December 15, 2012 A Yo-HO-HO-HO Holiday Fantasy!

[AmandaRG]

Did you know that you can buy up to 24 points per use year from DVC now if you're short? They charge a lot ($15 per point), but its a nice option if you just need a few extra to make the res work.

I'm waiting for 2013 info too. The TA won't work with my kids' school schedules, and flights to Europe are so high during the summer, so I think that Europe will be out as well. Hoping for some interesting Christmas itineraries. The waiting is driving me nuts!

J

I do, I just hate to buy any since we do want to stay at Kidani in Oct. I have BLT booked just in case we can't get in. I'll know the first of March!

 

[pillow]

I work in Goochland too (Capital One).

My husband worked there for 12 years. He left 3 years ago to do consulting work. Heard you guys are running out of room out at West Creek and are moving into the old Innsbrook buildings. What department are you in?

Also, fyi - we have sometimes found better (direct and cheaper) flights out of Newport News versus Richmond.

J

 

[eacdabney]

My husband worked there for 12 years. He left 3 years ago to do consulting work. Heard you guys are running out of room out at West Creek and are moving into the old Innsbrook buildings. What department are you in?

Also, fyi - we have sometimes found better (direct and cheaper) flights out of Newport News versus Richmond.

J

They are building two new bldgs but they have moved many of us to Innsbrook. I'm actually in East Shore part time and WC part time. I'm in IT.

When we went to Disney 3 years ago we flew from Richmond Air Tran down and Jet Blue back to RIC. It ended up being cheaper to book on two sep airlines. I think I paid less than $300 for 3 of us to fly total! I've been monitoring the airlines but December is not available yet.

 

[pillow]

They are building two new bldgs but they have moved many of us to Innsbrook. I'm actually in East Shore part time and WC part time. I'm in IT.

When we went to Disney 3 years ago we flew from Richmond Air Tran down and Jet Blue back to RIC. It ended up being cheaper to book on two sep airlines. I think I paid less than $300 for 3 of us to fly total! I've been monitoring the airlines but December is not available yet.

My dh was in IT as well - Mike Pillow.

I did the same flight combo with my mom in November. I took her down for the Food and Wine festival. Flights were so easy (and cheap!) When we go down in December, we plan to drive to save $$.

 

[NWmom]

Where are you guys planning on staying pre-cruise? DW and I like to go over to WDW for a couple of days before the cruise. We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge the last time, and will likely stay there again pre-ceuise for this cruise as well. We can get some great FL resident rates at almost any of the Disney Resorts. Just need to keep an eye out for when Disney opens them up and book right away.

Successfully booked the pre-cruises OKW studio for 2 nights to get over any jetlag and get used to the heat.

Now I wait to do the post cruise later this month.

 

[NWmom]

but we may end up staying in a studio on points after I try to transfer our Oct trip from BLT to AKV. That will free up the ONE point I am short! Ugh.

We really are in the same boat. We want to switch our Sept BLT trip to AKV. The "heat of Africa" for us Pacific NW'ers will be part of the ambience.

For post cruise we are short as well, but have to wait to combine at 7 months. Thinking about going to learn about the Space Program post cruise instead.

But short ONE point, Wow!

I would love a TA, but 2013 probably won't be it for us unless we win the lottery or cancel something already planned.

 

[davidls]

Hi Ho everyone, and Happy Sunday to ya'll!!!

Boy oh boy is my face read. I told everyone I was going to get back on the ol' TORTURE MACHINE last week. Well, I didn't! I just kept putting it off............finding reasons not to do it. Well, I did start again yesterday. And, man oh man are my legs sore. In fact the whole body is screaming at me........... "What the heck do you think you're doing!!!" But I'm going to keep at it and hope I get back into shape. I didn't realize until DW and I were talking after I exercisied that it has been every bit of 6 to 8 weeks since we last exercisied. So, I have no one to blame but myself. Well, time for me to climb back on that horse and do it all again.

 

[davidls]

First off - http://www.meyerwerft.de/index_e.html

book mark this website. This is where you can go to checkout the Fantasy as she is being worked on after her float-out.

And second, I have to explain my exercising routine. Before our major layoff from exercising, I had a pretty good exercise routine I did daily. Because I didn't only want to do the cardio on the eliptical, but I also wanted to work on certain areas of my not so perfect body!!! I had a little thing going on with my tummy area and of course those dreaded love-handles men seem to get so often. So now when I started up exercising again, yesterday, I thought I could just pick-up right where I left off 8 weeks ago!!! WRONG!!! That is why I got soooooooooooooooo sore. Now I know what ya'll are thinking.............yes I do..............I'm not as dumb as DW thinks I am...................(well maybe I am!) Anyway, I know I am a man of a certain age and being that I - back in my day - was in pretty darn good shape - wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back then - I should have known better. Yes I should have. So, today, I took it a little easier on myself. Still sore, but as I keep at this dreaded exercising thing I know the soreness will work itself out. After all - No Pain - No Gain - right!!! (But I hate that pain!!! After all I am sixty fou..................................uuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no, no, no, no, no, no, I'm forty six....................yes that's it.................I'm forty six!!!)
Me and my big mouth!!!!

 

[AmandaRG]

We really are in the same boat. We want to switch our Sept BLT trip to AKV. The "heat of Africa" for us Pacific NW'ers will be part of the ambience.

For post cruise we are short as well, but have to wait to combine at 7 months. Thinking about going to learn about the Space Program post cruise instead.

But short ONE point, Wow!

I would love a TA, but 2013 probably won't be it for us unless we win the lottery or cancel something already planned.

When are you going in Sept? We check in on the 29th and out on Oct. 6th.

