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

[Dizzyworld]

Andy: Hazel & I would get along great. I can swim somewhat, but I'm a bit chicken. I just drag my chair into the water, sit, watch the kids, & wait for my favorite waiter to come by with a konk cooler! Now that's my idea of heaven on earth!

Diane

Diane....dragging a chair in the water is a favorite of my too.

Shirley

 

[Walsh clan]

I want a smoothie.

Oh me too! And it's only 8.35 am!

 

[Walsh clan]

Ok Andy,

Tried to figure this one out myself but couldn't!!

Is it that your brother is an actor and he plays Ben Franklin (as in Benjamin Franklin or some other one???!!!) and he is going to Russia on a promotional stunt?? And if that's the case is he flying and stopping along the way? Where will his journey take him? He shouldn't be flying anywhere near the Middle East (unless he has to go there too) where current troubles are (Lord, when will the World wake up and smell the roses?)...

Really curious now!

M.

 

[Walsh clan]

Karen,

Thank you for the nice quote about my name! I'm kinda used to it now!

 

[Walsh clan]

Ok, one more for my contribution to 8,400! We have 24/25 days left to post before the cruise and if my calculations are correct we need to be posting about 70 messages a day to hit the 10,000... Can we do it?

RobinMarie, how do you work out how many posts people have made? It's fantastic!

Later...M.

 

[Verandah Man]

Ok Andy,

Tried to figure this one out myself but couldn't!!

Is it that your brother is an actor and he plays Ben Franklin (as in Benjamin Franklin or some other one???!!!) and he is going to Russia on a promotional stunt?? And if that's the case is he flying and stopping along the way? Where will his journey take him? He shouldn't be flying anywhere near the Middle East (unless he has to go there too) where current troubles are (Lord, when will the World wake up and smell the roses?)...

Really curious now!

M.

Moira,

My brother lives just outside of Philadelphia and was selected by the U.S. State Department to go to Russia to portray Benjamin Franklin at several appearances during his stay there. Rob was recommended to do this from a man named Ralph who is widely known in our area who also portrays Ben Franklin but was not interested in making this trip. Rob's main occupation is being a musician, his part-time job is giving tours of the historic areas of Philadelphia, dressed up in Colonial times attire. Rob just started portraying Ben Franklin less than two years ago at the urging of Ralph who I named above. Rob was on Good Morning America back in January of this year portraying Ben as well. If you would like to see a tiny little clip of that, I can e-mail it to you.

Rob said his flight from New York to Moscow was a direct flight, but he has to make a stop on his flight home where some unrest is taking place in the Southern Caucus of Russia.

Rob was happy to find out that there was a McDonalds restaurant just three blocks from his hotel in Russia. He also has been studying Russia for the past 6 weeks while trying to prepare for this adventure of a lifetime.

 

[Lainie1222]

Well, you wont have to worry about John parasailing and being afraid, because I will be the one with the loudest scream!!! But if my 13 yr old nephew and my 40 somethings sisters can do it, I certainly cannot chicken out. I'll just have to have a change of clothes and definitely a few cocktails waiting for me. OK, so counting down the days left to work before my maiden voyage. All done shopping and now have to concentrate on exercise and diet, so I can enjoy the vacation in style. Have a great day all and will look forward to the posting ## when I return from work.
Please keep our dad in your prayers today as he is having eye surgery. I couldn't get the day off from my job, so the 2 older grandchildren, my son Russell (21) and Doreen's daughter Jaclyn (17) are taking care of their grandpa this time. He is so good to all of us, so it is their turn to be good to them. Thanks

 

[Walsh clan]

Moira,

My brother lives just outside of Philadelphia and was selected by the U.S. State Department to go to Russia to portray Benjamin Franklin at several appearances during his stay there. Rob was recommended to do this from a man named Ralph who is widely known in our area who also portrays Ben Franklin but was not interested in making this trip. Rob's main occupation is being a musician, his part-time job is giving tours of the historic areas of Philadelphia, dressed up in Colonial times attire. Rob just started portraying Ben Franklin less than two years ago at the urging of Ralph who I named above. Rob was on Good Morning America back in January of this year portraying Ben as well. If you would like to see a tiny little clip of that, I can e-mail it to you.

Rob said his flight from New York to Moscow was a direct flight, but he has to make a stop on his flight home where some unrest is taking place in the Southern Caucus of Russia.

Rob was happy to find out that there was a McDonalds restaurant just three blocks from his hotel in Russia. He also has been studying Russia for the past 6 weeks while trying to prepare for this adventure of a lifetime.

Wow - that sounds an amazing experience. and I can understand his families concerns....

Would love to see a clip! Please send it on!

 

[RobinMarie]

RobinMarie, how do you work out how many posts people have made? It's fantastic!

Later...M.

When you are on the page:
Threads in Forum: Cruise Meets

And you find our thread, click on the REPLIES section and it gives you the number of replies by member.


My pile of 'other stuff' keeps growing: autograph book/diary for Victoria, underwater camera, reading material, hand santizer, door magnets etc.

