NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[Aisling]

Sooo.. when was the last time you guys were on a 7 night cruise?

The last time I was on a 7 night was 2003. The last time I was on a 4 night was 2006. QUOTE]

2005 for us, and yes they had the themed buffets. I only remember Mexican and Chinese, but I know there were others. Those food picture threads are EVIL!!

I wish they had a Mediterranean themed buffet, as that's my FAVORITE food...lamb kebobs with yogurt, salads with Greek olives, feta cheese and olive oil, stuffed grapeleaves, fila stuffed with walnut and pistashio paste topped with honey, rice pllaf with sundried tomatoes and sweet onions, and a srong demitasse cup of Turkish coffee...I'm really really hungry right now, I swear!

Ok, the eliptical it is. My only issue is that I get anxiety with repetitive motion. On the treadmill, I have more control of my stride style to avoid that feeling. The eliptical seems like the same motion over and over again for an hour, but I'll adapt myself accordingly. Hopefully they'll have some mindless tv show on the overhead tv to make the time go by...I'm a very visual person, and the ipod hasn't worked well for me. Gee, I never realized how neurotic I am!

 

[trinibjill]

MEMORY TEST!

This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family, put your score in the subject line & let them know your score. Don't forget to forward it to me, as well. Good luck youngsters.



1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?

A. Flintstones vitamins

B. The Buttmaster

C. Spaghetti

D. Wonder Bread

E. Orange Juice

F. Milk

G. Cod Liver Oil



2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...

A. Sugar Ray Robinson

B. Roy Orbison

C. Gene Autry

D. Rudolph Valentino

E. Fabian

F. Mickey Mantle

G. Cassius Clay



3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...

A. It's you

B. He is us

C. It's the Grinch

D. He wasn't home

E. He's really me an

F. We quit

G. He surrendered



4. Good night David.

A. Good night Chet

B. Sleep well

C. Good night Irene

D. Good night Gracie

E. See you later alligator

F. Until tomorrow

G. Good night Steve



5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...

A. When you use Tide

B. When you lose your crayons

C. When you clean your tub

D. If you paint the room blue

E. If you buy a soft water tank

F. When you use Lady Clairol

G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent



6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend...

A. Stuart Whitman

B. Randolph Scott

C. Steve Reeves

D. Maynard G. Krebbs

E. Corky B. Dork

F. Dave the Whale

G. Zippy Zoo



7. Liar, liar...

A. You're a liar

B. Your nose is growing

C. Pants on fire

D. Join the choir

E. Jump up higher

F. On the wire

G. I'm telling Mom



8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...

A. Wheaties

B. Lois Lane

C. TV ratings

D. World peace

E. Red tights

F. The American way

G. News headlines



9. Hey kids! What time is it?

A. It's time for Yogi Bear

B. It's time to do your homework

C. It's Howdy Doody Time

D. It's Time for Romper Room

E. It's bedtime

F. The Mighty Mouse Hour

G. Scoopy Doo Time



10. Lions and tigers and bears...

A. Yikes

B. Oh no

C. Gee whiz

D. I'm scared

E. Oh my

F. Help! Help!

G. Let's run



11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...

A. Over 40

B. Wearing a uniform

C. Carrying a briefcase

D. Over 30

E. You don't know

F. Who says, 'Trust me'

G. Who eats tofu



12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...

A. Troy Aikman

B. Kenny Stabler

C. Joe Namath

D. Roger Stauback

E. Joe Montana

F. Steve Young

G. John Elway



13. Brylcream...

A. Smear it on

B. You'll smell great

C. Tame that cowlick

D. Grease ball heaven

E. It's a dream

F. We're your team

G. A little dab'll do ya



14. I found my thrill...

A. In Blueberry muffins

B. With my man, Bill

C. Down at the mill

D. Over the windowsill

E. With thyme and dill

F. Too late to enjoy

G. On Blueberry Hill



15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...

