October 25, 2008 Western DD

[suziemva]

Aww, thanks! I kept wanting to update that pic and this one was perfect!! It speaks more than words on those two!

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Congrats to Amy & Hubby!


To re-introduce: DW and I are both mid-30's, and Pharmacists. I work at a hospital, while Christine does mail order via a work at home internet connection. No kids, but one 4 year old dark brindle greyhound that came into our life 2 months ago. I need to ask DW for the password to the photo account so I can post a photo. This will be our 3rd DCL cruise, and God willing, the first time we really get to experience CC. We're thinking of an excursion to 7 mile beach at GC, stingrays at CC, and staying on the ship at Cozumel. We enjoy ice hockey (Hershey Bears), kayaking, gymnastics (DW), competitive shooting (me), auto racing, and the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY.

Will now go get my calendar with the dates in it, as I recall some have asked when bookings open...

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Dates to remember:
10/25/08 Day 299 of the year. You'd better be on the ship!!!

t-105 7/12 Bookings open for suites and Romantic Escape at Sea purchasers (REAS)

t-90 7/27 Bookings open for Cataway Club members (returning DCL cruisers)

t-75 8/11 Bookings open for new cruisers

I believe you must be paid in full to book at these dates. Last year, we logged onto the DCL site several times prior to our booking date hitting. That way, I knew the site a little better. We'd also created a wish list, which seemed to help in booking the things we wanted. I think I just went to the wish list and selected those items, instead of having to find them again.

Oh, and last cruise: it was great to know others on the boat. Some hung out together, others interacted as they passed along the way. We linked dining with other DISers, and it made our experience so much better. Entering the terminal on embarkation day, we immediately set to looking for our DIS friends. After scoring a boarding group number, that is. DC100 and family was our first, as they were down at the far end, already checking in at the counter. Dizzi got into line right behind us. Many proudly wearing their lime green. Looking forward to embarkation day...

 

[Midwest Cruisers]

Does anyone know what time the 3-5yr olds eat dinner as a group in the Ocean club? My husband and I want to plan some dinners at Palo's but we dont want the kids to miss out with the group. Would love to plan eating at the same time. Thanks!

 

[Shoshie]

To re-introduce: DW and I are both mid-30's, and Pharmacists.... No kids, but one 4 year old dark brindle greyhound that came into our life 2 months ago.

Yeah -- nice to know there's another pair of 30-somethings sans kidlets (DH adores doggies).

BTW -- I'm in the chat room right now, where there's always room for one more.

 

[disney4dana]

Gosh this has been fun...I love reading all the short stories on everyone. We even got a few of the people who don't post alot to write one!

Unfortunately we will only arrive the day before the cruise so we'll have to meet everyone on board Have fun meeting up!

Dana

 

[disney4dana]

Okay I hate to go on and on about this (it is the OCD in me) Here are some of the prices quotes I received
This is the one that Buckeyed gal used it is for only 100. We have enough now to cover 100. 250 lanyards were about $370. It has the Walt disney font.

This is another site I found It costs only about $1.54 each for 200 lanyard. We would still need about 6 more donors.

Here is an example of the name tag I posted before laminated. I haven't had time to play with it and change the font for the DIS name. DD has been sick all week. I wanted everyone to see what I meant about the dates being small.

Dana

 

[jns]

Dana I wouldn't worry to much about the dates as long as the names are big enough to see, we all know the date

was on the chat to night good talking to you all but got called away sorry

 

[suziemva]

Dana, those look great! You guys are so much more talented in computer graphics than I ever could think of being!!!

Michelle, I've been banned from talking to you on the phone while cooking dinner. Tori was very upset with me and rightly so!! I was making taco meat and went to add enchilada sauce but instead opened a can of adobo chile sauce! She and Ameera were crying and spitting it out and I kept telling them it wasn't too hot! I didn't know about the sauce then. Once I took a bite and my mouth started to throw flames out, I realized that McDonald's would be accepting us as dining patrons tonight. I didn't realize about the sauce until I looked in the recycle bin!!! DH will be thrilled that he now has a whole pound of spicy taco meat all to himself!! He'll just add nacho cheese and make it a chip dip, I bet.

Is that awful or what?>!

Headed over to chat in a bit once I get the girlies down. Ed's at a meeting in Old Town Alexandria right now and won't be home til later. Tori said that she would get Ameera ready for bed since she's my Big Girl Helper today! She cracks me up. Can't wait to see the pajama choice! This should be good!!

