First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise Ten, Seriously Ten?!? You People Talk Too Much

[3guysandagal]

Also, DH was wondering if anyone here will be doing the beer tasting. He knows I won't touch the stuff but I figured there might be a few people here who would be doing the tasting.

I hope to do one of the beer tastings along the way. DH doesn't drink beer, but I'd like to do the tasting. Seeing all of the beer posts on this thread, I'm sure that there will be a bunch of DISers who want to sign up.

The only thing is - that's not a DIS organized event and you have to sign up on board, so we'll all have to decide which one we want to do and sign up for it once we get there.

Hi Stacy. Hope you feel better.

I'm on the fence about the beer tasting. I've seen what is offered and it just doesn't do anything for me. Not that the beers are that awful, it's just I've pretty much had them. Here is what I've seen them do in the past.

#1 Kiren, Peroni, Sam Adams, Boddington's, Guinness
#2 Yuengling, Stella Artois, New Castle, Bass Ale, Harp Lager

I'm sure something different could be offered. I'll have to see a show of hands if there is more interest in the beer tasting. Maybe we'll have to put something together as a contrast to the martini and wine tastings.

Tell DH I definately plan to get the refillable 22 oz beer mug for $14.95. Refills are $4.89 and that includes the 15% gratuity. Basically you get 22oz for the same price as 16oz plus you get to keep the mug at the end of the trip.

Just gave myself the afternoon off.

Oh Dodie. I'll drink beers with you.

Like I have said before, I know very little about beer. I had thought about trying Stella, it is a favorite of some of my friends. I really like the mug. It would be great as a souvenir.

Kim

My beer tasting event starts as soon as I get my first beer.

 

[kab407]

Just gave myself the afternoon off.

Gonna get a little yard work in after lunch and take a break from the computer screens. I'm getting bug eyed for crying out loud.

Oh Dodie. I'll drink beers with you.

Be back tonight peeps. Enjoy the rest of your Friday.

Enjoy the afternoon George. I am attempting to get out of here early.

 

[kab407]

My beer tasting event starts as soon as I get my first beer.

Love the way you think John!

 

[kab407]

Happy Good Friday everyone
I had my LASIK surgery yesterday and happy to announce I now have 20/15 vision. I had my first post op appointment this morning - I am so relieved.... I was having nightmares about something going wrong so close to the cruise!!

We also found water shoes at Walmart - I know, very exciting

The kids are now off until Monday the 20th , I think I am going to take them to see the Hannah Montanna Movie sometime during next week so they don't drive me crazy!

Congrats Andrea! I wish I was a LASIK candidate. My vision is too far gone for it to be of any value.

 

[aGoofyMom]

It's Good Friday here which is always the friday before Easter and a stat holiday for everyone. I just assumed it would be a stat holiday for you guys as well.
Easter Sunday holiday.
Everything is closed on the Friday and Sunday.
This includes all beer and liquor stores.
However Easter monday the day after Easter is a holiday for goverment, banks and teachers.

Kevin if you are going to taunt I agree take Paul with you!


As for Patsy Cline being the best ever I totally agree!
I have been a fan of her music for as long as I can remember!

Not everything is closed - my salon is open. DH went for a haircut. I haven't been able to post a picture of us as I knew he was going for the drastic cut again - he let it grow beyond his collar and is likely coming home with a #2. He does this every now and then.

Happy Good Friday everyone
I had my LASIK surgery yesterday and happy to announce I now have 20/15 vision. I had my first post op appointment this morning - I am so relieved.... I was having nightmares about something going wrong so close to the cruise!!

We also found water shoes at Walmart - I know, very exciting

The kids are now off until Monday the 20th , I think I am going to take them to see the Hannah Montanna Movie sometime during next week so they don't drive me crazy!

yay! glad it went well!

Hi Stacy. Hope you feel better.

I'm on the fence about the beer tasting. I've seen what is offered and it just doesn't do anything for me. Not that the beers are that awful, it's just I've pretty much had them. Here is what I've seen them do in the past.

#1 Kiren, Peroni, Sam Adams, Boddington's, Guinness
#2 Yuengling, Stella Artois, New Castle, Bass Ale, Harp Lager

I'm sure something different could be offered. I'll have to see a show of hands if there is more interest in the beer tasting. Maybe we'll have to put something together as a contrast to the martini and wine tastings.

Tell DH I definately plan to get the refillable 22 oz beer mug for $14.95. Refills are $4.89 and that includes the 15% gratuity. Basically you get 22oz for the same price as 16oz plus you get to keep the mug at the end of the trip.

