October 20th 2007 Western Magic

[oybolshoi]

Congratulations Cass and Rob!!

 

[jdkdorn]

Jeff, I believe that once we get the Yahoo Site up and running there is a section where we will all post our cruising info. I tried to keep up on our count but lost track.

Until then how about if we just start one here?? Just "quote" and add your name to this list everyone....

I'll start,


Jeff and Suz (JLDSMD) Hartland, Wisconsin
Chuck and Nancy (cntkg1) Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Linda, Wayne and Elouise (5) (Lindy Loo) Wiltshire England
Brenda (oybolshoi) and Jason - O'Fallon, MO (Western suburb St. Louis metro area).
Cass and Rob (Timon and Darkrobe) Calgary, Alberta Canada
mike and robin (dyerneeds) NE ohio
Abby, Dave, Hayden(7), Gwynne(4) (PrincessMom2002), Vandalia, Ohio
Heather & Rick (GOS) - Surrey. England
Cheryl, Al and Rachel(13) (Cheryl N. WI) Muskego, WI
Karen, Neil and Ellis (7) Birmingham England
Judy & Dave Dornacher (jdkdorn) Franklin WI (Kaitlyn, Sean, Grandma Mona, Grandpa John, & DD Friend Markie

Continue on folks!!

I added our names

 

[jdkdorn]

Brenda,

If the schedule is like it was this year, MNSSHP should be on the Friday night before the cruise. Again, if it is like this year, it will NOT be on the Saturday night after the cruise. Book early because this past year it was sold out (per a CM I talked to prior to the parade). But don't think sold out is crowded, the CM said the limit was 27,000 tickets.

Like Nancy, we are looking at going down early on Friday on Midwest. Our plans now are to go to MNSSHP that Friday night and stay in the World that night.

On the back end, we are looking at going to Disney's Vero Beach. We went there this past October and really liked it. DS loves the beach and I'm sure he'd like one more day at the beach.

Jeff

I was reading the "schedule" for 2007, on the DIS, if it is like this year and the MNSSHP was on the 18th not the 19th next year. We are planning on going down early on the 18th, hopefully on Midwest and then taking a nap and going to MNSSHP that night. If we can't then we will go the Sat we return from the cruise.

We are staying at the BCV as of now but hope to change the the VWL at the 7 month window.

Happy Thanksgiving & congrats Cass on the beautiful baby

 

[JLDSMD]

CONGRATULATIONS CASS AND ROB!!!!!!

WELCOME BABY KIRA!!!!

 

[JLDSMD]

I think we're going to pass on MNSSHP this year if we end up at WDW in October. It was fun but it's starting to get a bit pricy.

I look at it slightly different. If we get in to Orlando earlier that day and wanted to go to a park, even on a 10-day park hopper, it would be $41 (the per day price). MNSSHP when prepurchased is around $36. $5 less than burning a Your Way Ticket to go to one park and a lot less than buying a 1 day ticket. It is enough park for us that day and even though parks can be quieter some days that time of year, I know there will be no more than 27,000 people there.

Now if you have AP's, then it wouldn't be worth the extra $$$.

 

[JLDSMD]

I was reading the "schedule" for 2007, on the DIS, if it is like this year and the MNSSHP was on the 18th not the 19th next year. We are planning on going down early on the 18th, hopefully on Midwest and then taking a nap and going to MNSSHP that night. If we can't then we will go the Sat we return from the cruise.

It was on both the 19th and the 20th this year, so that would be the 18th and 19th next year. It was sold out this year on the 20th, the Friday. The only other day that sold out was the 31st.

If you look at the actual information that DIS has on the WDWInfo pages, not the threads, you will see the dates listed. http://www.wdwinfo.com/holidays/halloween.htm

Not sure what "schedule" would be out for next October already. I'm just going by this year's days (not dates, but days of the week).

Jeff

 

[JLDSMD]

Jeff and Suz (JLDSMD) Hartland, Wisconsin
Chuck and Nancy (cntkg1) Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Linda, Wayne and Elouise (5) (Lindy Loo) Wiltshire England
Brenda (oybolshoi) and Jason - O'Fallon, MO (Western suburb St. Louis metro area).
Cass and Rob (Timon and Darkrobe) Calgary, Alberta Canada
mike and robin (dyerneeds) NE ohio
Abby, Dave, Hayden(7), Gwynne(4) (PrincessMom2002), Vandalia, Ohio
Heather & Rick (GOS) - Surrey. England
Cheryl, Al and Rachel(13) (Cheryl N. WI) Muskego, WI
Karen, Neil and Ellis (7) Birmingham England
Jo and Danny (perdidobay) Collierville Tennessee
Chris,Hazel,Jess,ryan(13) and rosie(13),West Yorkshire. England[/QUOTE]
Judy & Dave Dornacher (jdkdorn) Franklin WI (Kaitlyn, Sean, Grandma Mona, Grandpa John, & DD Friend Markie

Just cleaning up the list. Anyone who hasn't added, please do so.