A. Clark Gable

B. Mary Martin

C. Doris Day

D. Errol Flynn

E. Sally Fields

F. Jim Carey

G. Jay Leno



16. Name the Beatles...

A. John, Steve, George, Ringo

B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe

C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo

D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo

E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo

F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel

G. John, Paul, George, Ringo



17. I wonder, wonder, who..

A. Who ate the leftovers?

B. Who did the laundry?

C. Was it you?

D. Who wrote the book of love?

E. Who I am?

F. Passed the test?

G. Knocked on the door?



18. I'm strong to the finish...

A. Cause I eats my broccoli

B. Cause I eats me spinach

C. Cause I lift weights

D. Cause I'm the hero

E. And don't you forget it

F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me

G. To outlast Bruto



19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...

A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera

B. Smile, you're on Star Search

C. Smile, you won the lottery

D. Smile, we're watching you

E. Smile, the world sees you

F. Smile, you're a hit

G. Smile, you're on TV



20. What do M & M's do?

A. Make your tummy happy

B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket

C. Make you fat

D. Melt your heart

E. Make you popular

F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand

G. Come in colors






Below are the right answers:

1. D - Wonder Bread
2. G - Cassius Clay
3. B - He Is Us
4. A - Good night, Chet
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs
7. C - Pants On Fire
8. F - The American Way
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
10. E - Oh My
11. D - Over 30
12. C - Joe Namath
13. G - A little dab'll do ya
14. G - On Blueberry Hill
15. B - Mary Martin
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand

Don't forget to put your score in the subject line, when you forward this on.

Then again I'm over 60.




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[trinibjill]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLEEN (MY BELOVED DAUGHTER)

 

[Aisling]

Jill, I took your memory test, and all I can can is that my score sucked! Must have been all that weed back in the day! JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I have a HUGE smile on my face right now~

seriously.

Thank you my Magic Mateys

Oh btw-who of you newbies want tshirt logos for your cruise?!?!?!

Here are the two logos I created for your cruise. I am making tshirt iron ons, magnets, stickers and buttons for anyone who wants them. The original plan was for me to mail them to whomever wants them (PM me or message me here if you want in) and then I was to collect repayment in the form of a beverage onboard. Since I am not sailing with you, I am still mailing and making what you all have asked for - what I ask of you is for you to make a point to take a picture of you enjoying a drink in my honor.

I can do small "chest hit" logos or full size for front or back. I am doing 3" circle cutouts for those making pins. I can do magnets if you want one for your door and I bought special photo paper yesterday that is peel & stick for those who want stickers.

If you have a question, just ask - I'm always lurking~

 

[magicalfam5]

Last time we were on a cruise was Christmas 07. It was a 7 night eastern. Whenever I ate lunch, it was at Goofy's galley(loved the panini's and fruit) never in topsiders. I looked at my old navigators and they still had themed lunches. They were...south of the border, seafood, American, Italian, and Asian.

Jill--Took the memory test--I'm below average but just by one point.

Kelly--It's never too early to start packing toiletries! I actually don't completely unpack. I refill some stuff and put it back in the toiletry bag. I also leave my pop up hamper, extension cord, ziplock bags, binoculars, etc. in a bag. You could also start making your packing list--that's fun. I have 2 saved on the computer. One for regular cruises and one for Christmas cruises(I bring decorations and a small tree).

Aisling--with the elliptical, sometimes I use the handlebars(that's what I call them) and sometimes I don't, or I'll go backwards on it or change the tension for a little variety. I have it set up in the basement in front of our tv, so that helps too.

Judy

 

[artman]

Here are some recent photos of us, taken at our cottage.

Owen sitting on the wharf

Claudia on the beach with a race in the background

Me showing off my newly built stairs to the beach

We really need some family group photos, should get some good ones on the cruise.

 

[Aisling]

You could also start making your packing list--that's fun.

Judy, that's a great idea! Especially the clothes with shoes and jewelry to match (I told you I was a fashion freak!) Ok, this is going to sound nutz, but last time I even sketched out which luggage we were bringing, just to have a visual...2 large suitcases, 1 smaller suitcase, 1 garment bag, 1 toiletries bag, and day bag.

