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

[Mjasp]

Doreen and all our DIS friends

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Joanna

 

[Verandah Man]

Darlene, I watched the whole parade and was looking for you as well. Sorry, I didn't spot you, but still enjoyed the parade none the less.

We just finshed our T-day meal, now it's time to get cleaned up and get ready to go see "Christmas with the Kranks." We have tickets for the 2:30 show today.

I forgot to mention on Tuesday, no gain or loss this past week, I will see what next Tuesday holds. Dare I say that we have a 12" pumpkin pie in the frig!!!
Oh, my!!!

 

[Mjasp]

Andy...Good idea, you ate early, are going to the movies and then get back for leftovers Yummmm I like that idea.

We will be eating around 4 PM. I think we are the latest eaters I know.

I was at the gym on Tuesday and an older woman said to me, honey eat all you want but come here and work it off. So I made all my cookies with I Can't Believe Its Not Butter LIGHT. So my Linzer tarts are considered less fat. LOL Oh Yeah my anisette cookies also. LOL

 

[Verandah Man]

We just arrived home from seeing "Christmas with the Kranks." I give this movie a thumbs up. We really enjoyed it. It's a comedy, with a touching conclusion that had me misty-eyed as we left the theatre.

O.K., now it's time to dig into that pumpkin pie.

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi everyone

Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.

We finally received our docs today for our VOS cruise next month. I'm starting to get a little excited but I'm still more excited about 8-19-06.

Darlene - how was it being part of the parade? Can I have your autograph? lol


Bev

 

[sandygirl]

OK, is anyone else confused by the new layout of the thread? Must be me!

Hope everyone had a Thanksgiving full of blessings and new memories. I know we did. My mom said that just having Stan at the table with us was blessing enough. And he was able to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal, too!

Andy - We didn't make the TV broadcast of the parade. Bianca from the All My Children soap opera was a celebrity on our float. They focused on her, the nerve of them! We had the absolute BEST time ! If I knew how to copy a picture here I would. The kids were dressed in outfits that looked like newsboys from the 1930's. Big baggy cable knit sweaters, knickers, and newsboy hats, they were adorable. My sister and I had on velvet coats with feather collars and gold piping. Who knew that feathers were so warm and luxurious! I want a coat with a feather collar now, it was so warm and soft against my face. The hats were like leopard turbans with feathers in the front. Very fancy, smancy looking. I said all I needed was a string of pearls and a poodle under one arm! My nephew said we looked like queens and my sister took that as a compliment, until he said, "I didn't say Princesses, Mom, I said Queens!"

We sat on the train and our job was to smile and wave. It was so cool . I loved waving at all the little ones who were so excited to be at the parade. I greeted every person in uniform with "Happy Thanksgiving" and every single one of them cracked a smile and said it back. I had a wonderful time. By the time we found out we weren't on TV, it really didn't make a difference. I'll do it again next year if I can.

Most of my Thanksgiving Dinner came pre-cooked from Super G. But we really enjoyed it. We were together as an extended family and had many things to be grateful for. I made homemade soup today with the leftovers and it sure smells good. I did not brave the shopping malls at all. My hat off to those of you who did. Hope you found what you were looking for.

Happy Holidays to all my DIS Family !!!
Darlene

 

[Verandah Man]

I remember seeing that float and "Bianca" talking. At least I knew which float you were on.

We spent four plus hours at the Deptford Mall on Friday. It took Angelina 30 minutes to pick out one pair of jeans at one point. Hazel didn't want to drive to the mall with all that traffic, so the two of them talked me into driving them. The best part of the day for me was having an early dinner at Friendly's.

I'm still trying to get used to this new set-up. Change, I don't like!!!

 

[lynr]

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.

This was the first year I cooked and my mom was sick all night, hopefully it was not the food and just a stomach virus. She seemed fine yesterday afternoon as she went to Atlantic City.

I ventured out to the Mall yesterday and today. Echelon Mall was not crowded at all. I think it is just a matter of time before the mall shuts down. But I got great deals and just about finished my shopping.

I really don't have a whole lot to buy. My sister and I have decided not to buy for adults we are just buying for the kids. I only have one niece and thats it. I still have to buy for my god daughter and god son.

My two boys are just about finished. Matt is getting a new computer, some clothes and money. Since Leonard is in California I buy him less and give him more money that way he can get what he wants.

Bob and I really don't buy each other too much since we get the things we need throughout the year. But this year I bought Bob and IPod because he had expressed interest in one for the gym but he would never spend that much money on himself.

All of our grown up friends decided last year to do away with gifts and just get together for a nice dinner. It is so much easier this way and we have a great time.

Have a great time with what's left of the holiday weekend.

Lyn

 

[Mjasp]

Oh Boy, new format, I feel like I'm on cruise critic, I rarely post there because it is to confusing to me.

We also had a good Thanksgiving, hope everyone else did also.

Down to 90 weeks whew can you believe it. LOL

Am checking out the Carnival Glory for next year. Lyn, which Carnival ship are you taking? It may be in your signature, but it doesn't show from the post area. My friend wants me to skip the cruise and do Vegas instead, may ponder that possibility. MAY is a big word even if only 3 letters.

