway seeing the 8 am ready time.

I am considering the romance package since it is our anniversary. But want to price other things as well since I love the spa and dh loves to dive. I hope diving is safe there. I need to stop watching Prime time and those horrible diving stories "lost at sea" etc.

Also, if you buy alcohol at a port then you can drink it on board but you just have to finish it or throw it out before you depart? Or do they keep it until the cruise is over?

Monica

Monica -- Shirley at The Perfect Gift there in the Cape does wonderful baskets. I have her do sand pail baskets for my kids. She's a wonderful person, as well as a good business person. You might talk to her as well. DCL does have gifts, but they are pricey.

I believe the rule with alcohol is that if it's opened, you can't take it off the ship. Anything unopened is fine. We've only taken wine on board and haven't had to worry about it being left over...

 

[Liltx]

Marci-
You are smart to fly here. I can't even stand driving to the beach. Everything is far in TX. I will check out Shirley. Thanks for the tip. BTW I LOVE the Hill Country Hyatt. Their seafood buffet is really yummy and it's so beautiful out there. I am only 20 minutes from there, near UTSA and Fiesta Texas. I HATE FT though. My dh doesn't get how I can love WDW and hate FT. Sometimes the details are lost on him.

Helen-
We are staying in a secret porthole room. I was looking after you mentioned it and it is a fabulous deal. We are in room 5520.

I would love a veranda but the price is a little high.

I am a teacher. I think one of you mentioned you are too? I teach early childhood in public school. We have 3-5 year olds teacher's children who pay tuition and also children with special needs. My dd5 is in right now and dd3 will be there next year. It is sooooo rewarding and tiring. I am looking forward to the summer. We have 6 1/2 weeks left.

My mom and I are taking the girls to WDW for a week in June. I love staying at the dolphin. DH has too many deadlines to take off. He is an architect who owns a business with his father. They only have 2 other employees but are working on 6 or so projects right now. Although, he will be happy to be child free for a week so that he can ride is bike as much as he wants to. He is an avid cycler and rides over 100 miles most weeks.

Monica

 

[MrsJobba1]

Marci-
You are smart to fly here. I can't even stand driving to the beach. Everything is far in TX. I will check out Shirley. Thanks for the tip. BTW I LOVE the Hill Country Hyatt. Their seafood buffet is really yummy and it's so beautiful out there. I am only 20 minutes from there, near UTSA and Fiesta Texas. I HATE FT though. My dh doesn't get how I can love WDW and hate FT. Sometimes the details are lost on him.

Helen-
We are staying in a secret porthole room. I was looking after you mentioned it and it is a fabulous deal. We are in room 5520.

I would love a veranda but the price is a little high.

I am a teacher. I think one of you mentioned you are too? I teach early childhood in public school. We have 3-5 year olds teacher's children who pay tuition and also children with special needs. My dd5 is in right now and dd3 will be there next year. It is sooooo rewarding and tiring. I am looking forward to the summer. We have 6 1/2 weeks left.

My mom and I are taking the girls to WDW for a week in June. I love staying at the dolphin. DH has too many deadlines to take off. He is an architect who owns a business with his father. They only have 2 other employees but are working on 6 or so projects right now. Although, he will be happy to be child free for a week so that he can ride is bike as much as he wants to. He is an avid cycler and rides over 100 miles most weeks.

Monica

Hi Monica,

You are round the corner to me!! Its alright though I don't snore
We stayed in a cat 9 once but all the rest of the times its been cat 10 or 11's. We can't justifice the price of a verander especially since when we are board we are hardly ever in the room. Also the cost of our flights are equal practically to the cost of the cruise !

I am a teacher too-I work in year 1 (5-6 yr olds) However I only work parttime. This job I am job sharing a class, so I teach them the end of the week.

We dont break up until July 18th, so I'm counting down the days too!

Take care and good night ( or should that be evening for you guys! )

 

[MrsJobba1]

461 days until we cruise !

 

[MsLeFever]

I'm a teacher too! I teach humanities and theatre at a university. We actually have final exams next week and then I'm off for the summer! (Although not really because I'm directing 2 shows and teaching a summer class).

