October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 4

[3pirates&tink]

Morning Nancy Thanks for the update on Lindy Loo. I've been thinking about her and Elouise and hoping that the change in schools has been going smoothly! How is everything in Wisconsin???

 

[3pirates&tink]

We're thinking of you Robin and Mike!!! (I know you're having a great week this week with your daughter home!!! Enjoy!)

 

[Timon]

Good morning everybody ,

sorry i havnt posted in a while but it looks like everybody is getting giddy about booking trips etc , we are 1st time cruises , have i done my maths right can we book trips and our DD in club on the 12th aug? will there still be room in the kids club?

our daughter just loves the kids club , and she would be so upset if she could not go.

Disney will only accept the amount of kids that will fit in the clubs, never more so no worries, even if you register then late!

Are you laughing at me Cass?



(We are also looking into RoadRunner, Digital cable, Phone Service in an all-in-one package)

Ohh I would never laugh at a technology-deprived internet queen

I have had dail up from day one and rationalized why it was better cost wize. We had the free version until about 2 years ago. Yuck. Now it is even harder to deal with this because I know it is changing soon, so I keep yelling at the pages to load.

Well I was off on the day sorry. Where in Vegas? I told Scott several times during the few months before that we should go there but he kept insisting on a big wedding for me.

I am confussed I thought Brenda and Jason are not going on the cruise. How did I get this mixed up? And is her b-day the 17th also?

We got married at the Excalibur, only because back then the Luxor did not have a chapel

And the ONLY reason we got married in Vegas was because just after we decided to get married my mom passed away and I didn't want to make any wedding plans without her so this way I hardly did any planning.It was the furthest thing away from what we would have had if Mom was still alive...perfect! We had about 25 friends and family come down for it so it wasn't so bad. Not what I had envisioned but back then I didn't care, just wanted to be married to Rob and not do a big wedding.


And yes Brenda & Jason are still doing WDW but not the cruise!

 

[goofyfreak]

Hi Sean!!! Glad to see you still lurk around and keep up with us!!!!! I am sure there will still be room for Liv in the clubs. We have always registered on the ship before the last cruise. We never had a problem. Did you get my PM?

 

[goofyfreak]

Good morning everyone!!!! I'm glad Lindy Loo is doing well. I'm sure it has been busy at her's and Karen's homes this week.
I wish Karen was doing less working out and more Dissing while at the gym!!!!

 

[AverysMommy]

Jessalynn

How did the graduation party go this weekend?

I survived my sister's visit - I minimized how much she could bug me by putting on a Harry Potter movie to watch.

Vanessa had a good time though - we went to Mandarin which is a restaurant I hate but she loves. She was looking in the gift bag for her cell phone but I had taped it to the bottom and she kept on finding all these other gifts (a necklace, small bottle of perfume, etc). And just when she was convinced the cell phone wasnt there - she found it. She was so happy.

 

[AverysMommy]

Jessalynn
You are not over reacting at all. I would have felt the same way, but unfortunatly I would not have been able to walk away and I would have made the kid go home. I also would have told the parents about it even if I was friends with them so they could possible get her to explain why she said it.

I have raised Mackenzie to be very independent. But at the same time she knows that when it is more then just her that you take turns doing what each person wants. Most of the time she will actually insit that they play what other people want because she does not want to make everyone play her things.

However if my child every said anything like that I would want to know about and then I would be talking with her about how we do not say things that are mean and hurtfull and that she needs to consider why the other person is crying and maybe correct the issue if she can or just go up and give her friend a and ask what that friend would like to do. I would also make my child apoligize to the parent for saying No when asked to leave. If a parent asks you to leave you leave it is not an option.

Sorry just my thoughts. Let me know how it all goes within the next few days.

I havent mentioned it to them yet - but I am going to when I see them on Thursday. I agree - I would want to know if my child was rude, I assume they would want to know the same thing. I am just going to mention it very casually.

 

[Dyerneeds]

I just now heard about these message boards and was so suprised to see the cruise we are going on to have a thread! Woohoo! We have been planning for two years now. This is our second cruise. Our first one was Oct 04 on the Wonder.

just wanted to say a quick welcome susan. mike and robin here. you can call me cinnimike for reasons which will be explained later.

 

[3pirates&tink]

I survived my sister's visit - I minimized how much she could bug me by putting on a Harry Potter movie to watch.

Vanessa had a good time though - we went to Mandarin which is a restaurant I hate but she loves. She was looking in the gift bag for her cell phone but I had taped it to the bottom and she kept on finding all these other gifts (a necklace, small bottle of perfume, etc). And just when she was convinced the cell phone wasnt there - she found it. She was so happy.

