August 23-30, 2003 "Welcome Home Fellow Cruisers--Trip Report Completed"

[Verandah Man]

I did send an e-mail to Mary, but what I did was, I scanned the Mickey paint chip into my computer, added my name and DISboard name, printed it off to fit inside a 3.5" round button with a pin clip on the back, that I picked up at A.C. Moore.

 

[Verandah Man]

Hey Cruisers, check this thread out. Click on the link below, I just got a "LIVE CALL" from the Magic a few minutes ago.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=423047

 

[Verandah Man]

I received a total of "4" live calls from the Magic today. Let me tell you, I am so pumped right now, I think I could fly to Florida even without the use of an airplane!!!

Just to think, the next time that the Magic leaves Port Canaveral, the August 23rd cruisers will be on it!!! If that doesn't get you excited, I don't think anything will!!!

I'm going to get myself something to eat, and let my heart slow down a bit, LOL!!!

 

[lisak1]

Hello everyone!
I am finally back online after the blackout. It was just crazy around here with everyone panicking about gasoline and groceries. I don't think i've ever seen anything like it, and hope to never see anything like it again.... just unreal. miles and miles of cars backed up waiting in line at gas stations and grocery stores. complete gridlock. everything was at a standstill. Friday evening it took me 2 hours to drive home from work, and i just live 15 miles away.

complete insanity.

Anyway, after all of the stress from this past weekend, i am so looking forward to having a wonderful vacation, i really need it.

 

[Verandah Man]

The next time that the Magic is seen on the two palms cam, we August 23rd cruisers, will be on it!!!

I captured this photo of the Magic as it was going past the two palms cam this evening, 8-16-03.

 

[PenskeSth1]

You all are so lucky, I can't hardly wait until it is our turn.
Hope yas have a magical time. Maybe we'll have to drive to Jetty Park to wave at yas as you go by..

 

[Verandah Man]

It has been a long time coming, but we are very excited to be sailing this coming Saturday!!!

You will be getting on the ship yourself before you know it!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Hey August 23rd Cruisers,

I just added another photo to our group's ever growing photo gallery. Check it out on the "8-23-03 cruise list" http://verandahman.com/82303cruiselist.htm

Melissa (onemomo2) and her family will be heading down I-95 on Monday morning, to spend a few days in the Orlando area, before heading to the port Saturday morning. Have a safe trip Melissa, and see you Saturday on the ship. If you are going to the World, have a Magical adventure!!!

Also, today (8-17) is Moss1Renee(Renee), grandson's 12th Birthday. Happy Birthday Stephen, see you on the MAGIC, this coming Saturday!!!

 

[Moosysmom]

Altho, I am not on your cruise, I will get to meet some of you at the Radisson Friday night. So, for those who are starting off soon, be safe, and have a wonderful visit at WDW, or just a good trip down. I will take care of the thread while you all are cruisin.
Lynn

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Moosysmom
Altho, I am not on your cruise, I will get to meet some of you at the Radisson Friday night. So, for those who are starting off soon, be safe, and have a wonderful visit at WDW, or just a good trip down. I will take care of the thread while you all are cruisin.
Lynn

Thanks Lynn, I knew we could count on you. I have your name tag button ready BTW, I will bring it with me Friday night!!!

 

[mostyn17]

2 MORE DAYS GUYS (and a few hours ) he-he !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't believe this! It truly feels like a dream! Now the problem is trying to sleep the next few nights!

Wednesday morning at 4 30 am we leave for the airport. We will be in Disney WOrld around 11 30am!!

I can't wait to see everyone!!!

Travis

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by mostyn17
2 MORE DAYS GUYS (and a few hours ) he-he !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't believe this! It truly feels like a dream! Now the problem is trying to sleep the next few nights!

Wednesday morning at 4 30 am we leave for the airport. We will be in Disney WOrld around 11 30am!!

I can't wait to see everyone!!!

Travis

11:30am on Wednesday, I will be picking up my paycheck and heading to the bank. However, I would have rather been with everyone else at WDW!!! Oh well, I can't have my "CAKE" and "EAT" it too!!! LOL!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

We are down to the:

"FINAL 5 DAYS TO GO!!!"

 

[Verandah Man]

Hey 8-23-03 Cruisers,

I just added the Eiges Family photo to our cruise list photo gallery a few minutes ago.

Click here to see the latest: http://www.verandahman.com/82303cruiselist.htm and Emily is such a cutie!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Monday Morning to all of our August 23rd Cruisers that are still here with us. We have some more families heading south today, and I would like to wish them Safe, Happy, and MAGICal travels ahead!!! We will all be meeting soon, whether it be at the Radisson, the Disney Terminal, or on the Magic, it's only days away now!!!

 

[Jeanny]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
We will all be meeting soon, whether it be at the Radisson, the Disney Terminal, or on the Magic, it's only days away now!!!

WOW

 

[mostyn17]

Ahhhh Only 1 more day!!!!!! It feels like a dream! I CAN'T WAIT!

See you guys Saturday

Travis

 

[Verandah Man]

I just wanted to let everyone know that I read on a Dis post that the Radisson is accepting shuttle reservations prior to arrival now. I called to confirm my reservation and inquired about the shuttle and was able to book two seats on the first shuttle leaving the resort at 10:20 AM. I only took two spots as my husband is going to drop my family, Lisa and Kyle and our luggage off at the terminal and then take the shuttle over with Lisa's dh Jeff.

Trish

Thanks for this tip Trish, my DW called the Radisson this morning and got us scheduled for the 10:20am shuttle to the port as well.

 

[figment52]

Since you never know what the week will bring I am taking this opportunity to wais hall of you a GREAT CRUISE. Have and wonderful time and a safe journey...and don't forget to tell us all about it when you get back.

Sandy

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by figment52
Since you never know what the week will bring I am taking this opportunity to wish all of you a GREAT CRUISE. Have and wonderful time and a safe journey...and don't forget to tell us all about it when you get back.

Sandy

Thanks Sandy, I can't seem to control my excitement, and not sure if I want to at this point, we have 3 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes until we leave for the airport, not that I'm counting mind you!!!