June 23rd 2012 - Commandeering the Disney Fantasy - Pirates back in the Caribbean

[J & C's Mom]

Thought I would introduce myself. I am the DD of VillagesBarbara who was not able to sail on the EBPC cruise. I told my parents and sister they were not allowed to sail without me again so here I am. Had to twist my DH's arm a little to book another cruise when we have the Double Dip on the Dream in August. But I pulled out the making memories with the family card, so he agreed. Looking forward to meeting everyone my sister and parents have talked about for the past few years. I haven't sailed since 5/07, so I really need to get on the ship again.

 

[m&m's mom]

Well both teams I was rooting for lost today. Not that I really even knew the teams- i just pick them on what players I have not heard of. My philosophy is if I don't know who the players are- they must not get in trouble a lot and then, you're my kinda team.

 

[m&m's mom]

Thought I would introduce myself. I am the DD of VillagesBarbara who was not able to sail on the EBPC cruise. I told my parents and sister they were not allowed to sail without me again so here I am. Had to twist my DH's arm a little to book another cruise when we have the Double Dip on the Dream in August. But I pulled out the making memories with the family card, so he agreed. Looking forward to meeting everyone my sister and parents have talked about for the past few years. I haven't sailed since 5/07, so I really need to get on the ship again.

Hey there! Glad you are joining this group. This will be first cruise we have ever taken without family.

 

[captaincrash]

Thought I would introduce myself. I am the DD of VillagesBarbara who was not able to sail on the EBPC cruise. I told my parents and sister they were not allowed to sail without me again so here I am. Had to twist my DH's arm a little to book another cruise when we have the Double Dip on the Dream in August. But I pulled out the making memories with the family card, so he agreed. Looking forward to meeting everyone my sister and parents have talked about for the past few years. I haven't sailed since 5/07, so I really need to get on the ship again.

Glad you're joining us this time around!!!!

 

[buckifan]

Thought I would introduce myself. I am the DD of VillagesBarbara who was not able to sail on the EBPC cruise. I told my parents and sister they were not allowed to sail without me again so here I am. Had to twist my DH's arm a little to book another cruise when we have the Double Dip on the Dream in August. But I pulled out the making memories with the family card, so he agreed.

Ha ha....I pulled out that card too! That's a good card

 

[captaincrash]

Ha ha....I pulled out that card too! That's a good card

Cards Deanna?

 

[buckifan]

Cards Deanna?

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He's scary, Tom ​

 

[captaincrash]

He's scary, Tom

This one less scary, Deanna?

< chuckles >​

 

[captaincrash]

I had to share this image - I was looking for a particular image to go with something else when I stumbled across this - and it just left me with a nice warm DCL vacation sensation... this may seem wierd but ... here it is...

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[dahuffy]

Hey there! Glad you are joining this group. This will be first cruise we have ever taken without family.

The girls are coming aren't they Coral? It's just your folks staying on shore.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Thought I would introduce myself. I am the DD of VillagesBarbara who was not able to sail on the EBPC cruise. I told my parents and sister they were not allowed to sail without me again so here I am. Had to twist my DH's arm a little to book another cruise when we have the Double Dip on the Dream in August. But I pulled out the making memories with the family card, so he agreed. Looking forward to meeting everyone my sister and parents have talked about for the past few years. I haven't sailed since 5/07, so I really need to get on the ship again.

We are looking forward to meeting you and your family, after all we have heard from your mom.

 

[Stepht5]

He'll turn 14 on August 30, so maybe. I thought it was within 30 days. If so, he won't make it. He's a pretty mature kid, so I don't see him loving the 11-13 option.


Pretty safe to say that Drew will be chasing girls and/or vice versa.

Make sure he distracts the girls from my son! PLEASE!Samantha has already told him that at 14 he will NOT be allowed to be kissing girls on the cruise!
As it is I've had to tell a couple of *older* girls to get away from him. EEECCKKK

We just got home from the Wonder 2 day Cruise to Nowhere, with our friends
our4Fosterkids, and other dissers....Had to take advantage of the rebooking discount, and of course we desiced to join the Pirates again. Had so much fun on the EBPC with you guys and can not wait to do it again.

I have requested to join the facebook page. Please accept Sauni Rae Anderson Dain.

Can I put a suggestion in for any photo sharing site this time...? Can it be a bit easier to use, such as Shutterfly... There are spots for discussions and other things too. I had a heck of a time this the other site.

 

[captaincrash]

Make sure he distracts the girls from my son! PLEASE!Samantha has already told him that at 14 he will NOT be allowed to be kissing girls on the cruise!
As it is I've had to tell a couple of *older* girls to get away from him. EEECCKKK

Talk like this has me somewhat "concerned" about the future - given I have 2 little girls (7 and 9). I listen very intently to the comments and stories of what others are encountering with thier girls who are approaching and in thier teens. Perhaps I am being optimistic in thinking I have a good dialog with my kids - andassuming that they will respect my guidance and heavy handed suggestions in the future about boys and everyhting else?

