June 21, 2007 (6/21/07) Cruisers Check In

[rfassett]

Marsha and El - Marsha just mentioned sunglasses and it occurred to me that I do not have sunglasses. I seem to do OK at WDW and I pilot my airplane in these parts without them, is the Carribean sun that much different than central Florida sun (especially with the water reflection) that I would need sunglasses, do you think? I do wear prescription glasses (suppose to all the time) but driving and flying are about the only time I use them. (But I have noticed the words on the TV are getting harder and harder to read - but I digress.) So what do you think? This Or this

 

[luvalldisney]

Cat back into the rolling duffle bag. I don't understand how it could be comfortable to sleep on goggles and swim fins, but I guess if you are a cat, you sleep anywhere!!!!
Paula, get some sleep if you can. You don't want to waste time on the cruise sleeping (naps are okay, just no long term sleep there is too much to do!)
Ron, I would suggest sun glasses. While I wear sun glasses all the time (the latest ones have bifocals....grrrrrrrrrrrrr) I noticed in Feb (on my last cruise) that the sun on Castaway Cay was brutal, and I am from Florida!!!!! The glasses don't have to be expensive and if you are wearing glasses get the little ones that clip on the outside, but you would probably be more comfortable with the glasses. (I even have swim goggles with darkend lenses) Buring the retinas at Castaway Cay would ruin the rest of your vacation!!!
Marsha, talk to you tonight. Trying to move Calli and get some packing and other stuff done. I am excited, but seem to be working in sl mo.
(except for the cruise dance, perhaps the energy is being used there!)
Pixie dust to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rfassett]

Yippeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am officially on vacation now. And no, El, I did not look back. But that was probably because I was running too fast to dodge the huge rain drops and lightening. Got the van back at 5:10, took it out for a test drive and looks like all systems are go! Rebecca and Eric just took off for the mall to get Eric some swimming trunks. None of his old ones fit and he doesn't want to swim in his shorts like he does in our pool in the backyard. Can't blame him.

So just over 12 hours before we pull out of the drive tomorrow. I am home alone now. Well, me and the cat. And it is pretty eirie when you are used to 3 dogs vying for your attention.

Well better put some finishing touches on this trip.

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

whew - what a day......the girl is 5'7" and a size 5 - she would look good in a paper sack....we must have gone to 10 stores and tried on in excess of 50 outfits - dresses - etc .....came home with 2 button down shirts (long sleeved!) from Gap and 1 pair of shorts.....

But - you know me - I went with the flow - told her to go thru her clothes - I go up to check on her - she tell me what she has laid out - says I'm wearing this shirt (I don't think the word blouse is in her vocabulary) with my skinny black pants - I say which ones - she says the ones I wore when we went to see Wicket - I say you can't wear those - even though they are black they are still jeans - you have to dress up.....cue the water works.....

Fast forward 20 minutes - she comes down stairs in jeans and a t-shirt saying she's going back out shopping.....hmmm....going alone that means she pays - hahaha.

Safe to say my girl is a bit stressed.
I on the other hand did nothing to prepare today ....there's always tomorrow...

 

[brady961]

Can we say EXCITED even more now?????????????????????

Back of van has been rearranged so only checked bags go there. Carryon's go in middle of van with chair.

Ron I suggest getting a pair of cheap sunglasses like at Walgreens or Walmart to bring just in case. I always wear sunglasses as the sun gives me a headache without. And yes i am in Florida LOL.

Well still have touched iron clothes or packed. But they are still hanging there ready to be done. Will do this in the morning. Figured didn't want to pack them too soon just to have more wrinkles in them when unpacked then I did before touch ironing.

Still need to go get thingie to hold sunglasses on (what are those things called, having a Dory moment. Well I have Dory moments all day everyday LOL).

OK we got some rain this afternoon but I slept thru it. Guess needed a nap.

this time tomorrow night El and I will be fussing to see who is going to carry what when we get to the terminal LOL.

see ya guys SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[brady961]

Safe travels to all leaving today or tomorrow. Can't wait to meet everyone.

