!!!! Early Roll Call for January 21 2006 Eastern Magic Cruise !!!!

[JLDSMD]

Congrats BADGER fans!

Sorry GYDELL.

 

[the4nitz's]

GO BADGERS!!!!

Who would have thought they could win the game.

Craig

 

[JLDSMD]

Going into it, I sure didn't.

I'm glad Barry got a win for his last game. It was great seeing Stocco hand him the ball at the end of the game.

I was hoping they would have gone for it on the last play. What was the spread on the game anyways? What about the over/under on the score?

Jeff

 

[gydell]

We are still waiting for our team to show up! We figured they must still be at Univerisal cause they sure were not in the stadium yesterday. Anyway CONGRATS to all the badger fans. We were then blessed with our flight being cancelled and having to sit at the MCO for 5 hours to finally get home at 1:00. Well at least the cruise is coming fast so I can try and get things together. I don't know how you working moms do it, I'm overwhelmed with all that has to be done! Maybe I can get some docs today!

 

[gydell]

Jeff - we were a 12 point favor.

 

[Stephmicksara]

I haven't recieved my documents yet!? I'm waiting to start dancing through the office. I don't know if they will come today. We were suppose to have a inch or two of snow. The weather people got it wrong again we have about 8" and it's still snowing hard!!!

 

[plenam]

I haven't recieved my documents yet!? I'm waiting to start dancing through the office. I don't know if they will come today. We were suppose to have a inch or two of snow. The weather people got it wrong again we have about 8" and it's still snowing hard!!!

Some of us here in Wisconsin don't have any snow anymore, it's been in the 30's and raining since Christmas. I'm sure that the day we leave for the cruise it will be below zero and snowing.

 

[Stephmicksara]

It's snowing heavy out side!! But I feeling much better since I just recieved the mail with my braclets. They look great I took a sharpie and filled in the letters. Thank you Lisa

 

[soccrmom65]

I finally got my documents......now I can join in the dance.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Where do I find the medical docs in my packet?

 

[gydell]

The bracelets arrived - THANKS Lisa! I will get a check in the mail tomorrow. Talked to my TA and still no docs. She said AAA usually gets them no more than 2 weeks out, so I have to keep waiting.

 

[HookedonMagic]

I just took a GREAT trip to the mailbox! Documents and bracelets (thanks Lisa!) arrived today.

18 more days...I can barely wait.

 

[crazy4M]

The bracelets arrived - THANKS Lisa! I will get a check in the mail tomorrow. Talked to my TA and still no docs. She said AAA usually gets them no more than 2 weeks out, so I have to keep waiting.

Gydell,

don't fret. We don't have our docs yet either. I figured we'd be one of the last... Canada eh?! But my TA assured me they'd be here soon... can't wait.

 

[unixadm]

No Docs yet....but we got our bracelets, too. Thanks Lisa!!!

 

[4warmwishers]

for all you repeat cruisers...which is the better beach on St.Thomas?? (we are not signed up for an excursion) Sapphire Beach or Meghans Bay?? We plan on just hanging out at the beach and hopefully doing some snorkling. Also can we rent/barrow lifevests from DCL (for adults) to snorkle with, we have the equip., but feel more comfortable with the security of vests and don't want to pack them.
The horribly grey, rainy days continue here in Michigan... I don't think we remember what sunshine is like anymore. We are aching for the bright caribbean Luggage is out (new set, gift from the parents) slowly filling,making the deary weather somewhat tolerable
No docs for us yet either...TA said this week
thanks in advance for your help with the beach issue

 

[JLDSMD]

4warmwishers,

From what I've read, Sapphire Beach is better for snorkeling (according to Fodor's). Fodor's says there is a reef on the right, or east, side near Pettyklip Point. You will also have views of St. John's as well as other islands from there.

Coki Beach, which is near Coral World Marine Park, also has snorkeling on both ends of the beach. Again, per Fodor's. Coki, however, is not a Fodor's pick like Sapphire or Meagan's.

The hype regarding Magens Bay is that it is one of the Top 10 beaches in the world and the water is supposed to be like glass. Per Fodor's, "the bottom is flat and sandy, so this is a place for sunning and swimmingrather than snorkiling". On the day we went last January, six foot waves would hit the beach about every 5-10 minutes. One wave knocked my glasses off and DS from my arms. Luckily, it was my glasses I never found. Something else was way more important to grab quickly. Don't get me wrong, the beach is beautiful. We were just surprised with the rough seas. I guess a storm passed through the day before.

As for life vests, I'm not sure if DCL lets you take them off the boat. What we have are the ones like you see at Castaway Cay. They are yellow and have an air tube on the shoulder. Very compact without air and can be easily filled by blowing into them. We got them at our local scuba/snorkel shop.

Jeff

 

[sandym]

Thanks for sending the bracelets Lisa!

 

[HookedonMagic]

4Warmwishers,

First, as a former Michigander, I feel for you regarding the grey skies...we used to call it the "great grey dome." Don't worry...the sun is still up there...you'll see it soon!

I have never been to Megans Bay, but I have been to Sapphire Beach. SB is pretty, with a nice view of St Johns. It is not, however, a very long or wide beach...certainly not a "top 10" beach. The resort that fronts it is old...not rundown, but showing its age. We went with the Disney excursion, so we had chairs and lunch provided. I'm sure you can probably rent them on your own, as well.

By the way, Orient Bay Beach in St Martin is MUCH nicer in that it is long, wide and fronted by many resorts and restaurants. Again, we did the DCL excursion and were provided cushioned loungers and a very good lunch. A much better value than the Sapphire Beach exursion.

This trip we are trying Coki Beach in St Thomas and Great Bay Beach in St Martin. We're travelling this itinerary for the first time with our three year old and just want to keep it all simple!

 

[4warmwishers]

Thanks for the replies... I think we will be doing Great Bay Beach in St.Martin, the water taxi sounds fun. As for St.Thomas we're still undesided. I haven't given Coki Beach much thought, it sounds nice, maybe thats the one for us. We also are traveling with a DD3, and need to keep an open mind, no foresure plans.
As for this Michigan weather IT REALLY STINKS!!! Last night the weather man said we haven't seen the sun in 11 days, 12 now because today is just as deary as the last 11. DH gets upset with me, I tend to dwell on it a little too much Oh well bright sunshine is right around the corner. I can't believe how close we're getting, I wake up early every morning full of anxious anticipation!!!

 

[JLDSMD]

4warmwishers,

If you are considering Coki Beach, make sure you look into Coral World. It is right next door. Seeing that your DD3 is going with you, that may be of interest to her.

I know on their website, http://www.coralworldvi.com/, there is a coupon for $3 off Adults and $1 off Children.

Jeff