 

[cntkg1]

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Kira, Happy Birthday to you!!!

Congrats to the entire family. Loved the pictures especially the one where it looked like Kira was smiling.

 

[A fat english gent]

Welcome little Kira,don't worry about anything thats your mum and dads job for the next 50 years.....

ps...To all my fella brit cruise's i know santa will soon be with us and the turkey has anorexia BUT if you can BUY,BUY,BUY dollars NOW...

 

[cntkg1]

Yup, it's really 3:45 am on Friday. I'm up and ready to hit the mall with a vengence!! ALL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WILL BE DONE TODAY!!!

 

[Lindy Loo]

Welcome to baby Kira!!!


Well done to Cass, and Rob ( Yes, I know its soooo stressful for the dad !! .............. only teasing Rob )

Can I just confirm, cos im being Dumb with time differences etc, Kira was born on Thurs 23rd Nov, Thanksgiving.



Chris on the dollar front, what rate should I be getting. I do have a bit of spare cash, so it will be good to get some dollars in.


Nancy. Have fun shopping!


Have fun all

 

[A fat english gent]

You'll need to shop around but i took some this morning at 1.88...but you can get 187.25 all over the place,every little buys the girls another bottle at dinner...

 

[GOS]

You'll need to shop around but i took some this morning at 1.88...but you can get 187.25 all over the place,every little buys the girls another bottle at dinner...

Try Crown Currency - if you have the money now and can wait to receive the cash then you can get in excess of $2.00 per £1.00

Heather

 

[A fat english gent]

Cheers,Heather..

 

[Darkrobe]

Yes, she was born on your US Thanksgiving Holiday; but for Cass & I, it's Thanksgiving every day now that she is in our lives; she was not only wanted, but planned, desired, and prayed for.
I even got back to the hospital in time to change her first diaper!
What a thrill, Cass took photos of course

 

[JLDSMD]

Yup, it's really 3:45 am on Friday. I'm up and ready to hit the mall with a vengence!! ALL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WILL BE DONE TODAY!!!

We were up at 4:30 and got everything we needed done.

Started at Kohl's, then to Walmart, onto Menards and then Radio Shack. Got home and got my last thing from Circuit City's website (that's a whole other issue). Anyhow, we're done with the door buster items.

With Circuit City, I was on their website yesterday looking at the items I wanted, 15" LCD TV and Canon SD600 camera. I was able to put the Camera in my "shopping cart" and I swore I could do the same with the TV. Well, when I went back a few minutes later, the TV was no longer available online. Wasn't sure if I wanted the camera, so I didn't purchase. Got home last night after going to the outlaws and looked again. Now the camera wasn't available. I wasn't a happy camper. Fine, I'll just go with DW to Kohls and help her out and then see what Walmart was offering. Got to WalMart and they price matched the camera. One of my items was done. Got home and went out to Circuit City's site and the TV was now available. Score. Have it being shipped to me by next weekend. Best thing, I didn't have to wait in line this morning.

Actually went out to Comp USA last night and it was a mad house. Left there without anything. Went past Best Buy to get there and they were 100 people camped out at 9:00 p.m. Went past Circuit City and they had 30 people camping out. Who says our economy is hurting?

Sorry I rambled off topic.

Happy shopping to all that are out this weekend.

Jeff

 

[JLDSMD]

Question for the non-USA residents:

Do you have a crazy shopping day like we do? Always wondering.

Also, what is Boxing Day?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[JLDSMD]

I even got back to the hospital in time to change her first diaper!

I remembering doing DS's first. Man was that messy. Luckily the Nurses' took care of the rest. I got to do his first bottle as well. But both were great things and I wish I could go back and do it again. DS will be 7 in February. Where does the time go?

Again, Congrats.

 

[Karen Mouse]

Welcome to the world baby Kira




Congrats to Cass and Rob - she's adorable

I love the photo where shes blowing a kiss with ruby red llipstick on - totally adorable

PS- boxing day is the day after xmas day. Dont ask me why cos I dont know.

We have January sales but no specific shopping day.

 

[A fat english gent]

Jeff for you sir,

"Centuries ago, ordinary members of the merchant class gave boxes of food and fruit to tradespeople and servants the day after Christmas in an ancient form of Yuletide tip. These gifts were an expression of gratitude to those who worked for them, in much the same way that one now tips the paperboy an extra £20 at Christmas time or slips the landlord a bottle of fine whisky. Those long-ago gifts were done up in boxes, hence the day coming to be known as "Boxing Day."

But for most here (men anyways)it's about more beer,yes more,more food and most importantly THE FOOTIE....Boxing day in Britain is a HUGE day for many sports in England so if your brave your either watching or playing it live or in my case nowadays sat on the Settee watching it.....