June 16, 2007 MedHead Cruisers

[taysmom]

Steph

Can you get more information from your Italian co-worker? We'd like to go to a beach on Sardinia. Can you ask him what he thinks is the best beach - close to Olbia where we dock? Sounds great!

-Jodie

Jodie...I did ask him about sardinia. This is funny... when telling me about how beautiful it is and how he loves to go there blah blah blah...he said that we were lucky we would be in the south. I guess most cruises dock in the south somewhere? I then said ..oh no, we're docking in olbia can you give me some references for the north...(we're doing maddalena so i wanted to know what he thought of that)...he said you can't go wrong anywhere in the north. It's the "french riviera" of sardinia. Mostly upscale, beautiful beaches. He did say it wasn't as family friendly, but it depends on the day and the location you choose to be at. Watch for toplessness...if you care. Most people like to show their taa taas...as is the norm in europe.
I will ask him about the specific beaches on the list of excursions, unless you have a specific beach you want to know. I just emailed him some webpages to translate for me!

I gave him my itinerary for naples/pompeii/sorrento/capri. He said it was too much to do in a day to really "see" everything. So now I am not sure about that, but we'll see.

Cya later.
Steph

 

[also]

I saw on the news this morning that Naples was having a major trash problem. They have had no trash pickup for a wile now and it is really piling up. Some people are starting to burn it. It seems that their land fills are full and no new ones are being created. I don’t want to put a damper on Naples just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Brian

 

[Skallywag]

Dont know about the refuse collections but they have an air strike today with no planes going from England lots of flights cancelled.

Also just been speaking to a lady from Malaga spain and they are having big storms over there so hope they do not get it bad on Magic. Dont know if they extend down to Gibraltar but would think so as Malaga is not that far away.

Probably be clear by then. Strange to read the reports as they now are nearly the same time as us here in England.
Bren

 

[auntsue1]

Jodie...I did ask him about sardinia. This is funny... when telling me about how beautiful it is and how he loves to go there blah blah blah...he said that we were lucky we would be in the south. I guess most cruises dock in the south somewhere? I then said ..oh no, we're docking in olbia can you give me some references for the north...(we're doing maddalena so i wanted to know what he thought of that)...he said you can't go wrong anywhere in the north. It's the "french riviera" of sardinia. Mostly upscale, beautiful beaches. He did say it wasn't as family friendly, but it depends on the day and the location you choose to be at. Watch for toplessness...if you care. Most people like to show their taa taas...as is the norm in europe.
I will ask him about the specific beaches on the list of excursions, unless you have a specific beach you want to know. I just emailed him some webpages to translate for me!

I gave him my itinerary for naples/pompeii/sorrento/capri. He said it was too much to do in a day to really "see" everything. So now I am not sure about that, but we'll see.

Cya later.
Steph

Thanks for all your wonderful infromation! Especially the topless beach warning. It probably wouldn't phase my niece who's 7, but her older brothers wouldn't want her to see that!

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

I saw on the news this morning that Naples was having a major trash problem. They have had no trash pickup for a wile now and it is really piling up. Some people are starting to burn it. It seems that their land fills are full and no new ones are being created. I don’t want to put a damper on Naples just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Brian

Gross.

 

[jmcdonnell04]

I almost do not want to hear that the documents have been sent out because it will end the hopes & dreams of the cabin upgrade. I just checked and we are still in the same cabins. Please Disney Cruise Cabin Coordinator, take all the time you need and upgrade as many people as possible in keeping with the Year of the Million Dreams.

John

 

[silver7]

John don't lose hope! I have had DCL call 2 weeks before a cruise and change the cabin numbers for an upgrade. There is still time!

Brian--thanks for the update on the stinky problem--ewwww

Steph said "ta-tas"

 

[pillow]

Silver 7, I cracked up at the ta-tas comment too. Haven't heard that one in a while. My husband will probably want to MOVE to Europe once he figures out people walk around naked on the beaches! My DS (age 9) asked me yesterday (very innocently - he is quite naive), "Whats the big deal with clothes? Who invented them, and why do we have to wear them. I just don't get it." Guess he'll fit right in. Too funny!!

-Jodie

 

[silver7]

Hey it is Tuesday--only 3 more days for my prediction to come true--Where are the docs?

 

[taysmom]

Jodie-
According to my coworker...dario...he says that you have to pass palau to get to the good beaches. I think I read it's about a 30-45min bus ride to palau and then I don't know where the beaches are. I sent him some web pages on sardinia to translate for me, if you have one you want him to translate, post the link here.

I thought taa taas was better than ****ies ....Hey I typed that out and it automatically *** it...hmm

Okie doke...there's only 22 days till I board my plane!....

I have now shipped my daughter off the weekend before we leave so I can pack in peace! OMG...plus theres only 12 days of school left...it's all winding down...can't wait

Steph

 

[silver7]

Our schools are out tomorrow at 9:30am, and older DS had his finals and was home from college by 5/12

DH has decided that they are just taking suits for the formal/semi-formal nights, so we are off to go buy suits VERY QUICKLY!

I think that JF is on either this weekend's cruise or the next one--he would not have time to come on ours, his tour starts on 6/22 on Dancing with the Stars.

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

Our schools are out tomorrow at 9:30am, and older DS had his finals and was home from college by 5/12

Why would they make the kids go to school for a couple of hours? I mean what are they going to accomplish before 9:30? I think I'm just bitter because I'm still in school for 3 1/2 more weeks!!

