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I thought for a second there that you said TRANSPLANT!!!
Thought I'd missed something vitally important.
**JULY 11, 2010*** Double Dip Wonder!
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I thought for a second there that you said TRANSPLANT!!!
Thought I'd missed something vitally important.
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Them doctors talk funny. Maybe Nick can give it to us in ENGLISH. 
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Thanks Mary - the countdown continues.....
Anyone catch the launch on Friday? We set the alarm and were up to see her lift-off - We had a low cloud cover, so the actual vis was a burning speck for about 3 seconds, still it was worth it. The back to bed so we could get up the next morning for another unimagiable dive with the golliath groupers and rays. If this could be timed, it would be a Magical Castaway Cay experience to beat all others. More later.....
Have a good week ALL.
Anyone catch the launch on Friday? We set the alarm and were up to see her lift-off - We had a low cloud cover, so the actual vis was a burning speck for about 3 seconds, still it was worth it. The back to bed so we could get up the next morning for another unimagiable dive with the golliath groupers and rays. If this could be timed, it would be a Magical Castaway Cay experience to beat all others. More later.....
Have a good week ALL.
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We watched it on TV. It's always pretty amazing to see. I just have flashbacks still of the Challenger....was watching that one live from the break room at the bank I worked at. Will never forget.
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Pixie dusting Disneys private island to provide more family fun, interactive play areas, upscale luxury and even greater convenience for guests
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2009) Castaway Cay, Disneys private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to complement the idyllic island setting. The additional island amenities are scheduled to be complete by summer 2010, in time for special five-night cruises aboard the Disney Wonder with two stops at Castaway Cay, and the Disney Dream cruise ship which starts sailing in early 2011.
Castaway Cay is consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line guests as their favorite port of call the ultimate private island escape for adventure, relaxation and quality time with the family.
The numerous enhancements and additions planned for Castaway Cay will take the already extraordinary guest experiences on our private island to the next level, said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. Whether our guests are seeking recreation or leisure or a combination of both they will find it at Castaway Cay, all complemented by unparalleled Disney service.
Walt Disney Imagineers designed Castaway Cay with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family, while celebrating the natural beauty of the 1,000-acre island. Among the crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and lush landscapes, guests soon will find the following transformations.
Expanded Family Beach
The Castaway Family Beach will be extended by more than 700 feet for families to enjoy the pristine white sand, build sand castles, relax in the shade under an umbrella and take a dip in the warm azure waters of the lagoon. As an added convenience for guests, enhancements to this area of the island will include:
New Cookies Too family lunch buffet location serving mouth-watering, all-you-care-to-eat barbeque, island spiced rotisserie chicken, burgers, grilled fish, fresh salads, flatbreads, ice cream, complimentary soda and more, in a covered pavilion just steps away from the expanded family beach.
New Sand Bar beach bar mixing up drinks like Castaway Cays signature Konk Kooler, other tropical concoctions, cold beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
New Flippers & Floats beach rentals providing inner tubes, snorkels, masks and fins.
New Buy the Sea Shore merchandise location selling a variety of Castaway Cay-exclusive items along with towels, sunscreen and other beach essentials a complement to the islands other merchandise location, She Sells Sea Shells & everything else.
New Water Feature and Water Play Areas
Guests can slide and splash at a new water feature called Pelican Plunge. The 2,400-square-foot floating platform, located within swimming distance from shore, celebrates the islands native pelicans. Various flotsam and jetsam such as nautical rope, cargo nets, buoys, signaling flags and starfish-like ornamentation adorn the platform. Two exciting water slides an enclosed corkscrew slide and a 140-foot-long open slide take guests on a twisting ride, ending with a splash into the lagoon. A giant bucket dump delivers hundreds of gallons of water, soaking eagerly awaiting guests. Four water cannons provide sharp-shooting fun with floating nautical targets approximately 20 feet away.
On the island, a brand-new, 2,400-square-foot water play area called Spring-a-Leak helps guests cool off while immersing them in what appears to be the remnants of a washed-away beach dwelling leaning in the direction of the prevailing winds. The watery fun begins as guests enter the storm-ravaged structure, greeted by dripping pipes, broken plumbing and hissing misters, exposed and twisted by the tropical tempest that wiped out the original structure.
