May 6, 2006 - 7 nite Western - Anyone Crusing?

[MickeyD]

Welcome dvcmagic!
Glad to see more teens joining the group!
Is this your 3rd time on the Magic? Or have you done the Wonder too?


Lisa

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome, dvcmagic!

What part of Ohio are you from? DH grew up in Sandusky. He misses Cedar Point but has come to see WDW as an acceptable subsitute.

 

[DDF]

dvcmagic...this is also our 3rd DCL cruise (all on the Magic), and we have a 13 yr old son too! We are cruising with two additional families...in all we have 2 8 year old girls, 3 10 year old boys and a 13 year old son, and the six adults, of course. I can't wait!!

 

[new2cruise]

dvcmagic...this is also our 3rd DCL cruise (all on the Magic), and we have a 13 yr old son too! We are cruising with two additional families...in all we have 2 8 year old girls, 3 10 year old boys and a 13 year old son, and the six adults, of course. I can't wait!!

So happy there will be 10-11 year old boys for my son!

 

[jillane88]

Welcome DDF and dvcmagic!

DDF: we have an 8 yr old DD and our 9 yr old niece with us. Glad there is getting to be more girls in this age group. For awhile there it looked like just a lot of 5-7 yr old boys!

Looking forward to that sunshine!

 

[ganurse]

where are those childless couples?
we are going as a family..so my 5yr old niece and 3 year old and 10mo nephews will also be joining..anyone going without kids? this will be our 3rd disney cruise and we always have such a good time

 

[tulsamomof2]

They have changed the calendar -- it looks like we are now scheduled to go to Cozumel! I just had a friend return from the Magic in Feb, and she said they were saying on board they were returning in April -- looks like it is true!!

 

[jillane88]

They have changed the calendar -- it looks like we are now scheduled to go to Cozumel! I just had a friend return from the Magic in Feb, and she said they were saying on board they were returning in April -- looks like it is true!!

Wow! Just when I was getting excited to go to Costa Maya...Actually I'll be thrilled just to be on the cruise and into some warm sunshine If it is Coz, Paradise Beach here we come! Now if only Disney will make it official...

 

[mazzarafe]

Welcome DDF

Wow, back to going to Cozumel...they have 40+ days to change their minds again.

Maybe if we do go to Coz then we will go to a beach. I don't think that Dolphin Discovery will be open so I'll need to find something else to do.

It really doesn't matter much to me where we end up going, but I just like to have all my plans together and know what I'm doing.

I will be on a vacation...that is all that matters.

I did splurge this past weekend and buy a pair of sandles and those cork high heel shoes for the cruise. They do go good with the black dress that I can get into. Just have to keep working on making it look really good on me. I joined Curves on Monday and I'm hoping that will help me loose some more weight and possibly a dress size before the trip.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Well crap, I have to figure out what we want to do in Cozumel now. I was looking forward to Costa Maya.

 

[jcfowler]

Frankly, Scarlet, as long as they still serve Palos Chocolate Souffle' I'll go with them to the ends of the earth, even Mississippi!!

Don't forget to take your pirate costumes for Pirate Night! My dreadlocks are at the dry cleaners even as we speak. Be ye warned!

Castaway Cay is currently 74 degrees with a high of 79 today. It'll warm up a bit by May 12th! Last time we were there DW was sitting in the edge of Serenity Bay when a four foot barracuda swam up to about 3 feet of her. I didn't know until then she could walk on water!!! (She must be kin to Bear Bryant!!) It swam off but the event drew quite a crowd - the fish as well as my wife up the palm tree!

Anybody heard about any special events for CC members? We've heard nothing lately from Disney about anything!

Just keep in mind you folks with kids - - - the "empty nest" is a wonderful thing - especially on a Disney Cruise!!!!! I can't wait until my 30 year old DS and 27 year old DD MOVE OUT TO EXPERIENCE IT!!!!! (Hint-hint to them if they are reading this post!!!)

Have a great week folks and we look forward to an incredible week with you very special people!

Bye!
Chris

 

[MickeyD]

Yep, I don't much care whether it is Coz or CM, just wish they would make up their minds!
Mister Sancho's beach is supposed to be nice. We have been to Playa San Francisco beach and liked it, but it gets crowded.
There is a mini golf place not too far from Punta Langosta and it is owned by an American couple. They serve drinks to you at the hole you are playing at.
Shopping is pretty good close to the pier.
I don't think Chankanaab will be back in tip top shape by then, but it is nice.
Anyhoo, just some ideas for those of you that haven't been to Coz before.

BTW, Heather/jillane...come to the east side, we had 67 degrees yesterday and it is supposed to be warmer today.

Lisa

 

[new2cruise]

As long as we go - I don't care where !

 

[kimaroo]

ganurse--So glad to hear your 5 yo niece is going --I have a 5 yo DD -haven't seen much on the boards about girls of this age. (lotsa boys, tho)
btw-I'm a pa-nurse!

We signed up for the Cozumel Beach Break excursion--anyone know if this is a good one--I've seen a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people seem to think it's better to just go to a beach on your own in Coz.

Love the barracuda story! Ok, I'll be the one wearing my glasses out in the sea--I want to see that fish before he eats me

Kim

 

[MickeyD]

Is anyone booking excursions in Key West? And if so, which ones?
Last time we just took the train on our own and then went back to the ship. This time I tentatively have the Day schooner sail planned, but not so sure I want to spend the day on the water again. KWIM?
Any ideas?

Lisa

 

[jillane88]

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BTW, Heather/jillane...come to the east side, we had 67 degrees yesterday and it is supposed to be warmer today.

Lisa

Hey Lisa, wow 67 degrees!! That sounds downright lovely right now. Actually today might get up to 59 and even that seems warm to me. Now if only we could see the sun

Mazzarafe: You go girl! Still plenty of time to drop a dress size - I'm working on that too! Water, water, water...

 

[DDF]

jcfowler...your post cracked me up! And I am so in agreement about that chocolate souffle'...how I am looking forward to that!

 

[jcfowler]

After our first (and only so far) cruise some brilliant member of the crew sent me the recipe for the Souffle' and here it is:

3 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing the souffle'cups
6 tablespoons sugar, plu more for dusting the souffle' cups
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa
2 ounces (2/3 cup) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted
4 eggs, separated (but not divorced???)

1. Preheat oven to 350. Set a full kettle of water on to boil.
2. Butter six 4 ounce souffle' cups and coat with sugar, set aside.
3. Bring milk to boil in small saucepan. Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cocoa to the butter and beat with a whisk until it has a smooth, paste-like consistency. Reduce heat and cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly add hot milk, whisking until smooth,, then blend in melted chocolate. Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in egg yokes.
5. Beat egg whites in separate bowl until frothy. Slowly add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until glossy peaks form. Stir a heaping spoonful of egg whites into the chocolate, then fold in the remaining whites just until combined.
6. Pour the batter into prepared souffle' cups. Place cups in large baking dish and add enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the souffle' cups.
7. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with warm Vanilla Sauce or Chocolate Sauce.

Finally (my addition to the process)

8. Throw the whole stinking batch in the trash and make ressies at Palos!

Sorry if this bored anyone, but it is positively sinfully delicious!! Trust me!

Chris

P.S. I can keep a secret. It's the people I tell who can't!

 

[new2cruise]

Yum,Yum,Yum !

 

[jcfowler]

Because of my passion for this little recipe my DW now monograms all my pants with "Wide Load" on the seat. (All it means is two more pall-bearers and they're gonna let me "down" anyway! I'm in shape - round is a shape!!)

Let's all drool together! Hey, that makes us look more like pirates doesn't it!?!

Chris