August 6, 2005 Mexican Riviera..Who's In?

[justmestace]

Few more days, and our countdown timers will be below the 400 mark.
Then it won't look like forever quite as much.

This is the furthest out I have ever planned a vacation. Except for DD's wedding....but that was no vacation.

 

[jilljill]

Stacey, make sure your credit cards are ready to hit the registers. I'm thinking we should go to Chef Mickey's on Thurs. night, at the Contemporary. I think I might call them and make the PS. How does 8:00 sound for you?!? Will have to check with Garry too.


Be afraid, be very afraid!!!

 

[justmestace]

That sounds good......never been there, either. We had a PS for it last time, and never managed to get over there.
Is there any shopping there? Megan and I had thought about going to DownTown Disney that night, just to the shopping area. Hadn't quite figured out how to get there....but it sounds like more fun to go to Chef Mickey's!

 

[jilljill]

Of course the Cont. has shopping - why do you think I want to go there?!? Besides that's where I want to show you jewelry .


BTW, did you realize that your last post was #222 on the thread, I know how you like numbers.

 

[jilljill]

I haven't eaten at Chef Mickey's since they moved it to the Cont. It used to be at the Marketplace, many moons ago, and it wasn't a character meal then either.

 

[jilljill]

I knew I could talk to myself to make it to the T.O.P. . No wonder no one wants to join the thread with us.

 

[justmestace]

SHOPPING!

And FOOD!!! What more could a person want???????

Sounds like a plan. 35 days! Whoo Hoo!!

 

[jilljill]

Shopping, food and DRINKS and the most important of all - what more could you ask for?!? Oh yes the excitement of meeting ME and Garry. You are going to have a blast and a half .

 

[justmestace]

First I have to make it through my visit at my parent's house.

Actually, that's a good thing...it will make time go faster, rather than sit here and check off 35 days from the calender!

 

[Catnip0113]

I have been gone a long time, I had to catch up on pages of posts! My home computer died and I have been too busy at work to get on here. Today it is quieter and my boss left early. I brought it to the shop to get fixed so I should have it back in a few days. Then I have to reinstall everything (if they have to clean off the hard drive and start it over).

I enjoyed the talk about your hometown Stacey and especially the names of the stores and restaurants. People drive fast on my road too, but it is two lanes and even though it is a country road, it connects to a main State route after 2 miles and people cut through. A lot of our roads are hilly and windy so you have to go slower. People are always driving over the yellow lines on corners and they scare me to death. I will be so scared when DD starts to drive!

 

[Catnip0113]

I went under 400 days because I put it the day we leave for California! Hurray! :

 

[justmestace]

Hey...no fair, Cathy!!! 399 looks good, though, doesn't it??


Gripe for the day: We have people buildng a house up the road from us, and today they graded the road.
Why, you say, would I gripe about that???

Because now they will all drive even faster! Someday, somebody's going to get killed, and I hope it isn't me. We have tried to slow them down. DH even dug a big trench in the road (his own speed bump)....which is now flat.

I taught my oldest to be very careful along here, and to always look near the spots we know are bad, and I'm already teaching the other two. They saw 2 of our dogs get hit...one killed...so they know.
Don't get me wrong, out on the highway (and sometimes through town) I go a little faster than I should.....but out here where you can't see around the curves and stuff....that's stupid.

I figured you were gone, Cathy....glad you'll be back up and online soon. We need at least one more voice so that Barb and I don't get too carried away with our WDW trip talk!

Once that trip is over, we'll have to really start in on the cruise planning!!!

Gotta run,
TTYL,
Stacey

 

[jilljill]

Yes, what are we going to talk about when we get back in August ?!? I hadn't thought of that. It could be the new house until we move, and then what ?!?

 

[jilljill]

Stacey,
:thewave: Chef Mickey's, 8/5 at 7:50 :thewave:

 

[justmestace]

Did Garry say he'd be there? Did he say if he was going to meet me when I arrive. I've been practicing my "Rodeo Queen" wave!

(elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist)

 

[jilljill]

gaRry and Greg will be there - he needs to check with DW again. Just think 5 weeks from today and it's , Barb and Garry time for you - are you really .

 

[Catnip0113]

I have to reinstall everything but it is so much faster again! They gave me Norton Internet Security which is supposed to prevent spyware from invading my hard drive. There was another guy there with the same problem...

Your road sounds scary, it is like our windy, hilly road which is two lanes but around corners people cross the center line because it is rare for another vehicle to be coming the other way, but there seems to be one a little bit too much for me. Once 4 teenagers were trying to hitchhike on a blind corner so I had to avoid them and hope no one was coming the other way! Yikes.

I have to pick up my DD at play rehearsal now, she is in the summer youth theater, they are doing "Cinderella".

Cathy

 

[justmestace]

Hi Cathy... I think it's just a matter of time before someone gets hurt or killed on our road. Miracle it hasn't happened already.
Cinderella! How fun! What part does she have? Is it a local theater? We used to have Missoula (Montana) Children's Theater come twice a year. Every kid got a part, no matter what. We've grown too much for them to do that now. But my oldest loved it! She's our actress. It's not her real job, but her one true passion.

These next five weeks are going to fly by....considering I will be in and out of town so much. I'll probably really be frazzled by the time I get there. I won't know where I am, or what time zone I'm in!!!

I wish we could get some ideas of excursions for the Mexican Riviera. I have looked online, but it's too hard to guess. And I've been thinking, we usually go it on our own....but we are totally unfamiliar with this area. I think we may stick with whatever DCL offers. What do you guys think?

Cathy, did you make the reservations for the 3 day (or is it 2?) pre-cruise thing at Disneyland? It's the only booking they were allowing so far, right? We did. We'll be at the Grand Californian before the cruise. Going to keep the standard room with the bunk beds. Not going to upgrade to a suite. When I looked at the pictures I took in my suite, I finally figured out why the room seemed so blah.....they have no pictures on the walls! Still only one bathroom...just not worth it. In fact, as close as we are, we should have just flown in on cruise day. Saved a Disneyland trip for a cooler, less expensive time. But, what the heck....might as well enjoy a couple of extra "Mouse" days.

TTYL,
Stacey

 

[jilljill]

Yeah, Cathy's computer is working again!!!

We have been to Puerto Vallarta for a week and may just go into town for a little bit and then just relax on the ship. Not sure about the other 2 ports.

 

[jilljill]

Lets' get on the ship Sat. and stay there until next year