Inaugural Western 5/11/02 Who is going?

[cotomom]

Just come on over to my house where the stomach flu is going around! 5 lbs. in 2 days, not bad, huh?

So Joe, did you ever get an answer about the pizza onboard ship? I've been wondering this as well as my family are pizza freaks.

Have a great weekend!

Kendra

 

[BunnyMom]

Jim, please tell me it's a problem with the program and that that timer didn't really say 1629 days til cruise time!!!!!!!
Dios Mio!!!!!

 

[SQUIGGLE]

Hola, Jose - menus!
currency conversion charts!
Most impressive

I'm with you re: MLB; but ya gotta love :the gnat"
DD sees Schmidt at work now and then. Says he is really nice.
She would like to know what's up with the Flyers? They seem to be stagnating while other teams catch up?
Glad you made it back from the Pines ok.

BunnyMom - F-16s? WHOA!?! COOL!!!

fran

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks:

cotomom: Never got an answer on the Pizza, The
Magical Disney Cruise Guide states that Plutos has cheese and pepperoni pizza available at all times. Well, I may only want a slice. I like to eat a little many many times a day so I don't have to worry about my waistline. Jeez, at my age who the heck cares, its a cruise! Supposed to be fun right

CMATT: back from the games? Going to watch the flyers in a few.

Squiggle:Flyers are too tense. Olympic break broke up the chemistry and I am sure that the Adam Oates deal did not help although I think it was a good trade. We need to get rid of a few others (Desjardins comes to mind). Sixers need to get Allan back, cant stand to see the refs handle games like the one last night

Of course my cousin was fouled in the last seconds of the Duke game but that another story.....

OK so its off to the TV room for some idiot stuff

Waiting for the F-16s to fly over, they from the 108th?

 

[cmatt]

Joe yes I'am back the boy did good ,, just like the person his initials are after big mac

morgan matthews, also plays 1 st. base and also is a big guy,, no home runs,

but a triple and a double, plus walk, and single

plus they won both games against billings, mo and crane, mo

getting ready to go to DD volley ball game,, get back to the boards sometime,, hope i can get 500 by cruise

whats new lots of talk about money, in all sizes and flavors

wish i had anything to add looking for next adventure,, i saw that lake powell as well,, to rich for my blood ,, have to stay right here at tablerock lake house boats a little more resonable cmatt

 

[jennifersmith23]

Joe .... Say it ain't so...I don't want to hear anyone even mention Desjardins name as being traded. He is cool. Ya know, I was raised about 30 mins from Philly and have been a die hard flyers fan since I was about 5. Now that I am in Florida 8 years, not so die hard anymore, but I still watch them every once in a while. He is one of the only players left on the team that I remember.

Anyway, I was reading the thread about upgrades and will see if we can upgrade to like a cat 7 day of cruise. We shall see. I am going to try to be there by 10:30 so we can see. It would be REALLY nice to have a balcony...

I calculated spending money for the trip and you would not believe...We will need almost 1600 for the budget I did. Is that crazy or what? I only paide 1780 for the entire cruise. I didn't realize how much the incidentals add up. The excursions make up almost half of that figure though and I am a souveneir freak. I am going to have to work extra hard to save up the cash (Don't wanna have to use credit cards...) for spending. What are everyone else's estimates for spending money???

CMATT - Good luck at the volley ball game.

COTOMOM - I will just stick to Atkins...Don't wanna chance getting sick before the cruise...thanks for the offer though...lol...

 

[Psiklops]

BunnyMom: I sure hope there was an error with the page if the timer said 1629 days until the cruise. You might want to check the date your computer is set to if it is still diplaying that un-godly number. If you're still having a problem, let me know and I'll look more into it.

- Jim

P.S. Woo hoo!!! I'm an airplane (post 747)!

 

[cmatt]

JenniferSmith23 thanks DD took 2 out of three games long day of kids sports, and sitting on bleachers,,

Jennifer need to do more beaches on off shore to reduce your budget
maybe i dont know just go for it,, like they say you only go around once,,



joe must have went out on the town tonite

Jen tell me more about up grades did you get a different room from where you didnt want to be

i'am not bad probably only 1000.00 off shore ex. and tips not counting spending money on incidentals} kids have 250.00 each and myself and DW 275.00 eachhope that works than i 'll be on budget cmatt

 

[cmatt]

cottonmon , there has to be a better way to lose that weight, but you get well soon, you here



cmatt

 

[Tay N Evie's Mom]

If you're looking for another way to lose weight, just come to my house and let DD give you her viral infection. She's had this 2 other times (one being in Feb) and she started vomiting uncontrollably at 8am today. She vomited 8 times in 2 hours. She was hospitalized the last two times she got this. Since we know what to look for now and know that time is critical I got her to the doctor quickly and she was given phenegran suppositories. She hasn't vomited once since she got them. We leave for WDW 1 month from today and I hope she can shake this. I just had DS in to see the doctor Monday and his ear infection hasn't cleared up either-he's on his 2nd cycle of ceftin. He didn't pass his hearing test, so now they're considering tubes if he doesn't improve after this round. I've been to the doctor every month this year and my twins have been to see the doctor more since they started preschool in Sept than they did the first 3 1/2 years of their lives. Thank goodness for travel insurance-wouldn't cruise without it!

