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

[MrsG]

When are wearing our t-shirts? I think I miised that post. Thanks!

Wendy, I think we are wearing them when we board the ship and at the sailaway party that night. Some one please correct me if I dreamt this up.

Maryann

 

[jlawall]

Wow. I coulda had that

Congrats, JoAnn! And I've made 400 on this thread. That's a record for me.

Wow, I had no idea it was that close!!

 

[jlawall]

You can do it !!!

Probably not!

 

[jlawall]

Ok, I know this is my 5th cruise, but I don't think any of them were sold out (I tended to cruise on the off season). Any hints from those who've been on a full ship?

I think the biggest factor can be how many kids are onboard? I was thinking that with the Med itinerary there would be more older kids and less younger ones........anyone know what the ratio is this summer?

 

[jlawall]

Another fluffy pirate

Oh come on.........I was making important comments about our upcoming trip!!
Fine, I'm guilty!

 

[bellelinus]

Julie, have you kept a list of these quotes you have been doing? I haven't kept them. My daughter is a scrapbooker and I think she might enjoy using some of them. Would it be possible to list them when we get back? Or just before we go?

I have all the quotes written by hand in my travel journal/organizer, but I did type several of them in, I think yesterday . . . I'll try to find the post.

 

[jlawall]

I remember you were going to see Mary Poppins -- Stomp is a lot of fun, and in such a small theatre you really feel as if you are a part of it. Glad you had a great weekend!

Oh yea, especially when you get the TKTS tix for Stomp and sit in the front row, center.....

I was so close to the stage I could see the dust bouncing up and down, so I put my sunglasses on!

It was my second time for MP and now I'm totally addicted............I LOVED IT EVEN MORE!!!!!!!!!!

One of my tags indicates my love of Broadway theater!!

 

[jlawall]

OMG! I am having soooooo much fun learning about this blogging thing but alas! I must go to bed. I think I finally learned how to blog from the cellphone but have to wait until later to see if the mobile icon get switched.

I have to get up and do my second to the last traiing session in about 7 hrs and I'm still here typing! I told you all I was

Anyway, Thanks was it Lynn and her DD = Tara? That posted how to blog? I am forever in your debt - I think I am now hooked on this. Now if only DCL would get with it and get a faster connection!

Didn't someone say that one could do most anything on Word and then when the internet was up upload it to save time?

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

If the internet is as slow as they say - I might be texting from my iphone if I can - boy is DH going to be sorry he gave me that!

OK all - I am tired and my eyes are all scrunching up - guess that means I must get my tale to bed. Later all -

It was my daughter, Tara, although I know Lynn would take her and she in fact will, if and when, Tara studies in London next year!!!

 

[jlawall]

I don't think 80 posts a day is unreasonable! And congrats on the

As long as I make meaningful contributions, I don't see what the problem is!!!

 

[jlawall]

It's nearly here!

The weather is so grey most of the time that I keep forgetting it's supposed to be summer and that means.......Barcelona!!

No chance of proper ketchup but here goes......

Sandra- we'd like to take part in fish extenders please- it's been a will she won't she kind of thing- and the answer is yes, definitely, she will! Hope that's ok- thanks for organising us. Don't mind which day we are assigned. Room 8036

Helen we're still here till Jul 27th, then leaving after lunch from Gatwick

Mary Jo Good Luck with Nick's passport! I know it's no consolation, but you write about the problem in a very entertaining manner....fingers crossed

Lisa(DL5)You and you family are in my thoughts. I'm going to moan a little less about the things that make it "difficult" for me to go away easily...

Jeanne and Lisa excited about the lanyards and name tags! Thanks again to you both

Julie Enjoying the wise words- will they continue to appear on board?

Sallie and Laura You may both find yourselves the subjects of some unwanted attention re iphone envy! How exciting! They can't be purchased here till December. With Sallie's hat at least you have a chance of keeping them nice and cool

Izzi Cool printers- thanks very much for the information. Hopefully ours are ordered too.

Will post again soon if I remember anything else- to everyone and to echo some recent posts- this has been great fun-- you are a very nice bunch (completely mad, but very nice)
Look forward to meeting you all next week!

I feel alittle left out, however, this is still an excellent summary.........see you soon!!!!!!!!

 

[jlawall]

You've acquired an accent? Congrats!!

Thx, I learned this from my Brit friends!!!

 

[jlawall]

Wendy, I think we are wearing them when we board the ship and at the sailaway party that night. Some one please correct me if I dreamt this up.

Maryann

This is what I'm planning to do, it might make a good picture..........my shirts came in very quickly (thx for the website!).....Our logo on the front is quite large (not pocket-size) so I think everyone will spot us a mile away!!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Phew !!!
I hope I have got everyone - please look and check it for me.
I apologise now if I have any mistakes


Leaving list -

Please correct me if its wrong

Me, Helen - 24th July 7129
Pixiedust11 (harloe Ann) 26th July
funluvin (ceil) 24th July
Formercper (Brian) 27th July
Andrew 21st July
bellelinus (julie) 26th july
Salliep 25th July 7546
MrsG (Maryann) 25th July
4kittymagic (Diane) 26th july
Iowazipcode (Barb) 26th July
Lynn T 27th July 7629
Eeyorelvr10 (Laura) 25th July 2083/2085
Sandaneli (Sandra) 26th July
Kidcoos3 (leslie) 23rd July 2037/2039
Lovebeast (Lynnise) 26th July 7501
Bridegirl (Suzy) 24th July

MaryJo 24th July ( )

Jlawall (joann) & rents 27th July
Disneynutlondon (izzi) 27th July 8564
Alexcturner (Lisa) 23rd July
AnnaS 27th July
Disneylover5 (Lisa) 25th July 6109
Justjus 27th July
DisneyMagic316 (wendy) 27th July
Apierceon050501 27th July

Also please forgive me if I get your name wrong - im trying to do this from memory, as im hopeless when it comes to names

 

[bellelinus]

As long as I make meaningful contributions, I don't see what the problem is!!!