Talk to you later

Joanna

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone!!

Wooo....a new board style!

Anyway.....90 weeks to go till our cruise!!

My sister, BIL, and great-niece arrived on Thursday afternoon. We all feasted on the turkey that John made; it came out great!! Yesterday (Friday) we all went in to Boston and enjoyed the New England Aquarium (I LOVED the huge penguins exhibit!), we saw a 3D IMAX movie, then we walked around Quincy Market, bought a few things (a new piece of Cranberry glass for the livingroom) and then had a late lunch at the Cheers replica restaurant there. Today we did some shopping then took the kids to see the SpongeBob movie this evening. I can't believe it's almost December! Oh well, the sooner the winter comes, the sooner the spring and next summer will be here.

 

[lynr]

Am checking out the Carnival Glory for next year. Lyn, which Carnival ship are you taking? Joanna

Joanna:

We are taking the Carnival Miracle out of Tampa. I have heard a lot of things about Carnival that make me think it won't measure up to Disney but I am keeping my hopes up that we will be pleasantly surprised.

Lyn

 

[zack&alexmom]

Hi everybody! We just booked the 8/19/06 cruise for myself - Linda(will be 38 - ugh), DH - Roger(will be 40), DS-Zachary (will be 8 - almost 9), DD-Alexandra(will be 6 - almost 7) and MIL-Joan(no idea and she would kill me if I told you anyway). We booked 5005 & 5006 and we have early seating. Please add us to the list.

I just got off the Wonder with Tina and she looked wonderful in her gown. Her husband, children and Mother looked incredible too. All of the planning paid off. We had brunch with them at Palo and got to share her wedding cake. It was great and she is so thoughtful - she even had favors for us at brunch.

I have spent the last few (well, I guess many hours as I look at the clock) reading the prior posts. I've only made it half way through but I feel like I've gotten to know everyone already.

Andy - thanks again for the postcard for my children.

Doreen - We live in Central Square and I grew up in North Syracuse. Are you from N. Syracuse originally. Sorry I hadn't come onboard when you were in the hospital - would of helped out in anyway I could have.

I hope this all makes sense because it's really late and I've been reading posts all night. Talk to you all soon.

Linda

 

[zack&alexmom]

Oops!!! I just got a little farther in the posts - please change DH's name to Bob.

Linda

 

[Verandah Man]

Welcome Aboard to the Cruisin' Castaways Linda!!!

 

[castoff]

Hello Everyone !!! I am back I got back yesterday at 5:30. I see Linda beat me to the boards. Welcome aboard. Her family is very nice and I am glad they are going on this cruise with us. After much time this morning........I uploaded pictures through webshots. We have over 500 but only 44 through the digital. The professional ones are sooooo much better. At least this gives you an idea of what we looked like. I don't have any from the family reception. There were 21 people. You will notice my hair change. It was down and I liked it better that way. It was windy at Castaway but the weather was beautiful. Now the real work begins with all the paperwork of changing my name and the laundry oh the laundry. Hope this works. Tina
http://community.webshots.com/user/tazzinna

 

[Verandah Man]

Beautiful photos of your wedding thanks for sharing!!!

 

[florida sun]

Tina

My good neighbour, your wedding photo's are beautiful, you looked absoultley stunning, I am so glad everything went well for you.

I have now decided to have my next wedding at Castaway Cay and you are all invited..........Just have to find myself a husband to be first!!!!lol

Hope you are all well and had a lovley holiday weekend. I am just off to pick my dd up from Ice Hockey in my new company car which was delivered last week. It is fantastic, and as it is very cold over here at the moment I am going to put on the elecric seat heaters yum.

Speak soon

Sue

 

[Verandah Man]

Tina

My good neighbour, your wedding photo's are beautiful, you looked absoultley stunning, I am so glad everything went well for you.

I have now decided to have my next wedding at Castaway Cay and you are all invited..........Just have to find myself a husband to be first!!!!lol

Hope you are all well and had a lovley holiday weekend. I am just off to pick my dd up from Ice Hockey in my new company car which was delivered last week. It is fantastic, and as it is very cold over here at the moment I am going to put on the elecric seat heaters yum.

Speak soon

Sue

Sue,

Well, you have 628 days to find that man and have him to propose to you before the 8-19-06 cruise, remember, there are two stops at Castaway Cay on that trip!!!

Your new company car sounds very nice!!!

 

[Mjasp]

Linda...WELCOME ABOARD

Tina...CONGRATS and I will look at the pics later, Can't wait to see them

Lyn...I'm sure Carnival is good, I can't believe it could be that bad that you will regret it.

Andy...Good thing for the 2 stops in CC, This way if Sue meets her DH to be on board she can wed at the Second stop LOL OK Sue, we will be searching for you.

Having company Talk to you all later

Joanna

 

[lynr]

Tina:

You where an absolutely beautiful bride, your dress was gorgeous. I loved your pictures. It looks like you had a perfect day for your wedding. Your children looked very happy. Congratulations!

Let us know how you made out getting the dress on the plane.

Welcome home,

Lyn