Tried the eliptical this evening, holy cow you must have strong legs! I died on that thing, I really felt the burn, but I was using an inclined one, and I'm definitely not ready for that. I did stick it out, though. Next time it's the flat level girly one for me!

Artie, BEAUTIFUL photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can see how having a cottage there is a dream come true.

Tig, get any good birthday presents?


I just noticed Owen wearing Crocs! Cool kid!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

John is taking me to see the Pirate exhibit at the Franklin Institute on Friday He's taking the whole day off to spend with me~

He had flowers sent here to the house for me today too.

The kids and John and DFIL and I had dinner together and DFIL bought a couple small cheesecakes for dessert. My sister called to wish me a happy one and to tell me we'll get together this weekend.

 

[Az Pirates]

Happy Birthday!
Sounds like a nice day with more good stuff to come.

Nice graphics! It's very nice of you to offer to keep doing logo work.
If it's OK, I'll just copy your designs and use them to make magnets.

Good looking family Artman.
I love the shot with the sailboats and the church in the background. Makes me want to be there right now.

I took the test, but I'm not sure I want to admit how well I did.
Does it count if a couple of them were just lucky guesses?
(I got 15 right)

And... you guys are making me feel guilty with all this exercise talk.
During the school year a friend and I walk every morning after we drop the kids off. But I bailed on her this summer when it got too hot and she joined a gym. I definitely have gym phobia.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Nice graphics! It's very nice of you to offer to keep doing logo work.
If it's OK, I'll just copy your designs and use them to make magnets.

Sheila, You are absolutely welcome to copy them...

Artman -

the pictures are really nice, looks like you guys found your little piece of heaven on earth

 

[nskjerven]

P.S. Nan, have I told you lately that I miss you?

I miss you too, but we will have 7 wonderful days to chat our heads off. I can't wait. But will you fill in for my beer drinking wander the ship and stalk the captain buddy??? Tiggie, it is going to be sad without you. We will raise a toast in your honor

So in the planning mode here today My sister and I worked our travel agent/WDW planner fingers to the bone today. We booked our Xmas stay 12/23-12/27 (then on the Magic for us for NYE) at AKL concierge. I hope the rooms are as good as the last time we stayed, but I'm worried since they aren't on the top floors anymore

We also booked spa events for the girls on Xmas Eve and the boys are going to be sent away for the Petty Racing experience. I'm afraid the only one that doesn't have anyhting special planned is Wilson. I'm not sure what I'll be doing with him so if anyone is at WDW on 12/24 and wants to keep him occupied for the morning/early afternoon let me know (Aisling you and the boys busy that day???)

We set dinner on Xmas Eve at Wispering Pines and Xmas Dinner at Boma, then one more dinner together at Sci Fi with Fantasmic after that.

Such a fun time planning on this. I keep thinking that my dad is looking down on us shaking his head and laughing that he doesn't have to go with us (not really, but you get the drift)

We are now a head count of: 13 (maybe up to 15)

My mom(Grammie)
the 4 of us Skjervens
My sis, Lee & her boyfriend Rene and her 2 boys (21+)
My niece and her husband
My nephew and his girlfriend
(still waiting on 2 more nephews)

Gotta go inside and grab something to eat I'm starving from all this planning

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Jill...took your quiz & got 15 or 16....the ones i didn't were just a tad before my time...

Never been on anything but 7-day - last one in Apr 07....& never had lunch at Topsiders....b/fast on occasion...but never lunch (oh except for the 1st day of our 1st cruise) back in '05....so didn't even know they had themes...

Tigg....absolutely not will i allow you to send me those iron-ons with out some kind of pmt....something from DL or DCL that you wanted but didn't get maybe?

Aisling...glad you stuck it out on the elliptical....but don't overdo it...start off with what you can easily handle (you need to be able to carry on a conversation)...and gradually increase your speed - level - incline....& even then - don't forget to change it up....your body gets used to you doing the same old same old every day....gotta 'shock' it once in awhile...