I am really having to make budget cuts for the TA, but it may be that once in a lifetime kind of thing so if at all possible, I really am working to make it a reality. The airfare is going to be the big stinker. I know we won't fly out of our city as we have some of the highest airfares in the country.

 

[LuvEeyore]

Saw pictures taken today and videos on You Tube. The fantasy is gorgeous, so shiny and new. I think I have pickeout out where our cabin should be. Hope you all had a great weekend.

 

[NWmom]

When are you going in Sept? We check in on the 29th and out on Oct. 6th.

I am really having to make budget cuts for the TA, but it may be that once in a lifetime kind of thing so if at all possible, I really am working to make it a reality.

We're going September 2-7. Just booked our flight there. Deciding which flight to take home. (Next payday)

DD will be 5th grade next year so I am being good and starting "school" early next year to get in her bookwork. Homeschool co-op starts either then or the next week.

Yet, I have no issue pulling her from co-op for December as we are studying marine biology next semester and doing the practical during the cruise.

I'm starting a TA fund. It may not have enough in it for 2013, but we are planning for 2015 or later as I think it will happen again in the future. I'm optimistic.

 

[davidls]

Well, how is everyone this fine Monday. DW has a couple of days off this week, today and tomorrow. The same two days I am off now since my semi-retirement. This is pretty nice. She is busy doing her house work, but I must admit it is nice having her here at home with me. (If she would only stop trying to boss me around!!! She ain't the boss of me!!!) I didn't say that out loud did I??? Ok, guys you didn't just read that................you didn't hear that from me................those words never passed my lips..............................oh come on.........be on my side...................help a poor guy out here.....................a fellow DIS'er..........a little help here huh........

 

[NWDAD]

Well, how is everyone this fine Monday. DW has a couple of days off this week, today and tomorrow. The same two days I am off now since my semi-retirement. This is pretty nice. She is busy doing her house work, but I must admit it is nice having her here at home with me. (If she would only stop trying to boss me around!!! She ain't the boss of me!!!) I didn't say that out loud did I??? Ok, guys you didn't just read that................you didn't hear that from me................those words never passed my lips..............................oh come on.........be on my side...................help a poor guy out here.....................a fellow DIS'er..........a little help here huh........

I did not hear a thing..........................................Honest. Us guys have to stick together.

Hey I did get 2 weekends off in a row

Kevin

 

[AppleEars]

looking for other Ears that are sailing the same cruise, 1st time and would like to learn all the Do's

 

[NWmom]

I did not hear a thing..........................................Honest. Us guys have to stick together.

Hey I did get 2 weekends off in a row

Kevin

Ooh, You are in trooouuuuubbbbbllllle.

See what enough sleep and some rest does to him?
I am thinking Donna and I are going to get along so well with men with similar sense of humor as our husbands. lol.

My new form of Torture Machine-- hauling the baritone up the stairs at the end of the homeschool co-op day. It weighs more than dd10 that plays it.

Our ds18 decided to try spreading his wings and left the nest. He used to carry it up the stairs for her.

But hey- my scale says I lost 5 pounds since the last time I weighed myself a few weeks ago.
Skye

 

[NWmom]

looking for other Ears that are sailing the same cruise, 1st time and would like to learn all the Do's

Welcome Apple Ears!

First thing to know- if you can fly in a few days before to avoid any delays and miss the ship.

Learn what you can ahead to know what is available, but once on the ship just relax and have fun.

 

[LuvEeyore]

looking for other Ears that are sailing the same cruise, 1st time and would like to learn all the Do's

Apple Years and Family Glad to have you with us.

 

[NWDAD]

Ooh, You are in trooouuuuubbbbbllllle.

See what enough sleep and some rest does to him?
I am thinking Donna and I are going to get along so well with men with similar sense of humor as our husbands. lol.

My new form of Torture Machine-- hauling the baritone up the stairs at the end of the homeschool co-op day. It weighs more than dd10 that plays it.

Our ds18 decided to try spreading his wings and left the nest. He used to carry it up the stairs for her.

But hey- my scale says I lost 5 pounds since the last time I weighed myself a few weeks ago.
Skye

Oops

Weclome Apple Ears,

Read all you can on the boards, There is a ton of info here.

Kevin

 

[davidls]

looking for other Ears that are sailing the same cruise, 1st time and would like to learn all the Do's

I too want to say wait a minute that ain't right to AppleEars and family to the cruise. So glad you are joining us on this fun filled cruise!!! Like some of the others have said try to fly in at least the day before the cruise so there won't be any delays in your trip down to Florida, and chances of missing the cruise. After you are here - relax and enjoy your vacation - you and your family are going to have sooooooooo much fun!!!

 

[davidls]

I did not hear a thing..........................................Honest. Us guys have to stick together.

Hey I did get 2 weekends off in a row

Kevin

So glad to see a fellow member of the MAN Club, (Men Against Nothin'), Kevin. I got my dues all paid up and everything!!! I hope this didn't cause any problems in your home. Things are constantly in turmoil here in our household. When DW hollors..............I mean bellows.............no, no, no, I mean when she calls out "HEY STUPID" both me and the dog take off running. He's looking at me and I'm looking at him as we're running down the street, both of us with the same look on our faces - "What did you do now?!??!" And both of us hoping that it is the other one that is in trouble!!! But 9 times out of 10 it's me!!! What can I do!!!! My Dad always stayed in trouble with Mom too. I guess I inherited it from Dad.

Dude glad to hear you got some much needed time off!!! Congratulations!!!! Dude, has NWMom put together a hunny due list of things she wants you to do around the house, while she sits around and does nothing!! I mean, I mean, while she works TWICE as hard as you. (See what I mean, I just can't seem to say the right things!!!!) When will I ever learn!!!