Mowed the lawn for the first time this season today1

 

[MrsJobba1]

458 days and counting

 

[MsLeFever]

Only 15 months to go!

One of my collegues flew down to WDW today....trying not to be jealous.

 

[MrsJobba1]

I'm a teacher too! I teach humanities and theatre at a university. We actually have final exams next week and then I'm off for the summer! (Although not really because I'm directing 2 shows and teaching a summer class).

Mowed the lawn for the first time this season today1

Hi I've just mowed our lawn for the first time today

It really could have done with it earlier but we've not had a dry day yet.

Keep your fingers x it keeps dry today

 

[MrsJobba1]

Been thinking this time next year it will nearly be time for making the final payment, Palo reservations, and shore excursions!

Then the excitement really kicks in

 

[MrsJobba1]

452 days

 

[marcij]

Been thinking this time next year it will nearly be time for making the final payment, Palo reservations, and shore excursions!

Then the excitement really kicks in

Everything but the final payment sounds good!

No, I'm getting very excited too.

Is it cold as well as rainy? We've had rain off and on, but not as much as last Spring. The winds have been pretty bad, though yesterday was nice. It's been cooler (70s) which has also been great. This will take us in to the 80s again.

Have a good week everyone!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Everything but the final payment sounds good!

No, I'm getting very excited too.

Is it cold as well as rainy? We've had rain off and on, but not as much as last Spring. The winds have been pretty bad, though yesterday was nice. It's been cooler (70s) which has also been great. This will take us in to the 80s again.

Have a good week everyone!

Our top temp has been mid 50's and at night in the 40's. It has been a lot warmer down south near London. Although if you look at a map we are a lot nearer to Scotland.

Its pleasent today

 

[Liltx]

It's supposed to get in the mid to high 90's this week. Looks like we'll be swimming in the outdoor pool. Up until now we've been swimming at the school district's natatorium after lessons. So that will be nice. I have a feeling it's going to be another summer of record heat. We will be lucky if it stays under 101 for a few days in July and August.

Monica

 

[marcij]

Our top temp has been mid 50's and at night in the 40's. It has been a lot warmer down south near London. Although if you look at a map we are a lot nearer to Scotland.

Its pleasent today

I hope today is another pleasant day!

It's supposed to get in the mid to high 90's this week. Looks like we'll be swimming in the outdoor pool. Up until now we've been swimming at the school district's natatorium after lessons. So that will be nice. I have a feeling it's going to be another summer of record heat. We will be lucky if it stays under 101 for a few days in July and August.

Monica

When you mentioned 90s I looked at my little handy Brookstone live data feed weather forecaster, and it does have 90 - 95. Where did the 70s and 80s go?

Have a good day everyone!

 

[MrsJobba1]

I hope today is another pleasant day!



When you mentioned 90s I looked at my little handy Brookstone live data feed weather forecaster, and it does have 90 - 95. Where did the 70s and 80s go?

Have a good day everyone!

Thanks Marci

Guess what, today it is

 

[MsLeFever]

Hi ladies!

School is out for me - graduation is tomorow. Summer school doesn't start until the 27th so my house may actually get cleaned....but honestly I'm not holding my breath!

Kids are in school until June 4. DH is going back for his masters degree starting in early June.....

 

[Liltx]

I interviewed for a new job today. Not sure I really want it though. I love my school but am looking for less paperwork. I hope that things work out for the best which ever that may be? I hope that the principal can see past the fact that I have the best qualifications and see if I really am the best fit for the program. We'll, see come Monday. I don't know what I will do if they offer me the job? YIKES!

Monica

 

[Liltx]

Anyone going to WDW this summer? We dds and DM and I leave on June 12.

Monica

 

[MrsJobba1]

I interviewed for a new job today. Not sure I really want it though. I love my school but am looking for less paperwork. I hope that things work out for the best which ever that may be? I hope that the principal can see past the fact that I have the best qualifications and see if I really am the best fit for the program. We'll, see come Monday. I don't know what I will do if they offer me the job? YIKES!

Monica

good luck