July 18 2009 Tortola - Part 2!

[starwood]

noahsmom (Kelli) - with DH (Bill) and DS (Noah - 11)
jlawall (Joann) - with DH (Ken), DM (Alice), DF (Bill), DD (Tara - 24), and DD (Jessica - 19)
wvmd (Virgil) - with DW (Frances) , DD (Lauren – 14) and DDF (Ashley – 14)
WVSpacemonkey (Nick) – with DDFiancee (Kristen)
mickeymo (Monica) - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG (Maryann) - with DH (Tom)
lwilliam (Lucy) - with DH (Bob) , DS (Brian - 22) DS (Tyler - 17)
Mason7AK (Angela) - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5, and DS now 8
Ky Cruisin (Pam) - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Ramule (Chip)- with DW (Nancy), DS (Matt - 16) and DD (Kelli - 13)
AdventureBlondeBoy (Eileen) - with DH, DD16, DS13, DS11, DS9 and DM
Teriyaki (Laurie) - with DH, DD 14 and DD 14
Disneymagic316 (Wendy) - with DH (Russ), DD 17 (Amy), DM (Marilyn), DS 23 (Matthew), DDIL 23 (Leah), DS 21 (Andrew) and girlfriend (Katie)?, DSGF, Dsister (Cindy), DBIL, DNephew 13 (Sean), DBIL (Rusty), DMIL (Lyndia), DMIL's husband (Scott), DBIL (Dean), DSIL (MaryJo)(whew)
mollygirl13 (Jacqueline) - with DH
Quagmire - ?
Macavity (Gale) - DD (Ali) 16
I'm a princess (Chrissy) - with DH (Brett)
BigAWL - with DW (3PrincessMommy aka Joann), DD 7, DD 5, DD 2
SC Minnie (Mona) - with DH (Tom)and DD (Catherine – 15)
WDWgoose (Garry) - with DW (Cruisin'Goose Vicki)
toniteach (Toni) - with DH, DD 6 and DD 4
Loriluvsdisney (Lori) - with DH, DD (13) and DS (12)
Eeyore18 - with DH, DS (11), DD (4) and DM
jfis1020 (Jenny) - DH aka Mr. Redlegs, DS (15) aka Fatphil32, DS (12), DD (10), DM, and DMIL
pipsqueak (Fran) - with DH, DD (12) and DS (6)
luv2boys (Amy)- with DH (Jesse), DS (Nicholas - 13) and DS (Jared - 10)
tinkerbell 29 (Lissa) - with DM and DB
Dizzyworld (Shirley) - with DD (Allison - 14) and DS (Alex - 15)
Timeforme - with DH
gonecrusin' (Susan) - with DH (John) and DD (Emily - 19)
OlKiara (Betsy) - with DH,DD (28) DS (15) DD (10) DN(11) DN (23) and friends DH, DW DS (14) DS (15)
♥sassy♥tink♥ (Lori) - with DH (Steve) , DD (Sam - 16) and DS (Jack - 10)
Tia (Donna) - with DH (Jose) and DS (Tony - 14)
cforsyth (Charleen) - with DH (Tim), DD (Terri 22), DD (Shelby 15), DM, DF, DS (Tricia), DBIL (Stan), DN (Jacob 9), and DN (Abigail 6)
Starwood (Nancy) - with DH and DS Darthvader92(16 - turning 17 on the cruise ).


How am I doing so far????

 

[noahsmom]