A splash pad is the focal point and gives the impression of water pooled on the ground. Water jets squirt, spray and saturate guests. Shade is provided by leftover pieces of the corrugated steel roof, aged and distressed fabric and the occasional palm tree growing up through the floor foundation. Parents can relax and have a seat or, better yet, join in the fun as kids frolic in the wet and whimsical setting.
The hub of youth activities on the island, Scuttles Cove, will feature a new water play area for the youngest Disney Cruise Line guests to splash and enjoy as part of supervised youth activities on Castaway Cay. A 1,200-square-foot soft wet deck area provides fresh-water fun with an array of pop jets, geysers and bubblers. Overhead, shade sails circle the area like a compass and marine props a captains wheel, boat oars, life preservers and nautical rope complete the castaway theme.
New Beach Cabanas
Guests can have a little piece of paradise all to themselves at one of 20 new private cabanas. The premium rental cabanas provide the privacy and luxury of a deluxe beach retreat with an option to add the personalized service of a cabana host.
The majority of the exclusive 325-square-foot beach cabanas will dot the far side of Castaway Family Beach, giving guests more privacy along with a spectacular view of their Disney cruise ship from the cabanas large front patio deck. A handful of private cabanas will be located on Serenity Bay Beach, exclusively for adults, providing the ultimate in upscale seclusion.
Each well-appointed cabana is furnished with comfortable cushioned chairs, luxurious chaise lounge chairs, stylish side tables and a dining table. Other convenient features include a refrigerator, lockable storage unit, outside fresh water shower and sail cloth for shade on the deck.
Amenities included with a beach cabana rental include non-alcoholic beverages, suntan lotion and fluffy towels. A variety of a la carte services and packages will be offered, including special food and beverage options.
Other Enhancements and Additions
The popular Castaway Rays Stingray Adventure will be moved to a different location in the lagoon, adjacent to the existing Gils Fins & Boats beach rental. Once complete, guests will be able to swim and interact with stingrays in an even larger area within the private lagoon.
Teens will enjoy Hide Out, an all-new secluded area on the island just for them. Off the beaten path, but near everything, this teen retreat is a great place to hang out and soak up the sun, just steps away from the beach, activities, food, ice cream and refreshments. Multi-colored deck chairs and sail cloth shades create the ideal getaway to gather, kick back, listen to music and watch the action at the nearby beach volleyball and soccer areas.
In Da Shade Game Pavilion provides guests wanting to take a break out of the sun a place to play games such as table tennis, foosball, billiards and basketball. The new shaded structure is centrally located, near Castaway Family Beach.
To provide additional adult pampering, three new massage cabanas will be added to the adults-only Serenity Bay Beach. For unparalleled relaxation, adults will be able to enjoy a therapeutic massage, or couples massage, at one of eight private cabanas overlooking the ocean.
Guest transportation is provided to and from various points on the island via tram. For greater convenience, additional tram paths will be created and a new Pelican Point Tram Stop will be located farther down Castaway Family Beach, near most of the new additions to the island.
Marges Barges & Sea Charters Dock will be expanded to accommodate additional excursion boats for parasailing, fishing tours and more.
The cruise ship dock at Castaway Cay eliminates the need to tender, making the ship easily accessible throughout the day. To accommodate Disney Cruise Lines new ships, additional mooring dolphins will be installed to lengthen the dock.
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2009) Castaway Cay, Disneys private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to complement the idyllic island setting. The additional island amenities are scheduled to be complete by summer 2010, in time for special five-night cruises aboard the Disney Wonder with two stops at Castaway Cay, and the Disney Dream cruise ship which starts sailing in early 2011.
Castaway Cay is consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line guests as their favorite port of call the ultimate private island escape for adventure, relaxation and quality time with the family.
The numerous enhancements and additions planned for Castaway Cay will take the already extraordinary guest experiences on our private island to the next level, said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. Whether our guests are seeking recreation or leisure or a combination of both they will find it at Castaway Cay, all complemented by unparalleled Disney service.
Walt Disney Imagineers designed Castaway Cay with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family, while celebrating the natural beauty of the 1,000-acre island. Among the crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and lush landscapes, guests soon will find the following transformations.
Expanded Family Beach
The Castaway Family Beach will be extended by more than 700 feet for families to enjoy the pristine white sand, build sand castles, relax in the shade under an umbrella and take a dip in the warm azure waters of the lagoon. As an added convenience for guests, enhancements to this area of the island will include:
New Cookies Too family lunch buffet location serving mouth-watering, all-you-care-to-eat barbeque, island spiced rotisserie chicken, burgers, grilled fish, fresh salads, flatbreads, ice cream, complimentary soda and more, in a covered pavilion just steps away from the expanded family beach.
