Magic 11/20/04 Thanksgiving Cruisers?

[ICEMANPAD]

I like the sound of foofy drink divas and dudes better than "divos". Wasn't that a group back in the '80s? Since this is a Carribean Cruise, how about frozen rum runners?? That is my dh's favorite semi foofy drink.

 

[the5J's]

I love this group....shrimp, beer, foofy drinks, hot tub, etc..I'm with you all!!!!!! Just make sure we all have our share.

Now, I'm ready for this!!!

Julia

 

[silver7]

Question #2:

For you guys that are taking tuxes, are you wearing them on the semi-formal night also?

signed

shrimp eatin' foofy drink Diva

 

[the5J's]

That's a good question!!

I remember last time on DCruise, my DH did not have tux, only a good black suit for both formal and semi. I think it's cool to wear a tux. For those who cruise before, what did you do and wear.

I like to try packing enough clothes so that I don't have to do laundry...is not fun doing it on a boat.

Julia

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Sorry.....no tux for me I'm on vacation!!! Maybe a suitcoat on formal (DW has to take pics) but other than that it's casual......hot tub? Too many "dis geeks" could scare the kids........who wants to meet me in the "adult" tub?

 

[silver7]

Who wants to see Lampy do the Eddie Murphy impersonation of James Brown in the Hot Tub??

"gettin in the hot tub--is it too hot?" Of course that would make us his back up singers

 

[WMILLER86]

No tux here, either. I almost rented one onboard. But decided to go more casual with a sport coat and tie instead for formal night. I do think a tux looks sharp, though!

Anyone else using Captain Marvin at GC? I emailed a reservation, but no reply. We are wanting to do the all day trip.

I have gotta get some work done today. Gotta keep my mind from already being in the Carribean!

Willie

 

[silver7]

We are using Captain Marvins and it took a couple of days for them to get back to us. They have an 800 number. Did you try that??

and

only 9 more days!!

 

[bfosbenner]

We booked the half day trip back in August. They said that they will be glad to see us after the Hurricanes

 

[WMILLER86]

I just called the 800 number. They id have my reservation. But did not send me a conf. email. She did not know why. Anyway, we are booked for the full day. If the ship is late, or if not enough sign up for the full day, we will be on the half day at 10:00 AM.

W

 

[the5J's]

Just in case nobody is watching the weather...
I do not won't to rain on my parade or anyone else's but..
there is a storm in the Caribbean.
10 day forcast looks good but i have not heard yet if it is heading north or west into the Gulf.

The people on next weeks cruise need to blow real hard so we have the good weather.

Hey TEXAS, what are they saying down there about this weather system.

 

[WMILLER86]

000
ABNT20 KNHC 101628
TWOAT
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
1130 AM EST WED NOV 10 2004

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

A BROAD LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CENTERED ABOUT 300 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
PUERTO RICO IS PRODUCING WIDESPREAD CLOUDINESS AND THUNDERSTORMS
OVER THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA. UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE
ONLY MARGINALLY FAVORABLE FOR A TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL CYCLONE TO
DEVELOP DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO AS THE SYSTEM MOVES SLOWLY
NORTHEASTWARD. THE AIR FORCE RESERVE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT
ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THIS AFTERNOON HAS BEEN CANCELED. HOWEVER
...ANOTHER AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE THE SYSTEM THURSDAY
...IF NECESSARY. EVEN IF A TROPICAL CYCLONE DOES NOT DEVELOP...
THE SYSTEM SHOULD PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL...POSSIBLY CAUSING
LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING AND MUD SLIDES...ACROSS PUERTO RICO...THE
VIRGIN ISLANDS...AND THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL LESSER ANTILLES OVER
THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. INTERESTS IN THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN
CARIBBEAN SEA SHOULD CLOSELY MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THIS SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND IN HIGH SEAS
FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE TROPICAL ANALYSIS AND FORECAST BRANCH...
UNDER AWIPS HEADER HSFAT2 AND UNDER WMO HEADER FZNT02 KNHC.

ANOTHER AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER IS LOCATED JUST OFFSHORE THE
NORTHWESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA. DEVELOPMENT...IF ANY...SHOULD BE
SLOW TO OCCUR. HOWEVER...LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE POSSIBLE
ALONG THE COASTAL REGIONS OF COLOMBIA AND VENEZUELA DURING THE NEXT
DAY OR SO.

ELSEWHERE..TROPICAL STORM FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED THROUGH
THURSDAY.

FORECASTER STEWART

 

[silver7]

Leave it to the Texans to have the national weather service website bookmarked

and yes, I have it bookmarked also

 

[the5J's]

OOOOOKAYYYYY, so what does this mean for us?

Northeastward...does that mean that it will be north of PC by next friday?
BTW...i can tell you about the weather patterns of the Midwest(no i can't but it sounded good) if can can tell me we are going have clear skies and smooth sailing.

 

[WMILLER86]

Still too early to tell anything. May not even form up. Usually those things are more likely to dissipate this time of year.

 

[the5J's]

That's it!
you are now the official weatherman
Start posting next week the day by day

I will call in our res tonight for all, for the sun to be out and no rough seas.

We have been to Florida many times and have seen the way Disney controls the weather. I think they will only take res 3 days prior to a vacation. But heck, i'll try tonight.
My monthly DVC dues ought to buy some favors!

 

[DOOGIERUNNER]

Hey gang,

Just got back from a few days in Wille's part of the country. Attended a conference, visited my brother... and the highlight was getting an hour and a half of track time in his Indy car. What a blast!!! Lampy, there's no comparison between one of those and the Vette!! We'll talk on the cruise.

It looks like I may call Captain Marvins tomorrow. We used then two years ago and liked them.

When I got home I had this in my Inbox from NativeWay Watersports:


Pleasant Greetings from Grand Cayman!

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel the "Rays, Reef, and Rum Point"
tour. Rum Point is not open and will not be re-opening until December 15.
Based on conversations with the manager, we were hopeful that they would be
open when you arrive (they did not have that much damage). However, we now
know that is not going to happen.

We do have availability on our "Stingray Sandbar and Coral Gardens tour". It
runs for 2.5 hours and costs $25 US per person. The morning tour departs the
pier at 9 AM Eastern Time and completes at 11:45 AM. After the tour, you have
two options for drop off: back to the pier, or , at 7-mile beach (where you
can taxi back at any time for $4 per person).

Let me know if you would like to reserve space.

 

[bfosbenner]

The 2005 C6 Vette is SWEET! 400hp! Keyless! Many Z06 features now standard.

 

[DOOGIERUNNER]

bfosbenner,

Yes, the C6 is awseome. There was one on the track while I was there. I've got a Z06 that's been babied w/ 2K on it. Still the fastest vette until sometime in 2006 when the new Zs come out with 500hp.

All,

We are going to Gran Cayman, not Costa Maya?

 

[the5J's]

OK, now i found who to "hang" with
My 40th BD this past WDW Trip i did the RP experience.
Came home and instead of buying our third Lexus. i opted for a '03 Cobra Convertable. I only use first, second and sixth gear.
2nd gear gas shuts off at 76mph(i tried to get it to 80mph)
i do not like straight lines. The car(driver) likes the corners.
With 3 kids, DW said four seater.
Maybe for my 44th bday i can get a two seater! Although driving an INDY car around a circle will please me greatly