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks
This is not a good thing everyone getting sick, especially the little ones. I make some great chicken soup that will kill just about anything, even used it once on some squirrels Hopefully Taylor and Evan get better so you don't have to use that policy.

At least we can keep it here, I remember a thread a while back about everyone on the ship being sick. We have some nurses here and maybe even a Doc or two so take care of the little ones so they don't get to miss the Character Breakfast

CMATT is working his fingers to the bone, love those little smilies I have to change some settings here so I can see them all. Must have something to do with the changes I made to see the counter? Did not go out on the town had to work on the cruise budget, flyers game, the puppies, etc. Good news on the kiddos! Tell him I want the "Cycle" next time! Must have been a rout

FLYERS WIN! Lousy game. They had better shape up or Pronger (if he is not sent to jail) may take care of us? Desjardins is not as fast as he used to be and is making too many mental errors Have tickets for Flyers vs. Devils wednesday. Was hoping at the beginning of the year the game would mean something but no, it will just be another game. Maybe Brodour will come out of retirement again, (he did) another example of a primadonna. Did not want to play (could not be bothered with all the required work) all year till a month before the playoffs so he retired last year. Oopps! I think I still want to play, just did not want to play all year, talk about a sick pup, he needs to be banned!

Hey Jim where did you get them wings? Glad to see another sense of humor here. I want to see that post of 1629 days to go before the cruise....talk about planning Lets see that should be.....can you imagine the anticpated posts on that thread? I wonder if the beach will still be there? What will the water clarity be like? Does anyone know which nights/days we will be at sea? Will all the chocolate melt? Wonder if they will still have Almond Crusted Sea Bass (will be endangered by then), do you think the menus will change? What will be....

This DST is killing my eyes. Not light enough to see my keyboard.
Did like waking to the snow yesterday though. Nothing prettier than a spring snow shower. Have to start the firplace this morning, where is Port Canaveral?

Ok, I will post the budget I have for Joanne and me, Do not know (or care) what the kiddos will be doing.

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks:

I think I missed something, but from the looks of it the tax man should take care of these costs and I will cover the rest. I am sure we will go over on the on board stuff, especially the pics, however I may be able to cut back on the wine bill?

Lets see here:
Bridge Toll $ 2.70
Parking Lot Porter Phila. driver $ 5.00
Airline Porter Phila. $ 5.00
MCO Porters $ 5.00
Happy Limo Tip to and from port $20.00 ($10.00 each way)
24 bottles of Boones Farm (assorted) $21.50 (Plus Florida Sales Tax)
Joanne’s Box of wine $ 5.82
Dinner & Drinks at Radisson $50.00 (water is still free?)
Cab fare to Jetty Park (Magic Arrival) $24.00 ($12.00 each way w/tip)
Morning Coffee at Radisson $ 0.00 (take from buffet line)
Van service to “Magic” tip $ 5.00
Tip for Porter at Magic $ 5.00
Room Service 3 times per day Xs 6 $36.00
Coffee late PM & Sandwiches
for excursion days, snacks for wine party?
Palos Brunch (buffet, no tip)? $20.00
Palos Dinner, extra $10.00
Palos Dinner, Tip $10.00
Key West (Moped, Bone bus, Conch Trolley) $100.00
IOU Cmatt Beer $ 6.50
Dollars for Dueling Pianos $10.00
On Board Souvies/Pictures $200.00
Must=Model Ship ($25.00)
Cayman Island Car Rental $100.00
Trip to Hell, Circle Island, Turtle Farm
Cayman Water Taxi? $??.??
Cozumel Ferry to Playa Del Carmen $20.00 (2 rt)
Cozumel Car Rental $100.00
Tulum Ruins $16.00
Parking Tulum $10.00
Xel-Ha $50.00
Cozumel (Carlos & Charlies) $40.00
Castaway Cay Souvies $25.00
Waite/Room Staff Tips (more if deserving) $160.00
Porters off ship? $ 5.00
Hotel Orlando Porters/in $ 5.00
Hotel Orlando Porters/out $ 5.00
MCO Porters $ 5.00
Philadelphia Valet $ 5.00
Total $ 1,087.32


Now where can we cut this down?

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks

Cuban Cigars to annoy adjoining passengers $200.00

Developing post cruise $100.00, have digital so maybe less, unless digital gets a case of humidity and stops working. The Nikon will work!

Bringing own dive and snorkel stuff, no cost there!
Have all other stuff..meds, sunscreen, radios yada yada yada!
Underwater cameras (3) $21.00

Ok the sun is now up and I can go back to bed? Lost some time somewhere? Is it in the dark.....