Off to see Wall-E in the morning!! I can't wait!!

 

[woody73]

. . . I've been banned from talking to you on the phone while cooking dinner. Tori was very upset with me and rightly so!! I was making taco meat and went to add enchilada sauce but instead opened a can of adobo chile sauce! She and Ameera were crying and spitting it out and I kept telling them it wasn't too hot! I didn't know about the sauce then. Once I took a bite and my mouth started to throw flames out . . .

Mean mommy! (Just kidding.)

Woody

 

[woody73]

Dana I wouldn't worry to much about the dates as long as the names are big enough to see, we all know the date

Dana, those look great! You guys are so much more talented in computer graphics than I ever could think of being!!!

I agree with Jackie and Suzie.

Woody

 

[tgc mom]

the lanyard look great and would love to contribute to the cause.

 

[tgc mom]

Planning has been put on the back burners lately but I have been lurking often.
Our intro: We are the Eckerle's from Missouri, I'm Tammy (39) and a SAHM but will be returning to school soon. My DH is Tracy (41) and we have been married 17 years and have 3 great kids, Trent (13), Genny (12) and Carrie (6). This will be our 2nd cruise but first 7 nighter.

 

[sg4Disney]

Valerie,

This is the Grand Cayman excursion I was describing in the chat tonight. I found it on GrandCaymenCruiseExcursions. It had positive reviews on cruise critic and here on the disboards. They have a three hour and a five hour tour to Stingray City, Starfish Beach and Rum Point. Looks interesting.

Stefanie

 

[disney4dana]

Thanks everyone on their input on the lanyards. So far we have 11 donors enough for 100 people. If there are anymore interested parties the deadline will be set at July 15th. Donors($20) would be greatly appreciated to get the number to 150-200 lanyards.

Also after July 15th I will start taking requests for the lanyards until the lanyards are gone!

Had a great time on chat tonight!
Dana

 

[woody73]

Excellent plan, Dana.

Woody

 

[michelle9343]

Dana, those look great! You guys are so much more talented in computer graphics than I ever could think of being!!!

Michelle, I've been banned from talking to you on the phone while cooking dinner. Tori was very upset with me and rightly so!! I was making taco meat and went to add enchilada sauce but instead opened a can of adobo chile sauce! She and Ameera were crying and spitting it out and I kept telling them it wasn't too hot! I didn't know about the sauce then. Once I took a bite and my mouth started to throw flames out, I realized that McDonald's would be accepting us as dining patrons tonight. I didn't realize about the sauce until I looked in the recycle bin!!! DH will be thrilled that he now has a whole pound of spicy taco meat all to himself!! He'll just add nacho cheese and make it a chip dip, I bet.

Is that awful or what?>!

Headed over to chat in a bit once I get the girlies down. Ed's at a meeting in Old Town Alexandria right now and won't be home til later. Tori said that she would get Ameera ready for bed since she's my Big Girl Helper today! She cracks me up. Can't wait to see the pajama choice! This should be good!!

Off to see Wall-E in the morning!! I can't wait!!

Tell the girls I'm sorry Poor babies.... But it was great chatting with you!!!!!!!

 

[michelle9343]

Thanks everyone on their input on the lanyards. So far we have 11 donors enough for 100 people. If there are anymore interested parties the deadline will be set at July 15th. Donors($20) would be greatly appreciated to get the number to 150-200 lanyards.

Also after July 15th I will start taking requests for the lanyards until the lanyards are gone!

Had a great time on chat tonight!
Dana

Dana
They are perfect. I would not worry at all about the dates!!!! How will you be collecting our donor $?

 

[suziemva]

Tell the girls I'm sorry Poor babies.... But it was great chatting with you!!!!!!!

Are you kidding? They were so happy to go to McDonalds! DH and I had a good "laugh" over it when he got home from his meeting. He was thrilled with dinner, the pepper-head!

 

[jns]

putting these into one post and will get it added on to post 6 anyone esle like to tell us a bit about yourself
PM me if I missed you or want something else added

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michelle9343
I was trying to think of some ways to get our "lurker" friend to come out of hiding. What if we all told a little bit about our selfs again..

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michelle9343
I'll start
I'm Michelle and I live in Clermont Fl ( 30+ mins from WDW) I live with my husband Vito and my 2 kids Vito Jr 12 and Angelina10. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise and we love everything Disney.I love to trip plan and tend to plan plan plan and then when the trip comes I just go with the flow. To me trip planning is a big part of a vacation.
What about everyone else?????

