October 11-18, 2008 Eastern Magic-Parrothead Pirates in Paradise!

[pinkygirl]

Looks like we might have to get this post count up on our own.

any ideas how???

 

[pinkygirl]

Here is a bit of trivia about Castaway Cay from Wikipedia..............

The Gorda Cay was once used as a stop for drug runners. The runway on the island was a true operational runway at one point, but since has been used as part of Disney's theme and is no longer functional. Gorda Cay was also used for filming in the past, the beach where Tom Hanks first encounters the naked Daryl Hannah in Splash is on the island.

Disney is said to have spent $25,000,000 to develop and outfit the island, topping the $16 million spent by Holland America on Half Moon Cay, and the lesser efforts of other companies. As a result Castaway Cay has the most extensive facilities. Sea water is changed into pure water with reverse osmosis water processors. Construction took 18 months and included dredging 50,000 truckloads of sand from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. The island is still largely undeveloped: only 55 of the 1,000 acres (4.0 km²) are being used. Due to the island's expansive insect population, Disney cruises generally depart the island before sunset.

The pier and its approaches were constructed specifically for the Disney ships, so that they could dock alongside easily, thus removing the need for tenders to get the passengers ashore. To create the mooring site for the ships, workers dredged sand from a 1,700-foot (520 m) channel about 35 feet (11 m) deep and ranging from 200 to 400 feet (120 m) wide. The dredge material was used to build the landing island

so interesting, wonder what kind of bugs they have to make sure the boat leaves that early????!!!!

 

[belle1627]

any ideas how???

Maybe with Canadian content

 

[belle1627]

so interesting, wonder what kind of bugs they have to make sure the boat leaves that early????!!!!

Maybe those drug runners

 

[pinkygirl]

Maybe with Canadian content

 

[belle1627]

I love this pic,

 

[pinkygirl]

Maybe those drug runners

LOL toooo funny!!!!

have you decided what you'll be bringing for the goodies yet? I was thinking treats with maple sugar in them. Maybe maple syrup if I can find someone who sells tiny bottles of it.

 

[pinkygirl]

I love this pic,

Yes, I LOVE that too!!!!!!

 

[belle1627]

LOL toooo funny!!!!

have you decided what you'll be bringing for the goodies yet? I was thinking treats with maple sugar in them. Maybe maple syrup if I can find someone who sells tiny bottles of it.

I would like to bring the sugar maple leafs, kwim?? Not sure what else, maybe a hockey puck snow

 

[belle1627]

Wonder where Kristin is?? Hope the girls are ok.

 

[pinkygirl]

I would like to bring the sugar maple leafs, kwim?? Not sure what else, maybe a hockey puck snow

I like the snowball idea , maybe I can bring a bottle of Labatt Blue, it's right here in London!!!

 

[belle1627]

We need to hit 3000 while that sneaky pirate Allen is at work LOL, we might have a chance at it.

 

[pinkygirl]

Wonder where Kristin is?? Hope the girls are ok.

sounded like they were really sick last night, poor little things
hope they are doing better!!!!!

 

[belle1627]

I like the snowball idea , maybe I can bring a bottle of Labatt Blue, it's right here in London!!!

Thats great, Canadian beer, snow, and a hockey puck.

 

[pinkygirl]

We need to hit 3000 while that sneaky pirate Allen is at work LOL, we might have a chance at it.

yes, let's get to work on it while his gone

 

[pinkygirl]

Thats great, Canadian beer, snow, and a hockey puck.

people are going to think we are nuts!!!!!!

 

[belle1627]

 

[belle1627]

people are going to think we are nuts!!!!!!

 

[belle1627]

Hey were about to go on page 200, does that count for anything

 

[pinkygirl]

Hey were about to go on page 200, does that count for anything

maybe a pat on the back??? love the igloo!!!!!