New Year's Eve 2008 12/27/08 SEE POST#1 FOR LIST

[CADZNYCHC]

yeah - 12 mos till next Magic Meet - 17 mos till cruise....boy i've never booked something so far out before - i don't think i'm really all that patient....

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I've always planned my big trips two years out or more~

The time ticks by alot faster than you think, before you know it we'll all be looking at pictures we took from the wonderful NYs cruise and sharing all our memories

 

[CADZNYCHC]

I've always planned my big trips two years out or more~

The time ticks by alot faster than you think, before you know it we'll all be looking at pictures we took from the wonderful NYs cruise and sharing all our memories

oh sooooo true....that's the hardest part - the trip ending...after 2 yrs of planning....then *poof* in one week it's over.....and we're onto planning another....well as much as i'm anxious for our trip - at the same time not wanting 17 months to fly by any faster than they do
off to the gym~
Happy Wednesday Mateys!!!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

guys wow ty so much i got the books. lol whats amazion i yesterday a book place i was gona get one them glade i didnt..ty so much

 

[tiggerwannabe]

You are very welcome Tiffany!

Every guide I have ever bought has gone to another to use after I was done. I totally forgot about the Passporter until Aisling reminded she had it and offered to send it down so I could ship it out to you with the Birnbaum guide~

Aisling and I are now reading the newest Passporter for the Disney cruise lines. We both got the book at the Magicmeet last weekend. I went a step further this week and signed up for pasporter's ebooks. For $4.95 a month or $40something for the year I get free access to a special community they set up in their forums and can download special books they've put together online. The membership also offers a huge 30 - 35% discount on anything else I want from passporter.com. My next purchase from them will be a passporter pin to go with my collection. I have pins from all the authors at the magicmeet except them.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

cool cool well maybe some time ill be abel to do a magic meets or soemthing be cool

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Just checkin in - think we were falling abit behind~was at Rus & Chel's last night (she hosted Bunko) and Rus & I were discussing travel plans for the cruise....some of the gals there just couldn't believe we are already trying to figure out air travel - rent a car or not...go to the parks for how long....their disbelieve was just soooo funny....they don't get it....but have to tell you all that Rus & Chel have no kids....but ARE SOOOOOOO excited and BIG Dis fans too - have DVC at Saratoga Springs so we get to stay there after the cruise

 

[nskjerven]

Hi there guys & gals:

Not much new going on here....Molly & Wilson in swim lessons everyday, Molly practicing for her next performance....Guys & Dolls...having a bbque on Sunday for Molly's bday, then sleepover with the girl friends and Build-A-Bear party on Monday.

Brenda: Looks like we are going to stay local for Harry Potter, we are going to a 7am party at our local kids store on Saturday.

Time to head out to the ortho, Molly got her braces off last week, today is the retainer....oh joy!

See ya,

Nan

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi there guys & gals:

Not much new going on here....Molly & Wilson in swim lessons everyday, Molly practicing for her next performance....Guys & Dolls...having a bbque on Sunday for Molly's bday, then sleepover with the girl friends and Build-A-Bear party on Monday.

Brenda: Looks like we are going to stay local for Harry Potter, we are going to a 7am party at our local kids store on Saturday.

Time to head out to the ortho, Molly got her braces off last week, today is the retainer....oh joy!

See ya,

Nan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Molly!!!

Ryan gets his braces off 7/30.....he's had them 3+ years.....so he's ready! but has never minded or complained about having them either which has been a good thing!

No problem on the HP party....Ryan isn't even going to be here - i'm still taking my niece, but his HS buddies have a camping trip planned (postponed from last wkend) that he MUST go to - uggghhh ~ oh well!

We'll meet up one of these days soon!!!!

