July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 2

[salliep]

No problem . . . I am leaning toward John's anyway, since I am simply not sure of how crazy and long the wait might be at Rock Center . . . a December weekend in midtown can be pretty packed . . . let's see what our other intrepid Dismeeters want, though . . .

John's is fine with us !! Cant wait!!!Maryann I will call you- maybe we can drive in together!!

 

[salliep]

Saw his on another thread... soooooo true!!!

You know your a DCL cruise addict when....
You take notes on your cruise to plan the next cruise(s) for the discount.
You're either cruising, or thinking or talking cruises or on the DIS.
When you go shopping for clothes, you think of "how would that look on Pirate's night?"
You have a Disney visa so you can get 6 months of no interest to pay for your cruise, get the $50 on board credit and get all those Disney Reward dollars just for shopping.
You see no problem with spending $5K + on a cruise but question the cost of water and booze and bring your own.
Your deck at home is referred to as the verandah.
Your closet is has more Logo items than the Treasure Ketch.
You could open a small spa with all the Steiner creams and lotions you just had to have and all those little H2O bottles of shampoo and lotion.
You pay nightly visits to the fridge for your own "midnight buffet".
You experience serious withdrawal symptoms within a week of your debarkation from your last cruise but since the next one is booked you must start planning immediately.
You think Disney Crocs are cute and don't feel silly wearing them.
You display the photos you took on your cruises on your refrigerator door as if you were Shutters.
Your family has matching outfits which feature Mickey.
You just can't sleep as well when the gentle rolling of the ocean is not putting you to sleep.
You don't need a map to find anything on Castaway Cay.
You don't understand why DCL doesn't list an over the door hanger in their packing list.
You can list 20 uses for duct tape on a cruise.
You understand that you must pack light but your pack list has 300+ items.
You just can't get that "Hey Baby" song out of your mind.
As an adult, you find no problem with wearing your pajamas or a tiara to meet friends on board for lunch.
Your pillowcase was signed by Goofy.
You have a photo taken in the lobby of the ship with 150 of your closest friends.
You keep your cruise wardrobe ready to be packed at a moment's notice and occassionally must find something to wear from the suitcase.
You wonder why people of all races, nationalities, religions, sexual and political orientations get along so well on cruises and so bad at home.
You find yourself looking at complete strangers and upon seeing their lanyards knowing they are your friends.
You own a fish extender.
You find that taking good care of yourself with regular hair & nail appointments, and the occasional massage, is no longer a luxury.
You spend your spare time designing door magnets.
You turn down opportunities to travel to resorts and to major cities if Mickey isn't taking you by ship.
You are disappointed to see the same scenery you saw yesterday out your window when you awaken.
You question the practicality of going to the supermarket, looking for a parking space, shopping for food, taking it home, storing it. cooking it, serving it, and cleaning up, when it is much easier to just order from the menu.
You have a favorite server.
You walk out your front door, stop and smile, expecting a photographer and your name announced.
You get up at 3 a.m. to reserve excursions.
Your cruise souveniers occupy way too many large boxes but you just can't throw them out.
You check the DCL web site just to see your reservation.
You get home from work and wonder why your cabin steward hasn't made the bed yet.
You call your plumber because your toilet doesn't "sound" like it's flushing properly.
You know all your favorites off the room service menu.
You're not a TA, and still have DCL's 800 numbers memorized.
You have your TA's telephone number memorized.
Your TA has your credit card number memorized.
Your co workers no longer ask where your going on vacation.
You know more about DCL than DCL does.

 

[salliep]

Can you see I am counting!

Andrew.... Are you loosing your touch?????????

 

[bellelinus]

John's is fine with us !! Cant wait!!!Maryann I will call you- maybe we can drive in together!!

Let's start to tentatively say that we will meet at John's Pizzeria on West 44th St. around 1:30 on Dec. 8th . . . I know from experience that you can't put in for a table until all your party is there, so let's meet outside unless it is terribly cold. We can take our time eating, then walk through Times Square (oh, how I wish Charmin would put up their super special holiday bathroom this year, but I haven't heard of it so far . . . it was hilarious last year and would make for some great photo ops on this toilet-paper-obsessed group!) and on to Rockefeller Center and a photo op at the tree . . .

