July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 3

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yes, but as you said, all's well that end's well . . . and in the end -- all is well.

Yes! Did you notice that I am almost at 2000 posts? And I think about 800 come from that thread.

Go on them do it, three more posts for 2,000!

Tell crash to get a nice picture from him.

 

[bellelinus]

Yes we are still over a year away from that one, and that thread is already at 65,million posts.

and Verandah man is not on the cruise, snags a pirate, and has one of the highest post counts.

I must be going down the league on post counts there.

You're not doing too badly, since posting in general has slowed down and some of the high posters (Lisa, Todd . . .) haven't been posting as much. You are still up there. I'm glad Andy got the big pirate, he's a good soul and still posting although they aren't going on the cruise anymore. I don't know if I could do that, it might make me sad to hear others talking about planning a cruise I was no longer going on (although right now everyone is more socializing than actually planning).

 

[bellelinus]

Go on them do it, three more posts for 2,000!

Tell crash to get a nice picture from him.

Hmmmm, should I do my 2000th post here or there? Legitimately, this is where I am spending most of my time . . . Crash keeps "crashing" this party anyway . . .

Of course this is a neat post number as well . . . "Tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999!"

 

[bellelinus]

This is my 2000th post!

Note to self: get a life!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

You're not doing too badly, since posting in general has slowed down and some of the high posters (Lisa, Todd . . .) haven't been posting as much. You are still up there. I'm glad Andy got the big pirate, he's a good soul and still posting although they aren't going on the cruise anymore. I don't know if I could do that, it might make me sad to hear others talking about planning a cruise I was no longer going on (although right now everyone is more socializing than actually planning).

It would always go through a lull, it started off so fast, but we are still a year out, so as you say fun but little planning at this stage, it will become more relevant and pick up next year and more people who are lurking will joining.

This thread didn't move a lot for a long time, until the introduction of the pirates and then suddenly took off, I would check back but I think it took a year to do one or two thousand posts.

 

[MrsG]

This is my 2000th post!

Note to self: get a life!

Congrats Julie!!!!

Maryann

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

This is my 2000th post!

Note to self: get a life!

Congrats!!

Note to self: get a life! x 5


PS we did 1,700 posts on this thread in the first 12 months to the ends of April, (actually thats nearly 13 months) we are now over 12k, an increase in ten thousand in the last three months!

 

[bellelinus]

It would always go through a lull, it started off so fast, but we are still a year out, so as you say fun but little planning at this stage, it will become more relevant and pick up next year and more people who are lurking will joining.

This thread didn't move a lot for a long time, until the introduction of the pirates and then suddenly took off, I would check back but I think it took a year to do one or two thousand posts.

It's funny how some threads take off and some don't, the Aug. 8 Med thread I was on from april 4 2006 until I switched to this one in May 2007, rarely had posts and still has a low post count as the trip comes up.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

TICKET STAKES!!

Who will be the first to get their cruise tickets and what state will it be,?

Who is going to have a guess, who will be the first person (honestly) to get there cruise tickets!

I punt for London, unless we have another Postal strike.

Me or DisneynutinLondon Izzy!

any other bets? Maybe New Yorkers??

Hey Andrew do your tickets come via your TA or direct from DCL ? Ours come direct.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

It's funny how some threads take off and some don't, the Aug. 8 Med thread I was on from april 4 2006 until I switched to this one in May 2007, rarely had posts and still has a low post count as the trip comes up.

Three reasons

• People, good ones
• Pirates
• Pizza!

Ok no Pizza, its Piza, but I fancy one!

 

[danfromca]

A Tale of Two Prawns

...


"I've found Cod. I'm a Prawn again Christian."

I love it!

Here's My List:

• 1 pair Jeans
• 2 pair Dockers
• 3 pair Shorts
• 2 printed T-Shirts
• 3 Polos
• 2 Tommy Bahama Shirts
• 1 Swimsuit
• 1 Partridge in a Pear Tree
• 1 Suit (Formal/Semi Formal/Palo)
• 1 Dress Shirt/Tie
• 1 Silk Shirt (Semi Formal)

I'll be washing at least twice since i'm only going ashore 4 of the 8 days... I need to relax!!!

