May 26, 2007 (5/26/07) "First Magical Med Cruise!!" (The M&M's!)

[icunurse_celeste]

I remember seeing that someone was organizing a gibraltar dis-tour. Since search doesn't work for me, I can't find said someone.

If you are (one of) said someone(s) and are willing to include Char and I, please PM me so I can figure out whether I can dump our DCL tours.

-andy

Dandy Andy-
You might want to post that on the other thread as none of us (well most of us) won't be going on that trip...

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Time to RSVP
The DISer Pajama Party

Sweet Dreams and Sweet Treats

Hosted by Tracy, Char & Celeste and sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Just what you need to unwind and relax so that you can fall asleep!! Keep in mind this is a Disney ship though

Everyone who wishes to attend will receive an invitation in their fish mail once on the ship. How will we know you wish to attend? We need you to RSVP!! Please PM icunurse_celeste to RSVP and we'll get you on the list. Don't worry, if something comes up and you can't make it. Let us know if you want to come.
June 1, 2007
9 to 11pm
Ages 16 and older welcome!!!
PLEASE RSVP BY MAY 1, 2007​

Guest list to date:
ICUNURSE_CELESTE: Celeste & Jennie
CHARWAC1: Char & Andy
WINOTRACY: Tracy & Bill
HYGIENE99: Peter & Jenn
SWEETSUE: Sue and Nana
KPROS: Ken & Shari
JEANNEG: Jeanne & John
LTLMERMAID: Melanie & Allison
TREASUREISLAND: Sharon, Keith, and Sandy
COALCHICK: Doug & Karen
SUNSHINESTATEKIM: Kim & Todd
PEPPERPIKE: Joe, Shirley, & Nancy
RENEGADE7: Johanna
KISSISSIMEE: Heloisa & Richard
FIRST TIMERS: Alex & Carolyn
WRABITDAD: Bob & Dale
CONNIEOSCI: Connie
SCOOBY3X1Y: Lori + 5
FAITHFULLYEEYORE: Apryl
YENSIDFAN: Faith & Pete
MILESTOGO: Kelly
LITTLEOWENSMOMMY: Kathy & Hubby
DISNEYFAMILYFOREVER: Mike Cathy Allison and Megan
LEGALBRIEFS: Ron & Monica
RUFUSTEE: Alex & Karen
DISNEYNUT64: Cindy + 11
KONSLURG:Gloria and Gary
ARIZONA-RITA: Rita & ?
Jeni1781: Jen & DH
NEWGENEB: Gene & Cherly
DD3ROVER: Shery, Dan, & Nancy
NODISNAME: Lynda, Scott, Judy, & Cathy
NODISNAME: Steve & Melody
FIGMENT52: Sandy & ?
KSMIHEIN: Vivian +12
HOLIDAYFANATIC: Gill & Steve
PRINCESSLISA71: Lisa & Linda


Holy Cow Batman

 

[memarmay]

Ok, Maybe 2...Allison and Mari...will let you know for sure. Mari

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Wow, I'm away for one friggin' weekend and when I get home there are over 10 pages to catch up on. I thought we were the "quiet" thread!

First of all, welcome to all the newbies......the more the merrier!

About the shampoo.....it's now the H2O spa collection and it is AWESOME! I liked it so much I now buy it online all the time. It's a little pricey, but so worth it. It's my one indulgence....you will love the way it smells. The stuff is just heavenly. As someone else said, if you have an order over $100 there is no shipping charge.

Flights: we're on the same one as Peter and Jenn on 5/24; coming back we are also on Iberia leaving at 12:55pm the day we arrive at port (6/6)

I do not have a fish extender, but if I can find a cheap one on e-bay, I will go for it.

I will not have any magnetic signs as I do not have a color printer. Gifts gladly accepted!

The reason I've been gone: I COMPLETED A HALF-MARATHON YESTERDAY!!!
Nancy (from Cruistoberfest) and I completed the course together in 3:11:07. That comes out to a 14:36 pace.....not too shabby for our first event! Now onward to bigger and better things this January at WDW!

Congrats!! What race did you do? Did you love it? Halfs are totally fun, I love doing them. It only starts to be horrid around mile 10 and then you get jazzed between 11 and 12- because you're almost done.


I too am doing the Halloween event...

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Ok, Maybe 2...Allison and Mari...will let you know for sure. Mari

Two for what??

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Sue, I would do the fountains, but my flight doesn't get in until around 7pm and I don't think I'll get there by 8... My hotel is over that way though...

 

[memarmay]

Aw, nuts. I thought it would reply for the Sweet dreams... but i guess it didn't . duh. sorry

Mari

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I posted this on the Med Excursions thread, but thought it may be useful here too, since we've covered this topic. This is from Frommers Travel Talk. (BTW....MQ, is a poster who is well respected, honest, and well traveled) I've searched Frommers threads for years and have never seen an editor respond. Just an FYI....


