NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[Aisling]

but since we are linked & if we want to have a big group at Palo, can that be done by you? I know in the past, since i'm the only one in my group that can make a palo reserv - i've only been able to make it for 2 persons....uggghhh....but was easy to change once on board....

If we do a group Palo, it's my understanding that anyone of us can book it. The issue is that those who are dinner linked can't make any bookings online at the DCL website at the same time.

I think Chad sais he wants to do Palo with just him and Louise , so in that case I guess she or I will call because the ressie is in my name, but her name is the lead on their actual paperwork. Ok, I'm confusing myself.

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Welcome welcome welcome

been a busy week so far and it is only Tuesday

have to make Kara's senior picture appointment haven't even figured out when she can sign up for driver lessons -

band picture day next week - first game 08/22 - which means school is just around the corner - eekkkkkkkkk

later gators

 

[Marla Hellwig]

dinner rotation

I 'finally' remembered to ask about this

Right now DCL will be on the old - normal dining rotation once ship gets back from the repo cruise

However, that isn't written in stone

 

[Marla Hellwig]

All I know is that I can't book anything until 10/13 (since we are 1st time cruisers) but I am only looking at a couple of 'must do's at the moment

 

[trinibjill]

My goodness, I can skate for 4 hrs a day - no problem. This is only the 2nd day. My doggies are gripping or is that barking. Well, I've done 2 parks each day. My main goal is to do things that have been re-furbished or I have never done.

I must say the ones that have been re-done were all that & a bag of chips. Yes, there are things I've never done. to name one - Tom Sawyers Island.

well, tomorrow is skating in the morning - there is a session at the rink from 10 - 1 am. Then Magic Kingdom & Downtown Disney. I decided to save Adventurers Club until tomorrow night.

 

[Aisling]

I 'finally' remembered to ask about this

Right now DCL will be on the old - normal dining rotation once ship gets back from the repo cruise

However, that isn't written in stone

Yay! (Even tho it isn't written in stone ).



For the excursions, all I'm interested in is the Tulum tour. If we get locked out through DCL, we may just book privately.

As for Palo, I can take it or leave it, since I did the dinner already.

If I decide to do any spa thing, I may wait and see what's available when we board or even during the cruise week. No biggie there, either.

 

[Aisling]

well, tomorrow is skating in the morning - there is a session at the rink from 10 - 1 am. Then Magic Kingdom & Downtown Disney. I decided to save Adventurers Club until tomorrow night.

Jill, where do you skate in WDW?

 

[trinibjill]

Jill, where do you skate in WDW?

There is a rink in Kissimmee called skate reflections. They have an adult session on Weds mornings. There are quite a few people attend & a lot are snowbirds (people from the North originally)

Below find a connection to their online info.

http://www.skatereflections.com

 

[disneykelly73]

Hey Aisling, yes, I have the REAS booked on my account. I think Brenda does as well. I know that we can not book for more than two people at Palo as that is the Romance Package.

My understanding is that once the ressies have been linked, we can not all sign on at once... but you can make individual reservations. Sounds screwy to me. Not sure why THAT would be the case. We each have a different reservation number, so why not be able to all sign in at the same time. Unless they are worried about duplication on reservations.. Say the people arent communicating well w/each other, and two different cabins take on booking ALL the reservations for ALL the cabins in their group..

Not sure.

I know that I am counting down the days til I can book my stuff!

 

[Aisling]

Good afternoon Magic Mateys,

Kelly, how are you doing on your diet? I've been going to the gym every day, and really working hard. I've never sweated so much in my whole life. The trainer won't let me weigh myself...he says to judge my results by the way my clothes fit, and he promises if I keep it up, I'll notice my clothes being loose after 4 weeks. I HATE going, but once I'm there, I'm focused and actually enjoy it. But it's hard. I tried the Pilates class, but I'm just not strong enough yet to feel like I'm getting anything out of it. The bellydancing class is wonderful, I really feel my abs getting tighter because of it, so when all the tummy fat is gone, I'll hopefully have some decent ab muscles under it all, even though my tummy muscles are shot after a huge pregnancy belly and C-section with Jesse. I'm also doing a low carb diet, eating lopts of fish and huge salads, which I love. AND I've learned a trick to help with my night time sweet tooth...I bought chewable multivitamins that are shaped like cubes and taste like chocolate, 0 calories, 1 carb each, so I've made a habit of taking it at night to curb my temptation to have a cookie or whatever. And it really, truly helps! So let's keep it up, and let me know how you're doing!