I don't think anyone has had a problem with you surpassing Andrew -- except, perhaps, Andrew . . . and even he has to be willing to trade all those extra days of holiday in Barcelona for the top posting . . .

I know you can do it, JoAnn!

 

[JustJus]

This is what I'm planning to do, it might make a good picture..........my shirts came in very quickly (thx for the website!).....Our logo on the front is quite large (not pocket-size) so I think everyone will spot us a mile away!!

So...

JoAnn

congrats on lots of interesting contributions and decorating them with a little fluff- very thoughtful blog looks good- I keep checking them even though I know they won't be changing yet- what's that all about?

Your weekend sounds like it was great fun- not seen MP but would love to. This weekend going to see Peter Gabriel- if I get the chance to have few minutes with him I'll let him know to expect a few dozen dissers for tea on the day we're in Sardinia. He shall know us by the sign of the propeller.......

Also....congrats on receiving t-shirts- any chance of a pic??

See you next week

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

When are wearing our t-shirts? I think I miised that post. Thanks!

Mary Jo,

I'm sorry to hear about your passport troubles. I'm hoping it works out for you.

Wendy we're wearing our when we board and for the sail away party. Im thinking that we might change for dinner as we're on 1st dining and then put them back on along with all our green glo necklaces/bracelets for the party

 

[disneylover5]

Lisa, my mom (89) lives with us and had just gone through a rough time with depression. Luckily they increased her meds and she is much, much better. I know how it is being the only daughter. My wonderful cousin and kids are going to handle her while we are away. I pray everyday. I suffer guilt everyday about leaving her but I know that when she was her "old self" she would have wanted me to do this. That is why, God willing, we will have the "trip of a lifetime" - because that's what she would have wanted for us.


Maryann

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I guess you really know how I feel. As I read your post I started to cry because I know my mom would really want me to go too.

One of the drugs the doctor out her in is Steroids and my brother called a little while ago and said she had one of the steriod rages. He said it was not pretty.

She is only on those for 1 week, but the good news is that it cleared up all the congestion and she is breathing pretty freely,


Lisa

 

[kyla]

Phew !!!
I hope I have got everyone - please look and check it for me.
I apologise now if I have any mistakes


Leaving list -

Please correct me if its wrong

Me, Helen - 24th July 7129
Pixiedust11 (harloe Ann) 26th July
funluvin (ceil) 24th July
Formercper (Brian) 27th July
Andrew 21st July
bellelinus (julie) 26th july
Salliep 25th July 7546
MrsG (Maryann) 25th July
4kittymagic (Diane) 26th july
Iowazipcode (Barb) 26th July
Lynn T 27th July 7629
Eeyorelvr10 (Laura) 25th July 2083/2085
Sandaneli (Sandra) 26th July
Kidcoos3 (leslie) 23rd July 2037/2039
Lovebeast (Lynnise) 26th July 7501
Bridegirl (Suzy) 24th July

MaryJo 24th July ( )

Jlawall (joann) & rents 27th July
Disneynutlondon (izzi) 27th July 8564
Alexcturner (Lisa) 23rd July
AnnaS 27th July
Disneylover5 (Lisa) 25th July 6109
Justjus 27th July
DisneyMagic316 (wendy) 27th July
Apierceon050501 27th July

Also please forgive me if I get your name wrong - im trying to do this from memory, as im hopeless when it comes to names

OMG! This is great. I know I started a list of when people will be arriving in Barcelona, but its long gone somewhere on this thread. I wish this forum had a better search function.

Helen, if this is the leaving date, can I assume that one day later is when people will be arriving in Barcelona?
I'm leaving July 22nd and arrive into Barcelona on the 26th.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Jeanne can you remember what size the lanyard pouch are or what size the name cards are ?

Sallie has come up with a fantastic idea to list all the kids and their room numbers to give to the kids so that they can find each other. I suggested that she make them so they fit into the kids lanyard pouches but we couldn't remember the size. I was just about to start trawlling through this thread to find it when in you popped...what perfect timing

 

[MrsJobba1]

OMG! This is great. I know I started a list of when people will be arriving in Barcelona, but its long gone somewhere on this thread. I wish this forum had a better search function.

Helen, if this is the leaving date, can I assume that one day later is when people will be arriving in Barcelona?
I'm leaving July 22nd and arrive into Barcelona on the 26th.

To be honest it was getting complicated as people were telling me if they had direct flights, where they were leaving from etc so this is the date when they are leaving their country.

It was really to keep a track of when everyone was leaving

UK people will arrive the same day they leave - My flight is 6:55am I Change @ heathrow and if all goes to plan I'll be in BCN 12:30 there time (11:30 our time)

wow you leave Sunday - are you sorted yet?