August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[MoranClan]

hello everyone..

Hope everyone that is in Florida is OK...

Added another page to my trip report..

Trip Report

up to day 8

Have fun..

Bobby

 

[lynr]

Bobby:

Hope all is well with you and your family.

I am really enjoying reading your trip report. You have done a great job and the pictures are fantastic.

In your report you mentioned that you felt like you made friends for life with the DIS crowd on this trip. I have to agree that that is one of the things I most enjoyed about this cruise, the people were so friendly.

Is anyone concerned about our 2006 cruise? I just heard on CNN that these hurricane seasons are going to be bad like this for the next few years. Yikes, I can't imagine how awful it is for the people in florida my heart and prayers go out to them.

I am now planning for our Carnival Cruise next June. I can't find any website like this for Carnival. I am looking for one because our friends are taking their 14 year old daughter and she will be by herself since our sons are the same age. I was hoping I could find a website that she could meet some kids online before the cruise, but no luck yet. If anyone knows of any website please let me know.

I still haven't heard anything from Disney about the 10% discount and stateroom credit. They haven't even acknowledged my email and its been a week.

Lyn

 

[gdulaney]

Lyn - Did I miss something? What was the 10% discount and stateroom credit?

Bobby - loving the trip report.

Hope everybody has a great week!

Ginny D.

 

[lynr]

Ginny D.

If we book onboard we were supposed to get 10% off our next cruise and a $200 shipboard credit. But the desk was closed the last night of the cruise so people had called Disney Cruise reservations and got the discount and credit but when I called they said they couldn't do it I had to write to another department to have it approved.

Lyn

 

[gdulaney]

Lyn -
Thanks for filling me in on the discounts. I hope you're successful in getting them!!

We're using DVC points...so we get a discount in points.

Ginny D.

 

[Reenieny18]

I didn't steal the RUM CAKE..lol. They had all those in the tins under the table for $8 a sheet. I wanted the BANANA flavor and they didnt sell that in a large bundt style container. I was of course whinning about that,, and the girl said they would sell the trays,,lol
You took some great pics of the whole trip. Thank you so much.. Also, thank you so much for adding me, Marty and Karen in your trip report. It was so nice to share brunch with you and CINDY. I had no idea she had that kind of problem in the LAUNDRY area... what a creep...that man was..And by the way CINDY you still looked lovely in your LAUNDRY ATTIRE
Yes, FRIENDS FOR LIFE...

Doreen

 

[ElliotFan]

Cindy,

I'm sorry that you had to deal with some rule, inconsiderate folks in the laundry room. It no longer surprises me that young people are sooo rude nowdays... their parents aren't any better.

And it wasn't just the laundry room either. The line for pop on deck 9 was usually a nightmare as well. The one that got to me the most was on the morning of debarkation. We had late seating in Lumiere's for breakfast and were trying to reach the side entrance, because that was the closest one to our table. The hall was very crowded with the folks that had early breakfast. We managed to get over to the door a couple of minutes before they opened. I stepped out of the way and as Devin was trying to follow me, an adult actually grabbed him and pushed him out of the way so they could get by. Now Devin is only 4'9" and was trying to get out of the way, but this jerk couldn't wait 5 seconds to get by him. How totally rude!!!!

I really wish that people would sit down and realize that the minute here and minute there that they "save" by being rude and inconsiderate to other people only saves them no more than 10-15 minutes in a day. Isn't it worth a 15 minute investment to make the world a nicer place for everyone? Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now!

I'm just glad that I never saw anyone in our group acting that way. I want to thank ALL of you for teaching your children some manners!

Dori

 

[invaderzim]

I'm sorry to say that out of all our cruises with DCL -- this by far had the most rude adults and unruly children we have ever experienced. Constant shoving and pushing and toe stepping just to get two steps in front of someone. My DH was almost knocked down the stairs one night by rushing children racing down the stairs! That's why I don't think children in the clubs should be allowed to sign themselves out unless the parents are willing to take full responsibility. There were 9 and 10 year olds running around Beat Street at 11 p.m.! And running around on the decks with no adult supervision. Disney or not -- there are still a lot of weirdos out there and I would not want my under age children running around at all hours of the night not knowing where they are! We sure didn't let my daughter do it on our first cruise when she was 9 and she doesn't do it now.

I have always believed it takes just as much energy to be rude as nice -- but nice has a much better feeling to it!

 

[ElliotFan]

I'm with you! SOMETHING needs to be done about the unruly kids.

I know that Devin would do some wandering about the ship fairly late on occasion, while I was at one of the adult parties in Rockin' D. He is small for his age and most folks think he's about 10 (instead of 12). Fortunately, he's extremely well behaved. The rude behavior of other people upset him more than it does me. In fact, it took me a couple of years when he was in preschool to convince him that enforcing the rules with the other kids was an adult's job, not his.