Oh by the way....its only money and there is more where that came from

CMATT you folks decide on the ruins?

 

[Scott H]

Joe,

Don't forget the room steward tip. They will be making all those cute towel animals for ya.


We are starting to plan our next adventure to Africa in 1/03.

This will be our first trip with the digital camera so that should be interesting.

Need to start packing soon.

 

[Scott H]

Jen,

re upgrades to Cat 7. We tried to book a cat 7 and were told they were not available. But ya never know. I really like the Navigators verandas.

Then my hopes were dashed by the big dog suites being taken, there went that upgrade.

Never had an upgrade, but it would be nice.

 

[jennifersmith23]

Wow Joe...That sure is a detailed list...Boones Farm is like 4.99 a bottle here....better plan on spending more for 24 bottles...

CMATT - Nope...haven't tried to change rooms. Still thinking about it, but wasn't sure what kind of luck I would have with a cruise that is almost sold out. May just stay put. Hopefully it will not be tooo noisy. Definately gonna see if we can upgrade at Port Canaveral...We shall see.

You guys stop talking about your kids getting sick...Brianna is fine and better stay that way. I DID NOT buy travel insurance...

Anyway...we are having REALLY late breakfast this morning...Woke up lat today, thought it was 9 but was actually 10...better get moving...

C-ya
Jennifer

 

[Mjasp]

Joe--- Jennifer

You forgot one thing.

Having the Best time of your life vacationing with all of us dis people.

P-R-I-C-E-L-E-S-S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hygiene99]

and it goes like this .
may 10, 2002 fly to mco arrive 5:45pm delta
Tiffany towncar to the port stayying at the Rad.
may 11th. have to go on a cruise
may 18th disney transportation to wdw Animal Kingdom lodge Concierge. we have annual pass.
for one night.
may 19th fly home.. late.
Anyone else getting in to mco around that time
could share a ride to the port...?
We r going to do..
Brunch twice we hope, once with group
Palos for dinner.
As far as the shore ex. go we still do not no??
thinking of bike tour on Grand Cayman, not offered by dcl.
the rest we play by ear.
we like to just wonder off and do stuff on our own
jet skis or something like that ..
we have been to many islands before, just not these
so we r not worried about finding way around...
Peter

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks

How could I be so stupid? All the wonderful folks....I will include CMATT in there as well

Scott: i assume the Room Steward/ess will be waiting on us so she is included.

Jenn: The Boones farm was a joke....but it is only $1.69 a bottle up here. Only bringing 4 bottles on the plane Do not want too many folks walking around with a headache

Would share a ride to the Radisson, but we will be in at 10:00AM or so, should be nice and toasty by the time GarRy & Vicki get there

Ok it is off to find a sport coat? Saw on another thread that kids should wear sportcoats for a couple of different reasons, best not explained here

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks
Finalizing this list. Look at the bottom and see if you know any of these folks? This is what I have. if wrong PLEASE LET ME KNOW? Thanks

Board Name, Real Names, Children Names & Ages

wdwgoose Garry & Vicki
tigger24 Bernadette & Jon
TIGGERCG Bob & Claire
SQUIGGLE Fran & Laura
BunnyMom Terri (W) & Pat Ian 9
jennifersmith23 Jennifer & Leo & Brianna 6
Darwin91 Nick & Carol & Cassandra 4
offwego Buzz & Lola, Megan 5 1/2 & Jay 4
SCOTT H Scott & Lynn
TnRobin Robin & Mike, Matthew 7
Hygiene99 Jenn & Peter
Joe & Joanne, Joe & Joanne
Joe & Joanne, Brian & Jacquie
tkd Lisa Lisa & Tim, Casey 8 and a half, Kaylie 10
Mjasp Joanna & Mitch, Amanda 10, Samantha 6
GrumpyGirl77 Susan & Eric
HookedonMagic Tim & Lisa, Julia 12
cmatt Chuck & Dodee, Morgan 13, Ginnylee 12
With Darwin91 & Mjasp Barbara & Chris Nicole
ANGELBILLE Sherry & Joe Nick 5, Brittany 7
kimline Sheila & Kim
MICKEY7811 Darlene & Mike, & Michael (Big Kid)
Tay n Evies Mom George & De Ann Taylor & EvanDD/DS 4yo twins
Cotomom James & Kendra Kelsey 5 1/2, Blake
Cotomom Darlene & Cliff with James and Kendra above
Katmom Phil & Laura Katherine 3
Psiklops Jim & Melanie
1disfan Bill & Doris

Still need info on those below?

UMFanatic Alex & wife Daughter & son
CRUZINMOMMIE
CRUISERNEWBIE Abbigail & Husband DD 7,
CRUISINQUEEN Husband/Joanna DD 6 & 10, I think this is MJASP?
FIGMENT2002
STEPHMARTY DD 1
Texas Kid....must be looking for his boots?