FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (very early roll-call!)

[Jodi]

Hey Wach

I live in Middletown, but grew up in New Canaan. My bro lives in New Milford, sis in Trumbull. Small world, eh? So glad you got your wife the book! She'll love it. Watch that 5k, not sure they allow strollers (I could be wrong). Read the fineprint!

My son is 13 & I can barely get him off the couch , but I do get him to walk/run at least once a day. He & I are headed down to the World in 2 weeks to run in the Expedition Everest 5k, I can't WAIT! When I run the 1/2 in Jan. I'll be joined by my mom, brother & niece this time around. Should be good fun! Tell your wife to visit the W.I.S.H. boards here on disboards. She'll find much inspiration & comradeship!

 

[disnutt]

lovesDCL-Congratulations!!!

WachsDDS- Your wife should have no problems w/ training. My 1st run until my first marathon was only 6 months. I wouldn't advise it for anyone but it is possible. My 12 yo DD and I are training for October's Tower of Terror 13K. The afterparty for the event last year was lots of fun. I don't know what they will do for the Princess 1/2 but it has potential. I agree with Jodi that you need to double check on the strollers. I don't think they are allowed. You and Jodi are making me homesick. I used to live in CT (Windsor and Suffield) my 5yo DS was born in Middletown, CT. I used to work all over CT into Westchester Co. NY. That's a beautiful part of the country especially this time of year.

 

[Jodi]

Hey Kiena, I didn't know your little guy was born in Middletown!! RU running the marathon this Jan.? I'm sure I've already asked you that .

It's really not that far off now, guys!! February will be here b4 you know it!

 

[disnutt]

Hey Kiena, I didn't know your little guy was born in Middletown!! RU running the marathon this Jan.? I'm sure I've already asked you that .

It's really not that far off now, guys!! February will be here b4 you know it!

Jodi I'm getting Goofy!! I'm starting to do my double long runs on the weekend this week. The weather isn't going to be good so I may end up putting it off one more week. I don't like to run in lightning!

Yup! My son was born in Middletown. He's our best souvenir from CT!

Vavalynn What do you mean by doing a beach club?

 

[Jodi]

UGH, didn't you do Goofy last year??? That was enough for me. I never did back to back runs while training for that thing...how do you do it? What big race is up for you next? I'm doing Philly in Nov. Hey, aren't you in PA???

Oops, sorry guys, I'll stop hi-jacking the boards here with running crud .

 

[dwick]

Hi Guys -- Just logged in searching for any cruise meets for the 7 night Eastern Feb 14, 2009. Have I made it to the right one? We were on the Magic this past April 08 (7 night Western) and rebooked on board for another Spring Break 09 cruise. Well....as plans always seem to change around here....our neighbors booked the Feb cruise and talked us into changing our booking so we could travel with them. It was a bit of a financial juggle, but we are making it work and we are really excited to be back on board with Disney. I guess Spring Break will now be reserved for a DC trip. Anyhoo....

My gang consists of myself (40), DH (44), DD (11), DS (9), DD (7), DD (4.5). My neighbors traveling with us have 2 children DD (10), DS (8).
154 days and counting....wahoooo!

Danna

 

[disnutt]

dwick-Welcome! What a crew coming with you!

 

[Jodi]

Hey Dwick - Welcome aboard!! Glad to have another on these boards - & Disnutt's right, what a mob you've got with you!! All set with airfare & all? We here have been going nuts with that, but I think everyone's all set now .

 

[dwick]

Thanks! Yes it is a quite a group with 10 of us. This past April we sailed with another family which at that time there were 11 of us and it was such a blast! I just know we are going to have a great time in February!!

I bought airfare a few weeks ago. I ended up using miles for the 6 of us on a direct flight to MCO on Alaska and for our return Southwest had a screaming deal.

