LIVE FROM THE 11/19 Turkeyday Magic....

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Yeah, we had bites all over our legs after the 2nd "dip" at CC. DW, got some sort of blistering on her face also.

Doogie!

Where have you been? Good to hear from you!

As you know, you did not succesfully defend your title of "Pinocchio Legs" on this cruise, and you are now Mr. "Goofy Legs."

On the last night of the cruise, we ran into the guy who took away your title. Here is a photo of him with my DD:

Too bad you lost your title, but after seeing this guy, you have to admit, he deserves the title. Maybe if you shaved your legs again and wore stockings next time?

Don't be a stranger.

TCD

 

[WMILLER86]

Andrew, I thought you might like this one of your baby girl. She is a cutie.

She even has that mischievious "TCD" look.

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Great price, but good luck making a 9:20 return flight!

Are you guys taking the kids in Feb? And as far as the prices, February will be cheap rates, even on DCL, because the kids are in school usually. When is y'alls Spring Break?

W

They had 30 flights available I just couldnt cut and paste them all....DDs will not be going on this one if we go. I looks like there are about 30 "adults" going together. I believe the DDs spring break is April 14th thru the following week. 22nd or 23rd?

 

[LAMPSKIES]

We realized along time ago that every other cruise line will fall short because it is "all about the mouse". We were raised children of Walt Disney and he taught us what it means to dream; we will teach our children the same.

We cruise on DCL for the Characters, the Cast Members, and everything that is Disney. You can build the greatest ship in the world, but you won't have the "Magic".

To be honest with you Buddy Bear and TCD we are NOT about "the Mouse". We sailed the first time on a land/sea in 2000 just to take the DDs to WDW and the siling was my "negotiation" to relax.....we looked into other cruise lines but yes, we believe we would be dissappointed in the "service" of other cruise lines.....plus, we pretty much give DDs freedom to do as the please with their own rooms and no curfew knowing that DCL doesn't have many college aged kids roaming and partying all night.....WE were the "dangerous" ones on the ship We aren't gamblers either so that is never a reason to sail. Now, the group we will be going with ARE BIG gamblers so who knows....

 

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Andrew, I thought you might like this one of your baby girl. She is a cutie.

She even has that mischievious "TCD" look.

Willie- Thanks for posting the photo! That is a good picture. Mischief? What ever do you mean?

TCD

 

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To be honest with you Buddy Bear and TCD we are NOT about "the Mouse". We sailed the first time on a land/sea in 2000 just to take the DDs to WDW and the siling was my "negotiation" to relax.....we looked into other cruise lines but yes, we believe we would be dissappointed in the "service" of other cruise lines.....plus, we pretty much give DDs freedom to do as the please with their own rooms and no curfew knowing that DCL doesn't have many college aged kids roaming and partying all night.....WE were the "dangerous" ones on the ship We aren't gamblers either so that is never a reason to sail. Now, the group we will be going with ARE BIG gamblers so who knows....

Good point Lampy!
I too, have to admit that my kids don't quite feel as much for the characters any more...but they LOVED the freedom they had on the ship!! I don't know if I'd feel as secure about them having the run of any other cruise line!

We've never been "die-hard" Mouse Park fans (only occasionally) and have always been more the type to do the "on our own" vacations; (we camp a lot on a barrier island off the GA coast that you can only get to by boat, we dive in the Keys, love the Outer Bank of NC, I backpacked 21 miles of the wilderness of Yosemite this past spring) so the DCL trip was our occasional 'luxury' vacation! And a great time to enjoy w/ our best friends "Bruno's Mom" & family!

In lieu of cruising, we will be going back to renting a great place in the Keys and diving & fishing next summer. All our kids were very disappointed they couldn't dive Cayman as planned, but understood no one could control the weather.

I guess we'll be more geared to 'destinations' for a while (If we plan to go somewhere, we'll be the ones controlling us getting there!) Right now I'm planning a family trip to Yosemite in early June...there really is nothing to compare w/ the majesty of that place and I want my kids to appreciate it early!!! I'm sure we'll probably cruise again, just not for a while...(once we wear ourselves out doing more rugged adventures & need some pampering!! )

Still, it was a blast sailing w/ you all...you're a GREAT GROUP!!!!!

Laurie

 

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Good point Lampy!
I too, have to admit that my kids don't quite feel as much for the characters any more...but they LOVED the freedom they had on the ship!! I don't know if I'd feel as secure about them having the run of any other cruise line!

We've never been "die-hard" Mouse Park fans (only occasionally) and have always been more the type to do the "on our own" vacations; (we camp a lot on a barrier island off the GA coast that you can only get to by boat, we dive in the Keys, love the Outer Bank of NC, I backpacked 21 miles of the wilderness of Yosemite this past spring) so the DCL trip was our occasional 'luxury' vacation! And a great time to enjoy w/ our best friends "Bruno's Mom" & family!

