Hey, Lampy!
You are 100% correct....start the thread, get to know folks thru it, make a few plans to get together on the ship and then have a BLAST!
I know my family didn't hang with the DIS group as much as you did, but you are right that it was nice walking down the hallway or on the deck and seeing a friendly face....not that the CMs don't have a friendly face, but none of them can cut a rug like you can!
Have you decided to cruise with the Turkey Day Gang in 2005? We just bought DVC on the ship so I think we will head "home" next Thanksgiving.
It was great to meet you and your family! I'm sure the bartenders were glad when you left...they'd have plent of Miller Lite. ;-)
Keep in touch!
Laura ºoº