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kvaday
As far as getting to know everyone, here goes nothing. My name is Vanessa, This will be our first real family vacation and our first disney cruise. My DH and I have cruised with NCL before and cruising is really the only type of vacation we enjoy. We are not big on long lines, traffic, big crowds of pushy people etc........ We are a pretty laid back family that loves to have fun. I have 2 DD's, Alexus (8) & Gabby (5) at time of cruise. For the most part I am pretty social on here but in person I tend to be shy at first. We live in Northfield, New Hampshire. Uhhhhh................I guess thats all for now. If anyone has questions feel free to ask away.
4 more months to the day until we leave for Florida!!!

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mommy2777
i know i know it sounds alot like the movie "Meet The Fockers" lol we get taht all the time! My name is Amy im 31.5 and my Husband, Todd will be 41 in November, we have 2 kids, Hayleigh 11 ans Mason 8 atc. We live in Vero Beach, FL about an hour from the port and Disney World. This is our 4th DC and we LOVE it, cruising is the way to go....gas prices, hotel $$, food, activities....get the picture? We are a very fun loving humerous, goofy family. We love to laugh and joke around. Well thats all for now, ask for more details if needed. lol

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Shoshie;
Hi all ...
Jumping on the bandwagon (although how I'm going to remember it all in four months will be a magical moment in itself).
My name is Shoshana (turning the big 3-0 next week) and I'm married to the adorable Adam (who will be turning 33 six days before we cruise). We met online and married last October (see our wedding pic in a previous post). We live in the West San Fernando Valley (like, yeah!) and have APs to Disneyland (we go about once a month). He's in database creation and management; I'm an editor and writer for a weekly publication. No kids ... but we sometimes act like children, so it evens out. This will be my third DCL trip (15th or 16th cruise overall) and Adam's first DCL trip. We're cruiseaholics. [/QUOTE]

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jns
hi I'm Jackie 41 married to Michael 46 we come from Ireland and love WDW and now are hooked on DCL , this will be our 3rd cruise rebooked last year on baord
we are DVC members as well
we have 3 sons 21 ,17 and youngest will be 10 this Monday
only the 2 younger ones are cruising oldest has out grown disney

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CurlyKate;
Scoop on us....We are the Eddy family from Newfoundland, Canada. I (Rexanne) am 40 years old, Greg (DH) is 41, and kids are Nathan (12) and Katherine (10). We have a golden retriever as well but name is Jessie not Amber. However, same name as NewfieMom's dog.
This is our 2nd Disney Cruise. We were not part of a discussion group on our last cruise and learned about this one from NewfieMom.
Rexanne

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suziemva;
Okay, we're the Matterns from Virginia - just outside of DC. I'm Suzie (38), DH is Ed (45 next month) two DD's, Victoria/Tori will be 6 next month, and Ameera (20 months). We had kids late in life. I quit work after 15 years (where I met DH), went on vacation the next week to the new AKL and came home pg! The best Little Disney Souvenir ever!!!See, it only takes quiting work to get pg!! LOL!.....probably more information than you ever wanted to know about me...sorry!
This is our third DCL cruise. We're now spoiled and will not cruise on anything else!! We're Disneyaholics with my most recent trip last week being my 34th, DH's 31st, Tori's 23rd and Ameera's 5th! We have trips planned for August (thank you free dining!!) and of course after the cruise in November.
I'm a SAHM but do the books for our company and one of the properties we manage. We're branching out into International deals and getting another company off the ground. It will involve working with the African government and trying to modernize some of the villages over there (hence the name Modern Village project). We just hosted a family from Africa to come over the past few weeks to meet with them after Ed's partners met with them in Africa last February. Fingers in many pots right now and it's all exciting!!!
No animals anymore. We had a dog for 14 years but had to put him down almost 4 years ago now. We suspect he had cancer but knew he had cataracts and some other things. It was a very sad day and I still can't bear the thought of getting another dog. He was my baby for a very long time.
I met DH 20 years ago when we both worked for the same moving company. We will be married 18 years this November. Hard to believe we've been together more than half my life.
I thinks that enough of a novel for now!!! I could go on and on but won't. We're looking forward to meeting everyone. I really don't have any recent pics of all of us - haven't gotten my Photopass CD yet from last weeks trip yet!! I will post one when my friend gets a CD to us, hopefully soon.
Feeling much better today - the antibiotics are kicking in!! BUT I'm still exhausted and bed is calling me. Late night last night and too much running around today is making me a very sleepy girl!

