August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi Ginny, I'm or I should say, we are flying in the day of the cruise. I know, I know, what if something happens. I have trip insurance & we all couldn't get the day before off, so we are leaving on a 7am flight. I hope to be at the ship by 11am, if not
a little earlier. I don't know how early the liquor stores open, but if they are open that early we will probably get our "drinks" before boarding at Cape Canaveral. My DD is 10 & my DS is 9. Hopefully we will meet up early on, my DD is very outgoing & will probably make friends with some of the kids before we even board. Meanwhile my DS is the shy one so he usually has a harder time. I feel like we're old friends already. Look foward to chatting with you & meeting you & all the other Dis'ers on this Cruise. I have only met one other Dis'er & that was a wonderful experience. This cruise is going to be DISLicious, in more ways than one! Kathy

 

[O'BWV]

Hi Bobby,

May I request a magnet for my family please? What information do you need? Here is some basic info: The O'Brien Family Stateroom 6110. Celebrating 20th Anniversary. We're from Central NJ. Does that cover it? Thanks very much in advance. It's really nice of you to do this for everybody!!


On another note, I talked to Debbie yesterday about our REAS reservations. She couldn't have been nicer - just like everyone says. We requested the APL rotation. Booked Palo brunch on Monday at 11, Massages on Monday at 3:30 and Palo dinner on Thurs. at 8. I'm wondering if I shouldn't change the dinner to Tuesday night? Is Thursday night okay for Palo's? Isn't it the Captain's Gala? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SeaSpray]

Bobby, you can delete the "Brown Family" magnet since you are nice enough to make us the others ("John & Terry" and "Craig" and "Robby"). Thank you!

 

[missinshadow]

Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
Three circles: Thanks for the address for the countdown I loaded it and now my DS(8) is back on track for the cruise. He missed the count.
Even though we are going on the same cruise as all of you DISers I feel as if our cruise is further away because we aren't leaving our houses untill the morning of so I'm still in the 50's for days actually 501/2
Any one going golfing in grand cayman?

 

[ThreeCircles]

Carolyn--

We're right with you girl! We won't be leaving until the morning of the cruise either.

We generally finish packing around midnight the night before the cruise , get six hours or less of sleep, and leave the house around 7:30 or 8:00. That generally puts us at the port by 10:00 or 10:30.

So, in short, we too still have about 50 days!

Glad to hear that John is enjoying the countdown. I think it's a pretty cool program myself!

 

[missinshadow]

so it takes you guys 3-3.5 hours to get there as well. that is what we are figuring. I'm hoping i can get the whole family going on my timeline to get there. everyone putters around alot. if it were just my house (3 of us) I would go the night before but we'll have to see if i can get everyone going we are lokking to leave around 7:30 We'll get there around 10 I'm assuming. We've never driven there so i got directions of the internet.

That should be funny! Our car pool and nobody has ever driven there before. I'm glad i'm good with maps and directions.!!!!!

 

[missinshadow]

sorry i figured that wrong 2 1/2 to 3 hours!! Hee Hee!
It's late

 

[ThreeCircles]

Yeah. We usually figure 2.5 hours or so if I-4 is clear. Of course, I-4 is a disaster but that's another story.

You probably won't have any problems with the drive and the directions to the port. It's a pretty straight shot.

For our first cruise, way back in May of 2000, we stayed overnight at Disney and then drove the rest of the way to the port on the morning of the cruise. That made it a bit less stressful for the first time. Now that we've done it a couple of times though, we're pretty comfortable with driving the whole way the morning of.

 

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi MaryAnne, What part of Queens do you live in? My best friend who is coming on the Cruise lives in Forest Hills. I too am a Mets fan, but I'm really a NY fan. I'll root for the Yankees when they are playing anyone but the Mets I have loved the Mets ever since Gary Carter played for them...#13...whoo hoo! But I loved the Yankees when Thurman Munson was playing for them! Think I have a thing for catchers! Anyway, just wanted to say "hi" & look foward to meeting you on the Cruise! Bobby: If it's not to much trouble, could you make 3 magnets for me? I promise we'll buy you 3 drinks.. ...I don't have room #s yet as we booked cat 11 gty, I know it is kind of short notice, so if you can't I understand! I wish I was more computer literate, I don't even know how to download pictures yet! Thanks, Kathy

 

[nuts4sn00py]

Anyone interested in a fishing excursion from this group? I am researching all ports to see what each one offers, such as what fish they go out for & the prices & times. My family loves to fish & my DH & BIL would love to fish while we are away. If any of you know of any good charters I would love to know about it. I am interested in all ports but CC, I'm sure there are some fellow fisherman/fisherwomen out there. Also, if there are others interested maybe we could get a group rate! Just a thought! Kathy

 

[SeaSpray]

7 weeks to go!!!