New Sand Bar beach bar mixing up drinks like Castaway Cays signature Konk Kooler, other tropical concoctions, cold beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
New Flippers & Floats beach rentals providing inner tubes, snorkels, masks and fins.
New Buy the Sea Shore merchandise location selling a variety of Castaway Cay-exclusive items along with towels, sunscreen and other beach essentials a complement to the islands other merchandise location, She Sells Sea Shells & everything else.
New Water Feature and Water Play Areas
Guests can slide and splash at a new water feature called Pelican Plunge. The 2,400-square-foot floating platform, located within swimming distance from shore, celebrates the islands native pelicans. Various flotsam and jetsam such as nautical rope, cargo nets, buoys, signaling flags and starfish-like ornamentation adorn the platform. Two exciting water slides an enclosed corkscrew slide and a 140-foot-long open slide take guests on a twisting ride, ending with a splash into the lagoon. A giant bucket dump delivers hundreds of gallons of water, soaking eagerly awaiting guests. Four water cannons provide sharp-shooting fun with floating nautical targets approximately 20 feet away.
On the island, a brand-new, 2,400-square-foot water play area called Spring-a-Leak helps guests cool off while immersing them in what appears to be the remnants of a washed-away beach dwelling leaning in the direction of the prevailing winds. The watery fun begins as guests enter the storm-ravaged structure, greeted by dripping pipes, broken plumbing and hissing misters, exposed and twisted by the tropical tempest that wiped out the original structure.
A splash pad is the focal point and gives the impression of water pooled on the ground. Water jets squirt, spray and saturate guests. Shade is provided by leftover pieces of the corrugated steel roof, aged and distressed fabric and the occasional palm tree growing up through the floor foundation. Parents can relax and have a seat or, better yet, join in the fun as kids frolic in the wet and whimsical setting.
The hub of youth activities on the island, Scuttles Cove, will feature a new water play area for the youngest Disney Cruise Line guests to splash and enjoy as part of supervised youth activities on Castaway Cay. A 1,200-square-foot soft wet deck area provides fresh-water fun with an array of pop jets, geysers and bubblers. Overhead, shade sails circle the area like a compass and marine props a captains wheel, boat oars, life preservers and nautical rope complete the castaway theme.
New Beach Cabanas
Guests can have a little piece of paradise all to themselves at one of 20 new private cabanas. The premium rental cabanas provide the privacy and luxury of a deluxe beach retreat with an option to add the personalized service of a cabana host.
The majority of the exclusive 325-square-foot beach cabanas will dot the far side of Castaway Family Beach, giving guests more privacy along with a spectacular view of their Disney cruise ship from the cabanas large front patio deck. A handful of private cabanas will be located on Serenity Bay Beach, exclusively for adults, providing the ultimate in upscale seclusion.
Each well-appointed cabana is furnished with comfortable cushioned chairs, luxurious chaise lounge chairs, stylish side tables and a dining table. Other convenient features include a refrigerator, lockable storage unit, outside fresh water shower and sail cloth for shade on the deck.
Amenities included with a beach cabana rental include non-alcoholic beverages, suntan lotion and fluffy towels. A variety of a la carte services and packages will be offered, including special food and beverage options.
Other Enhancements and Additions
The popular Castaway Rays Stingray Adventure will be moved to a different location in the lagoon, adjacent to the existing Gils Fins & Boats beach rental. Once complete, guests will be able to swim and interact with stingrays in an even larger area within the private lagoon.
Teens will enjoy Hide Out, an all-new secluded area on the island just for them. Off the beaten path, but near everything, this teen retreat is a great place to hang out and soak up the sun, just steps away from the beach, activities, food, ice cream and refreshments. Multi-colored deck chairs and sail cloth shades create the ideal getaway to gather, kick back, listen to music and watch the action at the nearby beach volleyball and soccer areas.
In Da Shade Game Pavilion provides guests wanting to take a break out of the sun a place to play games such as table tennis, foosball, billiards and basketball. The new shaded structure is centrally located, near Castaway Family Beach.
To provide additional adult pampering, three new massage cabanas will be added to the adults-only Serenity Bay Beach. For unparalleled relaxation, adults will be able to enjoy a therapeutic massage, or couples massage, at one of eight private cabanas overlooking the ocean.
