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

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Have a good weekend all three weeks to going to Florida and four weeks to the cruise any doc sightings yet, my UK flight tickets and Universal passes turned up yesterday.

 

[Lainie1222]

Happy Anniversary Mary Rose and John. My hubby and I will celebrate 22 yrs this September 22. Had some rocky times, but made it through the rain. Have to head to the mall, stores open at 8 and I have just a few more things that I cannot cruise w/o. Talk to you all later

elaine

 

[Lainie1222]

Do you think that by the time I have to shut this down to travel, I can catch up with my sister's posts? Probably not. I hope the coffee is tasty on this cruise, and if they have flavored, I will be in heaven.

 

[winnyis]

Hey Doreen - I highly doubt Mary Rose and John(bob) were making towel animals... thats just what they told us (wink wink)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MARY ROSE AND JOHN.

You were right last year we did have the pleasure of dining with Darlene, Stan and Sandy for 14 wonderful nights. I will regretably allow someone else to dine with them for this cruise since I cant go but be warned... next cruise we are all together again - I WANT MY TABLEMATES BACK!!!!!

Darlene - I am so glad to hear that "Stan the Man's " first surgery went well. Now tell that man to go sit down and relax before he hurts himself - MEN??????

Andy - glad to hear that your feeling better.

Really looking forward to seeing everyone on the 18th.

 

[Bmwdsny]

I was talking with my mom on the phone last night, she is really getting excited about this cruise. I remember growing up, we only went on two family vacations and both were to Wildwood, NJ. I'm so glad we are able to bring my mom along with us when we can, and she really enjoys going with us. You never know how long you are going to have your loved ones with you, so you have to make the most of it, while you can.

Andy I couldn't agree with you MORE!!! I was also close to my Mom in law and she always wanted to cruise so we took her and dad on the Disney cruise in 2004 and she so enjoyed it but a year later, she passd away suddenly. I was so glad we ended up taking her. You never know how long they are with you. Can't wait to meet your mom Andy!! You are a wonderful Son!!

by the way, i used to go Wildwood alot in summer when i was a kid too!! So last summer, My dh had a conference there and have NOT been there for over 30 years, we ended up taking my parents wtih us too so they can enjoy seeing any changes and remincsed there. We had a great time!!
Even though i live in PA now,(just over NJ border) i was always be a NJ girl forever!!

See you and everyone else in 4 weeks!!! I can't believe i am leaving in 3 weeks to Disney first!!

 

[RobinMarie]

Happy Anniversary Mary Rose and John!

 

[Verandah Man]

Can't wait to meet your mom Andy!! You are a wonderful Son!!

The only reason being, because I was raised by a wonderful woman!!! Well, actually two wonderful women, I can't forget my grandmother, they both taught me well!!! So, here's to all you mom's out there, you do an amazing job, kudos to each and everyone of you!!!

And dads, we do OK too, in our own little way!!!

 

[Reenieny18]

GINNY>. I may be stuck hearing.. MOM WHERE IS AUNT LAINIE... hmmm what has a better sound to it,,lol

Ok speaking of next cruise.. when is the next cruise going to be.. another 2 yrs from now again?? Do we dare say it again?? Rebook again for AUGUST 2008????

ELAINE how much more can you fit in a suitcase??? MAybe I will meet you at the mall... Everyone else is on sleep duty.. Ok I am off to CAROUSEL mall...
TTFN>. BIRTHDAY MONEY>> Wahoo!!!

DOREEN

 

[5by5]

Do you think that by the time I have to shut this down to travel, I can catch up with my sister's posts? Probably not. I hope the coffee is tasty on this cruise, and if they have flavored, I will be in heaven.

On our cruise 2 years ago I remember the coffee in the resturants being good but not great. You can probably get a flavored cup at the coffee shop on ship though. I can't remember what it's called.......

5by5

 

[5by5]

See you and everyone else in 4 weeks!!! I can't believe i am leaving in 3 weeks to Disney first!!

I know what you mean. We're doing WDW the week before the cruise and I feel totally unprepared! We're staying at Pop Music I think. I hope beachpal has all this figured out for me........

5by5

 

[castoff]

MaryRose: Happy Anniversary !! Wish I could do more on this thing but using Chuck's laptop is difficult for me.


Darlene: Glad to hear about Stan. Now take care of yourself.

 

[SeaSpray]

Mary Rose & John: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

Lainie: Welcome to Coffee Heaven: http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/covecafe.htm This is my web page dedicated to the Cove Cafe'. I have pictures and my comments about the coffee house. We LOVED it!

Doreen and Lainie: Have fun shopping!