Official cruise beer guru? I have started copying your posts into a word document for DH...he may be in for the beer tastings - I'm not sure.

I showed him how I pick import beer for him at the Liquour Store yesterday - I go to the cooler and pick up the first thing that catches my eye. I usually pick out 4 within 2 minutes - totally random. I figure if he wanted something specific he would go himself!

 

[dzneygirl]

COME ON MAY 10TH!!

 

[3guysandagal]

Afternoon everyone.

Yeah a day off work although I'm going in tomorrow to clean up some stuff. Hopefully no one will be there.

Bit of news here although I'm not sure how I feel about it. My son's in the Reserves here in Canada and just got the news yesterday that he's going to Petawawa on May 4th to start training to go to Afghanistan in February 2010 for 6-8 months. Here it's a bit different from the US in that our Reserves have a choice -- they volunteer to go. He's been in the Reserves since he was 16 (he'll be 23 in July) and he's been anxious to go for the last while. He even changed his trade to be able to go so it looks like I won't be sleeping starting next February. He's happy as a clam although when he called me he hadn't told his girlfriend yet so we'll see how that goes.

No matter how old they get you still worry about them.

Fiona

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

I thank them both (and all others) for their bravery.

Thoughts and prayers go with them.

 

[Madi100]

Sad to report...he didn't get the job.

It's so frustrating because no one's calling! Any of my Indianapolis buddies got any leads? I have 7 years experience as a receptionist!

I'm trying to keep my chin up about this, but it's hard. I know he's just as frustrated as I am. It just sucks...

I'm so sorry, Brandie Something will come up.

Hi Yvette,

I see you also live in Delft....
Maybe we can hook up this weekend have a mini-meet


By the way guys: thanx for the warm welcome!

Welcome, Emiel! Love this post!

COME ON MAY 10TH!!

No kidding!!!!

 

[aGoofyMom]

Afternoon everyone.

Yeah a day off work although I'm going in tomorrow to clean up some stuff. Hopefully no one will be there.

Bit of news here although I'm not sure how I feel about it. My son's in the Reserves here in Canada and just got the news yesterday that he's going to Petawawa on May 4th to start training to go to Afghanistan in February 2010 for 6-8 months. Here it's a bit different from the US in that our Reserves have a choice -- they volunteer to go. He's been in the Reserves since he was 16 (he'll be 23 in July) and he's been anxious to go for the last while. He even changed his trade to be able to go so it looks like I won't be sleeping starting next February. He's happy as a clam although when he called me he hadn't told his girlfriend yet so we'll see how that goes.

No matter how old they get you still worry about them.

Fiona

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

Thanks to both (and the rest around here who serve)
My thoughts will be with you and them...

 

[Marla Hellwig]

An early

Happy Easter to one and all

enjoy your weekend

I will have little labels on my exchange - helps in passing out, I organize by deck and just go up and down the halls

 

[maiziezoe]

There is a thread on the cruise board asking if anyone has ever won a cruise.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2144686

Think we should unleash the Podcast cruise winners on them?

I have!! I have!!

 

[dpuck1998]

My dad was into old time country. I could sing (or at least try) Hank Sr., Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline before kindergarden.

Alamo kept giving me crazy high prices. Like almost $300 for a compact from 5/8-5/10.

YIKES, I'm paying that for 10 days w/ a minivan

Us too!!


I thought you said you weren't packing jammies...

 

[maiziezoe]

I just cannot keep up with this thread - I have tried and tried but I fail every time. My apologies if this has been brought up before but I wanted to tell everyone who was able to get through to the call-in show - you all made me smile the entire show (posting here since the show was mostly podcast cruisers). I loved to hear from everyone and cannot wait to meet everyone next month. I've been sick this week and feel like a truck ran over me but while I was listening to the show, y'all made me forget I how awful I am feeling. I had a smile from ear to ear the entire time - you guys are awesome and I just wanted to say a big thank you for the smiles!

Also, DH was wondering if anyone here will be doing the beer tasting. He knows I won't touch the stuff but I figured there might be a few people here who would be doing the tasting.

Feel better soon!!

Happy Good Friday everyone
I had my LASIK surgery yesterday and happy to announce I now have 20/15 vision. I had my first post op appointment this morning - I am so relieved.... I was having nightmares about something going wrong so close to the cruise!!

We also found water shoes at Walmart - I know, very exciting

The kids are now off until Monday the 20th , I think I am going to take them to see the Hannah Montanna Movie sometime during next week so they don't drive me crazy!