Guest transportation is provided to and from various points on the island via tram. For greater convenience, additional tram paths will be created and a new Pelican Point Tram Stop will be located farther down Castaway Family Beach, near most of the new additions to the island.
Marges Barges & Sea Charters Dock will be expanded to accommodate additional excursion boats for parasailing, fishing tours and more.
The cruise ship dock at Castaway Cay eliminates the need to tender, making the ship easily accessible throughout the day. To accommodate Disney Cruise Lines new ships, additional mooring dolphins will be installed to lengthen the dock.
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Funny I was thinking of this very thing this morning. This is what I'd posted on the Blabbermouth thread:
What does everyone think of the plans for Castaway Cay??
I'm glad they are planning on a water area for the kids at Scuttles. Princess' island has a small shallow pool, and I always felt bad for Disney kids out there in the heat.
But some of the rest of it has me a little worried. It's my job to worry.
I'm worried that the water slides will cause more problems in the area of injuries. They do look fun....but I just wouldn't wait in line for my turn....I don't know, that sounds stupid I guess, but CC is all about relaxing.
And I think the cabanas are totally stupid. For those who have the money, it will just be one more fight to see who gets them....for those who don't have the money, it will just be one more reminder of the "haves and have nots".
I think it would have been better to offer the portable cabanas for shade and leave it at that.
And moving the stingrays closer to the area where there are jet ski's and paddle boats?? I would have thought they'd be better off in a calm water area.
Oh well....no one asked my opinion.
But yet YOU all got it anyway
What does everyone think of the plans for Castaway Cay??
I'm glad they are planning on a water area for the kids at Scuttles. Princess' island has a small shallow pool, and I always felt bad for Disney kids out there in the heat.
But some of the rest of it has me a little worried. It's my job to worry.
I'm worried that the water slides will cause more problems in the area of injuries. They do look fun....but I just wouldn't wait in line for my turn....I don't know, that sounds stupid I guess, but CC is all about relaxing.
And I think the cabanas are totally stupid. For those who have the money, it will just be one more fight to see who gets them....for those who don't have the money, it will just be one more reminder of the "haves and have nots".
I think it would have been better to offer the portable cabanas for shade and leave it at that.
And moving the stingrays closer to the area where there are jet ski's and paddle boats?? I would have thought they'd be better off in a calm water area.
Oh well....no one asked my opinion.
But yet YOU all got it anyway
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Well I have good news to share...I was able to start my last chemo today. So come Wednesday when I get unplugged I'll be done with chemo. 
Not to say that it will all be over. I have to have surgery to remove the port when we come back from the cruise and will have many tests over the coming years, but it is an important milestone.
Thank you all for your support over the past 7 months. It really means a lot to me and has really helped.
Not to say that it will all be over. I have to have surgery to remove the port when we come back from the cruise and will have many tests over the coming years, but it is an important milestone.
Thank you all for your support over the past 7 months. It really means a lot to me and has really helped.
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Well I have good news to share...I was able to start my last chemo today. So come Wednesday when I get unplugged I'll be done with chemo.
Not to say that it will all be over. I have to have surgery to remove the port when we come back from the cruise and will have many tests over the coming years, but it is an important milestone.
Thank you all for your support over the past 7 months. It really means a lot to me and has really helped.
Let me add a few
to add to yours. Did I mention a few And yes the tests.....many - many - Sam just started the first of his this past week. They are thinking 5 years at least....But for now...
Prayers and blessings for Mary's milestone.(ok, I go cry now).
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Well I have good news to share...I was able to start my last chemo today. So come Wednesday when I get unplugged I'll be done with chemo.
Not to say that it will all be over. I have to have surgery to remove the port when we come back from the cruise and will have many tests over the coming years, but it is an important milestone.
Thank you all for your support over the past 7 months. It really means a lot to me and has really helped.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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Well I have good news to share...I was able to start my last chemo today. So come Wednesday when I get unplugged I'll be done with chemo.
Not to say that it will all be over. I have to have surgery to remove the port when we come back from the cruise and will have many tests over the coming years, but it is an important milestone.
Thank you all for your support over the past 7 months. It really means a lot to me and has really helped.
Mary This is Fantastic!!! I know each hurdle crossed is one less obsticle on your road to recovery.
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Mary - it may be 44 weeks for us, but less for you for the member cruise.
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