 

[LUVMICKEY]

Just checkin in - think we were falling abit behind~was at Rus & Chel's last night (she hosted Bunko) and Rus & I were discussing travel plans for the cruise....some of the gals there just couldn't believe we are already trying to figure out air travel - rent a car or not...go to the parks for how long....their disbelieve was just soooo funny....they don't get it....but have to tell you all that Rus & Chel have no kids....but ARE SOOOOOOO excited and BIG Dis fans too - have DVC at Saratoga Springs so we get to stay there after the cruise

Hi Everyone,
I'm with you. We love talking about the cruise and making plans even though it is early. We are also DVC members and have made plans to stay at AKV. We think a good portion of the fun is in the planning.

 

[Aisling]

Hi Mateys,

Thanks for sharing my happiness about my brother John. Not to be a downer, but he sent me this email:
We don’t usually transport bodies on our jets but today was an exception. We transported a coffin back to the states today. I don’t know what branch of service he was in but they said he was an E-3. He had to be pretty young, probably less than 3 years in service, most likely less than 2. I know its all around, but today kind of made it a little more real. His coffin was draped with the flag and got a nice send off with a lot of high ranking people around. He will be escorted all the way back to the states with a military person by his side until he makes it home. Just had to share that with you guys. Besides that everything is good here, I will be home soon. Talk to you later

Please let's all pray for an end to this war.

Chad and Louise are leaving for Cabo, Mexico on Saturday, and when they come back, we have our Universal trip in December if we can afford the OMG crazy airfare. And after that, it's serious cruise planning for us. I've been serious since I booked last January! I really want to plan the excursions well. I only want to do one beach, either Coz or Cayman, and the other would be a sightseeing day. I'm researching which one has the best and most beautiful beach for snorkling. We went to Trunk on St. John's last cruise, and it was secluded and gorgeous. We didn't beach it on St. Maarten, just sightseeing. Oh, and Chad did the bike tour. So we shall see.

Nan and Brenda, great news about the braces coming off the kids. I'm sure they're delighted. And Nan, happy early birthday to Molly, and happy Day-You-Became-A-Mother to you!

Debbie, OMG that story about all the military families running to their loved ones...wow, choked me right up.

Michele, have you stayed at AKV yet? Is it open yet? I'm really thinking about DVC, but my kids want the Contemporary!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi Mateys,

Thanks for sharing my happiness about my brother John. Not to be a downer, but he sent me this email:
We don’t usually transport bodies on our jets but today was an exception. We transported a coffin back to the states today. I don’t know what branch of service he was in but they said he was an E-3. He had to be pretty young, probably less than 3 years in service, most likely less than 2. I know its all around, but today kind of made it a little more real. His coffin was draped with the flag and got a nice send off with a lot of high ranking people around. He will be escorted all the way back to the states with a military person by his side until he makes it home. Just had to share that with you guys. Besides that everything is good here, I will be home soon. Talk to you later

Please let's all pray for an end to this war.

Chad and Louise are leaving for Cabo, Mexico on Saturday, and when they come back, we have our Universal trip in December if we can afford the OMG crazy airfare. And after that, it's serious cruise planning for us. I've been serious since I booked last January! I really want to plan the excursions well. I only want to do one beach, either Coz or Cayman, and the other would be a sightseeing day. I'm researching which one has the best and most beautiful beach for snorkling. We went to Trunk on St. John's last cruise, and it was secluded and gorgeous. We didn't beach it on St. Maarten, just sightseeing. Oh, and Chad did the bike tour. So we shall see.

Nan and Brenda, great news about the braces coming off the kids. I'm sure they're delighted. And Nan, happy early birthday to Molly, and happy Day-You-Became-A-Mother to you!

Debbie, OMG that story about all the military families running to their loved ones...wow, choked me right up.

Michele, have you stayed at AKV yet? Is it open yet? I'm really thinking about DVC, but my kids want the Contemporary!

