July5,2003 Magic...who's going?

[CarolJean]

Thanks all! Don't worry about vocal abilities. What we lack in talent we are sure to make up for in drunken(re: wine) enthusiasm. So happy to hear there will be someone there to at least give pitches so we don't all strain something singing too high! Cake and wine; the breakfast(and bedtime snack)of champions! Happy to hear about fireworks possibilities. I guess drought conditions are't a concern now.
jeanneg: When I say "serious" I mean "seriously love" to play. Once again that talent vs. enthusiasm thing applies! Maybe I shouldn't have admitted to playing for 5 years, we may only embarrass ourselves! We play 5 card and we do "stick the dealer". We'll play any way you prefer, though as long as you will teach us. Can't wait to get outta here! Leaving on the 2nd to spend some quality time at the M.K. before sailing. See you at the party(s)!

 

[jeanneg]

OK, I just visited my orthodontist today and did NOT receive the good news I had been anticipating. It's sad, but I will still be wearing my full metal jacket on the cruise. What makes it even worse is that my kids are rolling on the floor in hysterics. (Rodney Dangerfield, you get WAY MORE respect than I do!!)

If you had been the proverbial fly on the wall at our home during the past several months, you would have been privy to conversations that went something like this:

"So, Mom, when are you going to tell all your online Disney friends that you have BRACES?"

" Not to worry, my Sweet Ones.....by the time we set sail, my braces will be gone and all that anybody will see will be my perfectly straight teeth."

"Yeah, right , Mom. What is this DD thing I keep seeing? Does that mean Disney Dork? Cuz that's what you are. No, no we take it back....you're a DDWB. That's a Disney Dork With Braces! How humiliating is that, Mom."

Then after I hit the big 5-0, it only got worse:
" Not only are you a DDWB, you're an ODDWB....an OLD Disney Dork With Braces! Promise us we won't have to be seen with you, Mom"

OK, so there you have it. This is what I have to deal with every day. I just may finish off the entire box of wine myself........

 

[sbennett]

Jeanneg - You are soooo funny....can't wait to meet you....kids can be cruel (especially your own!)

 

[eye R.N.]

and tell them we love you for who you are. Old "Dorks" got past the "you are what you look like thing long ago."

Since I drink box wine at home, there are no problems here. I'll see if I can find some plastic wine glasses.

Now if I can just convince DS habitat group to pack up early so we can get to the Radison to sing happy birthday and watch fireworks.

 

[gometros]

Jeanne - don't worry about the braces. We can always use them to boost reception of our cell phones

Seriosuly, my kids never cease reminding us of how OLD we are. They love to walk around my back and point out all the grey hairs and thin areas. That's okay, we can tell them if they are embarrassed to be around us, we could always cruise by OURSELVES.

I'm almost tempted to drive to the port the night before, sounds like some party you guys are planning. I just don't think I want to give up my Jiko resrvation though.

One week from today, we'll be boarding the autotrain bound for sunny F-L-A!!!

 

[jeanneg]

Originally posted by gometros
Jeanne - don't worry about the braces. We can always use them to boost reception of our cell phones


If you're gonna make comments like that I won't give you any of my wine!!!!!!

 

[gometros]

Sorry, couldn't resist

I'll behave now.

 

[jeanneg]

OK, I'll reinstate your wine-drinking privileges!

BTW, I thought you guys were also staying at the Radisson the night before. If not, will you still be in Animal Kingdom? Are you parking at the port?

 

[gometros]

No, we're staying at AKL the night of the 4th. I plan to leave Saturday morning no later than 10:00 to head to port and will be leaving my car at the port.

 

[eye R.N.]

Might sure they check out the night tracking at the Rock. The CM's come out with a pair of night vision binocualrs. DS thought it was the best part of our stay.

 

[ablyinpgva]

I love checking the boards now, we are all getting wound up!!

I am working on the cabin # thing. There initial answer was that there were no other cabins - at all- on the ship! My answer - find one or get the hammer and nails!!! They said they would look at something different - and get back to me by tomorrow morning.

I am officially looking for a new travel ageny!

Boxed wine! Works perfectly for me. After my day today - I may have to dig something out for my nerves. My youngest had her CT scan on her knees - No surprises - but still no good news. But to be honest - in the whole scheme of things - if Her knees are the worst of my worries - I am very blessed. I am just exhausted from the day - I need to go back to work tomorrow and get some rest.

I keep thinking of one or two more little things we need to get before we go. If I could only be as organized and prepared as my private cruise guide - Sue Baker! But you know what they say "opposites attract"! And thank God they do!!

Eight more days and a wake before we hit the road!!!!

 

[jeanneg]

Did somebody die?

 

[ablyinpgva]

Eight more days and a wake up - old military version of counting down those less than desirable tour of duties - instead of counting the day you leave you count it as a "wake up".

Sue gave me a hard time about that one too.

I will do anything now to make it seem closer!!

 

[sjbakerus]

Audrey thinks so highly of my organizational skills... I had to buy more folders to put in my binder and more zipper pockets to keep all the luggage tags and other crap. When you see me, I'll be the one with the rolling file cabinet with everything alphabatized.

I have my papers in order but I still haven't packed!

 

[jeanneg]

Well, dang it, yer learn sumpin' new everyday! (I guess you can tell.... I don't got no military bones in my body!)

 

[AnnaS]

sjbakerus - I had to laugh when I read your post about the filing cabinet. I usually pack the whole house

My papers are in order too = I have so many sections, air, one day car rental, 4 day car rental, hotel stay, cruise stay, hotel stay, cruise list ( I should print out a new one), all the extra's list, birth documents. I start out so organized but after searching for first item, I seem to mess everything up. We won't talk about clothes. I promise to pack light this time. I can't believe it's almost here. I have so many last minute things to do, it will be here before I know it.

 

[EPCOTgrl1]

Originally posted by gometros
No, we're staying at AKL the night of the 4th. I plan to leave Saturday morning no later than 10:00 to head to port and will be leaving my car at the port.

I love that place... make sure you go out late at night to see the animals. It is really cool. One night i sat out there with on of my friends and we had a blast!

 

[jeanneg]

I just realized that tomorrow will be Wendy and Doreen's last day at home before they depart for a grueling (29 hr?)day of travel.

Bye, bye, Wendy. Have a safe and comfortable trip. We will miss you very much on these boards, but the good news is that soon we'll all be meeting in person. Have a blast at WDW, and remember to save some of your strength for the serious partying we'll be doing on the ship!

See you soon!

Jeanne

 

[gometros]

Thanks for the info on The Rock. I'll be sure to check it out.

One more week and we'll be in WDW!

 

[gometros]

Btw, I found two more July 5th cruisers lurking on the boards and sent them an invitation to come over here and introduce themselves. Screen names are cdgmom and trishy