Artie....those are some mighty nice photos!!!!!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

NAN.....I just realized that we're going to travel 2000 miles to meet each other rather than the 20 miles that we live from one another.... but hey at least we'll FINALLY meet up!!! sounds like you have some great plans in place!!!

 

[nskjerven]

NAN.....I just realized that we're going to travel 2000 miles to meet each other rather than the 20 miles that we live from one another.... but hey at least we'll FINALLY meet up!!! sounds like you have some great plans in place!!!

Shall we dare try to get together before we leave and say hi in person???

When are your heading to WDW? and where are you staying if going early?

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Tigg....absolutely not will i allow you to send me those iron-ons with out some kind of pmt....something from DL or DCL that you wanted but didn't get maybe?

Well, if you insist Dooya feel like looking for a special DL Mickey head antenna topper or magic towel for me? I was thinking it'd be neat if the Year of a Million Dreams ears said Disneyland on the back that that would be nice to have. Nan hooked me up with a Gold set from DLs 50th that has DL on the back (it goes with my Gold Ears 50th set from WDW )

[fyi-if anyone else would like to trade souvies for iron ons I collect Mickey head antenna toppers, Magic Towels and Pins just kidding - not really - but - yeahhhhh ]

OMG! You two still haven't met, have you!

Nan, you're gonna Love Brenda!

Aisling, Nan's not too hard to keep up with -

just let her have your hand and she will lead the way...

AKL concierge again huh?

Nan, you really are letting of the planning.

I am impressed, stunned and impressed.

 

[nskjerven]

OMG! You two still haven't met, have you!

Nan, you're gonna Love Brenda!

Aisling, Nan's not too hard to keep up with -

just let her have your hand and she will lead the way...

AKL concierge again huh?

Nan, you really are letting of the planning.

I am impressed, stunned and impressed.

yes, frankly I'm feeling like we shouldn't do this trip from the guilty money place and maybe that is making me not stress over any of it

Lee really wanted AKL, I was hoping for something different, but everything else was suprisingly more expensive, so ya go with what you know. I am hoping that our views are ok. We are on the 3rd floor, rather than the 5th like last time, so again, I hope we are ok.

 

[disneykelly73]

I got 16 right.

I used to love watching the old tv shows.. one of the channels used to run them after school. I loved Dobie Gillis!!! lol...

That is great, I was hoping they still did theme's. I liked the Seafood themed one... I just like to be able to get variety from time to time.

Colleen, your birthday sounded wonderful!!! Glad you had such a great day!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Shall we dare try to get together before we leave and say hi in person???

When are your heading to WDW? and where are you staying if going early?

i'll be in Los Gatos with a customer this Sat for a coffee mtg - Michelle will be with me....maybe we could meet for lunch at Santana Row???? I gotta go to the New balance store...You might as well meet her too before the cruise....we are going to WDW 'after' the cruise - better spend Xmas with DH...& figured there might be less crowds as ppl should be traveling back home....we're staying till tues 1/6 at Beach Club Villas

Well, if you insist Dooya feel like looking for a special DL Mickey head antenna topper or magic towel for me? I was thinking it'd be neat if the Year of a Million Dreams ears said Disneyland on the back that that would be nice to have. Nan hooked me up with a Gold set from DLs 50th that has DL on the back (it goes with my Gold Ears 50th set from WDW )

[fyi-if anyone else would like to trade souvies for iron ons I collect Mickey head antenna toppers, Magic Towels and Pins just kidding - not really - but - yeahhhhh ]

OMG! You two still haven't met, have you!

Nan, you're gonna Love Brenda!

Aisling, Nan's not too hard to keep up with -

just let her have your hand and she will lead the way...

AKL concierge again huh?

Nan, you really are letting of the planning.

I am impressed, stunned and impressed.

Yes i DO INSIST - so i will def find something you will love!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I am sure you will be fine at AKL...

I would be

The third floor is actually the first floor -

if anything, I would hope that would get you a better (closer) view.

We had third floor poolside when we stayed there in 05.