noahsmom (Kelli) - with DH (Bill) and DS (Noah - 11)
jlawall (Joann) - with DH (Ken), DM (Alice), DF (Bill), DD (Tara - 24), and DD (Jessica - 19)
wvmd (Virgil) - with DW (Frances) , DD (Lauren – 14) and DDF (Ashley – 14)
WVSpacemonkey (Nick) – with DDFiancee (Kristen)
mickeymo (Monica) - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG (Maryann) - with DH (Tom)
lwilliam (Lucy) - with DH (Bob) , DS (Brian - 22) DS (Tyler - 17)
Mason7AK (Angela) - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5, and DS now 8
Ky Cruisin (Pam) - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Ramule (Chip)- with DW (Nancy), DS (Matt - 16) and DD (Kelli - 13)
AdventureBlondeBoy (Eileen) - with DH, DD16, DS13, DS11, DS9 and DM
Teriyaki (Laurie) - with DH, DD 14 and DD 14
Disneymagic316 (Wendy) - with DH (Russ), DD 17 (Amy), DM (Marilyn), DS 23 (Matthew), DDIL 23 (Leah), DS 21 (Andrew) and girlfriend (Katie)?, DSGF, Dsister (Cindy), DBIL, DNephew 13 (Sean), DBIL (Rusty), DMIL (Lyndia), DMIL's husband (Scott), DBIL (Dean), DSIL (MaryJo)(whew)
mollygirl13 (Jacqueline) - with DH
Quagmire - ?
Macavity (Gale) - DD (Ali) 16
I'm a princess (Chrissy) - with DH (Brett)
BigAWL - with DW (3PrincessMommy aka Joann), DD 7, DD 5, DD 2
SC Minnie (Mona) - with DH (Tom)and DD (Catherine – 15)
WDWgoose (Garry) - with DW (Cruisin'Goose Vicki)
toniteach (Toni) - with DH, DD 6 and DD 4
Loriluvsdisney (Lori) - with DH, DD (13) and DS (12)
Eeyore18 - with DH, DS (11), DD (4) and DM
jfis1020 (Jenny) - DH aka Mr. Redlegs, DS (15) aka Fatphil32, DS (12), DD (10), DM, and DMIL
pipsqueak (Fran) - with DH, DD (12) and DS (6)
luv2boys (Amy)- with DH (Jesse), DS (Nicholas - 13) and DS (Jared - 10)
tinkerbell 29 (Lissa) - with DM and DB
Dizzyworld (Shirley) - with DD (Allison - 14) and DS (Alex - 15)
Timeforme - with DH
gonecrusin' (Susan) - with DH (John) and DD (Emily - 19)
OlKiara (Betsy) - with DH,DD (28) DS (15) DD (10) DN(11) DN (23) and friends DH, DW DS (14) DS (15)
♥sassy♥tink♥ (Lori) - with DH (Steve) , DD (Sam - 16) and DS (Jack - 10)
Tia (Donna) - with DH (Jose) and DS (Tony - 14)
cforsyth (Charleen) - with DH (Tim), DD (Terri 22), DD (Shelby 15), DM, DF, DS (Tricia), DBIL (Stan), DN (Jacob 9), and DN (Abigail 6)
Starwood (Nancy) - with DH and DS Darthvader92(16 - turning 17 on the cruise ).


How am I doing so far????

WOW - you're doing fantastic!!

 

[noahsmom]

It's snowing, not a lot, but still....

 

[gonecrusin]

It's snowing, not a lot, but still....

There should be a rule about snow after March:

Excursion question. We have been to St Thomas several times and have decided to do St John this time. If you had to decide between Trunk Bay and Honeymoon which would you choose. Is snorkeling better at one than the other. I don't like water very much but like the beach so I figured I could enjoy the beach while DH and DD snorkel.

 

[mickeymo]

Personally snow after Christmas should be outlawed and especially not during baseball season I like a White Christmas after that - it's done! Although, who came up with snow at Christmas, I'm pretty sure it wasn't snowing in Bethleham

 

[3princessMommy]

There should be a rule about snow after March:

Excursion question. We have been to St Thomas several times and have decided to do St John this time. If you had to decide between Trunk Bay and Honeymoon which would you choose. Is snorkeling better at one than the other. I don't like water very much but like the beach so I figured I could enjoy the beach while DH and DD snorkel.

I've been to Trunk Bay twice. I've never been to Honeymoon or Cinnamon Bay.

We were going to try and head over to Trunk Bay on our own because Grace is too young for DCL's tour. Wanna share a cab/ferry?

 

[WV Space Monkey]

Holy Cow... I cant keep up with you people. I thought I finaly caught up on the forum and then I saw the link to the new thread.... and 16 pages later, I made it.

For those that live in Houston – I am also Houston (well, actually Katy) person…..

I'm another Houstonian, live just down the street from Monica, even though I never see her around here, usually bump into her at DL or somewhere far away.

I dont know how people with kids can keep track of their lives, I respect all of you. I was doing well for the longest time, juggling everything that was going on, even through the hurricane and recovery efforts... Now I'm losing ground, our house is getting all cluttered up, there are partially finished jobs sitting around all over the place, we still have facia damage on the house from Ike... I swear theres not enough time in a day... or too much time at work. I think I need a vacation

 

[mickeymo]

I'm another Houstonian, live just down the street from Monica, even though I never see her around here, usually bump into her at DL or somewhere far away.

I dont know how people with kids can keep track of their lives, I respect all of you. I was doing well for the longest time, juggling everything that was going on, even through the hurricane and recovery efforts... Now I'm losing ground, our house is getting all cluttered up, there are partially finished jobs sitting around all over the place, we still have facia damage on the house from Ike... I swear theres not enough time in a day... or too much time at work. I think I need a vacation

Jeez - it's not like you're sitting around at work twiddling your thumbs - you're taking care of our astronauts!!! Notice how I've never told you exactly where I live - you're risking your life if you stop by unannounced. Chasing after the kids is a great excuse for the condition of the house and the yard I hate cleaning and yard work - so, those will always get a low priority!

I know a 14 year old boy who is perfect for outdoor slave labor like lawn mowing around the yard

 

[Dizzyworld]

There should be a rule about snow after March:

Excursion question. We have been to St Thomas several times and have decided to do St John this time. If you had to decide between Trunk Bay and Honeymoon which would you choose. Is snorkeling better at one than the other. I don't like water very much but like the beach so I figured I could enjoy the beach while DH and DD snorkel.

Hi Susan......Same thing here, we've been to St. Thomas a few times and I thought the kids would really enjoy Trunk Bay. I'm doing the excursion through DCL because traveling without DH I just don't want to deal with possible problems. If you decide on Trunk Bay and we are there at the same time, I'll hang out with you while my two snorkel. it will be fun.