Aisling.....we did the Pirate Encounter in GC - and the water was AWESOME...BUT so many people were doing some 'beach' things and had nothing but EXCELLENT reviews....in Coz - we did this dune buggy trip that had snorkeling - not the greatest beach....stopped along side of the highway - but Ryan said the snorkeling was pretty cool....then we had a beach / lunch break with volleyball and 'limited' water access - due to heavy tides etc....we didn't do any S/S in GC - so know i'm going to do some of that for sure....have some great shopping there!

Gosh the email your brother sent is really so sad....and it's so hard for us 'civilians' to know how much that is so part of their everyday world...

Ryan hasn't told anyone about getting his braces off...he is just going to surprise them all (we have a big family get together 8/05 - so he's anxious to go to that & 'show off' that beautiful new smile he'll have!!!

When Chad & Louise get back - would you ask them about the area / hotel they are staying in Cabo - what they thought of it. Cabo is still our plans for our 20th this year...but going to wait till Dec and go so that DS, DD & DBF can join us - just not sure if we should go to "Cabo" or San Jose area....????

I would LOVE to do a DVC - but can't convince DH

 

[JadeDarkstar]

well yesterday was a wierd day for me. my comp kept haveing problems, i couldnt write my dad back in hotmail and then bigbrother was on dick stayed with vote 9-1 yeahhhh bye bye joe, and then dick won hoh..kail and jen might as well pack up now lol i was so happy
then my tv broke...like started coming up saying tv sat blocked sertion things and it even blocked boomerang (G chanels)
so we tossed tv out it was like 6 years old maybe 9..i have been saying we needed new one..well now i have to use dvc money 200 of it..but it will be ok we will get it back in two weeks.

so im borring my sons tv till familys back and can take us to store..so ive had a prety wierd night

 

[minniegrl]

Hi All!

Aisling, I'm a bit behind, as usual, but glad to hear that your brother is coming home.
Chad and Louise look adorable together! and I can't believe how much more mature Jesse looks. He kind of reminds me of the pictures I've seen of Grim when he was a teenager. Not exactly in looks, but mannerisms; especially the quiet, but mischevious grin he flashes all the time.

I know what you mean about airfare. I can't believe how much we paid for just Grim and I to fly to WDW this December. Piper will have to be a lap child at those prices!

Happy Birthday to Molly!!!! And congrats on getting those braces off!

Well, Piper calls, so my time is up!

bye for now,

Dede

 

[nskjerven]

better late than never here are some Hong Kong pics....

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Nan, your pictures are gorgeous! I know you have more...share please!

Wait til you all see what I âm putting togethér for our cruise shirts! You're gonna love em! I've come up with a front and back design that includes a hidden Mickey.

I still have room at our nc house the first week of sept. Aisling, the invité is out there. Brenda, wanna come east a week early? Mom, we have lots of empty beds our second week down there.

The last week of august is our first week. The house is gonna be filled with twenty somethings that week. Rose and my kids will be there with all their friends.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

morrning mateys im in good mood today, im useing my sons tv it sure is small. I did something to my email with let it work agine so i could write my dad..it hadnt been letting me reply for last three days.
also bank transfer worked so dad payed me back what i was supose to get
(of course now its being used on tv,paart of it)

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Most of thèm have to be back for schôol the following week which means a quiét empty house for us. That also means an empty 7 bedroom house.

John and me are on our way to the beach right now! I'm dissing from my blackbèrry.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Colleen - have A GREAT time at the beach HOW FUN!!!!

Can't wait to see what you're working on!!!! HOW tempting that offer sounds in Sept....but have a huge CM event on the 15th (even if i 'could' go earlier)...one of these i'll get to east coast again....you're going to a part of the U.S. that i haven't yet been to - but NEED to!!! ENJOY!!!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

As far as nc is concerned, we go every year, there is always next year.

I realized you would have to come east two weeks ahead to join us.

We most likely won't do wdw with rose this sept, its just too much right now. I saw an ad for wicked and thought about you.

We are on our way home already,

Ttfn people!