I'm glad everyone had a good time......especially Vanessa!!!

 

[AverysMommy]

I have lost track of time - I was thinking I had lots of time until excursion booking but now its within the next few weeks (WOO HOO)

so questions/comments needed.

1. Key West - this one is easy - lighthouse, southern most point, key lime pie

2. Grand Cayman - thinking of the Pirate Encounter. I have never booked anythign before - do we get to book from a variety fo timeslots or will there just be one time. Does anyone know the time available? I will have a 5 year old with me - does anyone know if they provide life vests for kids to swim in? probably want one for the 8 year old too. Is it worth the $$. Its only 40 minutes at the actual stop - will my kids get bored during the 45 minute boat ride? are there any onboard entertainmnet (pirate show??)

3. Cozumel - I was hoping to go to a Beach - any suggestions on which one? DO you think we should book somethign or just grab a cab. We have both travelled a bit and feel comfortable taking cabs unless people dont recommend it as I know Mexico has becoem more dangerous in recent years

4. Castaway Cay - we were just going to enjoy the island - do we really need to pre-book bikes as we liked the idea of going biking but it was going to depend on how hot it is. Same thing with the snorkel gear. I think this would be a good place for the kids to try snorkelling as it wont be too deep - but do we have to book in advance or just when we get to the island?

All help is appreciated

 

[AverysMommy]

I am getting so excited now that we are getting close to booking the excursions. Going to pay off the balance owing later this week so that is off my plate.

WOO HOO

 

[Dyerneeds]

while on the treadmill, i just finnished watching one of our home movie dvds from our 2005 cruise. what a rush.
after watching the movie however i am glad we are not doing mnsshp this year before the cruise. thats because we took our 2 huge bags of trick or treat candy with us on the cruise. hence the weight gain. or at least part of it. maybe it was all those strawb smoothies . or the 2 filets at dinner.
i can watch that clip of the ships horn playing when you wish upon a star over and over again.
sail away sure was gloomy that day, right walt and di and cass and rob?
i remember hearing we were getting switched to eastern route but we didnt care. we just wanted to be on that ship.
not sure but i think we have a clip of rob holding me back and cass pushing robin out of the way to get the last upgrade. (not really)
cinnimike

 

[MomsOf2boys]

Good Morning Susan

Good Morning... well afternoon now... I can see I am the early riser of the group. hahahahahha Already left for work and back. Ok.. so I am leaving again in a while. But still.... I beat you all up this morning... and I dreamed of Disney after being on the boards almost 1/2 the day yesterday. hahahahaha

 

[MomsOf2boys]

just wanted to say a quick welcome susan. mike and robin here. you can call me cinnimike for reasons which will be explained later.

OkCinnimike..... I will stay tuned for that little story. hahahaha

 

[Wine Diva]

Yeah, and you don't respond to my PM's either. Waiting to hear from you regarding the wristbands.

Don't feel bad, I haven't heard from Karen (must not have "worked out" yet this week ), Cheryl (where is she by the way. Her WDW trip should be over by now), or Judy (not sure where she went either).

Other than that, looks like we'll have lots of people with green bands on their wrists.

Ouch! That smarts!! I sent you a PM

 

[GOS]

Hi Heather - How are things in the UK? Cold?

Not so much cold, but very wet. When will we get our sunny summer?

Heather

 

[Dyerneeds]

OkCinnimike..... I will stay tuned for that little story. hahahaha

ill give you the quick review.
a few years ago with the kids gone we downsized into a condo.
robin (my dw) also works part time as a real estate agent. she sold a condo 2 units down to a girl. when she moved in a friend of ours saw her and said
"i know her" "shes a stripper"
since the girl has red hair, robin and our dd named her "cinnamon".
since then i have endless fun teasing robin about our dancer friend. whenever robin goes away i tease her i may have order a pole rental for cinnamon to come over.
the now famous dis queen nancy(aka mother goose) has dubbed me cinnimike.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Not so much cold, but very wet. When will we get our sunny summer?

Heather

just a quick note to say ive been reading your trip report. i made it half way through so far. great job and nice photos. looking forward to meeting you guys.

 

[GOS]

just a quick note to say ive been reading your trip report. i made it half way through so far. great job and nice photos. looking forward to meeting you guys.

Thank you. Me too.

 

[GOS]

Hi Cass - just thought I'd say that I enjoyed your 2005 video. St Maartin is on our list of places still to visit. Loved the Star Wars shop!

Bet Rob was in his element.

Heather