 

[Mary Anne]

kathy, I live right next door to Forest Hills! Are you flying or driving. We're flying down the week before. So fo me I've got six more weeks of work! I'm so looking forward to vacation.

We were going to take a small trip to Scranton, Pa to see the AAA Red Barons (Philly farm team) play the NYMet Farm team the Tides but I thin we're just going to stay home. I'm starting to panic about everything that still has to be done before vacation!

 

[MoranClan]

WOO HOO

Well..Been on the diet 1 week..Lost 10 pounds so Far..I know its water weight..But hey its a start..

At least 20 more to go before the cruise..I Hope..

Bobby

WOO HOO

 

[winnyis]

WOW Bobby thats great... what diet are you doing South Beach???

 

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by nuts4sn00py
Anyone interested in a fishing excursion from this group? I am researching all ports to see what each one offers, such as what fish they go out for & the prices & times. My family loves to fish & my DH & BIL would love to fish while we are away. If any of you know of any good charters I would love to know about it. I am interested in all ports but CC, I'm sure there are some fellow fisherman/fisherwomen out there. Also, if there are others interested maybe we could get a group rate! Just a thought! Kathy

Hello Kathy...

I would love to go fishing as I am an Advid fisherman..I checked prices for all the Islands...Really Way too Expensive for me..

I was hoping to bring my pole and fish from my Verandah

Let me know if they want to do something..

Bobby

 

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by winnyis
WOW Bobby thats great... what diet are you doing South Beach???

Well...Kind of a mix of South Beach and Atkins..

Basically...Very Low Fat and less than 15g a day of carbs..

No red meat for a while..Gave up Diet Pepsi for the caffeine...And BEER..

But I figure I will look good for the Cruise..hehe

I will do this For 4 weeks...And then start to introduce carbs again...

I did it 2 years ago and lost 60 pounds in 3 months...But Gained 50 Back Because well..I like to eat and Drink..hehe

I am going off it for the cruise...

I want to try and eventually lose 80 pounds..Dont know If I can, Im kinda Big Boned and I used to lift alot of weights..So we will see..

Bobby

 

[nuts4sn00py]

We are flying down MaryAnne. I prefer to fly in/out of JFK, but I got a great price with AA and so I am flying in/out of LGA I know what you mean about panic setting in! I feel so disorganized! I'm finding I've been very indecisive lately. I'm glad I have that extra week, otherwise they just might be carting me away! Bobby I know what you mean about price for the fishing trips! My DH felt CC was too high, he should only see some of the prices I've seen! Shirley from the Perfect Gift has offered to see if she can find someone for us in Key West (*thanks Shirley*). I guess we're spoiled as we go out on my DH's boat when we want to go fishing, or Sheepshead Bay. I figured this is a chance for my DH to fish for something he has never fished for before. He has a friend in Key West & we are going to see what he recommends, as soon as I know something I will be sure to let you know! I'm really going to try & work on this! Kathy

 

[Mary Anne]

I will fly out of LaG if I have too but will never, ever fly into it again! (Haven't for close to 10 years).

We are are Jet Blue so we're going into and out of JFK.

Can I ask what you're paying for your air? We booked kind of late, I was dragging my feet should have done it about two months before and would have gotten it slighly cheaper. Last March we paid about $225 round trip per person but the flight times were what we wanted, it went in and out of JFK and we really like Jet Blue. My flight now is up to $438 PER PERSON. Glad we booked when we did.

If anyone sees me online during the day tomorrow tell me to get off the PC, LOL< I really need to start laying stuff out, especially the dress clothing. I think DH's Tux needs to go to the cleaners and I have to see what still FITS me from our last cruise. Oldest Son needs colored dress shirts. All he has is white from school and he said he has no problem wearing a shirt and tie for dinner but he wants something more classy and modern then just white. Can't say I blame the poor kid.

You know, I never ever got anything from Disney regarding shore stuff. I'm not planning on doing anything but has anyone else NOT heard from them.

Don't tell, I'm watching the thread that sails before us so I can see when their documents start showing up so I'll know ours are only a few days before.

 

[winnyis]

MaryAnn - I never got any info on excursions from disney either.. but you can just go to the DCL website and all the excursions, times and prices are there and then you can email your reservations in.

I did this the other day and within 2 days had a confirming email back from disney

 

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi MaryAnne, I'm paying $175 per person. That is why I am in LGA. I couldn't get a decent price with JetBlue, I would love to fly on them but I have always found someone else who beats their price! Go figure! We aren't coming home until 9/6 as my girlfriends son has never been to Florida. She thinks he wants to do Universal as he likes Nickelodeon. We have been to WDW & Universal plenty, so either one is fine by me. I'm still ordering/buying clothes for the Cruise. We have something planned every week-end until 8/8. I think I have 2 free week-ends before we depart to get everything together. Kathy