Romeinlimo from Rome to Florence
eyefish - 02:03pm Feb 13, 2007 EST

Frommers.com Editors (# 4 of 13)

06:16pm Feb 16, 2007 EST
Nope, that was the reason I asked, MQ. I see comments on that company often on the Italy boards, and, frankly, many of them feel, well, "planted." I don't doubt that it's a legitimate and reliable company, but too many of the posts regarding it read like cookie-cutter descriptions, and that's what leads me to believe they're being posted either by the company reps themselves or by former customers who've they directed to do so. It's a fine line between a rec and spam.
Anyway, eyefish, if you're comfortable paying more than $300 for a personal driving service, then have at it and enjoy the extra day. Personally, I'd use some of that to splurge on an outstanding meal or three -- but travel is personal, and each makes the choice (hopefully) best for him or herself.
Also, I don't see any problems with having your luggage in the vehicle. I assume it will be attended by the driver while you're walking about Siena and San Gimignano.
I'd love to hear back from you upon your return.
Cordially,
David Lytle
Editorial Director


Frommers.com Editors (# 6 of 13)

08:04pm Mar 13, 2007 EST
Unfortunately, the majority of messages on this site recommending the company are, in fact, not legit.
Following deeper research, I discovered that entire threads and unattributed articles from Boston.com, Fodors.com, Cruisecritic.com and other travel sites were being reposted here by "ekscrunchy" (aka, Carlo, one of the drivers for Romeinlimo) and multiple other usernames. In the copied posts, where competitors' tours or drivers were named in the original post, he replaced that with his own company name and contact information. I just deleted well over 100 posts that I could verify were copied in whole from other publications. It's truly a deceptive practice pretending to be someone you're not to advertise your company or views. (In message board parlance, it's called "sockpuppetry.")
They might be good drivers -- who knows? -- but based on their practices here we unequivocally cannot recommend their business.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Were we just called FREAKS?????

A freak can be a good thing! Brings back memories of high school! :

Lisa, WELCOME ABOARD!! These people are all cool and fun!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

A freak can be a good thing! Brings back memories of high school! :

Lisa, WELCOME ABOARD!! These people are all cool and fun!

Yeah Yeah Yeah, I was just kidding. My real answer would have been what Ken said, he beat me to it...Maybe it's a Cali thing.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Yeah Yeah Yeah, I was just kidding. My real answer would have been what Ken said, he beat me to it...Maybe it's a Cali thing.

By the way, I love the photos of the dogs, especially yours!Wish I could get my Dachsie to wear shades long enough to get a photo!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

By the way, I love the photos of the dogs, especially yours!Wish I could get my Dachsie to wear shades long enough to get a photo!

Thanks, she's a little spoiled. I love her to death! Now that my kids are teenagers, she's the only baby I have left....

 

[Hygiene99]

By the way, I love the photos of the dogs, especially yours!Wish I could get my Dachsie to wear shades long enough to get a photo!

No Sun Glasses but ...

 

[winotracy]

What train are we going to try to make in the morning? We are ashore tentatively @ 7:30. Looks like there is an 8:02 and an 8:41 in the morning. Coming back do we plan to leave from Roma Termini?

To Roma:
http://orario.trenitalia.com/b2c/Ti...timsh=08&timsm=00&lang=en&nreq=5&channel=tcom


back to civitavecchia:
http://orario.trenitalia.com/b2c/Ti...timsh=18&timsm=00&lang=en&nreq=5&channel=tcom

We're meeting a walking tour so I wanted to give them the right time to meet us. I am thinking with such a large group we might be pushing it to get all our tickets and on the train by 8:02. 8:41 seems realistic though.

8:41 is likely what we will be shooting for.

 

[sweetsue]

Sue, I would do the fountains, but my flight doesn't get in until around 7pm and I don't think I'll get there by 8... My hotel is over that way though...

You just might make it! Okay, so I know it's pushing it with checking in and all, but you never know how long we might be at the fountains! Although we're probably eating dinner AFTER the fountains since most Barcelona restaurants don't even OPEN until 8pm.

Love to see you if you can swing it!

Sue

 

[sweetsue]

Since no one else has said it yet:

Good morning! Another day closer to the cruise!

We leave exactly THREE weeks from today.

Sue

 

[sweetsue]

No Sun Glasses but ...

You MUST bring a puppy picture for Christina. She just adores dogs. Yours are sooo cute.

Sue

 

[Scooby3x1y]

No Sun Glasses but ...

How many dogs do you have? Did they grow up together? Sadie wouldn't tolerate another dog. She's too spoiled and can't stand to have the attention diverted from her even for a second.

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Aw, nuts. I thought it would reply for the Sweet dreams... but i guess it didn't . duh. sorry

Mari

Mari,
I can add you, no problem!







Peter- who is the black and white puppy! I've never seen a cocker like that!!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Look at these cute POC Crocs.... http://shop.crocs.com//p-336-disney-pirates-beach.aspx?reqid=336&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=Footwear&section=products

If you click on the left side there are other colors and styles w/mickey heads for the holes.