Glad to hear your surgery went well!!

Afternoon everyone.

Yeah a day off work although I'm going in tomorrow to clean up some stuff. Hopefully no one will be there.

Bit of news here although I'm not sure how I feel about it. My son's in the Reserves here in Canada and just got the news yesterday that he's going to Petawawa on May 4th to start training to go to Afghanistan in February 2010 for 6-8 months. Here it's a bit different from the US in that our Reserves have a choice -- they volunteer to go. He's been in the Reserves since he was 16 (he'll be 23 in July) and he's been anxious to go for the last while. He even changed his trade to be able to go so it looks like I won't be sleeping starting next February. He's happy as a clam although when he called me he hadn't told his girlfriend yet so we'll see how that goes.

No matter how old they get you still worry about them.

Fiona

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

My thoughts and prayers are with them both.

 

[aspen37]

Good Morning 1 Month to go!!!!!!!!!!
30 Days Until "Fun on a Boat!!!" and Some Buffoonery on Buses!!
29 Days Until 6 DISers get Muddy for Give Kids the World!

Four weeks from right now, I will be waving goodbye to Metro Detroit from the clouds.:

Four weeks from right now I'll be in the air most likely over Mississippi, or Louisiana!

Mornin' peeps! IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!

You have know idea how happy I am that it's friday.

 

[Launchpad11B]

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

I'll keep them both in my thoughts. I understand completely your stepsons desire to be where the action is. I was the same way once. Take comfort in knowing that he's brave enough to want to serve in a forward area. It won't take very long for him to realize he would rather be elsewhere!! Most YOUNG serviceman feel the same way he does.

 

[Madi100]

I started packing today for Madison. We may be in a bit of trouble

The good thing, is that she will mainly wear tanks. She's so tiny that it won't take up much space, but we're still packing a lot! I will do laundry while I'm there, so I dn't need to overpack. Man, I pack too much stuff.

 

[Dodie]

Packing tip for the overpackers ---

REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE TO STORE ALL OF YOUR LUGGAGE IN YOUR STATEROOM! Seriously. Some of it may fit under the bed(s), but a stateroom is like a s-m-a-l-l hotel room. There's a closet and some drawers, but be cautious about how much junk you haul along.

Just sayin'...

 

[Launchpad11B]

Packing tip for the overpackers ---

REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE TO STORE ALL OF YOUR LUGGAGE IN YOUR STATEROOM! Seriously. Some of it may fit under the bed(s), but a stateroom is like a s-m-a-l-l hotel room. There's a closet and some drawers, but be cautious about how much junk you haul along.

Just sayin'...

ATTENTION ALICIA ........see above post!!!

 

[aspen37]

Wow, only one more month to go.

Think I will drag the suitcases upstairs and start the packing process. I need to make sure my FE gifts all fit in my carry on. Decide on clothes and shoes etc.

Happy Friday Everyone!

Oh how I wish my FE gifts would fit in my carry on. I need an extra suitcase for my hairdryer and shoes anyway. I usually bring an almost empty suitcase to bring back stuff. This time I'm going to have to mail stuff home.

My fingers and toes are crossed for y'all Brandie. When you're looking, Savannah's always nice. Only five hours to the Mouse!



Hi Emiel! Welcome aboard!



Who are y'all making flatties for now??



That's great *clap clap* Today's my day to go in to WW. Wish me luck!







That perked me right up! Thanks so much.

Off to work for me today. I hope everyone has a super day!

Oh, and P.S. "Looks like an ordinary hare to me!"

God luck on your weigh in today.

16 days and what d'ya see?
Another day closer to Mickey and me.
Disney don't you worry, I won't miss my flight -
I just wish I could get Meg to pack light!

16 days and what do you get?
Another day closer and deeper in debt!
We're packing up belongings, clothes, and more,
I bought a gift card at the Disney Store. ​

I love your songs Jamie!

There is a thread on the cruise board asking if anyone has ever won a cruise.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2144686

Think we should unleash the Podcast cruise winners on them?

But we do have several podcast cruise winners....

And the questions was asked "Has anyone ever won a DCL cruise?"'

We have a number of folks that can say YES!!!

I wish I could tell them I won a DCL cruise.

You have tags on yours? I shoved all of ours in the suitcase without anything!

I'm putting tags on my too.

 

[ADP]

ATTENTION ALICIA ........see above post!!!

Good move Paul. This way you stay out of trouble.