Shirley

 

[Macavity]

More like leave boat screaming and kicking. But we are going to WDW after.

Hey, at least he does not have to be the first one off LOL! Has he thought of that yet????

 

[Macavity]

It's snowing, not a lot, but still....

80 degrees here in Katy Texas......

 

[gonecrusin]

I've been to Trunk Bay twice. I've never been to Honeymoon or Cinnamon Bay.

We were going to try and head over to Trunk Bay on our own because Grace is too young for DCL's tour. Wanna share a cab/ferry?

That is crazy that they don't allow children under 5. I guess the boat operators are the ones that determine that. We booked the excursion through DCL maybe we'll see you there.

Hi Susan......Same thing here, we've been to St. Thomas a few times and I thought the kids would really enjoy Trunk Bay. I'm doing the excursion through DCL because traveling without DH I just don't want to deal with possible problems. If you decide on Trunk Bay and we are there at the same time, I'll hang out with you while my two snorkel. it will be fun.

Shirley

We are on the 8:15 departure for Trunk Bay. Is yours the same? Would love the company.

 

[gonecrusin]

80 degrees here in Katy Texas......

I'm so jealous : We should be there (80) by Saturday I hope.

 

[3princessMommy]

It's snowing, not a lot, but still....

It was a cool day here today - only 97....

Yesterday it was 112!

 

[gonecrusin]

It was a cool day here today - only 97....

Yesterday it was 112!

I think I'd take the snow over that. I'm guessing you get used to it.

 

[bigAWL]

I think I'd take the snow over that. I'm guessing you get used to it.

Sort of. In Dec and Jan, the nights drop down into the high 60s. In the morning when it's only up to the high 70s the girls won't go outside without a sweater. The locals are wearing parkas, scarves and knit caps. Seriously.

 

[MrsG]

Holy Cow... I cant keep up with you people. I thought I finaly caught up on the forum and then I saw the link to the new thread.... and 16 pages later, I made it.



I'm another Houstonian, live just down the street from Monica, even though I never see her around here, usually bump into her at DL or somewhere far away.

I dont know how people with kids can keep track of their lives, I respect all of you. I was doing well for the longest time, juggling everything that was going on, even through the hurricane and recovery efforts... Now I'm losing ground, our house is getting all cluttered up, there are partially finished jobs sitting around all over the place, we still have facia damage on the house from Ike... I swear theres not enough time in a day... or too much time at work. I think I need a vacation

What a coincidence! Isn't it a good thing we'll be sailing in LESS THAN 3 MONTHS!!!!!!

Thank you Nancy for updating the names.

Snow or 97 degrees??? What a choice!

Forgot to mention that we reserved High Tea for the first Sea Day and Palo for the last Sea Day. We also made a Brunch ressie for the last Sea Day, but they will probably cancel it when our Group Brunch goes through. Just wish we knew what day it would be.

 

[3princessMommy]

Here's what we have reserved so far:

Saturday -
- Board early
- Get additional Flounders time
- lunch at Parrot Cay
- tour spa (maybe win a prize!!!)
- kids swim
- get settled

Sunday, Monday - no reservations
- we want to do some of the tastings but will need Flounders for those and we ran out of hours.
- we also thought that maybe one of these days would be our Palo group brunch
- And we want to make sure the kids are acclimated to the clubs and we get to know the ship, etc.
- Castaway Club meet & greet
- Isn't our cruise meet one of these days at 10am?

Tuesday -
- Dolphin encounter - we are still debating whether to try and do this on our own or with DCL. We made the ressies with DCL and got e-mail confirmation that DD2 can stay in Flounders. But the vendor said we could take her with us - so we're still debating.

Wednesday -
- We are going to head to Trunk Bay on our own unless something better opens up - but DCLs age restrictions are a problem for DD2.
- Palo dinner

Thursday -
- Palo Brunch (although this will probably be cancelled when our group brunch goes through. I too wish I knew when this would be.)
- Galley tour

Friday -
- Serenity Bay morning

Saturday -
- Sadly leave the best vacation ever!

 

[noahsmom]

Our plans are:
Monday - Palo Dinner
Tuesday - A Day at the Baths
Wednesday - DH Golf at Mahogany Run, DS & I are still trying to get Sea Trek
Thursday - Palo Brunch
Friday - FUN, FUN, FUN at Castaway Cay
Saturday - hiding somewhere on the ship

 

[noahsmom]

Dang! I just remembered we could now book our flight seat assignments. We had no issues however our niece and her 2 kids are going to WDW with us. They are going to have problems. The flight from Milwaukee to Memphis is no problem but Memphis to Orlando is. We took the last 3 seats together and they are the very last row on the plane. We would split up so she can be with her kids if we need to but what a pain. I'm not a fan of Northwest but our preferred airline, Midwest, quit flying to Orlando last year when fuel prices went up. Now, of course, they are going there again but we got tickets on NW instead.