And remember this is a VACATION and meant to be stress free and lots of FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[brady961]

Forgot to mention, or maybe I already have. I leave today around 3ish to head to hotel near port. So will not have computer access after that.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and i am so EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rfassett]

Us too! Leaving in 30 minutes. Signing off now until next month. Once again, Godspeed and safe travels for all, mi amigos.!!!!

 

[luvalldisney]

SAAFE TRIP and Pixie Dust to everyone.......
SEE Ya REAL Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[brady961]

It was great meeting everyone. I had such a great time on the cruise, getting to know you guys. Hope everyone had a great time as well.

Maybe we need to do a reunion cruise next year or two???????


To see more pics from the cruise visit my online photo album, link in signature.

 

[brady961]

Link to photos I/we bought taken by Shutters:

Wonder June 2007 by Shutters

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

We met...we hugged....we laughed .....we ate......we laughed some more.....and hated to hug goodbye!!!!!

Got home at 7pm last night - flight out of Orland was delayed - nearly missed our connecting flight out of DC!!

Back to reality today.....got lots of great memories - Marsha and Elouise - you were a joy to share our trip with!!

 

[brady961]

Paula you and Alyssa were great and made dinners even more enjoyable. loved watching both of your smiles, hearing your laughing and enjoying you first disney cruise.

be sure to check out my online photo album for all pics from the cruise. hope it was ok to add you and Alyssa to online site. If not let me know and I will remove those. I forgot to ask if was ok before putting them on there, sorry.

Ron, Rebecca and Eric you guys were fun and i enjoyed esp sitting and chatting on deck 9, quiet cove.

Loved seeing Eric around and his smile and having fun.

 

[luvalldisney]

Back home now, and so sorry that this cruise is over. However, had a wonderful time!!!! Still feel the boat rocking under my feet at times It was so great meeting you guys, Paula and Alyssa. Hope you had a wonderful birthday/bonding cruise!!!!!!!!!! Glad you did not miss your flight, I guess the storms in the Orlando area on Sunday delayed you guys! Keep in touch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Didn't want you guys to think that we fell off the face of the earth. The heat has neen attrocious this week and we don't have A/C. I was down and out with migranes yesterday.

I wanted to thank you for the great company - as you know the trip was precipitated by many stresses in my life and it was good to just have enjoyable conversation that was "all about us".

I love the Shutters pics!!

 

[brady961]

I kept trying to get on here last night to post but for some reason just wouldn't load the page.

I think a reunion cruise with all of us on this thread is a must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maybe 2009???????????????????????? or even when they get the new ship/s 2011/2012???????????????

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Count me in!!

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Hey Marsha - a week ago you were swimming!!!!

And Ellouise....well lets just say you were "floundering" in that hole....

Miss you guys.....hope all is well.......been wearing my new t-shirts all week....realized I didn't buy a coffee cup......now there's a reason for anothe cruise!!

 

[luvalldisney]

We had such a great time on our cruise, it is hard to believe that a week has passed. It was wonderful meeting Paula and Alyssa and Ron and his family. It is hard to get back into the swing of normal life. I do hope the weather has been better for you Paula and Alyssa, and Ron, I hope you and your family had a great time at WDW and good flights home. We need to plan a "reunion" cruise, and maybe I will practice my "water walking" before we go again. (at least maybe I won't end up in a hole next time!)
It was super cruise, keep in touch, and I wish you all well. Pal is still packed, he thinks if he maintains his suitcase as it is then he will get back on board faster....oh well!!!!

 

[brady961]

Minn is already packed for the Sept cruise. She too believes now that she is packed she will be onboard sooner as well. <G>

so get started Paula planning that next cruise so can get that coffee mug/cup. let us know when you are going and of course we'll see if can make it a reunion with Ron, Rebecca, Eric, El and of course "me". <G>