 

[castoff]

We had some delays yesterday and rough weather but finally made it !! I was VERY tired but couldn't wait to hug MOM & DAD. Saw so many family. I am happy to report that Mom & Dad got the White house greeting that I arranged to have sent. They were excited to recieve a personal card from President Bush.
We are an hour behind you guys, are getting ready to eat breakfast with everyone. I have been replaced for setting up the party. It seems everyone now knows of my recent medical problems and I am being treated like a piece of glass. Nobody will let me do anything and I was the one planning the party. I am just going with the flow, I understand so Chuck & I decided that we will take a drive to take a look around downtown New Orleans then he wants me to come back and take a nap before party.
My flight leaves tomorrow at 6:00 which means I have to leave here at 3:45AM and I arrive back around 6:20 pm............long day. Have a great day everyone and I will be thinking of you ! Tina

 

[O'BWV]

Good Morning Friends!

You are all sooo sweet to wish me and my dh a happy!

Hi Ginny! I love when you pop in and post. Miss you pal!

Tina I shed a tear everytime I read your posts. I know it's such an agonizing time and your time schedule sounds brutal to boot! So glad about the White House letter and that your inlaws loved it. That was great of you to arrange.


Mary Rose

 

[kap158]

Good Morning Everyone! :surfweb

Been up since 4am because od sever thunder and lightning I don't know who was more afraid me or the two dacscunds I have been taking care of for the past two weeks. I have had them since they were just puppies(their mom and dad are coming home today after spending the last three weeks on and African safari)!They only had one back pack for each of them for the entire trip!!!!but as I read in the brochure it was a deluxe version of a safari whatever that means! I prefer the safari at Animal Kingdom!!!

Doreen and Elaine - Whatever are you shopping for now?? Isn't there a two suitcase limit!!!! As I recall this is the first vacation that the three of us have been together since 1975 when we took a Greyhound bus up to Lake George for a week!(remember this??? my dear sisters?)

MaryRose and John - Happy Anniversary!!!

Andy - how how you feeling?

Terry -how was your second work week?

Tina - prayers are withyou and your family this weekend

Darlene - I hope Stan continues to do well

Four weeks from now we will be getting ready for our "Magic" adventure.

I am looking forward calling room service the night before and ordering coffee for 1st thing in the am when I get up. I think this time I will have to order two one for Elaine(decaf) and real coffee for me!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

 

[bridgemanva]

The July "Double-Dippers" sailaway today, then our turn for "Double-Dipping" will be next!!!!!!!

I was talking with my mom on the phone last night, she is really getting excited about this cruise. I remember growing up, we only went on two family vacations and both were to Wildwood, NJ. I'm so glad we are able to bring my mom along with us when we can, and she really enjoys going with us. You never know how long you are going to have your loved ones with you, so you have to make the most of it, while you can.

Tina and Chuck, here's thinking of you this weekend, I hope it's a blessed weekend for all of your family!!!

We're also bringing my Mom on her first Disney Cruise during what traditionally was the family week In Wildwood;til last year and when DH DS & I did the August PC Repo Mom hadn't cruised at all before last year Mom wanted to see the UK so we booked her a British Isles Cruise on Princess; although she enjoyed her trip the cruise wasn't DCL and from the descriptions from my Mom & niece I knew we had to get her a DCL experience to see what we've come to love so she's coming with us instead of going to Wildwood this year.

I got a call last night she's so excited; when talking about dress for dinner I was trying to explain pirate night options when she came to the realization this is not princess cruise lines. I'm so looking forward to her having pampering of the DCL experience just like we've gotten her accustomed to WDW experiences-- it's great to be able to have her along and share our vacation . We weren't able to do so with Dad as his health didn't allow for much travel other than going down the shore but those memories are precious and seeing the relationship DS has & had with my folks vs some of my nephews and nieces I am grateful.

Four weeks and counting!

 

[allshookup]

MaryRose: Happy Happy!!!!

Andy: Your post brought tears to my eyes. You are very lucky to have such a special relationship with your mother!

Tina: Sounds like you did a great job planning & things are going well.

Terry: Love your smilies! Very cute! I also liked reading about the Cove Cafe, I will definitely have to check it out one morning. They also offer some sort of pastry that people go nuts for? I can't remember what it is now.

Anybody up for BINGO? That's one of my favorite activities on board. Not that I'm a big gambler or anything, but I just love how silly everyone gets when they play, not to mention the excitement when you are so close...yet so far! LOL

Take Care!
Diane

 

[Verandah Man]

Hi Karen, I'm feeling much better today, thanks!!!

Your shirt is sitting by the front door ready to go out, but Hazel had to leave at 8:30 this morning and won't be back with the car until about 3pm, so I will be taking your shirt to the post office on Monday morning for mailing.

 

[Verandah Man]

You are very lucky to have such a special relationship with your mother!

Yes, I feel very blessed indeed!!!!!

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi everyone,

Mary Rose and John - Happy belated Anniversary and many more

Tina - my thoughts are with you and Chuck this weekend. Hang in there.

Andy - I agree with you. I see my mom slowing down and it's all the more reason that I want her to go with us. She's been such an important person in my life, always there with her support and love, and now I want to be there for and with her. You never know what tomorrow will bring.

4 Saturdays from right now, I hopefully will be getting on the 1030 Radisson shuttle for the beginning of our "MAGICal Cruise"

Bev