March 22, 2012 Dream SSMC Reunion AKA "It's all Gary's Fault" Cruise

[njprincess]

Good Morning and
Happy Garyday
to all of my Cruisin' Buddies!!

I really hope I can stay on track now and keep up with everyone. I really have missed being on here and chatting with everyone. So your job is to poke at me when you don't see me! I still "fall down" every now and then, but it's getting better!!

So Welcome aboard Karen!!

My name is Sue and this is one fabulous group of people to cruise with! This time I'm cruising with my DBFF Gail. We are on Deck 10 (and from the sounds of it, being a little lonely up there!!) Just kidding - everyone will have to come party on our verandah!! As Mary said before, some of us have cruised together and that was really the beginning of this group, because we all decided that we wanted to get together again for more fun!! So welcome to the gang! The FE's are lots of fun. If you need any help in making your FE hanger for outside your door, let us know! we can show you some photos - they are easy to make!

So it's a lovely day here in Jersey - although I woke up with a migraine! I was laying back down in bed when Lisa texted me about parasailing! That woke me up real quick! Atta girl Lisa!!

So now it's time for more coffee - - who woulda thought!!

Hey Sue - the monkeys and I are on Deck 10 too! Although we are in the low rent district with a Magical Porthole with Realtime Views.

 

[susieq55]

Hey Sue - the monkeys and I are on Deck 10 too! Although we are in the low rent district with a Magical Porthole with Realtime Views.

Hi Kathy!!!

You and the monkeys are welcome to join us on the verandah anytime!! This is the first time I have had a room like this for a long time! But I would really love to come see your room and the magical Porthole!! I've heard lot about them.

 

[njprincess]

Hi Kathy!!!

You and the monkeys are welcome to join us on the verandah anytime!! This is the first time I have had a room like this for a long time! But I would really love to come see your room and the magical Porthole!! I've heard lot about them.

Thanks Sue! And you are welcome to check out our Magical Porthole! I think we may have to turn this into a meet because lots of people want to see how it works.

I am usually a verandah girl myself, but when I ended up going solo on this cruise, I decided this would be a good time to book an inside room. I'm looking forward to having my own bathroom.

 

[susieq55]

Hey there!! Anyone want to do a Sail Away Party on Sunday?? I need to think Happy Thoughts - and drinking won't hurt either!!!

 

[Disneyelf10]

Hi,
I will be cruising for the first time with a friend and our two 8 year old daughters. Is this the "meets" thread for the March 22 Dream cruise or am I barging in on a private reunion? Many apologies if I am intruding. I have been to WDW many times and am a longtime lurker on these boards. I came across this thread whilst researching the novel subject of fish extenders - which sound so incredibly neat. I'd love to share the anticipatory joy.

Cheers

Karen

Hi Karen, welcome, I'm new to this group too! They all have been great and I look foward to meet fellow cruisers onboard!!!

Now if DCL will assign my cabin....the wait is killing me!

 

[djstweety]

Hey there!! Anyone want to do a Sail Away Party on Sunday?? I need to think Happy Thoughts - and drinking won't hurt either!!!

I would love to do a sail away party, with a drink in hand, I forget what time that is, Is it 3:00 CT.

 

[Time4disneynow]

The Disney Dream will be in port on Sunday...she arrives in port around 5am. She leaves port around 5pm (Eastern Time)

http://portcanaveralwebcam.com/ <---this is the HD webcam from Fishlips.


http://www.portcanaveralcruisecam.com/ <--- another webcam...it is in a fixed position

Both webcams are very nice!!!!

Port Canaveral Webcam has a page on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Port.Canaveral.Webcam

If you post on Port Canaveral Webcam on Facebook...that you are cruising and you will be at a certain spot...the cam operator does a close-up to try and find you. Most people have a flag or banner or mickey gloves...something that the cam guy can find.

 

[susieq55]

I would love to do a sail away party, with a drink in hand, I forget what time that is, Is it 3:00 CT.

The Disney Dream will be in port on Sunday...she arrives in port around 5am. She leaves port around 5pm (Eastern Time)

http://portcanaveralwebcam.com/ <---this is the HD webcam from Fishlips.


http://www.portcanaveralcruisecam.com/ <--- another webcam...it is in a fixed position

Both webcams are very nice!!!!

Port Canaveral Webcam has a page on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Port.Canaveral.Webcam

If you post on Port Canaveral Webcam on Facebook...that you are cruising and you will be at a certain spot...the cam operator does a close-up to try and find you. Most people have a flag or banner or mickey gloves...something that the cam guy can find.

YIPPEE! Party on Sunday!!

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Thanks Sue! And you are welcome to check out our Magical Porthole! I think we may have to turn this into a meet because lots of people want to see how it works.

I am usually a verandah girl myself, but when I ended up going solo on this cruise, I decided this would be a good time to book an inside room. I'm looking forward to having my own bathroom.

Us too. We've never cruised with an inside room (booked cat 12 gty once, and got upgraded to a cat 9). This time since it's a b2b we went with the Magic Porthole! Got the same room for both cruises so I am stuck with what I have.

I admit I am a little nervous about so many days with an inside room, so I might just stalk those of you with verandahs...

 

[njprincess]

Us too. We've never cruised with an inside room (booked cat 12 gty once, and got upgraded to a cat 9). This time since it's a b2b we went with the Magic Porthole! Got the same room for both cruises so I am stuck with what I have.

I admit I am a little nervous about so many days with an inside room, so I might just stalk those of you with verandahs...

I'm not that worried about the inside this time. Being on Deck 10, at least I'll be close to the outside . I usually travel with my brother and we find that the verandah is useful in keeping him out of my way when I'm doing my beautification ritual.

I don't plan on spending a lot of time in my cabin anyway, since I'm only doing the 5 day-er.

