From WDW to DL With Love - January 06, 2011 part 3

[tlungstrum]

Hi all,

I'm try8iig to be back now, other than the couple little things i've posted. It's been a bad few weeks. My father went down hill really fast and i lost him 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I'm so sad all the time, and have to remind myself that he had a long and mostly good life, with some really sad times (lost both sons and a wife, and a second wife to alzheimers) and some great times - 6 doting grandchildren and several doting stepgrand and great grand children. And while planning the funeral and running to the funeral directors and such my almost 13 year old car blew up. and then my air conditioning (house) did the same (in this record heat wave). Did the funeral, bought a new car, got the a/c fixed (uner warranty - yeah!!), and now i have poison ivy all over my face and arms. sigh. not a minute to breathe. I'm so proud of my children and neices and how they helped us through this and how they handled themselves.

oh the up side, i've almost gotten caught up with the threads. I can't think well enough to figure out FE gifts for it. I dont know if i will do it now. Maybe time will help. I can't figure out what to start thinking of it. Maybe its too soon, though i could use the vacation now! I can't beleive 6 months from now i'll be cruising!

So i'll be asking stupid FE questions soon as i'll be doing estate stuff too and dont want to wait till last minute but want to decide if i'm doing it. my brain is all mush. so i'll apologize in advance and say thanks too!

ok, need to go now. Take care, have a good weekend, and if you're in this heat wave, stay cooool. (Here in maryland it's supposed to be over 102 tomorrow).

Sherri

I'm so sorry about your father. Don't worry about FE at all right now, you have plenty of time after things settle down a bit more.

 

[aan1701]

Are you talking about the elderly couple?...I think the husband was in a wheelchair, and the wife couldn't help...so the woman from the airline took him into the bathroom. Is that your friend? I saw that one. God bless her for having that kind of patience (and stomach)...that is really going above and beyond the call of duty.

Yup that is her.

 

[carmie3377]

Carmen, we are really lucky. The only down side is every time we get in the van DS3 thinks we're going to WDW! We're considering Despicable Me too, let me know what you think if you go. Enjoy DH for 2 days in a row!

That's cute about your DS. Reminds me of after we went to WDW when DS was 2.5. He thought every plane went to WDW! We live close to an airport and for several months every time he'd see a plane (which was sometimes multiple times an hour), he'd say, "That plane's going to Mickey Mouse's House!"

Despicable Me was really good! We all really enjoyed it!

 

[JenKatt]

Lynne, Your beagles are TOO CUTE. Our newest dog is the first time I haven't had a beagle. I love them to bits.

That's Josie, our grandma beagle. She was a rescue.

That's Dodger, our chocolate lab mix. Mix withed we have no clue. I would say something like a Whippit (sp?). He's as fast as a greyhound, but much smaller.
And of course our last member of the pack:

 

[JenKatt]

Sherri, I'm very sorry about your Dad. I thought I was losing mine in November, it's an incredibly hard thing to have to go through. Take care of your family and yourself first. The rest will still be here.

 

[carmie3377]

And of course our last member of the pack:

That's the same comforter that DS has. His whole room is decked out in the Cars theme. I love it!

Love his costume BTW. He's super cute

 

[tinksmom]

Sherri, you have my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. I lost mine when I was 13 and I agree with Lexi, the hardest thing was not having him walk me down the aisle. Sending lots of hugs and love your way.

We're having a quiet weekend at home, as Joe is on a short turn-a-round. We did go out to dinner tonight. I've recently become a "mystery guest" and got a call to visit a restaurant tonight. They won't be getting good marks, as it was 30 minutes before anyone stopped at our table to take our order. The server who stopped wasn't even supposed to be our server. The food was fantastic, though, and the manager came by and comped our appetizer.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday!

 

[granmaz]

Lynne, Your beagles are TOO CUTE. Our newest dog is the first time I haven't had a beagle. I love them to bits.

That's Josie, our grandma beagle. She was a rescue.

That's Dodger, our chocolate lab mix. Mix withed we have no clue. I would say something like a Whippit (sp?). He's as fast as a greyhound, but much smaller.
And of course our last member of the pack:

Great dogs. I love Dodger for a name too!!! I guess if he is fast(part whippet) then he will be a great dodger!!

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Lynne, Your beagles are TOO CUTE. Our newest dog is the first time I haven't had a beagle. I love them to bits.

That's Josie, our grandma beagle. She was a rescue.

That's Dodger, our chocolate lab mix. Mix withed we have no clue. I would say something like a Whippit (sp?). He's as fast as a greyhound, but much smaller.
And of course our last member of the pack:

Josie is so cute, Dodger looks hyper.
Jack of hood is pretty dapper himself.

 

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!

We got some rain on our yard sale yesterday - so the girls all decided to do it again to day. I've got to hustle out and put SUNDAY on all the signs. HOPE it helps me sell my TENT.

Carmen, we are really lucky. The only down side is every time we get in the van DS3 thinks we're going to WDW! We're considering Despicable Me too, let me know what you think if you go. Enjoy DH for 2 days in a row!

My "adopted" grand daughters think we LIVE either at WDW or on the Mickey Boat, since that's the only place we ever get together! (They live in Georgia, and we live in NY) I'm going to make them a little scrapbook of where we really live.

Lynne, those photos are fab - that looks like quite a hike!

Hope everyone has a SPECTACULAR day!

 

[poohs4me]

Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!

My "adopted" grand daughters think we LIVE either at WDW or on the Mickey Boat, since that's the only place we ever get together! (They live in Georgia, and we live in NY) I'm going to make them a little scrapbook of where we really live.