As far as any wierdos go... I feel sorry for any that would mess with Devin. He's been in karate since he was 5 years old and has had his black belt for 16 months now. (One would also hope that any wierdos would be smart enough to not try anything in a place that they couldn't escape from... unless they are a marathon swimmer.)

Dori

 

[sandygirl]

Hi everyone. Taking a sanity break.
Stan is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. They called him this morning and said they are admitting him to the hospital today because his blood count is still too low. They need to transfuse him again before they will do surgery. Threw me off when Stan called to tell me. I left for work this morning and everything was the same and now its all turned around. Sandy went to school this morning thinking her dad would be there when she got home and now he won't. Can you tell I am a little unsettled? So, I'm waiting for a call to take him to the hospital.

Cindy - I'm so sorry that you had to deal with some idiot in the laundry room. Fortunately, Stan did our laundry while Sandy and I were at the Tulum Ruins. I am spoiled, I admit it. Glad you made it to Brunch. That was one of the highlights for us. Tell Bobby I am enjoying his trip report. I may try to grab some of your photos because I missed so much with my camera malfunctioning.

We had our share of rambunctious children running around onboard. I echo Dori's sentiments about thanking you all for teaching your children manners. They were all well-behaved whenever I saw them. I absolutely loved running into all the kids because they were all so nice.

Lyn - I heard that next year should be better on the East Coast. I'm not worried about 2006 yet. Hey, keep me informed.

Hopefully I will have good news tomorrow. Until then, everyone take care.
Darlene

 

[winnyis]

Darlene.... we will all be thinking about and praying for Stan tomorrow... and for you and Sandy also.

Ginny

 

[Reenieny18]

Or maybe i was on the right BOAT!!. MY family and I did not experience any of this stuff... I did see kids riding the elevator but not being obnoxious at all. When 5 of us were getting on... they said "we will take the stairs".
We were on deck 6 forward and it was quite.. I guess its how you preceive things. As for the soda machine.. I do wish they had one closer to midship or at least another one near the adult area. I mostly got WATER from there anyway..

I got my documents for the BOGUS CRUISE>> anyone else get them.. Lets compare dates,lol.

Still miss you all. Winter is setting in here soon..Actually have the heater in the car on n the way to schools in the AM.

I might give up my idea of NYC in OCTOBER for favor or Veternas WEEKEND. Jaclyn makes her confirmation the week after and money is short for hotels at $350 a night..BUMMER Columbus weekend is my mothers 81 bday too!! Oh well...AUTUMN in NEW YORK is still in NOVEMBER too,,lol

Doreen

 

[Reenieny18]

Darlene I must have been writing the same time you sent yours. My prayers and thoughts with you and your family. Please let us know how things go as soon as your able..
I will light the candle in the window(electric christmas type).. We have done that in my neighborhood when one of us is sick or hospitalized..

God BLESS you and Sanday as you wait for good news..

Doreen

 

[Mary Anne]

Darlene, I just want you to know you are in my prayers.

 

[invaderzim]

Darlene: As always, my thoughts and prayers are with you this week. You know who to call if you need anything!

 

[SeaSpray]

Darlene: I hope all goes well tomorrow with Stan's surgery. We will be thinking about him and all of you, and sending prayers for good results. I can feel your stress and how upset you are, by having to take Stan to the hospital a day earlier, and him not being home when Sandy gets home Can you take her to the hospital this evening to see him before his surgery tomorrow?? *HUGS* We are thinking about you! Please let us know how the surgery went, as soon as you are able to.

 

[Mjasp]

Darlene, Stan and Sandy...Good Luck tomorrow. Our thoughts are with you. Let us know as soon as you are able to.

Doreen...I like your candle theory, I will try to retrieve mine from the basement. When do I light it and when do I turn it off? Want to do it right for prayers and good luck for Stan.

Joanna

 

[O'BWV]

Darlene - I am praying for Stan and you and Sandy too. Please let us know how he makes out. Sorry he had to go to the hospital today instead of tomorrow but maybe the transfusion will help him recover quicker from the surgery and then he can come home a day sooner.


Hi Everyone!

Anything new with an AC meet?


Miss you all..........

Mary Rose

 

[Reenieny18]

Joanna, its just lit the whole time day and night... I live in an older neighborhood.. One month I think it was lit up like Christmas around here.. I believe in prayers... So Darlene... you, Stan and Sandy are being prayed for.

MARY ROSE.. what is AC meet?

Doreen

 

[Mjasp]

AC= Atlantic City. Hey I think it is going to be fun if we can get together there. Any hotel in particular you guys like? I would like to try the new one. Starts with a "B". The woman at work goes there all the time and LOVES IT. We can meet in front of the slot machines, where drinks are free and have a DIS meet, instead of the lounge LOL

Thanks Doreen about the light info.

It is pouring here, wow I can't believe it.

Joanna

Edited to add...Doreen...What is it with your signature the "UN" official 10 day cruise. I was there it WAS official.