I will PM everyone with my cell phone number closer to time . . .

Can't wait to get together!

 

[bellelinus]

Andrew.... Are you loosing your touch?????????

Sallie . . . if you look at the record, most of Andrew's success occurred before I was on this thread, or on pirate runs when I was not online . . . what hope did he have with me RIGHT THERE watching him count his way to the pirate???? Ah, sweet success . . .

 

[jlawall]

If I had known that you were "up for anything" I might have made some different plans!

However, I will wait to hear from MaryAnn and then put out one more request for suggestions, then will just plan it and post!

Andrew will send a limo for you and put you up in his guest suite, so plan to stay in London for a long, long time!

Your daughter's foreign study plans sound wonderful . . .

Sorry folks,

It was a hectic weekend. Lunch and picture at the tree sounds perfect. It is easier for us to come into the city early. This way we can be home early in the evening because of my mom. It's been a real challenge lately. Anyway, anything you decide is fine with us Julie!

Can't wait to see everyone!!!!

Maryann

Maryann, I will definitely see if I can get us a reservation at the Rock Center cafe for late lunch-ish -- if I can, I'll go with that . . . you can't beat the atmosphere there.

I'll let everyone know what I can do and then we'll set our plans. Right now I have Sallie plus DH, Joann plus DH, Maryann plus DH, and me -- correct?

Anyone else in before I try to get the reservation???????????

Thx Julie, for spear-heading this!

 

[jlawall]

The main guest suite thats available has a name on it, it says Garden Shed.

Its nice, its in the Garden and has a nice view, but people have said the accomodation is a bit Shed like.

Thx Andrew, we'll be over!!!

 

[jlawall]

This really hurts, I've stopped hunting pirates.........fine, I'm back in..........

 

[jlawall]

While basking in the warm glow of having not only won a pirate, but more importantly, having taken one away from Andrew, let me update my NYC Dec. 8 pirates:

Rock Center Cafe does not take reservations while the tree is up . . . now we can either decide to do John's and then head over to see the tree and take a picture (at John's they don't take reservations either but if we go right as people are heading to the B'way matinees -- assuming the strike is over by then -- around 1:30 or so, it shouldn't be too hard to get a table) OR we can wait for a table at Rock Center and chat while waiting. I'm not sure how long the wait would be -- I've only been there at the holiday season to have Breakfast with Santa, where you get tickets in advance (and then of course skate with a suspiciously different-looking and skinnier Santa than the one who came by your table earlier -- ah, for the days when my kids were younger).
Let me know what you guys think!!!!!

I really think if we meet towards the middle of the day, we should be in pretty good shape!

 

[jlawall]

No problem . . . I am leaning toward John's anyway, since I am simply not sure of how crazy and long the wait might be at Rock Center . . . a December weekend in midtown can be pretty packed . . . let's see what our other intrepid Dismeeters want, though . . .

Just remind me where John's is (I think I've been to Rock Cafe.).....we're in!

 

[jlawall]

Saw his on another thread... soooooo true!!!