Busy week for me...today a meeting for catechism teachers, we start classes soon and I'll have 5th grade again. I LOVE that age group. Then tomorrow Louise is having a jewelry party, then right after that I'm going to a free concert in the park to see Liza Minnelli. Then Friday I'm going upstate to pick up my 13 year old niece Chloe...she's staying with me for two weeks while my sister and my other sister's husband take a trip to Thailand. (They're travel partners, been all over Europe together. My other sis, his wife, doesn't like to travel.) I'm going to introduce Chloe to Jesse's modeling agent, because she wants to be in show business, but I don't know how that'll work out since she lives 8 hours out of the city.

So my friends, thanks for reading about what's been going on in my life.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Welcome Smoccio!

I'm always here...usually lurking but always here~

If you haven't seen it yet, the link to Anjelica's website (she made for our cruise) is in the last link in my sig...click on "the key to happiness" if you'd like to see what she's put together for all of us~

Hi Mom

 

[Aisling]

Last edited by tiggerwannabe : Today at 01:34 PM. Reason: Aisling, I was lurking on Chad's photopage too, you are so cute and Chad really is getting good with that camera...

Oh gawd, don't tell me you saw the picture of me with the romaine lettuce!

 

[disneykelly73]

Aisling,

I did not lose nor did I gain anything this past weigh in on Monday night. I am still following the plan. LOL!! I am trying hard. I have been staying for all the meetings..

Let me know how the personal trainer works out!!! Let me know when you notice a difference in your clothes. Sugar Free Jello is ALSO a good snack for sweet tooths!!

 

[Aisling]

Sugar Free Jello is ALSO a good snack for sweet tooths!!

Great idea!

I hope Brenda chimes in, as she's our resident Weight Watchers expert!

 

[trinibjill]

Well, after walking, & walking, & walking & skating & walking, I feel like I lost 10 pounds

The skating was a ball. There was a guy there who is one of the better dance skaters. We did some dances & a couple of waltzes & I was just tickled to death. Needless to say I had fun.

Went to Disney Hollywood Studios. It was jammed. Whoever said attendance was down needs to go there. It's just when it gets like that all you see around you is kids that are mad at their parents & parents that want to - well - you know. I left there after a couple of hours.

I'll be having dinner then going to Downtown disney. Catch you later.

Hi Colleen

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Oh gawd, don't tell me you saw the picture of me with the romaine lettuce!

Why yes! Yes I did~



Since I don't own a scale, I have no idea if I am losing or not. I do know my clothes stopped getting tighter and I even have a little definition in my arms again. Congratulations on getting yourself a personal trainer Aisling, he may be just the little boost you needed. Congrats on not gaining anything Kelly! Staying the same size is a challenge in itself

Have a great night Mom!

 

[DDeb4evr]

Hi All,

I have been avoiding this post for a few weeks now. Jeff and I won't be going on the cruise. I left him 2 weeks ago and am already in a new apartment. He and Aaron may still be going but I haven't heard. I was hoping that things would get better but they didn't and hanging on just to cruise with all of you lovely people, didn't seem right to me. I also couldn't hang on that long. I didn't like who I was in that relationship and life is too short to be angry and miserable.

I hope you all have a wonderful time. Please have several drinks for me.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi All,

I have been avoiding this post for a few weeks now. Jeff and I won't be going on the cruise. I left him 2 weeks ago and am already in a new apartment. He and Aaron may still be going but I haven't heard. I was hoping that things would get better but they didn't and hanging on just to cruise with all of you lovely people, didn't seem right to me. I also couldn't hang on that long. I didn't like who I was in that relationship and life is too short to be angry and miserable.

I hope you all have a wonderful time. Please have several drinks for me.

Aww Deb

I can't say I am not surprised

but can say I am sad you can't make it on the cruise.

I always say it's best to do what's right for YOU!

Stay strong girl and keep in touch. For real, OK?

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi all - finally home alone & a chance to chime in~

Aisling / Kelly - CONGRATS to both of you!!! you're both doing excellent things for your self....i truly do believe you'll come to love the trainer & going to the gym!!! sugar free puddings (choc) with a dollop of sugar free coolwhip is a great evening snack too - but i always have the WW desserts in the freezer & love them - some are 1 pts; some 2 - but all are good!!!

i spend soooooo much time walking (& walking) (& walking) - that i haven't spent enough time lifting weights, so my whole gym routine will do a total change after the breast cancer walk wkend....

Jill - sounds like you're having a FABULOUS time!!!!

Debbie - i am SOOOOO sorry to hear that you won't be cruising; but i'm not sorry that you've removed yourself from a horrible relationship - life is TOO SHORT for sure...best of luck to you - if you're ever down this way - look me up!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

oh yeah - some of our plans include:
Palo - dinner & brunch - anyone is welcome to join us...i can totally understand Chad & Louise doing their own evening)!!!
Spa - Cabana massage on Castaway Cay - don't know what other spa treatments yet if any
but i don't get the 105-day booking - i get to book 9/28 which is the 90-day mark...