 

[bitvoy]

Hi,
I will be cruising for the first time with a friend and our two 8 year old daughters. Is this the "meets" thread for the March 22 Dream cruise or am I barging in on a private reunion? Many apologies if I am intruding. I have been to WDW many times and am a longtime lurker on these boards. I came across this thread whilst researching the novel subject of fish extenders - which sound so incredibly neat. I'd love to share the anticipatory joy.

Cheers

Karen

Hi, Karen! My 18-year old daughter, Kendra, and I are also cruising for the first time! We're really looking forward to all the fun with this group. Meets, linked dining, and of course, the fish extenders! And the best part of being in the group, IMO, is sharing the anticipation! Welcome!

 

[WDWLVR]

Facebook chat in 15 minutes!

 

[WDWLVR]

Web site update!

Based on our discussions in chat last night I've updated the web site with the times and locations for the DIS meet and Sunrise Club including hyperlinks to deck plans for their locations.

 

[WinnipegTraveller]

Life has been a bit crazy here with some job changes to kick off 2012 & for a few weeks it was looking like we'd have to postpone our trip. However, we got confirmation last week that our previously guaranteed vacation dates were still valid with the new position, so we're all paid up and confirmed. Hooray! I haven't even been able to bring myself to look here for the past few weeks just in case. But now we are even more excited- there's nothing quite like the prospect of missing out on a great trip to make you really appreciate that it's going to happen!

I also think I finally have my fish extender gift idea dialed in. To be honest I was getting a little stressed out about it so settling on an idea I'm happy with is also cause to celebrate. Now I just need to start pulling everything together!

-Jan

 

[djstweety]

Life has been a bit crazy here with some job changes to kick off 2012 & for a few weeks it was looking like we'd have to postpone our trip. However, we got confirmation last week that our previously guaranteed vacation dates were still valid with the new position, so we're all paid up and confirmed. Hooray! I haven't even been able to bring myself to look here for the past few weeks just in case. But now we are even more excited- there's nothing quite like the prospect of missing out on a great trip to make you really appreciate that it's going to happen!

I also think I finally have my fish extender gift idea dialed in. To be honest I was getting a little stressed out about it so settling on an idea I'm happy with is also cause to celebrate. Now I just need to start pulling everything together!

-Jan

Glad you can still go with us....I wish it was now!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Life has been a bit crazy here with some job changes to kick off 2012 & for a few weeks it was looking like we'd have to postpone our trip. However, we got confirmation last week that our previously guaranteed vacation dates were still valid with the new position, so we're all paid up and confirmed. Hooray! I haven't even been able to bring myself to look here for the past few weeks just in case. But now we are even more excited- there's nothing quite like the prospect of missing out on a great trip to make you really appreciate that it's going to happen!

I also think I finally have my fish extender gift idea dialed in. To be honest I was getting a little stressed out about it so settling on an idea I'm happy with is also cause to celebrate. Now I just need to start pulling everything together!

-Jan

Happy to hear that things are working out so you can still join us!

 

[QuiltTeddy]

Glad you can still go with us....I wish it was now!!!

I echo that!

 

[Time4disneynow]

Life has been a bit crazy here with some job changes to kick off 2012 & for a few weeks it was looking like we'd have to postpone our trip. However, we got confirmation last week that our previously guaranteed vacation dates were still valid with the new position, so we're all paid up and confirmed. Hooray! I haven't even been able to bring myself to look here for the past few weeks just in case. But now we are even more excited- there's nothing quite like the prospect of missing out on a great trip to make you really appreciate that it's going to happen!

I also think I finally have my fish extender gift idea dialed in. To be honest I was getting a little stressed out about it so settling on an idea I'm happy with is also cause to celebrate. Now I just need to start pulling everything together!

-Jan

Hi Jan...glad to see you again...I am happy to hear that everything worked out for you and that you are cruising with us!!!! Won't be long now.

Take care...

 

[Time4disneynow]

Hi Cruisers!!!!

Update...Fish Extender List of Participants:

Dianne (djstweety)
Michael (msgrumpy)

Mary (WDWLVR)
Mark (MarkRG)

Kathy (QuiltTeddy)
Fred-DH

Sue (Susieq55)
Gail-DBFF

Ray (rbcheek)
Barbara-DW
Viky-DSIL

Tacey (Snowwhitebelle)
Crystal-DD

Charlie (MNBROOKE)**
Joni-DW
Brooke-DD age 8
Tiffany
Jeremy
Chloe-age 7
Abbie-age 11

**2 Families...Charlie, Joni & Brooke / Tiffany, Jeremy, Chloe & Abbie

Monika (Time4DisneyNow)
Michael-DH (Time2Go2Disney)

Jan (WinnipegTraveller)
Eric
Saul- age 5

Gary (OKWMEMBER)
Gail DW

Lisa (FaithTrustnPixieDust)
Jill-DBFF

Donna (Disneyelf10)
Sean

Susan (cardidog)
Terri DF

Stephenie (bitvoy)
Kendra-DD age 18

Karen (kbrush)
Alexandra (Allie)-DD age 8
Carly (Alexandra's DBFF) age 8


It's not too late to sign up for the Fish Extender gift exchange...The cut off date is February 26, 2012!!!!

 

[dvc4life]

Just found this photo in my PM's and wanted to share it with you guys. We were a small group of Sunrisers on the SSMC11, but there were great conversations and good people!!

Can't wait for our group on this cruise!!! [/QUOTE]

Great picture Sue! I recognize Ian. What a card that guy is. We enjoyed cruisin with him on the SSMC2010. And I also recognize the one couple to your right. Do you remember their names? Well, they just look familiar to me. Also you and Lisa!

Thanks so much for sharing. Our day is coming soon!