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

[newholidayx2]

did you guys see that a Royal Carib ship hit a dock in Costa Maya?

 

[TootyJane]

did you guys see that a Royal Carib ship hit a dock in Costa Maya?

Yes, I saw that!!! There is a picture at Cruise Critic. Someone had posted that it was about 45' by 6' -- pretty big. Glad no one was hurt.

 

[Verandah Man]

Hi All,

Had a very nice flight to Orlando. I sat next to a woman whose daughter is a CM in the Magic Kingdom, I guess you know we talked about Disney the entire flight. She also shared that she has visited the DIS on occasion since her DD became a CM this past January. Her DD is part of the college intern program. It was quite funny, this woman was sitting next to me in Philly airport and she had on a black pant suit with lime green stripes running through it and also had on a lime green blouse and reading a WDW book. I asked her if she was a DIS member, she said no, then asked why. I told her I thought she might have been because she had so much lime green on and she was reading the WDW book. We had a good laugh about that. She was in line behind me as we boarded the plane and she asked if it was allright if she could sit next to me. I had on my Vero Beach shirt, my DVC baseball cap and pulling my Mickey carry-on bag. I guess she figured I was as much a Disney nut as she was, LOL!!!

That two hour flight just flew by, no pun intended!!!

Well dear folks, it's 1:30am, and I need to get some shut-eye. Believe it or not, we have to take my mom's friend to the Orlando Airport tomorrow evening so she can catch a flight to Vegas to visit her daughter. My mom and I are hoping to get down to visit Shirley at her shop Saturday morning. We might even hang around and try to get some shots of the Magic as it sails away.

Will check in later,

Andy

 

[newholidayx2]

Andy - glad to hear you had a good flight down.
With that much lime green I would have asked her too.
Enjoy your trip

Its off to the farm for us today - yippee - Spring has officially begun

 

[MoranClan]

Yes, I saw that!!! There is a picture at Cruise Critic. Someone had posted that it was about 45' by 6' -- pretty big. Glad no one was hurt.

Hello Everyone..

Happy B-Day Andy...Sorry its late..Been sick for the past week...bad allergies triggerd real bad Bronchitis...

Its amazing how winds and water current can change so quickly..

At least no one was injured..

So far been a real bad 2 weeks for cruise ships...

Take care..

Bobby

 

[Verandah Man]

Thanks for the birthday greetings Bobby, and I hope you're feeling better real soon!!! We had Angelina to the doctors twice this week because of her allergies, it's really bad right now. Yesterday as I was walking around reading water meters my eyes starting burning and I started sneezing something terrible, and usually I don't have too much trouble in the Spring.

They are some amazing photos of that cruise ship, wow, is all I can say!!!

It's a beautiful morning here today in Lake County, Florida!!! I think I'm going to fix myself a cup tea and go sit out side for a little while.

Catch up with y'all later

 

[Laurabearz]

Its amazing how winds and water current can change so quickly..

At least no one was injured..

So far been a real bad 2 weeks for cruise ships...

Take care..

Bobby

This photo cracks me up.... we should play the caption game with it.... Bert... Its a hole.... No, it's a gash, I think it is more like a slice.... My vote is for a gash..... DO we have bandaides that big??? Would neosporin help??

Now.... would you opt to sail back to NO on her??? Or would you fly back?? DH said he would fly back.... he figures the repairs will be made quickly and shortcuts would be taken.....

I bet there was some cursing going on at the helm! LOL

Poor boat ((((hugs))))

 

[kath1210]

Wow! What a big group going on this cruise! I booked this about a week ago. We are going on our first cruise on May 1, 2005 (4-night Wonder) and I KNOW we will love it.

AAA had a group rate for this cruise, so we got a Category 6 for $5080. I thought that was pretty good! I just found out, though, that DS will have to miss the first 3 days of school for this trip. What the heck - it'll only be 10th grade!

Anyway, on the cruise will be me(46 at the time of sailing), DH (45), DS(15) and DD(12). Wow! My kids will be so old by then!

This seems like a nice group. I did not yet get a chance to read all of the posts. Are there plans for a DIS get-together onboard?

 

[castoff]

Kath1210: Welcome aboard Kathy and family. It will be myself and DH sailing this time without the kids. My DS is 14 and my DD is 11. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.........I think when you cruise next month you could re-book your cruise on board and get a 10% discount and 200.00 on board credit. Since you just booked this cruise you might save more money.

Andy: Hope your having a wonderful time in Fla. !!

 

[8 Ears]

Welcome Kathy and family!


Uh, we are just getting home from a lovely 2-day mini vacation. Tim took 2! yup 2 whole days off. All 4 of us went to Seabrook NH and stayed at the Hampshire Inn. We swam, swam, chatted, talked and just hung out as a family with no phone calls, no work, no company over. We had a great time!

30 what more days of school until summer vacation??

Have a great weekend all!!

Mary

 

[newholidayx2]

Hi Mary - I believe the Hampshire Inn is right down the street from the Best Western in Seabrook - right off the highway?

Jonathan & I do the 6night pkg there every summer. I do it to break up 2 summer wks - usually Th to Wed. Cant beat the price! I believe it's $420ish - cont brkfst. Animals, kiddie rides, waterslide. Need to take their trolley (or drive) to the beach though - cant walk.

