Oct. 15, 2006 (4 nights on the "New" Wonder)

[JenCel70]

Also for anyone who is posting things on their stateroom doors...People have talked of getting those Mickey head paintchips from Home Depot, the offical disboards color is Alien Green...We plan on posting them on our doors with our disboard names printed on..Thought it would be a cute idea for anyone interested

 

[saratogagirl]

Linda I think the seats are two across on Test Track, but I cant 100 % remember ....

Welcome Back Jane It sounds like you have a lovely time, thanks for the mini trippie, cant wait to see your piccies, conch fritters yum Ian will be very interested to read about your trip and also see your pictures when you post, he has always wanted to visit Key West. I am glad that you all had a good time, there was certainly a crowd of you, which always makes for a good time. It is good to have you back though, I am sure that our little pirate Ellie will love the suprise that you got her, I bet she can't wait for us all to spoil her ....

We were meant to go away this weekend, only on Saturday night to meet up with some of our DIS friends but for a change Ian has to work, he is getting a bit fed up with it all now, so I have just had to cancel. It wasn't too big a deal though as we have rescheduled to the end of the month. Also on the 15th we go to see Robbie Williams at Milton Keynes so that is very exciting

 

[Sue88]

Thanks Linda! I have not seen that pressed penny site before. It looks like I will need to be on the lookout for new penny machines!

I love animal and nature shows, especially ones that focut on ocean life. Very sad about the stingray accident.

The trip sounds great Jane. Did you parasail too. Did Alie like it?? Details please.

 

[Sue88]

Test track seats are 3 across.

 

[saratogagirl]

Thanks Sue, I couldn't remember if teo or three, I love Test Track but had a mental block !!

 

[SparKeLLy]

Great about Test Track. Will other ride photos soon be included on the photopass as well? I hope so. Wish they would all be on before our trip.

Here is the photo & wedding wishes from Mickey & Minnie Mouse
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k28/KellyRiley/mickeyminniephoto.jpg

Sounds like you had a great time Jane. Can't wait to see pictures. I'd love to visit Key West some day. I watch the Real World on MTV and the last cast lived in Key West...during all the hurricanes last year.

I'm a bit bummed out right now. Jacob's best man has just decided he doesn't feel comfortable being the best man and is acting like he doesn't even know when the wedding is. He's been told, obviously a few times of our date, and has our wedding invitation. So I don't know what his problem is. Jacob is sad, and so am I. It's his stepfather.....but Jacob's mom died over 5 years....so I guess he feels his "obligations" are over...not that he ever had any obligations. But him and Jacob have always been good friends (both computer nerds).....so it's really just coming out of nowhere that he's being like this. Not sure what we're going to do, but we're both a bit put off by this.

 

[saratogagirl]

Kelly the photo is wonderful you must be so pleased ... I am really sorry to hear that you are having troubles this close to the wedding. you have only a short time to go and could really do without this at the moment
Has he told you why he is feeling uncomfortable about it, as you say he has no obligation, but if he has agreed to do this then I consider that a promise to you for your special day ... Jake must be feeling pretty upset, especially if they have a close relationship.

This happened to me two weeks before the wedding, with one one of my Bridesmaids, she was my uncles fiance and they had been having some problems so told me that she didn't feel able to go through with it, I know that you must be feeling very hurt and disappointed because thats how I felt, I could appreciate that her relationship with my Uncle was rocky, but we had been close for years and I felt very let down.

I know that it is not much of an answer, but does Jacob have another family member or close friend who could take his place ? I love all of my family dearly, but somethimes they could really make you scream....

to you and Jacob xx

 

[Sue88]

That is very disappointing Kelly. Jacob shouldn't have to worry about such things on your special day. I hope things get back on track for you soon.

I am suprised that I remember about the Test track seats but I do remember that the outer seats had a seat belt with a shoulder harness but the middle seat just had a seat belt across the lap.

 

[MJ5MOUSE]

Sue you have such a good memory. I never would have remembered that.

Kelly, It sounds a bit odd, the best man acting like he doesnt even know when the wedding is I wonder if it could be something else that is bothering him and he is just making an excuse? Sometimes people get very testy about wedding issues. It is unfortunate when people forget that the day is all about the bride and groom and not the extended family and friends. Jake should have an honest talk with him and tell him that he was the first choice for best man but that if there is some reason that he feels he can no longer do it then Jake should let him off the hook and get someone who wants to be there to support the two of you.
I know you have worked very hard on making this wedding just the way you dreamed it would be, and I know that as the date draws close the stress is getting higher, but I want you to remember that you have already made many memerable magic moments for you future together and there are many more to come. I promise you that everything will NOT go exactly as planned but the things that suprise you will be some of the most cherished and most memerable of all. So plan away and when the big day arrives take a deep breath, let it out, and HAVE A BALL.

 

[SparKeLLy]

Thanks for everyones kind words of support. Sorry I keep rambling on....but this is not the first disappointment we've had dealing with the wedding party....but this is one is the biggest smack in the face it feels...the others just irritations.