We are booked for hotels on either end of the cruise. I was really hoping that the PPP would be scheduled on that Saturday of debarkation, but the MK schedule shows the park closing at 10pm so I don't think we will luck out this time.

 

[vavalynn2]

dwick- welcome, welcome! and sounds like you have quite the crew.

disnutt- now, i am not really sure what they are called, but i call them beach clubs. a place where you can go where you have a chair, umbrella, bathrooms and a bar/restaurant. some places have pools, some don't. but just a guaranteed spot on the beach with a chair for an afternoon of relaxing. some have jet ski rentals and those big giant things in the water for kids to play on. a place where you can make an entire beach day out of it. does that help?

 

[Snow What]

Welcome Aboard dwick. Glad to have ya!

Now that school has started, time will fly by even faster. I still cannot believe that it is already mid September!! Christmas will be here soon, and then POW!! February and time for the cruise.
Still there is so much to do....magnets, packing, gifts for the exchange...

 

[lovesDCL]

dwick !

i am debating between giving an "item" or doing some type of food stuff for the gift exchange and just wanted to know if there were any food allergies (mainly towards sweets) that i should be concerned about before i plan any further.

thanks everyone!

 

[disnutt]

disnutt- now, i am not really sure what they are called, but i call them beach clubs. a place where you can go where you have a chair, umbrella, bathrooms and a bar/restaurant. some places have pools, some don't. but just a guaranteed spot on the beach with a chair for an afternoon of relaxing. some have jet ski rentals and those big giant things in the water for kids to play on. a place where you can make an entire beach day out of it. does that help?

Yes it does! Thanks!

 

[Snow What]

i am debating between giving an "item" or doing some type of food stuff for the gift exchange and just wanted to know if there were any food allergies (mainly towards sweets) that i should be concerned about before i plan any further.

thanks everyone!

I am greatful to say no food alleries here!
I know that this is a huge concern these days....we travel frequently with friends whose son has a couple of different food allergies. And I always make sure that I have something available for him when they visit my house.
thanks for being so considerate and asking.

 

[Jodi]

Hi LovesDCL! No food allergies here, either, thanks for asking as I'd be interested in everyone's answers as well! Someone needs to give me some ideas REAL soon on what to get for these little gifts!

Did anyone else get a packet from DCL today?????

 

[Jodijo]

No one has food allergies in our family. Thanks for checking.

Jodi, what did you get in your packet from DCL? I did not get anything and am very jealous.

 

[vavalynn2]

DH is certainly not allergic to any real sweets, but allergic to Bananas, Cantalope, Apples and Honeydew. Although when they are processed he is fine. But I am sure no one will bring fresh fruit aboard for the gift exchange. I am still confused on how many things to buy, but figured I would ask when it is closer since our group may still grow.

Packet? I did not get anything yet

 

[Snow What]

What is this packet?? I feel like I am missing out! I get excited when anything Disney comes in the mail....even if it is my DVC annual dues notice.

 

[Jodi]

What is this packet?? I feel like I am missing out! I get excited when anything Disney comes in the mail....even if it is my DVC annual dues notice.

OK, so on Sat. I got the whole "time sensitive" packet indicating the cruise date & such & also the "brochure"/packet particular to our cruise ports. It lists all the different excursions & such. Then there's the usual stuff about what to pack, last minute things to pack, travel insurance, tux rentals, etc....NO ONE else got this yet? Perhaps they know what a procrastinator I am?

 

[PURTYPAT1]

OK, so on Sat. I got the whole "time sensitive" packet indicating the cruise date & such & also the "brochure"/packet particular to our cruise ports. It lists all the different excursions & such. Then there's the usual stuff about what to pack, last minute things to pack, travel insurance, tux rentals, etc....NO ONE else got this yet? Perhaps they know what a procrastinator I am?

Hi Everybody,

Jodi, did you get your airfare as of yet? Did everyone else get there fares? They are out.

We are going to the beach excursions with Disney, does anyone know anything about the Casinos?