In lieu of cruising, we will be going back to renting a great place in the Keys and diving & fishing next summer. All our kids were very disappointed they couldn't dive Cayman as planned, but understood no one could control the weather.

I guess we'll be more geared to 'destinations' for a while (If we plan to go somewhere, we'll be the ones controlling us getting there!) Right now I'm planning a family trip to Yosemite in early June...there really is nothing to compare w/ the majesty of that place and I want my kids to appreciate it early!!! I'm sure we'll probably cruise again, just not for a while...(once we wear ourselves out doing more rugged adventures & need some pampering!! )

Still, it was a blast sailing w/ you all...you're a GREAT GROUP!!!!!

Laurie

Last year we did the 2 week camping trip out West....The Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana etc. No backpacing just our 30 ft travel trailer...ya we "roughed it". Kim wants to do the Grand Canyon thing this summer and I'll only consider it if we sell the camper and buy a motor home. Me, I'd rather take the $$$$$ and take 3 or 4 different weeks and do other things. Cruise in Feb., something with kids in April for spring break, take the boat to some lake in Tennesse, Arkansas etc in the summer and sail again at year end....when you add up the price of our Expedition that we NEVER drive unless we pull the camper and the price of the travel trailer we could have taken 4 vacations a year for 5 years....then if we buy a Motor home $$$$$

 

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Oh, what could have been . . .

I know that you all must think that it is easy being TCD, but it is not. Sometimes a lot of planning has to go into my activities, and often it comes to naught.

Take our plans for the Golden Mickeys.

As you know, part of the show involves an actor by the name of Rona Rivers interviewing guests as they arrive for the show. The interviews are shown on the big screens in the theatre for those waiting for the performance.

One of the questions that Rona always seems to ask the interview-ee is: "Who is your favorite Disney Character?" On our cruise last year, a child innocently said "Daffy Duck." We all know that he is a Looney Tune, not a Disney Character. But, that response starts the wheels turning in TCD's head. Wouldn't it be funny if someone said Sponge Bob, or some other non-Disney character. How would Rona react? That would be funny (at least to TCD anyhow)!

And, so, a year of planning and preparing are spent for the Golden Mickeys night. DD has agreed to participate (a chip off of the old block). The plan: When Rona asks: Who is your favorite Disney Character? DD is to respond, "Why, you are Oprah!" (Rona Rivers is an African American woman).

Now, you have to admit that that is a great plan. I, for one, am looking forward to the big moment. Plus, can you imagine the look of horror on Mrs. TCD's face? Priceless, I'm telling you.

So, the night finally arrives. We get our seats. We wait until just before the show for DD to go out and get interviewed. The theatre is nearly full! Everything is perfect! DD goes out and gets on line to be interviewed. Her turn finally arrives. There she is on the big screen! TCD can hardly contain his excitement! He takes a photo for posterity:

Oh my goodness, the moment has arrived, Rona asks a couple of questions. And then mixes is up. She asks my DD: "Now, honey, who is your favorite Disney Princess?" That's right, she doesn't ask her who her favorite character is, she asks who her favorite princess is. That is even better! In fact it is perfect! This is going to be the defining moment of our cruise. And, after a dramatic pause, my DD opens her mouth and says: "Cinderella." Rona thanks her, and moves on to the next person in line. That is it. No big laugh. No laugh at all! Noooooooo!

That darn Mrs. TCD is sure rubbing off on the DD's!

Oh well, it gives me motivation for the next cruise.

Don't anyone tell Rona. Or, Mrs. TCD. I want this to be a surprise.

TCD

 

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Talk about some diehard Turkeys....

I have greatly enjoyed reading all of your posts and seeing the photos...

KennyK...I'm really itching to see this shark I've heard about...

Willie...thanks so much for sharing your photos!! I have heard that in Texas they grow Beauty Queens, but didn't believe it till I saw your DDs all decked out for dinner...WOW!! I just can't get over how much they have changed over the year! And you and Kellie look fabulous!! Oh, and you are correct! WDW transportation will do everything possible to get you to that ship...even send ya first class at the last minute! (Nic still asks why we can't fly that way every trip...) You might want to check if they will fly you in the day before...it might be do-able if you're willing to pay for the room. My only advice if you have to fly in same day of the cruise is to get the earliest flight to MCO possible, just in case. We'd have been stuck if we hadn't started out early with an 8am flight.

Hey, Tink...at least with RCL and all the party atmosphere, you should find enough Miller Lite, unless the other passengers beat you to it all...

TCD...you are the king...photos inside the gingerbread house, cannonballs in the adult pool, sneaking around behind closed doors....next cruise I'm sure you'll figure out how to get into the crew's pool...I have faith in ya!!!