I think that is adorable. What a great place to be associated with. We had a little picture book for my niece and nephew and it worked. Whenever they see a lizard or a cactus they think of their Aunt and Uncle in Arizona.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!

We got some rain on our yard sale yesterday - so the girls all decided to do it again to day. I've got to hustle out and put SUNDAY on all the signs. HOPE it helps me sell my TENT.



My "adopted" grand daughters think we LIVE either at WDW or on the Mickey Boat, since that's the only place we ever get together! (They live in Georgia, and we live in NY) I'm going to make them a little scrapbook of where we really live.

Lynne, those photos are fab - that looks like quite a hike!

Hope everyone has a SPECTACULAR day!

tHAT CANT BE BAD, MEETING ON MICKEYS BOAT

 

[poohs4me]

A question for those of you who are already getting FE gifts together. How many are you planning on?

 

[LimoFam5]

Just a heads up for anyone looking at taking the Disney cruise transfer from Disney resort to the port, they charge $35 per person so for us a family of 4 that would be $140.....plus you have to make stops at other resorts along the way.......
We have always taken a private limo service to and from the port. Just a example we are a family of four and book with Happy Limo for us in a stretch limo one way to the port cost would be $136......this works better for us. Your time, your own private limo and you save $4.00. Just though I would throw that out there.......



Has ANYONE been to any of the ports of call. What would you recommend doing, not missing, seeing?????





Thanks,
Limo Fam

 

[LindaBabe]

A question for those of you who are already getting FE gifts together. How many are you planning on?

I'm not getting my FE gifts together yet, but i'm thinking probably 100 - 130. If that turns out to be too many, I'll either go round twice or surprise non - disers with a little trinket. Personally, I don't think it matters exactly *what* as much as the surprise factor

We made a whole $10 each, today. Hardly worth setting the stuff out - so I still have my tent. On the plus side, I got to spend some quality time with my neighbor, it didn't rain until after everything was picked up and put away, There is less junk in my house, and I netted $40 for the weekend.

Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday!

 

[aan1701]

Just a heads up for anyone looking at taking the Disney cruise transfer from Disney resort to the port, they charge $35 per person so for us a family of 4 that would be $140.....plus you have to make stops at other resorts along the way.......
We have always taken a private limo service to and from the port. Just a example we are a family of four and book with Happy Limo for us in a stretch limo one way to the port cost would be $136......this works better for us. Your time, your own private limo and you save $4.00. Just though I would throw that out there.......



Has ANYONE been to any of the ports of call. What would you recommend doing, not missing, seeing?????





Thanks,
Limo Fam

We use DCL transfers as a security. If anything happens to that bus in the road the ship will wait, at the very least DCL is responsible for us if we miss the ship. That won't happen with acprivate company. As for the ports I have been to them all but the Costa Rica port. As you know I don't like getting off the ship so I can't really offer advise.

 

[glindamood]

Just a heads up for anyone looking at taking the Disney cruise transfer from Disney resort to the port, they charge $35 per person so for us a family of 4 that would be $140.....plus you have to make stops at other resorts along the way.......
We have always taken a private limo service to and from the port. Just a example we are a family of four and book with Happy Limo for us in a stretch limo one way to the port cost would be $136......this works better for us. Your time, your own private limo and you save $4.00. Just though I would throw that out there.......


Has ANYONE been to any of the ports of call. What would you recommend doing, not missing, seeing?????


Thanks,
Limo Fam

We always rent a car, SUV or van, depending on who (and how much luggage) we have. Plus, that gives us the opportunity to stop at ABC or a grocery without having to hurry to get what we need. I have done the towncar but no so sure that I would do it again.

We have not done any of the ports so this will all be new sights for us. I am exactly the opposite of Alan - I love to visit the ports and see some of the sights. Not that I can tell you that I cruise based on ports - because I love the ships as well.

I hope everyone had a grand weekend.

 

[WDW Princess 71]

We always rent a car, SUV or van, depending on who (and how much luggage) we have. Plus, that gives us the opportunity to stop at ABC or a grocery without having to hurry to get what we need. I have done the towncar but no so sure that I would do it again.

We have not done any of the ports so this will all be new sights for us. I am exactly the opposite of Alan - I love to visit the ports and see some of the sights. Not that I can tell you that I cruise based on ports - because I love the ships as well.

I hope everyone had a grand weekend.

I completely agree- love seeing the new sights and enjoying the ship as well. Every port on this cruise (except for CC) will be new for me too, so I'm really excited. As for transportation, we used DCL transfers the first time I cruised 6 years ago, and it was okay for one time (we liked watching the video on the bus on the way there and getting psyched up), but I wouldnt do it again. The flexibility of having your own car like you said to stop at ABC for liquor and Publix for snacks is the ultimate in convenience, plus I like to arrive at the port first thing in the morning. We are staying in WDW for 3 nights prior to cruise, and hope to rent a car for the whole stay if we get a good price, but at the very least we'll be renting at least one day to drive to the port.

 

[Shoshie]

page 3 already!!!

I can't keep up.

welcome to all the new faces and families.

165 days! wooot wooot!

DH and I were going to do a ghiradelii visit at DTD the night before we embark, but after watching unwrapped, looks like we're going to Goofy's for the make your own dessert.

Anyone done that before/

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

A question for those of you who are already getting FE gifts together. How many are you planning on?

I have my first gift and know what I am getting for my 2nd. I am still working on my third. (Sounds like a lot but they are small things!) I am counting on the 100ish range. The one I have I have alot of so if I need to - I can give out 2.