 

[newholidayx2]

wow! great price on the cruise Kath
We're paying $4800 and thats only a cat 7 (actually its a downgraded cat 6) for DH, DS(who'll be 14 on cruise) and myself

 

[8 Ears]

Yes Kathy you are correct. We have stayed there several times now. It is just far enough away without being too far. It takes about 2 1/2 hours for us to get there. Like this trip we stop in Portland at the mall to break it up.

For another get a way we also enjoy Embassy Suites right by the Portland (Maine) Jet Port.

How far from Seabrook are you?

Mary

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Kath1210: and family welcome aboard
I supect they will be many Dis meetings onboard and land

Andy glad you had an enjoyable flight this time, getting up at midnight was worth the effort.

dd is having a sleep over at a friends house tonight, The house seems so silence. Dw and I went out to a fancy dinner tonight

Happy weekend All and for Terry
69 weeks to go!!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Hi All,

Kath1210--Welcome Aboard Mates to the Cruisin' Castaways 2006 Cruise!!!!

I'm sitting here on the computer in the back room of Shirley's shop "The Perfect Gift." Shirley said to say hello to everyone on the DIS!!!

My mom and I will be returning to her place later this afternoon, then will begin our drive to NJ on Sunday morning.

I tried getting on the boards later yesterday morning and early afternoon but didn't have any luck. We came down to Merritt Island last evening and spent the night at my cousin's house, then had breakfast at Zachary's that is next to the Radisson. My mom and I surprised Shirley with our visit, she had no idea we were in the area, the look on her face, when she saw us, was priceless!!!

Another picture perfect day here on the coast. I nearly cried as I saw the Magic in port and knowing I wasn't getting to board her for a while. There was an article in the local paper this morning about the Magic heading for California. I picked up a copy of the newspaper, but haven't had time to read the whole article yet.

Well guys, I guess that's all the news for now. Shirley is busy working on baskets because she is trying to get out of the shop early today.

Bye for now,

Andy

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

HI Andy,
You was not the only person having problems logging onto the board yesterday afternoon. I tried several times between 3 and 5 pm and had the same problem

Guess they must of have an outage.

Sounds like your having a great time in FL.

Have a safe trip home

Ed

 

[Laurabearz]

Welcome Kathy and Family!!!!


Mary... isnt it nice to get away from it all even for a couple of days... I hope it recharged you...

CT Tigger... How was your evening??? We cherish all nights out without the kids... lol

Andy.... sounds like your having a great time...


We went to a surprise birthday party today... surprise it was... she was totally surprised!!!!

And it SNOWED here today.... cruel Chicago spring... Snow and it's April 23rd. (just a flurry here and there, but stilll... SNOW????)

 

[florida sun]

Hi Guys

Hope you are all well.
The weather here in the Uk has been a bit mixed today, raining all morning but lovley and sunny all afternoon. Have been working away from home a lot this week in London.

I am off on a girly trip next weekend to Valencia. We are going to celebrate my good friends 40th birthday. We fly out on Friday and return home on Monday, we are really looking forward to it.

Andy: Good to hear to had a safe journey over to Florida and everything is well. You must give me details of what Shirley does when we meet in August as I would love to arrange a basket for the cruise for Vicki's Birthday. Have a safe journey home.

Barb: Hope you had a good time down on the farm.

Bobby: Those are amazing pictures you posted, dont know if I would want to travel back on the ship like that though. Hope you are feeling better

Laura: If I have'nt said this already Welcome aboard, it's great that so many other familes on the Dis are joining the cruise, oh my goodness, more snow, I thought that was all over with now. Hope you enjoyed the party you went too.

Kath: Welcome aboard to you too, my daughter and I will be cruising, I will be 45 and my daughter will be 16, 2 days before the cruise, Look forward to meeting you.

Tina: Hi there my dear neighbour, How are you? Hope everything is ok with you, loved your photos from Vagas

Mary: How are you? Hope you are well.

Ed: Thanks for putting the countdown on in Terrys absence. Did you enjoy your fancy meal? Your right about the boards, could not get on from here either

Linda: I meant to post this before, but thank you very much for letting me see your cruise photos they were fabulous.

Doreen: Hope things are better with you, your in my thoughts

Darlene: Hope you and Stan are well and the treatment is still progressing well.

To all my other cruise buddies,Mary Rose, Ginny, Karen, Terry,Bev, Joanna and anybody else I have forgotten

Sue

 

[8 Ears]

Hello Sue! Thanks for asking. We are well here. Bryan is still trying to kick the mono thing but has GREATLY improved.

It has been a rainy day here as well. I would be grumpier about it if we did not need it, we had not of had 2 sunny and warm weeks and Bryan did not need to rest still.

Less than 40 days of school left!

Hope you are having a relaxing weekend

 

[Verandah Man]

Man oh man, we had a cool front go through Florida this afternoon. My mom and I had just left Dixie Crossroads after having Rock Shrimp and Corn Fritters for lunch. When we went into DC it was 86 degrees, when we came out it was raining ever so lightly and 74 degrees BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Luckily, I had my winter parka with me in the car, LOL!!!!!

See what happens when you turn 50, you get cold real fast!!!

I'm so bad today, but NO white stuff here!!!