He didn't give a reason of why he doesn't feel comfortable being the best man. He said they don't talk much anymore....which isn't true. They talk about as much as ever, which is not a lot, but a few times a month...nothing has changed on that part since he was asked to be the best man. He lives over 5 hours away also and is away on business all the time. I don't talk to my maid of honor that often either, but she's still my maid of honor. It's just coming a bit out of nowhere and at the last minute (we've been engaged for nearly 2 years and he was asked to be best man within the first month), and Jacob is very hurt by it, which takes a lot and It makes me so sad and angry. I'm not even caring if he's the best man or just a groomsman or anything wedding related, it's his behavior and words that I don't like, and that he's hurt Jacob's feelings. There is no one else Jacob will ask to be his best man. And he told Jacob he's still willing to be a groomsman, just not the best man. If anything there will just not be a best man. We're actually wishing we had no bridal party to begin with except for flower girls and ring bearers - as they seem to be the only people looking forward and wanting to be in our wedding. Jacob is going to call him tonight, to get things straightened out, hopefully. Jacob still very much considered him his step-father, but I have a feeling that he no longer thinks of Jacob as a step-son...and best man or not, we're now just listing him as 'friend of the groom' in the programs as to not make him feel "weird" yet again.

I cannot wait until the honeymoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I might go crazy sometimes if we didn't have that to look forward to after the wedding.

 

[saratogagirl]

Oh Kelly and Jake I feel so badly for you, I can tell from your tone that you are very upset about this, which is understandable. Kelly I know just how you feel, to be honest I never care who hurts or stamps on me but if someone does something that I think has hurt Ian I honestly feel like I could scream for him, I suppose that is love for you ....
Your wedding will be wonderful you will get all the love and support that you need from those you are closest to, and as long as you and Jacob have each other and the strong bond that you have that is all that matters....
I hope that Jake is able to get some answers in the call this evening, in the meantime stay positive and give each other lots of big hugs ....

The wedding will bw wonderful and so will the honeymoon, remember that we are all here for you when you need to vent xxx

 

[Lindy Loo]

Kelly and Jake, Im to so sorry for all this hassle and upset so close to your special day. I dont really know if this helps, however Wayne was best man for his best mate ( life long friends) he was VERY VERY nervous about doing the speech. You will see when you meet us, I can talk for England, while Wayne is far more reserved. Previoulsy I was a customer serivce trainer, and had to do many group speeches and training sessions. Wayne has never had to do that. Even at our wedding which was abroad, with 6 other people, he was REALLY nervous to do a mini speech.
About 4 times Wayne nearly said he didnt want to be best man. He knew it was his duty to do, as he had promised and Kev would have no one else. He did do it, he was more nervous that Kev ( the groom) as soon as his speech was done, he relaxed and enjoyed the day.

Jules is right, remember if you need to vent of anything, we are all here for you both. Hard I know, but try not and loose sight that its your wedding day, and why you are marrying. right now this is a huge thing, rightly so, however you and Jake have a life time together so please try and not let it affect you too much.

Big hugs

 

[Lindy Loo]

Jen thanks for the info on the sight, will def have a look!

Mickey head paint chips from home depot......... what is this please?
We have just got a kind of lime green card, and cut into shapes of mickey heads. We too have put our Dis names on these. So anyone say " hi" if you see us

MJ Oh Elouise will be excited to have a treat from you! Thanks. I think she is going to soooooooooooo love being the centre of attention. ( In a nice way, not brattish!) Glad you all had a great time, love the trippie!

Thanks for the info on the test track seating, we so wanted to get a photo of all 3 of us ! Yippee looks like we can

 

[SparKeLLy]

Well, everything has been sorted out with the best man. He is still going to be a groomsman, which make's Jacob happy so I am happy. He says he doesn't want all the attention on him is why he doesn't want to be the best man - don't know why he thinks the attention at our wedding would be at all on him....all he had to do was have the title of best man - hold the rings (which he's still going to do he said) sign the marriage certificate, and give a speech if he wanted to...and for all I cared it could have been "congratulations and best wishes to you both" and that's it. Honestly...I don't know why he thinks being the best man will get him star status lol. Sure would have been nice of him to tell us this ohhhh like 6 or 7 months ago. He also says he can't find his invitation....and Jacob said he told him he thought it was this weekend! Sheesh. But like I said, Jacob is happy, so I'm happy....honest...I am!

 

[saratogagirl]

so glad that things have worked out Kelly and that you and Jake are now happier !! All the attention is going to be on you and Jake ..., as long as you are both feeling happier that is the important thing.
Not long to go now, and I am sure things will be plain sailing from now on ....

love Jules x

 

[saratogagirl]

Where is everybody

 

[Sue88]

Hello Jules! I am here!


Linda, The green mickey head is actually a paint sample! We used them on my previous dis cruise. Many cruisers go to a store called Home Depot and in the stores paint department they have little cards with the shape of mickeys head on them. The cards are samples of colors for the Disney paint. On my last cruise all those from the disboard attached the green mickey head to purse or shirt so that we would recognize each other at the port. It worked for me and I ended up having lunch with a disfriend on the first day.

 

[Lindy Loo]

Im here too

Kelly Glad things are better for you and Jake now. At least looking on the right side he did give you a month or so's notice................ could have been worse. As for attention, blimey its all on YOU and Jake ! ( Unless he is a Jack Sparrow look alike ? )

Sue, thanks for explaining, a great idea................ I will have a lime green mickey tag on my bag, but guess you will know who I am .......... Im the hassled mum screeching E L O U I S E .................. at the top of my voice........ Wayne will be the guy sitting in the corner drinking beer

speak to you all soon, off to the gym.......... last minute panic !!!

 

[Lindy Loo]

elouise i love mum

 

[Lindy Loo]

Sorry guys Elouise is learning to spell on the PC and she wanted to type something , I had to go away and then come back and see. I THOUGHT she was going to send some pictures to the girls, but she typed and sent this on her OWN ! Im WELL proud !

She even knew how to send !!!!1 Perhaps im on her toooooo much, she has obviously copied me


glad it was a nice