August 7, 2004 Magic...who's going?

[luv2boys]

Happy Labor Day everyone.


Amy

 

[gometros]

Hi Amy! Now I know why they call it Labor Day. I've been working on the computer All Day

 

[charles1011]

Greetings Everyone,

We have just booked our first Disney cruise on this voyage. We are all new to Disney cruises, though some of us have cruised other places on other ships and some of have been to WDW.

There are 14 of us.

Ed and Genelle (the parents and grandparents) are from San Luis Obispo, Caifornia.

Andy (the youngest of Ed and Genelle's children) and Cheryl are from Sparks, Nevada (near Reno).

Don (Ed and Genelle's middle son) and Sabrina are from Foothill Ranch, California (near Los Angeles). They have two kids: Zack (8) and Madison (6). Kyle (20), Don's son from an earlier marriage will also be with them.

Charles (me, oldest son) and Barbara are from San Mateo, Calfiornia (near San Francisco). We have two girls: Emily (10) and Jennifer (17).

It looks like we are traveling with all the veterans. We picked this cruise because we lived in Puerto Rico for 3 years back in the 1960's when my father was stationed there. It looks like you all picked it because you get a new destination.

I'll be reading all of your other posts for helpful advice.

Charles

WDW Polynesian August 2000
Carnival Spirit Alaska June 2002
RCCL Splendour Europe August 2003

 

[jeanneg]

Boy, did our numbers just increase! I hope Sandy (our official list keeper) has his computer up and running cuz you just gave him lots of info to enter. Don't forget to let us know which dining seating you have and your cabin #s if you already have them. I look forward to meeting all of you!

 

[martinez03]

Shelley, I hope your daughter is doing better. Well guess what? The week before that my son did the same thing. He broke is right radius (wrist) while bike riding also. We were supposed to go to the beach for Labor day weekend and he was looking forward to the ocean. We went to the doctor to have an x-ray done again last Friday to make sure it was healing ok. Well come to find out the cast was loose and my son did not tell us. They were going to take that one off and put on another one. So, my son actually slid the cast right off. But the kicker is, underneath the cast was an arm full of poison ivy GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! So the past week he has been in a splint with an ace bandage so we can take it off everyday and let it breath and dry out. Never a dull moment in our lives. Hope all is well with everyone and welcome to the new families.

Cay

 

[wendym]

Hi Charles
Welcome! We may know a little about the cruise but you will know about Puerto Rico so we will be able to pick your brains.
Amy - lovely to hear from you.
Shelley - hope Jay and Corey survived school!
Wendy

 

[sbennett]

Cay: Hope your son's doing better, I can't imagine having poison ivy under the cast. Did he complain that it was itchy? God works in mysterious ways by having that cast too loose you were able to find out about the poison ivy....

Charles:
Welcome to the group....boy are we all going to be picking your brain about Puerto Rico!! Of course we can do our own excursions or find out what Disney's going to be offering. What
do you feel is the definate MUST SEE/DO.

Wendy:
Jay's been appointed Liaison for the elementary music department (he's very happy...new "non-paying" position but it does show that the principle and the fine arts coordinator for the school district likes him and thinks he's doing a good job.
Corey liked his first day of school...and I didn't get any phone calls re: behavior....so that's a positive thing!

Jay's parents will be celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, we'll be bringing over take-out Seafood....it's what my father-in-law wants and at 88 .....he can have whatever he wants!! Wish we could go out, but their not able to, so we'll eat in....but at least we don't have to cook it!

 

[gometros]

Charles - welcome aboard. I echo everyone else when they say that you will be a valuable resource for Puerto Rico information. I've updated the cruise list. Boy, did you give me a challenge trying to figure out how to list the family hierarchy!

Cay - I've had a few broken arms and know how itchy it can get without the added weight of poison ivy. Has your son reached for the coat hanger yet?

Shelley - that sounds like great news!
And happy anniversary to your in-laws. Mmmm, Long Island sea food. What time should I come over?

Elana started school today and seems to like her teachers. Of course, being the youngest she gets to be Seth/Sara's sister and as expected does have some of the teachers her older siblings had. Fortunately, they were liked by their techers?

 

[charles1011]

If you count the names, you will find only 13 not 14.
We had thought that Kyle or Jennifer might be bringing a friend (and it still might happen), but there are only 13 right now.

