Diez (10) Noches Calientes en la Riviera Mexicana/17 de abril 2011 (4.17.11 Wonder!)

[True Romance]

Hey Kristi,

Are you guys still doing the 1045 Los Veranos in PV? I want to book it today but wanted to see if you were still on that time slot. Thanks!

Paul.

Yep Paul, we are still booked and going. Got our bug spray already to pack. So excited you guys are joining us. I think Isabelle will really enjoy having other girls her age there too.

 

[Double Trouble]

Hey Kristi, Are you guys still doing the 1045 Los Veranos in PV? I want to book it today but wanted to see if you were still on that time slot. Thanks! Paul.

Yep Paul, we are still booked and going. Got our bug spray already to pack. So excited you guys are joining us. I think Isabelle will really enjoy having other girls her age there too.

Okay...we're booked! Talked to Esmerelda at the PV office...she is very nice and answered all our questions, then I booked on line. I've done some zip lining in the military and the kids have done a little up at Zion in Utah, but this looks like way more fun! I like the zoo at the end too...the kids will enjoy that...what kid doesn't like monkeys, iguanas, and snakes?!? (Although I don't think DW is much into the critters)

If anyone else is interested, check out http://www.canopytours-vallarta.com/canopy/.

 

[shellyamd]

I was checking out the weather forecast in Cabo, PV and Manzanillo for the next 10 days. It is going to be in the mid 80s!! After having days in the 30s last week here in PA, I'm not sure if we will be able to adjust

 

[Az Pirates]

No, they are more relaxed. Someone posted that it is casual - but it is a little more than just casual. I usually wear a dress, skirt or nice slacks. Jeans are usually not acceptable, shorts are out. men are expected in a collared shirt as well.


pretty much.


yepper...someone usually starts the process, and many join in...it is a great bit of fun!

The Palo dress code can be perplexing.

My niece showed up to brunch in jeans (ripped jeans as a matter of fact, designer, but ripped) and they didn't ask her to change. But we were in the private room, so I figured that might have been why they were more lenient. She said some folks definitely stared daggers at her as she walked by though. She claimed she didn't know she was supposed to dress up...

We once watched 2 couples walk up for brunch; one of the men was wearing faded khaki cargo pants and a very casual knit shirt, the other was wearing a nice pair of jeans and a button down dress shirt. IMO jeans guy looked much nicer, but of course he was the one who had to change.

I'm just glad I'm not the one who has to enforce the dress code.

Oh No! This is my Palo High Tea time. Shoot. Now I don't know if I should try and change my tea day or cancel the mixology. DH vs. DIS Friends





Kaylee, I watched your video. Loved your daughter, spotted her immediately. Happy to hear you are getting the word out about MS and it made the news. Good Job.

If it were me I'd keep the tea time and head to wherever they're handling Palo requests once onboard. We've always found them to be very accomodating about switching days and/or times if you find you have a conflict. I think they do a lot of shuffling those first few days.

I am so sorry to hear about your DD....it is a lousy dx (I was dx in 08 after the best trip ever (the PC cruise on DCL in May 08). I am very active in the CCSVI world (and am a Naturopath) and would love to talk with you (will probably talk your ear off) Here is the recent Komo news clip they did....bet you can guess who my DD is and it is my mother dancing with a friend who was in a wheelchair but no longer needs it after the procedure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN3gOUGHzGg if that doesn't work, let me know and I will try again. My computer is acting strange today.

Yep, spotted your DD rocking her Stitch hat right away.
It's a good thing it's a 10 day cruise, that should give us some time to chat, we may need it. DD has stents courtesy Dr. Dake.

 

[TNShellBelle]

Just heard back from DCL and they have confirmed our Mixology Tasting

"We can confirm that the “Mixology” Class will take place in the Cadillac Lounge from 3pm – 4pm on 4/18 for 49 guests. You will be contacted by the Groups Manager onboard again confirming the time and location."

As a reminder, the cost is $20/person and will be charged directly to your stateroom.

Here is the current list as I have it. I recall that a few people were waiting for the official date and time to check against their schedules. If for any reason, you will not be joining us, please let me know ASAP so I could have you removed from DCL's list. I need to give them the final list by the end of the week.

(Gino USMC - I'm speaking with DCL to see if I can increase the group to 51. will let you know as soon as I hear back)

(Connie - Can you please update the DisMeets on the website?)