Very close to my list. Since it's vacation, I'm actually going to allow Disney the privilege of doing my laundry (even though it's annoying to spend so much). I'll probably also follow the philosophy of bringing some "throwaway" stuff, and will go light on the T-shirts as I expect to buy some on the trip.

TICKET STAKES!!

Who will be the first to get their cruise tickets and what state will it be,?

Who is going to have a guess, who will be the first person (honestly) to get there cruise tickets!

I punt for London, unless we have another Postal strike.

Me or DisneynutinLondon Izzy!

any other bets? Maybe New Yorkers??

One big question is whether they go out USPS or FedEx? I don't recall. Also, what order do they send them out in. By category of cabin? By when you booked?

It would always go through a lull, it started off so fast, but we are still a year out, so as you say fun but little planning at this stage, it will become more relevant and pick up next year and more people who are lurking will joining.

This thread didn't move a lot for a long time, until the introduction of the pirates and then suddenly took off, I would check back but I think it took a year to do one or two thousand posts.

I've stayed off that thread in sheer self-preservation. It's just too much of a time commitment right now to keep up. Maybe after this cruise I'll check it out...

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hey Andrew do your tickets come via your TA or direct from DCL ? Ours come direct.

My booking is with Dreams, but unlike other T/as they come direct from DCL.

 

[bellelinus]

Congrats Julie!!!!

Maryann

Congrats!!

Note to self: get a life! x 5

Thank you .. and Andrew!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I love it!



One big question is whether they go out USPS or FedEx? I don't recall. Also, what order do they send them out in. By category of cabin? By when you booked?

I've stayed off that thread in sheer self-preservation. It's just too much of a time commitment right now to keep up. Maybe after this cruise I'll check it out...

In UK it was UPS,

Repo I kept up for a long time but have dropped out as its too much work, however often we have more posts here now, I have just (nearly) stopped a commitment to another UK thread, the Doctor Who, one, I will take a rest after this cruise, either cut down a lot, or retire from dissborads until Christmas.

The go back to the repo in the new year.

 

[bellelinus]

I love it!




I've stayed off that thread in sheer self-preservation. It's just too much of a time commitment right now to keep up. Maybe after this cruise I'll check it out...

I didn't realize you are on that cruise, Dan! It will be a terrific one . . . hard to imagine it could be better than being in the Med, though.

 

[bellelinus]

Three reasons

• People, good ones
• Pirates
• Pizza!

Ok no Pizza, its Piza, but I fancy one!

Ummm, pizza sounds pretty good right about now! Is anyone else planning on trying the pizza at Antica da Michele in Napoli? Not fancy but supposed to be really good authentic pizza margarita.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I didn't realize you are on that cruise, Dan! It will be a terrific one . . . hard to imagine it could be better than being in the Med, though.

More restful more sea days!

ALSO ON THE 2008 REPO

Andrew Derek UK
disneylover5
Bellelinus
JustJus
LynnTarrant
Bridegirl
eeyorelvr10
danfromca

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ummm, pizza sounds pretty good right about now! Is anyone else planning on trying the pizza at Antica da Michele in Napoli? Not fancy but supposed to be really good authentic pizza margarita.

I hope to have one in Sorrento on our private tour,

I think it will be a

PIZZA FLASH, a bit over exposed with propellers on it!

 

[bellelinus]

My TA gets the docs and Fed Exes them to me immediately. Mine might be slightly delayed since I had her ask if my repo cruise docs could be sent at the same time . . . otherwise they might come while I am already in Europe and although I've checked in online I wouldn't have the baggage tags. Not a big disaster but if DCL could send both and get them to me before we leave July 26 (three weeks from today!) it would be nice.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

My TA gets the docs and Fed Exes them to me immediately. Mine might be slightly delayed since I had her ask if my repo cruise docs could be sent at the same time . . . otherwise they might come while I am already in Europe and although I've checked in online I wouldn't have the baggage tags. Not a big disaster but if DCL could send both and get them to me before we leave July 26 (three weeks from today!) it would be nice.

I need mine by the 20th, or I will check in Without them