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NewfieMom
Hi! My name is Valerie and we're booked to do this cruise with you! We're from Canada - the province of Newfoundland and Labrador actually (I always forget to add the "Labrador" part - sorry to that half of our province!). This is our 2nd Disney Cruise, and my 3rd cruise over all. In our family there's me (42 - still find that hard to believe, but that's what my birth certificate tells me !), Brian (38 - yes, I robbed the cradle !!), Alex (11), and Adam (9). I am a huge Mickey/Disney fan, and the researcher/planner of the family - hubby just shows up where and when I tell him! (Too bad I only seem to have that power when it comes to vacations!) We also have a dog named Jessie - and he looks like a minature Golden Retriever. Really looking forward to the cruise, and meeting you all!

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mickeycruisemaniac;
Ok, OK, I'll bite. I am Cheryl and this will be our 4th cruise on DCL, the last being an Eastern in Feb 2008, which was fantastic. We were hooked after doing the Land & Sea in 2004 and can't wait for the new ships with new itineraries! We are also DVC members, and have used both points and $ for the cruise in the past, and plan on rebooking while onboard. I have been a "lurker" on DIS for several years now, bordering on DIS LURKER Maniac! We did book this cruise in 2006 and changed it once, last year, so we did book a while ago.
I don't anticipate posting much, but remaining a "lurker" as we look forward to some family time during the week, but I may add or ask some stuff from time to time.
I am anxious to hear what everyone thinks the different nights will be, so that I can pick a good Palo night for dinner. I'm thinking that formal night will be Monday and Pirate Night wednesday, based on the other western itineraries, feel free to chime in!
Has anyone done the Island tour and snorkel with the stingrays in GC? We (me and DH) would love it, but we were wondering if DS (9) will be ok with the stingrays off the boat?
Looking forward to 4 months from Now!

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disney4dana
Here is our little bio....
I am Dana. This our 2nd DC. I have recently come over to the Disney Addict side of life. This is only my 4th trip. I discovered the Disboards last year before our first cruise much to the dismay of DH
I am 38 (gulp) Geoff,DH, is 37. We have been married for 16 years. We have 2 children who are Kyle ,13, and Christina,9.
We live in a very small town about an hour west of Chicago, Illinois. Geoff and I have managerial jobs that can keep us pretty busy at different times of the year. I am a nurse and Geoff is in public works.
So we truely enjoy our time off. We like to spend time with our kids and friends. And definately enjoy meeting new people like all of you!

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michellebriana;
Nothing catchy like 'Meet the Faulkners", but here goes my intro...
I am Michelle and have finally reached the Big 3-0! Dh is Pedro and he is 33. I have 2 girls. Briana is 10 and Alyssa is 8. They absolutely love the clubs! Briana loves Nintendo DS and any type of video games. Alyssa is a girly girl, and prefers dancing, cheerleading, make up, and all that kind of stuff.
This is our 3rd Disney cruise. Never cruised with any other lines and don't plan on it! We have done the eastern caribbean and the mediterranean cruise. The Med cruise was a trip of a lifetime!!! I am praying they go back...especially to the Greek islands! We are also DVC members and try to visit Disney often. I think those are the main things for now!

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Midwest Cruisers;
Hi all! Thought I would join in on the reintroduction of our family- we cannot wait to join everyone. This trip has consumed us for the whole YEAR! This will be our 2nd Disney cruise and my 4th cruise overall. Would love to try a meditteranean cruise with Disney- my last meditteranean was with Carnival.
My name is Laura (41yrs old but feel like I am still in my early 30's) and my husband is Rob (35yrs old- that is why I stay so young . We have two wonderful children- Ryan (5yrs) and Kara (2 1/2- 3 at time of cruise). We also have our golden retriever puppy-Max and two cats- Simon and Murphy.
I am a recent stay at home mom. Still trying to get the hang of it. It is sure harder than I thought it would be! My husband is a warehouse manager. We live in Toledo OH but travel often to Indianapolis, Columbus, Chicago. We also go to the lake often in Michigan. I need to find some recent photos to post soon along with some recent pictures of our golden retriever puppy- he has grown tons since our last pictures.

