Calling All 8/19/06 Special Western Cruisers! AKA "The Cruisin' Castaways" Part 2

[Verandah Man]

Thanks Andy, keeping the car til the next morning might be just the ticket! I'll research. I have a car on hold with Thrifty. Who do you use?

I use Budget, as their office is within walking distance from the Radisson.

 

[5by5]

Hi everyone! We're back from our annual week at the beach with family and friends. The weather wasn't as good this year but a good time was had by all. Traffic was a NIGHTMARE this year though.

I haven't read through all 14 new pages yet but it sounds like the NJ cruise meet was great! Sorry we missed it.

Now that were just over a month away the pre-cruise panic is setting in!! What am I forgetting?!!!!!

5by5

 

[5by5]

I almost forgot....

FORZA AZZURRI!!!!!!!!

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Just seen a list saying we are dinner linked so I wish to say hello!

Well hello right back. I think we have a good group together on the early dinner rotation. Hoping we get the APL rotation they are putting in for.

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Doreen,

Put us down for 3 of the bubbles.


Ed

 

[famof8]

Doreen
Famof8 would love six bubbles. DH and I will be helping the younger ones, so that will be enough!
Thanks, tons, for sharing!
Joyce

 

[O'BWV]

Okay, after all the discussions last week at brunch about trip insurance I bit the bullet and bought it today. Terry, (thank you) I searched your posts to come up with the Access America phone no. you told me about and they told me they actually have the family assist/AAA on their website now. Anyway, my delay in purchase was because it was around four hundred dollars to include Taryn's two friends instead of the $150 or so I am use to paying. Access America allowed me to purchase a policy where my kids are free this cost $121 for us four. Each friend needed their own policy which, because they are third in each room only came to around $1000 of coverage needed, cost $37 each. So for $185 I'm covered and that's another thing behind me now. Probably like everyone else, I'm not so much worried about losing the $ is I has to cancel (well I'm somewhat worried about that) but I'm more afraid of a medical emergency. I know that can add up really quick.

Okay, off the Kelly Clarkson!

Later,
Mary Rose

 

[Reenieny18]

BUBBLE COUNT...

Doreen 5
Terry 4
Bev 3
LINDA 6
Tina1
Moira 2
MaryRose 6
Ed 3
Joyce 6

MARYROSE.. that is so great about JOHN..We will take grat care of him...lol I have a camera with video on it too.. Karen and Marty are going to the ADULT beach for that 45 min -1hr... Elaine has never done it before either.. It will be a riot to see her up there..lol

Terry.. I will have to call them and see what way is better.

ANDY I was going to use AVIS since I am a prefered customer..but I wonder if HERTZ would be better to walk back from.. If we had to though.. I hope someone would give me a ride back from AVIS which is down the rose from the RADISON.. (ANYTAKERS??))

ED the riboons are just the slime green color nothing special .. but I thought if we all are getting things.. it would be nice to be holding bubbles with green ribbons on them..

TERRY.. get to bed early and get plenty of rest.. Eat a good breakfest and get to work on time.. No horsing around in the AM..lol
HAVE A GREAT DAY AT WORK....

DOREEN

 

[Reenieny18]

Bye MARY ROSE>. enjoy the show...and glad you got the insurance..
DOREEN

 

[Verandah Man]

ANDY I was going to use AVIS since I am a prefered customer..but I wonder if HERTZ would be better to walk back from

Doreen, I think you mean Budget not Hertz don't you? I just sent you an e-mail by the way about Budget.

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi again everyone

We just got back from driving 2 different ways to where I'll be working. LOL John grew up in the town right next to where the company is located so he knows that area very well. Now, just to remember it tomorrow! It's only about a half hour, door to door, so that's not too bad.

No more staying up late and thinking "Well if I'm tired in the morning I can always go back to bed after John and the kids leave" Not that I ever do go back to sleep, but the option is there! At least I'll have an hour or so to myself before I have to leave, so I'm feeling good about that. I'll have time to check my email and the DIS boards and have that first cup of coffee! I'm trying to pretend that I'll just be gone doing something for a few hours each day. It's not a job, right??!! Like I said the other day, I'll see how I feel and what I think about this, at the end of the week! LOL Can you tell I'm an optimistic person? I can take almost any situation and only focus on the positives.

Ok...onto cruise news!!

I've updated Page 1 again! I'm so sorry to those I had forgotten to add on, but I think the list is up to date now. If it's not, and you're still not on the list, please let me know. Life's been quite busy for me, for the last couple of months. Had a son graduate high school, had college orientations to attend, had 2 graduation parties to plan (1 of which was out of state), planned the DIS brunch last week, went to the Jersey Shore for a few days in there somewhere... and had to keep the household up and running! HA! Now that I think about it, going to work will be a cinch! LOL

Oh Joyce, I keep forgetting to post our picture from our lunch meet! I'll add that soon too!! We really did enjoy getting to meet you and Nathan!

I will update my Itinerary page soon. I'll add on John to the Parasailing excursion, and add Elaine in there too. Doreen, is she going to be Parasailing too? Does anyone else have anything to be added to the Itinerary Page? Here's the link to it, once again: http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/CruisingCastaways.htm

Am I forgetting anything else??

