October 13th, 2007~"Cruise-A-Palooza"

[jenny2]

Bev... parasailing sounds great!! Maybe one of these days I'll try it, lol.

We're home from vacation too! We went camping at the beach for a few days. Lots of fun. The kids had a blast playing at the beach, and DH went fishing one day (off the shore). The kids and I spent the whole afternoon catching little crabs in the low tide, lol.

I took tons of pictures, too. Last year while we were at the beach I got up before the sun came up and went to the beach to get some sunrise pictures... when I discovered my camera was broken I *swore* I was going to get some this year... and I did! I think I took about 40 pictures of the sunrise that morning, lol. Here's one of them...

 

[bevtoy]

Jenny2 where were you at? We were at Cape San Blas, FLorida (Gulf Coast).
They demolished our favorite camp site and built gated communities, well at least its not full of view blocking high rise hotels like Panama beach.
Heres a few pics I "captured". I would love to know if anyone else has para sailed and how was your experiance?

 

[bevtoy]

After several days to recoup from our 31 mile backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park; thinking again about our first (DW, DS - 15 yrs at cruise time and me) 7 night cruise. Only 13+ short months away. What else can I do to make the time pass by quicker? That doesn't require carrying 40 pounds on my back for 31 miles

How about a paper chain countdown? Takes several hours to make one for 13 months. We have a blast with ours. A cake walk after carrying 40 LBS for 31 miles?

 

[jenmack]

Gorgeous sunset Jenn! Sounds like you had a nice little weekend getaway.

Bev-Welcome home. Parasailing sounds fun, but I don't know if I have the nerve. I copied what you did Bev & asked Deb to make up a few designs for our door. The last 2 times we cruised we did our own, but I like Deb's much better.

Hey Minnesotamouseketeers, I just thought I'd say "hi" since your in my neck of the woods.

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi gang,

Just checking in...things have been a whirlwind, which seems to be par for the course in my life.

Cheerleading is starting off well. We had 40 girls tryout for 25 spots, that was tough...lots of talent and it's so hard to say no to any of them. We're starting practices tomorrow night, but we're not getting choreography until next week. So we'll be working on conditioning and fundamentals. They definitely keep me feeling young!

Classes start on Monday...a little nervous as it's been a while since I've taken any classes and I'm going into my final years, so it's all classes for my degree...no more requirements. And since I'm going after an Art degree, I've got to take classes in studio fundamentals, drawing, painting, etc...and there's a reason I'm into photography...hahaha I'm sure I'll love it once I get into it, but I'm a little nervous right now.

I love all the pics ladies...makes me want to play hookie and go to the beach, or at least the pool. Well, enough day dreaming...better get back to work.

Hugs!

 

[DMoss3377]

Happy Friday!

 

[bevtoy]

Ok so if anyone can help me with this it would be nice! How many gifts will a person need if they are playing DISer tag? One for each day, or one for each stateroom playing DISer tag? I found a something a bit fun but don't know how many to get.

 

[d'Isigny]

Happy Friday to all.

My apologies for taking a short break from ‘The Dis’. Between some projects at work, church and DD’s returning to school (insert an ‘amen’ by Nan)…things have been a little crazy at the smith household.

I’ve probably missed 3-4 pages of posts and will review/catch-up this weekend.

I did see some OUTSTANDING photos posted. Thank you for sharing…those are wonderful!!!

We are getting pretty excited as our cruise to Canada out of Seattle is just a few weeks away (9/21). Since starting our family, Nan and I have only been on a ‘no kids’ getaway once before (1 day at WDW and a 4 day DCL cruise). I feel ashamed that in 12+ years we’ve not spent more ‘couple only’ time – I plan on correcting this. And…that work is picking up the tab on this…just makes it even better. So…if anyone has some suggestions or experiences to share about activities in; Seattle, Vancouver BC or Nanaimo on Victoria island…I’d love some help planning our activities.

Ok so if anyone can help me with this it would be nice! How many gifts will a person need if they are playing DISer tag? One for each day, or one for each stateroom playing DISer tag? I found a something a bit fun but don't know how many to get.

Great question posted about DIS Tag. I’d suggest we limit it to one item/gift per stateroom. The great thing about this…we can alter the rules to fit our needs. Currently, on our off-Dis web site through Yahoo Groups 9 persons have expressed an interest in playing. It’s too early to tell what our numbers will be…but, when we played on our last sailing…30+ people posted and 18 played. I’d make a guess that our number can reach ~20.

If anyone wants an invitation to our Yahoo Groups site…just send me an e-mail on this link.
Wishing all a great weekend - Kevin

 

[XLT800]

Just giving us a bump off of page 3.....yikes

I guess everyone is as busy as we are.

Dave

 

[Tinker326]

Hope everyone has a fun & safe Labor Day Weekend!

 

[bevtoy]

Labor Day? SHop till ya drop! We are going to look for dresses for DD homecoming!

 

[MinnesotaMouseketeers]

My wife found something to keep herself busy waiting for 13 months to go by. When I told her about Pirate Night, she ran out and bought paterns for costumes. Hope they still have this on the ship 13 months from now. She is all excited about it, so is my DS and me also. Mine is first so I get to play mannequin for a few days.

We may have found another family to go this week. Keeping our fingers crossed they'll join us.