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PaDisneyCouple
To re-introduce: DW and I are both mid-30's, and Pharmacists. I work at a hospital, while Christine does mail order via a work at home internet connection. No kids, but one 4 year old dark brindle greyhound that came into our life 2 months ago. I need to ask DW for the password to the photo account so I can post a photo. This will be our 3rd DCL cruise, and God willing, the first time we really get to experience CC. We're thinking of an excursion to 7 mile beach at GC, stingrays at CC, and staying on the ship at Cozumel. We enjoy ice hockey (Hershey Bears), kayaking, gymnastics (DW), competitive shooting (me), auto racing, and the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY. .

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tgc mom
Planning has been put on the back burners lately but I have been lurking often.
Our intro: We are the Eckerle's from Missouri, I'm Tammy (39) and a SAHM but will be returning to school soon. My DH is Tracy (41) and we have been married 17 years and have 3 great kids, Trent (13), Genny (12) and Carrie (6). This will be our 2nd cruise but first 7 nighter.

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rylisal;
Hello Again from Bournemouth, England!!
I did post way back but to be totally honest with you all ,it all got too busy so i gave up posting, although i do often read whats going on!
So, to re introduce...There's Me, Sally(41), DH Chris(41) DS Ryan(14) DS Liam(3) & My Parents Rose and Arthur(Both 70 somethings!)
We live on the South coast of England(Should be sunny right now but once again our Summer is awful!)
I'm a Beauty Consultant for Elizabeth Arden, DH is a Ventilation Manager, Kids are at school & nursery and my parents are very much retired(Apart from looking after our kids sometimes!)
This will be our 2nd Disney cruise but our 10th (i think) visit to Orlando...We LOVE Florida!
Can't promise I'll post often & we're not really into meets etc.. but we are extremely happy to be cruising again & I'm pretty sure I'll spot you all somehow!!

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TotallyAngelic
Hello - I thought it was about time that I joined in the introductions.
We are the Whittam / Howsam family from Wales in the UK, and we live on the lovely but not very sunny North Wales Coast, about 5 minutes walk from the sea. Our family consists of myself, Sarah (43 - ouch, I don't like that bit!), midwife, mother and total Disney nut. I love everything Disney, but have a particular obsession with Pirates of the Caribbean (both the rides and the movies).
I am married to Tony who is ex-Royal Navy but now working for the National Health Service in Portering Services, (45 - turns 46 on Halloween ), who is also a fellow sufferer from Disney Obsessive Disorder. Between us we have four wonderful kids who are all still in High School: DD Taryn, (17), DD Louise (17), DS Daniel (14) and DS Stephen (18).
This will my 6th Florida trip, 4th Orlando trip and 11th Disney trip ( 8 times to Disneyland Paris as we are only an hour's flight away!), but it will be our FIRST EVER Disney cruise and we are unbelievably excited.

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taraandmike
My name is Tara (36) and I live in Noth Dakota where my DH Mike (39) is stationed he is in the Air Force. We have 3 children whose ages at the time of the cruise will be DD Shelby (17), DS Cameron (15) and DD Ashlyn (13).
This will be our first cruise and to tell the truth really first family vacation. Being in the military our vacations usually consisted of going to see families on both sides. We were originally scheduled to go on a cruise in Feb 2008, which I had booked in Feb 2007 but rescheduled to this one due to Military, my DH could not get the leave time in Feb. So it feels like we have been waiting forever for this vacation
We are going to suprise the kids with 3 days at WDW after the cruise. So I am very excited, since we have never been there.
Also not sure what is all involved with the fish extender exchange? If someone could let me know that would be great!
Tara

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laurelk.
Hello! We are the Krein family from San Jose, California
DH Todd, 40-something, is a native New Englander, Dartmouth grad and bonafide computer geek (Data General, Apple, WebTV, Microsoft). He is at his third startup company and we're really hoping this one takes off! More cruises, woohoo!
Mom Laurel, also 40-something, is a California girl. I stayed home for several years but now work full time as a manager at an infertility clinic. Oh the stories we can tell...I'm a past board member of the Junior League of San Jose and love to dabble in digital scrapbooking when I'm not planning trips!
DD Sofia, 10, is a computer geek-ette and going into 5th grade. She is a voracious reader, loves video games, Webkins and Club Penguin.
DD Annika, 6, is another budding geek-ette going into first grade this fall. She's also a great dancer and our family comedienne.

We would LOVE to find a family (with daughters) to share a table with for late dinner seating!

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