 

[RobinMarie]

Please keep our dad in your prayers today as he is having eye surgery. I couldn't get the day off from my job, so the 2 older grandchildren, my son Russell (21) and Doreen's daughter Jaclyn (17) are taking care of their grandpa this time. He is so good to all of us, so it is their turn to be good to them. Thanks

I am sure everything will be fine, positve thoughts coming your way. What fine grandchildren your father has! Let us know how it goes.

 

[Walsh clan]

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Please keep our dad in your prayers today as he is having eye surgery. I couldn't get the day off from my job, so the 2 older grandchildren, my son Russell (21) and Doreen's daughter Jaclyn (17) are taking care of their grandpa this time. He is so good to all of us, so it is their turn to be good to them. Thanks

Elaine,

Hope all goes well today... Added to the prayer list...M.

 

[Walsh clan]

Welcome Deby! Hope I haven't missed anyone else recently... these boards are starting to hot up!

 

[mickeymom923]

Good morning everyone,

I woke up to a bright day. Hope everyone has a great day.

(My contribution is 10,000). Now I can read all the posts.

I'm working from home today, which is always nice.

Bev

 

[Michele25]

Hi Everyone!

I haven't posted in quite a long time, but we (DH, DD-8 and DD-11) will be on this cruise. We booked it so long ago that it just didn't seem real! I can't believe it's almost here!!! Now that reality is setting in I need to "get with the program!"

Last cruise we took 2 yrs. ago we stayed at the MCO Hyatt the night before the cruise and took the Disney shuttle to the port. This time we are booked at the Radisson at the Port. What is the best way to get from MCO to the port? Anyone recommend a good company to use for a transfer? (We don't want to do the Mears shuttle thing--would rather pay a little extra for a towncar service).

Thanks in advance!
Michele

P.S. I noticed on some other posts that people have already started booking their shuttle from the Radisson to the port--do you think I'm too late to do that? I didn't realize you could do it weeks in advance--hope it's not filled up!

 

[castoff]

Good Morning Everyone
I made it home safe and sound and I now have my dogs with me. I was only able to use Chuck's laptop twice so I see I have some catching up to do.
At the party we made 2 rows with the grandchildren,sons & spouses the happy couple were announced and he wheeled her in down between the row. They played " September " by Jimmy Durante and she got out of the wheel chair and he held on to her to her during the song. She got her dance and the tears were flowing.
It was a beautiful celebration of there life together. I am blessed I got to see Mom one last time, I thank God for that and all who prayed. I am really tired to say the least and emotionally drained but don't take that as complaining because it's not meant to sound that way.
Chuck will be home sometime Wednesday night ( his birthday ) I still have yet to get him a gift. I have no idea on what to get him. I will try and catch up on the posts later.............Dante wants to take a nap with me. I have a doctor's appt. later then training class with him and because he is mad at me I have a feeling he won't listen tonight. Tina

 

[Colestat]

Welcome Back Tina,
So glad the party went well.

 

[Walsh clan]

Tina, Glad you are back home. And also that the party went well.... I will continue the daily trend if I remember!

Moira.

 

[Reenieny18]

Elaine I talked to your son this morning while he was at the hospital with our Father.. he was just taken in at 915 or so..

thanks for the PRAYERS and thoughts everyone..
What a year it has been for illnesses around here.. I cant wair for this cruise to heal..
Marty got stung by a bee this morning. you think being A nurse I could find the benadryl fast enough.. So now he has a huge arm (looks like POPEYE)

Elaine.. who goes first on the parasailing..lol Can we bring MARY ROSE'S back pack with us and jsut party on the boat and jsut say we did parasailing.. Oh I forgot,, Terry will be watching us with binoculars for proof,,.


TINA.. how about a BIG RED BOW for HUBBIES BIRTHDAY GIFT???.. You think that will make him happy? Dante might be upset..
Oh no lookout ANDY,, she may have a birthdya suit for DANTE outfit..lol
Seriously though.. I am so glad you had a wonderful time and your In-laws had a special day of memories as well..

DOREEN

 

[Reenieny18]

MICHELLE.,.. a few well ok several pages back I asked the same question and TERRY told me I think TIFFANY town car service.. What ever she uses she is very happy with them. I am sure when she gets home tonight she will post.

Also, She will add your name to the RADDISSON list.. Feel free to come with us to GRILLZ for dinner too. REad page one andlet TERRY know where to add your family on the excursions. This is a very friendly bunch of family and friends.. feel free to hop right in.

Where abouts in BUFFALO. My sisters and I (KAP158 and LAINIE1222) have relatives in E AURORA and HAMBURG... any where near you??

And no its not to late to call for RADDISSON SHUTTLE.. give them a call... many of us are staying there the night before. I have a son 13 crusing with us.

DOREEN

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Elaine Hope all goes well today

Tina, Glad the party came together for your family.

Andy, hope your feeling better now


Terry, hope this week at work is as much fun.

Robin, we havent even started on the other pile of stuff yet. Just trying to figure out how many bottles of sunblock we will need to protect this pale white skin of ours.

All Happy Monday, one day closer to vacation