You know your a DCL cruise addict when....
You take notes on your cruise to plan the next cruise(s) for the discount.
You're either cruising, or thinking or talking cruises or on the DIS.
When you go shopping for clothes, you think of "how would that look on Pirate's night?"
You see no problem with spending $5K + on a cruise but question the cost of water and booze and bring your own.
Your deck at home is referred to as the verandah.
Your closet is has more Logo items than the Treasure Ketch.
You pay nightly visits to the fridge for your own "midnight buffet".
You experience serious withdrawal symptoms within a week of your debarkation from your last cruise but since the next one is booked you must start planning immediately.
You think Disney Crocs are cute and don't feel silly wearing them.
You display the photos you took on your cruises on your refrigerator door as if you were Shutters.
Your family has matching outfits which feature Mickey.
You just can't sleep as well when the gentle rolling of the ocean is not putting you to sleep.
You don't need a map to find anything on Castaway Cay.
You can list 20 uses for duct tape on a cruise.
You understand that you must pack light but your pack list has 300+ items.
You just can't get that "Hey Baby" song out of your mind.
You have a photo taken in the lobby of the ship with 150 of your closest friends.
You keep your cruise wardrobe ready to be packed at a moment's notice and occassionally must find something to wear from the suitcase.
You wonder why people of all races, nationalities, religions, sexual and political orientations get along so well on cruises and so bad at home.
You find yourself looking at complete strangers and upon seeing their lanyards knowing they are your friends.
You find that taking good care of yourself with regular hair & nail appointments, and the occasional massage, is no longer a luxury.
You are disappointed to see the same scenery you saw yesterday out your window when you awaken.
You question the practicality of going to the supermarket, looking for a parking space, shopping for food, taking it home, storing it. cooking it, serving it, and cleaning up, when it is much easier to just order from the menu.
You have a favorite server.
You walk out your front door, stop and smile, expecting a photographer and your name announced.
You get up at 3 a.m. to reserve excursions.
Your cruise souveniers occupy way too many large boxes but you just can't throw them out.
You check the DCL web site just to see your reservation.
You get home from work and wonder why your cabin steward hasn't made the bed yet.
You have your TA's telephone number memorized.
Your TA has your credit card number memorized.
Your co workers no longer ask where your going on vacation.
You know more about DCL than DCL does.

This is way too close to home! I've deleted the ones that don't pertain to me.....how sad is that!!!

 

[bellelinus]

Just remind me where John's is (I think I've been to Rock Cafe.).....we're in!

It's west 44th St between 7th and 8th, on the south side of the street across from Phantom . . .

I know Rock Center cafe would have been fancier, but reservations weren't available . . .

 

[bellelinus]

This really hurts, I've stopped hunting pirates.........fine, I'm back in..........

18,000 is yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bellelinus]

This is way too close to home! I've deleted the ones that don't pertain to me.....how sad is that!!!

Sad enough that I couldn't tell you had deleted any!!!!!!!! I know what you mean . . .

 

[salliep]

Let's start to tentatively say that we will meet at John's Pizzeria on West 44th St. around 1:30 on Dec. 8th . . . I know from experience that you can't put in for a table until all your party is there, so let's meet outside unless it is terribly cold. We can take our time eating, then walk through Times Square (oh, how I wish Charmin would put up their super special holiday bathroom this year, but I haven't heard of it so far . . . it was hilarious last year and would make for some great photo ops on this toilet-paper-obsessed group!) and on to Rockefeller Center and a photo op at the tree . . .

I will PM everyone with my cell phone number closer to time . . .

Can't wait to get together!

OMG- Charmin... come-on how perfect would that be !!!!

Sallie . . . if you look at the record, most of Andrew's success occurred before I was on this thread, or on pirate runs when I was not online . . . what hope did he have with me RIGHT THERE watching him count his way to the pirate???? Ah, sweet success . . .

Sad enough that I couldn't tell you had deleted any!!!!!!!! I know what you mean . . .

me either!!!!! thats really sad!!!!!:woohoo:

ugggg- work----have to go----
To do list...must find a way to stay home and still pay the bills

 

[salliep]

Hey.. I made my 600th post!!!! Too bad its all fluff and I m not going on a cruise

 

[bellelinus]

Hey.. I made my 600th post!!!! Too bad its all fluff and I m not going on a cruise

Sallie, you give fluff a good reputation . . .

 

[bellelinus]

Here is a link to a You Tube video that very accurately shows what this "Disneyland of bathrooms" (NY Times) was like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwPYdgjnzxs

Unfortunately, I have not heard any talk of it being done again, so it was probably just too expensive. I went twice last year, though, once with my sister who was in town from Boston, and once with the girls . . .

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew.... Are you loosing your touch?????????

Sallie . . . if you look at the record, most of Andrew's success occurred before I was on this thread, or on pirate runs when I was not online . . . what hope did he have with me RIGHT THERE watching him count his way to the pirate???? Ah, sweet success . . .

Julies right she puts me off my stroke.

Thx Andrew, we'll be over!!!

Booked send your deposit to me by Gold mastercard.

 

[bellelinus]

Andrew, how was your doctor visit this morning??????????

I'll check the other thread to see if you already posted.