 

[shmoogrrrl]

It seems that quite a few people will be at WDW in August~~does anyone wants to split an Illuminations Cruise? We (5 of us) are going Aug 11-23!



joanne

We will be there August 20 - 27, so we have some overlap. I would LOVE to do an Illuminations cruise, but not sure how doable it really would be with a two (almost three!) year old. I know that he will adore the fireworks, but I know nothing about the rest of it.

 

[m&m's mom]

The girls are coming aren't they Coral? It's just your folks staying on shore.

Yep the M's will be there. My parents are in Rio de Janiero this week going onto to Chile, Argentina and Antartica the next few weeks. I am afraid the trips I plan are too tame for them LOL!

 

[Stepht5]

Talk like this has me somewhat "concerned" about the future - given I have 2 little girls (7 and 9). I listen very intently to the comments and stories of what others are encountering with thier girls who are approaching and in thier teens. Perhaps I am being optimistic in thinking I have a good dialog with my kids - andassuming that they will respect my guidance and heavy handed suggestions in the future about boys and everyhting else?

Keep them close to you and keep talking to them!

 

[darthrugby]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

Hope everyones weekend was fun. I woke up this morning and it was 6 degrees outside. This is not an average temp for NYC in January.

Great idea! I need to bring some of that spray on band aid stuff though. Didn't think about taking a dip in the salt water after the sand tore off some my skin. Youch. We need to find some turf to play on.



Of course. There is a reason I refer to her as "The Cruise Director" for the family.



I still got my day glo orange jersey. Orange v. Blue II. Let's go.

There will have to be a rematch. I think the beach we played on was used to build the new cabanas anyway, so we will need to find a new location. We will be there this August so I'll survey the area for a new pitch.

I can't believe I picked that orange color.

Thought I would introduce myself. I am the DD of VillagesBarbara who was not able to sail on the EBPC cruise. I told my parents and sister they were not allowed to sail without me again so here I am. Had to twist my DH's arm a little to book another cruise when we have the Double Dip on the Dream in August. But I pulled out the making memories with the family card, so he agreed. Looking forward to meeting everyone my sister and parents have talked about for the past few years. I haven't sailed since 5/07, so I really need to get on the ship again.

Glad we will be able to meet you! We sailed with your family on the EBPC cruise in 2008. Your mother joined us at a pre cruise mini-meet I believe in 2007.

 

[alexandmaddie]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

Hope everyones weekend was fun. I woke up this morning and it was 6 degrees outside. This is not an average temp for NYC in January.

Good morning!

NYC is colder than Minnesota this morning. We're headed for a high of 28 degrees today, which is 48 degrees warmer than what is was on Friday morning! Heatwave!

 

[Nick Charles]

Make sure he distracts the girls from my son! PLEASE!Samantha has already told him that at 14 he will NOT be allowed to be kissing girls on the cruise!
As it is I've had to tell a couple of *older* girls to get away from him. EEECCKKK

Talk like this has me somewhat "concerned" about the future - given I have 2 little girls (7 and 9). I listen very intently to the comments and stories of what others are encountering with thier girls who are approaching and in thier teens. Perhaps I am being optimistic in thinking I have a good dialog with my kids - andassuming that they will respect my guidance and heavy handed suggestions in the future about boys and everyhting else?

Keep them close to you and keep talking to them!

Speaking as the father of a DD who will be 15 on the cruise, don't even think about getting him near her!

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

Hope everyones weekend was fun. I woke up this morning and it was 6 degrees outside. This is not an average temp for NYC in January.





There will have to be a rematch. I think the beach we played on was used to build the new cabanas anyway, so we will need to find a new location. We will be there this August so I'll survey the area for a new pitch.

I can't believe I picked that orange color.



Glad we will be able to meet you! We sailed with your family on the EBPC cruise in 2008. Your mother joined us at a pre cruise mini-meet I believe in 2007.

Well, I didn't play last time, and I think my wife (Mrs Scooby) will pitch a fit if I do it this time with my new hip, but I am experienced in sports officiating. If I can't sneak into the game, I could ref, if you want.

 

[ranidayz]

Speaking as the father of a DD who will be 15 on the cruise, don't even think about getting him near her!



Well, I didn't play last time, and I think my wife (Mrs Scooby) will pitch a fit if I do it this time with my new hip, but I am experienced in sports officiating. If I can't sneak into the game, I could ref, if you want.

I've been teaching Teen Decision Making for 15 years....have a movie night with your teen and show her "Riding in Cars with Boys" and discuss how to extrapolate out decisions BEFORE making them so she can play the odds for the future she wants.... I mean, there's more to the curriculum, but that's a good start!