Well, ya'll keep the great stories coming...they're better than the book I'm trying to read...way more amusing for sure!! I'm just trying to get everything ready for our trip to WDW in 11 days...so much to do still.

Take care you turkeys!!!

 

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Laura, You guys are going "home" in 11 days???!! Insert jealous icon here.

One of the best parts of my Thanksgiving vacation was spending an evening at Downtown Disney the night before we sailed. DD and friend wanted to go, but we were staying at Hard Rock Hotel.... Well, I knew Ron was headed there, so we managed to catch a towncar over and back for about $40. I let the girls shop and I met up with Lampy for beers on the dock. There is a little stand that looks like a snow cone stand for adults. The guy working in it would already have two 16 oz Miller Lites ready and open for us every 15 minutes or so. The weather was nice and the place was all dressed up for the holidays.
I know y'all will have a great trip. Now it is OUR TURN to be jealous!

W

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Laura, You guys are going "home" in 11 days???!! Insert jealous icon here.

One of the best parts of my Thanksgiving vacation was spending an evening at Downtown Disney the night before we sailed. DD and friend wanted to go, but we were staying at Hard Rock Hotel.... Well, I knew Ron was headed there, so we managed to catch a towncar over and back for about $40. I let the girls shop and I met up with Lampy for beers on the dock. There is a little stand that looks like a snow cone stand for adults. The guy working in it would already have two 16 oz Miller Lites ready and open for us every 15 minutes or so. The weather was nice and the place was all dressed up for the holidays.
I know y'all will have a great trip. Now it is OUR TURN to be jealous!

W

I must say Willie it WAS a nice surprise to meet up the night before to get the "Millers" flowing Remember the "chill" in the air......the forcast for tonight......-5 degrees, possible -18 windchill......the lake is already freezing!!!!!! That didn't happen until January last year!!! Oh for some Carribean weather right now!!!!!!

 

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Hey Willie............."TOP"!

 

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I also met a guy from my hometown at the DVC meet that had been lurking and reading the posts. He knew lots of info. Turns out he went to high school with Mrs. W and they knew each other. He even knew what exactly night I missed Romantic Turndown, but he didn't wanna talk too much about that... Gee, I wonder whats up with that?

W

Dubbya-

You know I am not one to want to start any trouble. But, I feel like I have to help a brother out.

OK, so one of Kelli's old boy friends just happens to be on the cruise.

And, it just so happens that someone "accidently" orders your REAS rose petal treatment for the night when Mrs. W knows you will be busy.

And, you were in fact busy performing a public service for DCL:

And, Mrs. W misses this performance.

Don't tell me, the old boy friend wasn't there either.

Do I need to draw you a picture?

And, then you get back to the cabin, and YOU get the third degree for missing the turn down?

And, then you are happy because Mrs. W didn't make you sleep in the ginger bread house with me.

Dubbya, I have this bridge that I own that I thought you might be interested in buying. Let me know if you are interested, I might be able to cut you a deal.

TCD

 

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I must say Willie it WAS a nice surprise to meet up the night before to get the "Millers" flowing Remember the "chill" in the air......the forcast for tonight......-5 degrees, possible -18 windchill......the lake is already freezing!!!!!! That didn't happen until January last year!!! Oh for some Carribean weather right now!!!!!!

Ron, 68 and sunny with blue skies here.

I watched some of that football game from Philly last night. Yikes!

Congrats on your "tops" that is a fun little thread you all got going over there for your cruise! Tell them to tone it down a little- they are getting a little wild! (These people are not going to be able to handle you and dubbya!)

TCD

 

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I repeat there was NO FOOTBALL GAME IN PHILLY LAST NIGHT. It was a figment of your imagination.

Sherri

 

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Ron, 68 and sunny with blue skies here.

I watched some of that football game from Philly last night. Yikes!

Congrats on your "tops" that is a fun little thread you all got going over there for your cruise! Tell them to tone it down a little- they are getting a little wild! (These people are not going to be able to handle you and dubbya!)

TCD

@ TCD.....it shouldn't be long before "we" take over........

 

[WMILLER86]

OK guys, Y'all have me laughing out loud here.

W

 

[WMILLER86]

@ TCD.....it shouldn't be long before "we" take over........

What is the deal over "top of page"? Would someone tell me? Now 5 thousand posts of QUALITY, that's an achievement.

W

 

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LOL.. I had to take a snoop over to your new meet thread to seek the meaning of tops.... OH MY.... OH MY... that's all I'm saying

Sherri

 

[LAMPSKIES]

What is the big freakin deal over "top of page"? Would someone tell me? Now 5 thousand posts of QUALITY, that's an achievement.

W

I saw it yesterday and couldn't resist today!!!!!!!