- AZAims
Aimee
Steve

- bitocas
Gabriela
Vitor

- CasaMartinez
Helen
Nelson

-coffman6
Chad
Vicki
Greg
Gailyn
Ann

-Double Trouble
Dana
Paul

-HoppingMad
Penny
James

-Jareds_mommy
Rae
Paul

- kjwemett
Karen
John

-LV Disney Fan(atic)
Dany
Joe

-lymommy
Leeanna
David

- Maryh8156
Mary
Jason

-Martys4
Wanda
Dan

- MBoys
Steve

- MiniCoops
Amy

- mommafox
Kel
Don

- NordyGirl
Phil
Essie

- Patricia1
Paty
Bob

- Sacdance
Tammy
Mike

- Susiesark
Susan
Richard

-sweetpea4
Kari
Kevin

- szubieta
Sandy

- Travelbee
Connie
Sean

- TNShellBelle
Michelle
Jason

- True Romance
Kristi

- Virdis/Amwill
Virdis
Ann-Marie

Awesome! Thanks again for putting this together.

 

[Susiesark]

We're still booked for the pool excursion in Manzanillo. I keep thinking about changing to the beach, but then, I don't. Now I'm thinking about signing up for the city tours, just to get off the ship for a few hours. My girls DON'T want to do the tours, but they are cheap (the tours, not the girls)enough that if they choose not to, it wouldn't be a great financial loss. Always used to be a brave solo tourist, but with all the things happening these days in Mexico, I'm leery, as it's just me, my 7 yo and my 5 yo this time! If I get nabbed in Mexico, will Mickey and Minnie hang with my girls for the rest of the cruise? Any volunteers to take over my verandah? Okay, now that I've said it, it won't happen, right!?!?!?!?

Okay, I'll do it for you. If you get shot or kidnapped or something else, and you can't make it back onboard, I'll take your room (and your kids) for you. Just being neighborly.

 

[Popovich]

I was checking out the weather forecast in Cabo, PV and Manzanillo for the next 10 days. It is going to be in the mid 80s!! After having days in the 30s last week here in PA, I'm not sure if we will be able to adjust

I can't wait to see the sun and be in 80 degree weather! It's going to snow tonight and get down to 30-ish degrees!!

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Gailyn

 

[Susiesark]

I can't wait to see the sun and be in 80 degree weather! It's going to snow tonight and get down to 30-ish degrees!!

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Gailyn

We had 2 days of 90-ish degrees last week, then a cloudy weekend, then close to 80 today and rain forecast at the end of the week. We can't pack yet, because we never know what we will need to wear tomorrow.

 

[Popovich]

Someone posted this link on the main board about cell phone service with AT&T on the ship.

http://www.wireless.att.com/travelg...roduct1rate=$2.49&product2rate=$2.49&x=56&y=8

We just happened to switched to AT&T Wireless last week. With the costs to make a call, I think I will definitely turn my cell and data portion of my phone off and just use the phone for games, camera, and recording video. Anyway, good to know if you happen to be with AT&T.

If anyone has Verizon, I added an "International card" to my Blackberry World phone for an additional $20 per month and I can check and send email while in port or close to shore with no additional charge. I used it on our last two cruises and it worked well 85% of the time. The $20 is pro-rated so I can cancel the service when we return home.

Gailyn

 

[LV Disney Fan(atic)]

Wow - gone a few days and there are pages and pages to catch up on! Whatever are we going to do with all the free time we have after the cruise when we're not always on this thread?!

I spent the weekend at a photography workshop (I got a DSLR for Christmas and really wanted to learn how to use it properly before our cruise.) It was a great class and I can finally take the camera off the "auto" setting! Really looking forward to getting some good pictures on the trip.

Also, I proposed to her at Disneyland. Here is the video;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFvRcNmzWtI

Great video! Nice that you'll always have a record of that special moment.

Can everyone please tell me their plans for their 1st Cabo day again? (Sorry, the title says 2nd day). I could read through pages and pages but I'm lazy.

Right now we are booked through DCL for the Resort Pool Getaway. Thinking of switching to a Beach Break @ Medano that includes lounge chair, food, drinks. I thought I remember that others are doing Medano Beach also?

On the 1st day we are doing a snorkeling/underwater scooter excursion through shoretrips.com. They have quite a few other excursions if someone is still looking for an organized trip but not through DCL.

I did great at my 5K yesterday. Ran it in 34:08, so I was thrilled. I am hoping to start enjoy running. I really do not like it, but I am trying. I would like to do a 10K next. I rewarded myself before the race and downloaded a Glee album. So that got me through the run.

Great time on the 5K! I keep telling myself I'm going to try one one of these days but I really need to be consistent in my running first. And love your choice of music! DD and I are huge Glee fans - the live tour starts here in Vegas on May 21 and we will be there

Just heard back from DCL and they have confirmed our Mixology Tasting

Sounds great! Thanks for getting it set up

Oh No! This is my Palo High Tea time. Shoot. Now I don't know if I should try and change my tea day or cancel the mixology. DH vs. DIS Friends

I vote for your DIS friends - you can see DH any time!

 

[virdis]

OK...so I am thinking about moving us to deck 5. There is a room on deck 5 forward that would put us close to the Oceaner's club. A little worried about the noise on that deck but it is appealing to be so close to clubs. Ann seems to like the idea. I am hedging. Going to give it an hour or so to ponder.