 

[pillow]

You guys are gonna hate me!! Got a call from the cruise line today. We were upgraded from our category 10 room (that was really a 12 guarantee) to a category 9 on the second floor. I'm embarassed to say that I almost cried I was so excited!!

Leilani, our new room # is 2122.

-Jodie

 

[silver7]

YEAH JODIE!!!!!!


Now John, maybe your call will be next!

 

[kmitchel]

Hooray! I can hardly wait!

We are a party of 4 going on the MedHead cruise:
GeeGee (aka Grandma)
Peyton (DS - age 6)
Patrick (DH)
Karen (myself)

I am already blogging in anticipation...
http://www.dclmed2007.blogspot.com/

I posted our tours and which ones my son will be on. We will also be arriving in DLP on the 12th to spend a few days in Paris if anyone is going before the cruise.

I keep hearing abou the repo cruise leaving little presents for other DISers that have a magnet on their door. Can someone fill me in on the details? I would love to participate!

Karen

 

[silver7]

Welcome Karen! The more the merrier!

 

[taysmom]

Hooray! I can hardly wait!

We are a party of 4 going on the MedHead cruise:
GeeGee (aka Grandma)
Peyton (DS - age 6)
Patrick (DH)
Karen (myself)

I am already blogging in anticipation...
http://www.dclmed2007.blogspot.com/

I posted our tours and which ones my son will be on. We will also be arriving in DLP on the 12th to spend a few days in Paris if anyone is going before the cruise.

I keep hearing abou the repo cruise leaving little presents for other DISers that have a magnet on their door. Can someone fill me in on the details? I would love to participate!

Karen

I think I have magnets for you. Did you have another name? Or is there someone else on here with karen, patrick peyton? I didn't have a grandma one.
Congrats on the upgrades...I wishing I'll be touched at some point.

Here's the list of people for lunch:
Silver7 - 5
Purtypat - 3
LisaTex - 5
Pillow - 4
Princess Jasmine - 5?
Also - 3?
Carolmb - 4
Taysmom - 2

According to DCL today, they will only be seating in one restaurant buffet style. The restaurant info will be available upon check in. I am just supposed to go there and let them know that we need to have 31 people who need to be seated together. We'll see. Lets just check in with each other at the port. I know there are people who want to check palo/spa/kids club and go to their room. So, it seems to be a good thing. I'll run up to the restaurant first and let them know we'll be there in about 1/2 hour after I check in.

So now I really need to get the ball rolling. Thinking of course that I am so ready, I am now getting nervous that I really do have everything. My credit card hasn't been charged yet for my post trip plans so I have an email to my TA to find out what up with that. She said it would take 3 weeks after to get my docs...and thats pretty much up tomorrow

I changed our sardinia excursion to the actual beach break on maddalena. I can't remember the name but there are others going on it.

My diet has pretty much sucked. I tried to lose a few before, but oh well, guess i'll be scarring the children in my swimsuit

Alrighty, I see you all later. I'm loving the repo reports, can't wait to hear how the first cruise goes!

cya
Steph

 

[kmitchel]

We are doing Maddalena too!

Do you have us under my Mom's ID of PMM0724?

We are not using Disney airport transfers to/from Barcelona. How is everyone getting to the port? I have heard about the subway, but we would have luggage and 6 year old in tow. What about a van service?

Karen

 

[taysmom]

We are doing Maddalena too!

Do you have us under my Mom's ID of PMM0724?

We are not using Disney airport transfers to/from Barcelona. How is everyone getting to the port? I have heard about the subway, but we would have luggage and 6 year old in tow. What about a van service?

Karen

I do! I have one with that name and then 3 with names. We are only using disney from the port to airport, but we are going in early and not staying at a "disney" hotel. How dare we! I know there are people using a car service. You can take the metro if you dare. There is a little walking involved (so it seems on the map) These are the people coming in the 16th: Auntsue1, bartty,Disney Lover Linda, LisaTex, Wonder, vtiffany. See if you can find out from them how their doing it.
Theres a meet in the roy suite on sunday. PM leilani(dvc4us) to be added to the list.
DVC4US put together a list of everyones info. Arrival, hotels, flight, excursion. You can pm them to be added. She posted the list a while back, thats how I got the people arriving on the 16th.
If you're coming in early, there's a group meeting for dinner on the 15th. Pillow(jodie) has that information.
If not, and are arriving early on the 16th...we're storming the pier around 11ish on sat. to check in and then regrouping for lunch...probably around 1:30. Then of course, everyone will be disbursing to get their last excursions in barcelona.

I'm going to go read your blog now...ok just read it so you won't be able to do the dinner/lunch. But..thats ok. Just come to the meet in the roy suite. It'll be fun! You can get your magnets there. Or off my door 6003.
We have a couple of excursions together...day at sea at maddalena(thats the name!) and jumping back to eternal rome.

I'm very jealous you got florence and pisa! Thats the one I wanted. BUT Alas, no room!

And...you got alot of palo. Everyone been having problems getting ressies there. Good for you!

Cya
Steph

 

[taysmom]

Ok, I got into the blog groove and started one too...

http://tayandstephinmed.blogspot.com/

I'll figure out how to work it and post just my trip stuff there...not leaving the dis, but stuff not everyone will want to know here! hahaha
S