Ed: Thanks for the info, I'll be sending a check within a day or two! I love the design of those magnets, can't wait to see them!

Bev & Doreen: I definitely want to order a couple of things from the LS catalog. When is the order due? I need to wait until I get my first paycheck to place the order though, and that won't be until a week from Thursday. Is that too late? Can I give you the order and then send payment then? Let me know how it works ok? Thanks

TO EVERYONE WHO'S ON THE PALO PRIVATE DINING ROOM LISTS: I'll be contacting the woman at Group Specialists soon. Are you all still interested in attending the meals that I have you down for?? Please let me know soon because I've had several people send me messages, asking to be put on a "Wait List". Thanks!

Mary Rose: Enjoy the concert! I remember going to see David Cassidy TWICE at the PNC Center (formerly the Garden State Arts Center)! LOL

 

[sandygirl]

I just loaded the pic into my photobucket account, here is the pic.

We called our group, "Riders of the Camels" this was the day that we actually got to ride the camels at the Mt. of Olives, Jerusalem is in the background.

Andy

I miss Sam SO MUCH. Nice photo.

Darlene

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy

I miss Sam SO MUCH. Nice photo.

Darlene

I was looking through my Holy Land photos the other night and thought the same thing everytime I saw a pic with Sam in it, he is truly missed by many.

 

[sandygirl]

I just sat here and read all the posts from June 30th on. Not a small feat since you have all had so much going on in your lives. Congratulations for all the exciting and happy things and condolences for the stresses and unhappy things.

We have had our share of both.

HAPPY! I am a grandmom! Brandon Michael was born July 1st and he is doing really well. He was early and weighed in at 6 lbs 4 oz. I have not had the chance to hold him and tell him how much he is loved because he is in FL and we are in NJ. Sigh...

NOT SO HAPPY. We are trying to finalize everything from Stan's mom's death. Much paperwork and family drama.

My mom is selling her home of 35 years and buying a manufactured home in an over 55 community. More paperwork and family drama.

REALLY NOT SO HAPPY. Stan is being scheduled for surgery to resect his colon again. The chemo was not as successful as hoped. He also has an issue with his kidney and his prostrate is enlarged. He LOOKS great. Of course he is a very close cousin to the Energizer Bunny and the family resemblance is uncanny. They just keep going.

We will not cancel this cruise until the doctors have given their final word on surgery. It all depends on the date. Of course the surgeon is going on vacation for 2 weeks at the beginning of August. I really need this cruise to look forward to and am finding it difficult to talk about it knowing we may not go. Our cruises have truly been the best FAMILY TIME we have ever spent. So, we will be there, God-willing. FAMILY TIME is our priority.

My best to all our Cruisin' Castaways...
Darlene

 

[Verandah Man]

Darlene,

Congrats on the birth of your grandson and we will keep Stan in our thoughts and prayers. Here is a from our family to yours.

 

[mickeymom923]

This is for everyone that booked a room at the Radisson on 8/18/06. If you did not get the group rate that I have, please call the Radisson back. You will have to give them your confirmation # and tell them there is a group rate that is being held under TRANS WORLD TRAVEL & VACATION CENTER. This was suppposed to be under Cruising Castaways which is why I've gotten alot of PM's that the Radisson doesn't have it listed. The main Radisson number has it under TRANS WORLD TRAVEL & VACATION CENTER. They will adjust your price to our group rate. If there are any problems, please call me at 215-219-5400 or PM me. I was able to get a group rate to save my DIS friends money.

Bev

 

[mickeymom923]

Darlene and family - welcome to baby Brandon Michael. Please post a picture when you can. I'm sorry to hear about Stan not doing that well. Please know that Stan and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Andy - I also rented a car from the airport to take us to the Radisson so I guess I'll keep it until the next morning also. Plus I always forget to pack something and need to run out to the store before the cruise to get it.

Doreen - when do you need the orders in for the LS party?

Terry - can't wait to hear how your first day back to work went. How are you feeling? Whatever list I'm on for Palo's (I think it's the brunch), yes we still want to go. Thanks for all the work you put into this.

Lindsay lost her voice for a few days. Between Lindsay not having a voice and my mom normally having a hard time hearing - it was like a comedy show around here.

To everyone - take care.

Bev Weiss

 

[Verandah Man]

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2
Tina - 4
Bev - 3
Mark - 7

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

 

[SamRoc]

Susan - You did mention your friends wedding on the cruise. That is going to be great. Are you travelling with a large crowd? (besides us of course LOL)



Mary Rose

Hi Mary Rose, I am not quite sure how many are traveling with the wedding! The number as changed a few times, but so far its about 25 people. When my friend asked us to come with them over a year ago, I think she was so surprised that i answered yes so quickly. We did the Mary Kate/Ashley 3 night Magic cruise about 6 years ago and have never taken a 7 night cruise before. Looking forward to seeing everyone again from the brunch on the cruise and i am sure the kids will have a great time.
Susan

 

[Buddy Bear]

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2
Tina - 4
Bev - 3
Mark - 7

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

We would love to join you but we are driving down from NJ and stopping in Daytona for a few days. We will be driving from Daytona to PC the morning of the 19th so we can't make Grills this time around, perhaps next time it sounds fun.