 

[Travelbee]

Just heard back from DCL and they have confirmed our Mixology Tasting

"We can confirm that the “Mixology” Class will take place in the Cadillac Lounge from 3pm – 4pm on 4/18 for 49 guests. You will be contacted by the Groups Manager onboard again confirming the time and location."

As a reminder, the cost is $20/person and will be charged directly to your stateroom.

(Connie - Can you please update the DisMeets on the website?)

It's done.

OK...so I am thinking about moving us to deck 5. There is a room on deck 5 forward that would put us close to the Oceaner's club. A little worried about the noise on that deck but it is appealing to be so close to clubs. Ann seems to like the idea. I am hedging. Going to give it an hour or so to ponder.

You'll like deck 5. It's close to everything. I've stayed in a SPH room and LOVED it.

 

[Susiesark]

OK...so I am thinking about moving us to deck 5. There is a room on deck 5 forward that would put us close to the Oceaner's club. A little worried about the noise on that deck but it is appealing to be so close to clubs. Ann seems to like the idea. I am hedging. Going to give it an hour or so to ponder.

How are you going to go about it? Will you pay the current price difference (if any) or wait until you get to the port?

 

[LiserAnn]

Here's what Lisa Graves had to say about check in, FYI....

We never have a problem with DH parking the car and me going into the terminal to check in with the kids in the 7 times we have cruised, including once out of CA though DH was not parking the car that time. {He was with the kids looking around the terminal and talking to some of our friends while I checked all of us in by myself. I have DH's passport [or BC when we used that] along with everyone else's PPs and the printed online stuff. He simply goes to the supervisor's desk to pick up his KTTW card after showing his ID when he arrives in the terminal. {He will need his DL to get into the terminal so tell your DH to keep that with him, just give you the PP or BC.} This past January the CM at the desk told me that if DH didn't get there by the time she was done with the checkin process that she would take my picture with the two kids and then take DH's when he got there. He walked up just as we were taking our picture so no problem at all for your plan.

ETA: The staff at the terminal in CA should be getting use to the proceedures by now. Of course on our August 2008 PC repo cruise one of the ladies there kept telling me that I HAD to use the CC line because we were returning cruisers. There was one family in the regular line with numerous agents not helping anyone and MANY people in the CC line. I told her sorry but I wasn't going to stand in that line when it wasn't necessary and we had done that before. I asked the agent who called me up to her window if there was a problem with checking in there or if it was the same as in PC. She just smiled and shook her head saying it was not a problem at all. She even had the CC lanyards at her station.

 

[virdis]

How are you going to go about it? Will you pay the current price difference (if any) or wait until you get to the port?

Hey Susan. There is no difference in cost. We would be going from category 9A to another category 9A. The only problem would be our luggage tags would still have our current room (which is 7500). I got the screen open on another window. I don't think we will luck up for a verandah so this would have a slight advantage with being close to kids clubs. Not certain what I am going to do

 

[virdis]

You'll like deck 5. It's close to everything. I've stayed in a SPH room and LOVED it.

Thanks Connie. I am thinking about pulling the trigger. That is if the room doesn't disappear before I commit

 

[fourmcds]

The Palo dress code can be perplexing.

My niece showed up to brunch in jeans (ripped jeans as a matter of fact, designer, but ripped) and they didn't ask her to change. But we were in the private room, so I figured that might have been why they were more lenient. She said some folks definitely stared daggers at her as she walked by though. She claimed she didn't know she was supposed to dress up...

We once watched 2 couples walk up for brunch; one of the men was wearing faded khaki cargo pants and a very casual knit shirt, the other was wearing a nice pair of jeans and a button down dress shirt. IMO jeans guy looked much nicer, but of course he was the one who had to change.

I'm just glad I'm not the one who has to enforce the dress code.




If it were me I'd keep the tea time and head to wherever they're handling Palo requests once onboard. We've always found them to be very accomodating about switching days and/or times if you find you have a conflict. I think they do a lot of shuffling those first few days.




Yep, spotted your DD rocking her Stitch hat right away.
It's a good thing it's a 10 day cruise, that should give us some time to chat, we may need it. DD has stents courtesy Dr. Dake.

Omg! So excited to hear that and cant wait to meet u and chat

 

[True Romance]

Thanks Connie. I am thinking about pulling the trigger. That is if the room doesn't disappear before I commit

I think your biggest advantage would be being closer to us

 

[virdis]

I think your biggest advantage would be being closer to us

Hey Kristi. That is enough for us. We have now switched rooms yet again. Please change our room number on the FE list to room 5512

 

[bitocas]

VIRDIS DOES THE SAGA CONTINUES? I HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY YOUR ROOM LOCATION