Sandy -- It looks like you deciphered the family tree properly. Thanks.

We were considering making this an "official" family reunion with the Disney t-shirts and photos. Has anyone ever tried this option?

I'm happy to share my memories of Puerto Rico, but please be advised that they all come from the 1960's when my father was stationed at Ramey AFB on the other (northwest) corner of the island.

Charles

 

[Kimickey]

Charles-Welcome aboard! Like you our family too is embarking on our first cruise. So this should be fun for us all

All- PLEASE HELP! My family and I are all spun up on the Disney World reservations. You know... when to call for a reservation and all of that good stuff. But we are totally ignorant to the Disney Cruise excersions and other activities while cruising If I can solicit your help in telling me when we need to call and what other activities we have available to us, it would be a great help. We are a very adventerous family and want to make the best of our vacation. Thanks for any help you can give us!

 

[sbennett]

Kimickey:
DCL will send you a brochure with the excursions and then if I remember correctly....60 days prior to the cruise you can start booking the excursions, either on line, by phone or fax.
Some excursions you may want to look at booking outside of Disney it'll save $ if you don't have to pay upfront.
Last cruise a bunch of us booked the Stingray City excursion on our own and saved quite a bit of $.

I read somewhere on the Disboards I think that you may be able to book spa appointments and Palo reservations on line in the future....that would be fantastic!

 

[Kimickey]

Thanks sbennett -

Since we just booked, I do remember my TA telling me that she will send us brochures on excersions. I must have had my selective listening turned all the way to "loud", during that time. Can you or anyone tell me about other excersions other than the ones offered by DCL. Is there a web link that you guys use, I don't mind doing the research?

 

[gometros]

Charles - is my count correct in the list? I didn't leave anyuone out, did I? Also, since you're almost all from California, are any of your family running for governor? It seems almost everyone is out there

Kim - When we last went to St. Thomas in November 2001, we did a Disney excursion. But here are some web sites I've bookmarked from suggesstions from this board:

http://www.st-thomas.com/week/ferries.html
http://bareboats.com/view/
http://www.st-thomas.com/

 

[wendym]

Shelley
Please pass on our congratulations to Jay - I know how much it means to get the recognition. I am sure Corey will continue to do as well.
As for the excursions we tend to do our own, we'll go to St John definitely. As for Puerto Rico I fancy the rainforest but we'll see what the 70 year old (yes she will be that old by then!!) wants to do. We will be booking the parasailing at Castaway Cay though.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could do the Palo's reservations online - Denise could get a lie in!!!
Wendy

 

[gometros]

Wendy - Is that a typo or an axpression I've never heard (re: a lie in).

Is anyone up for a group dinner this time around? Might be nice, since we don't have to keep interrupting conversation to get our food

 

[wendym]

Sandy
A group dinner would be lovely.
A "lie in" is an expression we use a lot in Aberdeen to describe having an extra hour or two in bed. I suppose it could mean different things but we use it a lot here! For example I am desperate for the weekend to get a lie in - not having to get up at 6.30am for school.
Wendy

 

[sbennett]

We're up for a group dinner....
sounds great plus the kids always wanted to have dinner in the Oceaneers Club anyway, or grab a burger by the pool without us around.

I think we should plan on doing a club one night just to harass the comedians...tell them we're all related...brothers and sisters!

I wonder if the menus will change by August!!!

Anyone have the recipe for the Cocoloco drink......I could really go for one of those right now....

 

[charles1011]

Sandy -- yes, we are all running for governor. In fact, to simplify the process, we have decided to put all the residents of California on the ballot. Whoever has the biggest family, gets the most votes and wins. (Sometimes, it can be a little embarassing to admit that I live in this state.)

Charles

 

[jeanneg]

Congratulations, Jay, on your well deserved recognition!

Count me in for the group dinner, provided it won't interfere with our ability to get a Palo ressie for another night when we can go with our 2 kids. Last time they wouldn't let Jason go because he didn't turn 18 until the week after we got back, but this time he's certifiably an adult! Jen gave up her spot last time because she didn't want Jay to have to eat alone, so we promised them that next time, they'll definitely get to do it.

 

[Kimickey]

Gometros - Thank you for the links. I see you are from Suffern, NY my mom is from Nyack. My grandparents as well as a few aunts and uncles still reside in Nyack.