 

[seagee]

Hello! How has everyone been? School has started- third grade for DD! Back to the school routine: homework, fall fundraisers, making lunches, PTA meetings, etc. I need to start working on getting our passports! Hope everyone is well.

 

[DMoss3377]

Hey gang!

Hope everyone had a great labor day weekend. Mine was entirely too busy and went by way too fast. Pretty much packed with class, cheer practice and a few fun activities. I did squeeze in the John Mayer/Sheryl Crow concert, which was AWESOME!

Now that school is in full swing, I feel myself being pulled under a great big rock. So if I'm MIA for a while, please forgive me... I will return whenever I come up for air...

Take care!

 

[seagee]

I also need a little more information on Dis tag. On my last cruise Dis Tag was when we passed around a lime green posterboard in the shape of Mickey's head. If you found it on your stateroom door you wrote something cute and clever on it then you "tagged" another disser's door. After the crusie it gets posted on the board. How does the gifts fit in to tag? Thanks! Cathy

 

[jenny2]

Ohhhh MinnesotaMouseketeers... that sounds like a great idea! I haven't told DH about Pirate night yet, lol. I'd better tell him soon because it's going to take months of convincing him to wear a pirate costume, lol!!

We had a quiet weekend. Housework and more housework

I hope everyone is well, and I plan on checking in here more often!!

 

[jenmack]

UH-Oh, we were on the bottom of the 3rd page!

Well, I'm still waiting w/ anticipation for the airline rates to come out. I know we have to wait a couple more months, but when they do come out it just seems all the more closer.

Everybody have a good week!

 

[bevtoy]

I also need a little more information on Dis tag. On my last cruise Dis Tag was when we passed around a lime green posterboard in the shape of Mickey's head. If you found it on your stateroom door you wrote something cute and clever on it then you "tagged" another disser's door. After the crusie it gets posted on the board. How does the gifts fit in to tag? Thanks! Cathy

This will be the first time we have played the tag game, I am still a bit confused about it too. We have been very busy. DD is painting the livingroom/dining room and hallway, the ceiling in the kitchen and baths, fall is a good time for home maintenance.

 

[d'Isigny]

This will be the first time we have played the tag game, I am still a bit confused about it too. We have been very busy. DD is painting the livingroom/dining room and hallway, the ceiling in the kitchen and baths, fall is a good time for home maintenance.

So sorry I've not replied to bev/cathy's question.

first...details - suggestions and updates can be discused by all playing. listed below are details on how we played during our last cruise - so...we are the rule and fun makers on this game.

OK....here goes.

Anyone interested in playing needs to send me their details or post on our Yahoo Groups (under the Database link).

Hopefully we will have a Dis-meet during our first or second day at sea. It's great to 'put a face/voice - to a screen name'.
During this meeting...everyone playing will receive a 'mickey head magnet' and list of all persons participating (w/cabin numbers). I'll gladly make up the 'mickey head magnets' and copy off the lists for everybody. Since all will have their first 'mickey head magnet', 'tag' another person playing...as time with your family permits. You will leave your prepared gift: at the bottom of their door, with the stateroom host/ess, or in 'fish mail' (fish mail is a little holder outside - above and to the right of each cabin door...it's ment to hold a card or your state room bill..etc) - AND - put the 'mickey head magnet' given on the their door...i.e., tagging them. Then you wait for someone to 'tag' you. When you get tagged...enjoy the treat/gift and take the 'mickey head magnet' you received and pre-prepared gift delivering these to the next person on your list-----an so on----till you've 'tagged' all on your list (everyone else playing). So...if we have 15 people participating...you will need to pre-arrange...15 'gifts'. These 'gifts' don't need to be costly...just be creative. Listed below are some of the items we were 'blessed' to receive;
- a bag of movie snacks (assorted 'movie type' candy)
- a pirate mickey beenie
- a pirate flag
- scrap booking items (stickers...etc)
- a dvd someone created all about their 'home state'
- 'disney type' candy
- a cd with cruise tunes
- disney themed writing pens
- a mickey mouse pin
------we had a 'baseball rivalry' between cubbie and cardinal fans...each gave the other 'special gifts' from their favorite teams
------our past group had a 'theme'...we appeared to be a group that was visiting the dentist - way too often...so....some offered 'gag' teeth and traveling toothbrushes and toothpaste.
The above is a short list of items we received - sorry I can't remember more/all. It was wonderful and exciting to see...THE CREATIVITY OF OTHERS!!!
The stories at our last Dis-meet and post cruise postings were a real hoot. We had a Dis-er...acting like a secret agent....so she would not get caught by the person she was tagging. because I know the person and can make a 'good guess' at her age...it makes me chuckle thinking she was 'lurking around' hallways of the ship so she would not get caught by anyone.

I hope this helps...but, if you have any more questions...please don't hesitate asking.

Nan and I leave this thursday for our Canidian cruise...we are getting packed and really excited to have some 'couple only' time.

 

[jenmack]

How is everyone? I guess now my niece will be joining us on our cruise. She will be 14y at time of cruise. My DS knows already, but my DD and younger DS don't. My DD will be very excited. I guess it's a good thing we have 2 connecting rooms.

Kevin, I'm excited for you and Nancy. Have lot's and lot's of fun! I know how precious "couple time" is and how much more it makes you appreciate your children too.