October 27, 2007 - Cruising around the Moon - A Magical All Hallows Eve

[vital]

Holy cow! I just noticed that we are getting close to being a year away! I think when I came on this thread we had over 15 months! I don't like wishing time away, but it would be nice if we were cruising this October!

 

[Babs417]

Ill second that

 

[kimsue68]

Oh No!! The dreaded page 2 syndrome!!!! Is everybody on vacation? The end of summer is sneaking up on us!!!

 

[Hockeychic]

Good Morning everyone,

We decided we are going to arrive the Thursday morning before the cruise and do the MNSSHP. We did it in 2005 and had a blast.

Now what to be for halloween????? Ok, I guess I have some time to think about it....

Have a great day all.

Kim

 

[vital]

Good Morning everyone,

We decided we are going to arrive the Thursday morning before the cruise and do the MNSSHP. We did it in 2005 and had a blast.

Now what to be for halloween????? Ok, I guess I have some time to think about it....

Have a great day all.

Kim

We will arrive the Friday before and to the MNSSHP! If the airlines stay in this mess, we are driving down Thursday afternoon. It's about an 11 hour drive so I'm pretty sure we'll stop along the way and wake up and finish our journey early Friday morning! So far, I've been able to keep it under wraps. Hope I can make it! I plan on picking him up from school with the car packed and just driving off and not tell him anything until he notices we aren't going home! I just wish someone could be in the car with us to take a pic of when he finds out!

 

[Babs417]

I thought we were going to change our cruise name?

 

[A fat english gent]

We too will be sailing the magic again next oct 27,thats me chris,my wife hazel my daughter jess (22,yes i know but how can i say no to her?)and the twins ryan and rosie (13).This will be are third cruise on the "madge" as we call it.I must be honest in saying am here to pick the brains of the more Experienced DCL travelers...afew questions hope knowone minds..

1/ Am staying in room 8034...anyone been in there?
2/ Jess was well miffed not being able to go to palo's,when can i book please?
3/ We get to the US on the sat 13th oct and were staying at the hardrock UNV for 3 nights,then moving onto busch gardens (we've not been there before)for a further 4 nights before coming back up to the parks and staying at the dolphin for the week before we set sail.My question is has anyone got idears on trips,places to see (we like rides) for a couple days during are stay at busch gardens as am told we only need a day or two to see BG..TRUE or FALSE?

ps...Ive not booked a hotel at BG any thoughts?...

hope ive not upset anyone by asking and look so forward to riding the "madge" once again with you all....;-))

 

[*love*2*shop]

We too will be sailing the magic again next oct 27,thats me chris,my wife hazel my daughter jess (22,yes i know but how can i say no to her?)and the twins ryan and rosie (13).This will be are third cruise on the "madge" as we call it.

1/ Am staying in room 8034...anyone been in there?

heres a report:

Notes: Loved this suite! Big, lots of windows, triple wide verandah. NOT noisy at all. If you want to see pictures, PM your e-mail address to me (budwmn).

and another:
Review by: sarah
Ship: Disney Magic Stateroom: 8034 Condition: 5
Deck: 8 Category: 3 Location: Mid
659 Sail Date: 01/28/06
Notes: not noicy at all wonderful veiw.it was close to the elevatorsthat was a convenient. being by the elevators was not noicy.the veiw at every port from this room was amazing. the room was huge with a wet bar a seperate bedroom a pullout wall bed and even a living room. also the couch pulled out into a bed. you will love it. it was also very covenient with the consieges they would plan everything. you told them what you wanted and they would plan it for you also you will love the veiw from key west. you will love it. i know i did.

 

[*love*2*shop]

We have room 8032 for this CRUISE , so Lets hope its great too!!! There will DEF be 4 of us and MAybe my mom *MAY*be joining us, but PLENTY of time to decide lol.....

 

[Babs417]

Mr Gent Welcome! You can book Palo 90 days or when you get on the ship thats what we did. You only need 1 or 2 daysto see BG. But go see the beach their is one of the best in the US.

 

[Hockeychic]

Welcome Chris and family.
Might want to mention to Hazel and Jess that we are doing a ladies Palo brunch. Hope they can join us.

Not much new in my life. I can't wait until all the planing for my Oct 06 cruise is done and I can stay away from some of the other cruise boards...they can be soooo nasty. Just asked a simple tipping question and I have so far been told I am difficult and only doing it for my own selfish gratification.

Here was the jest of my post. Just mentioned that on Disney I like giving the cash at the end for the tip cause I feel I can really thank them for the service they have given me. On my last cruise in Feb on another cruise line the tip was already on my card, and I never saw my room steward the entire time on the cruise. Now not complaining really about that the room was always clean and made up but I would have liked to thank him or her for helping make my vacation qreat.

So what I was thinking of doing was either putting 1/2 on my card...apparently they get a printout of those who take off there tips. So leave 1/2 on the card and explain the first night that I will give the rest in cash on the last night or last morning. Or just give cash for the entire thing at the end of the cruise. Wasn't sure exactly what I was going to do but just getting some ideas which is what I thought these type of boards are all about but WOW.....

Like I said apparently I am difficult and selfish???? Can't wait to only be hanging out here.. everyone is so friendly.....


OK vent it over so glad it is Friday.

Kim

 

[vital]

I just knew there were some more folks joining us! Hope we get to meet everyone here!

Hi Gent! Hope to see you and your family on board! When you said, Madge, it reminded me of Madonna for some reason!

 

[Kimmielee]

Welcome to Mr. Gent and his lovely family!


PJPoohbear & her Mom (59)
Love*2*Shop with DH, DS (Kyle - 8) and DD (Madison - 6) ***Celebrating Wedding Anniversary on 10/25 and Rachel's B-day on 10/29!!!
Kimmielee (aka Kim1)- with DS (Noah - 8) and Sarah (our sitter) ***Celebrating her 24th birthday on 10-24!
Hockeychic (aka Kim2) - with DD (15)
KimSue68 (aka Kim3) - with her DH, DS (6) and DD (4)
Babs417 - KimSue's Mom!
***KimSue68's Sister - with her DD (12), DS (8) and DS (4) and MIL too!
LoriLuvsDisney - with her DH, DD (12) and DS (10) ***Celebrating 25th Wedding Anniversary and DD's birthday on Halloween night!!!
Vital (aka Paula) with DS (Ethan - 8)
Mr. Gent (aka Chris) - with DW (Hazel) DD (Jess - 22), DS (Ryan -13) and DD (Rosie - 13)

 

[Kimmielee]

Wow... this week flew. New computer is here and operational! I am so excited to have the ability to do more than one thing at a time and not FREEZE up!

This was "supposed" to be my Chicago weekend, but I think I told you all I cancelled and traded in the ticket for one to go see my Dad over Thanksgiving. Our family is very sad this week as my cousin's son took his own life over a horrible divorce. I can't imagine the grief that would drive someone to that - or the immediate family thinking about the what if's? It's horribly sad and my prayers are in KY with them all.

Noah is with my niece and her hubby this weekend so I'm FREE FREE FREE and what did I do today? I took myself to my favorite restaurant for lunch and slept the afternoon away. How sad is that?

I did have dinner last night with my ex-boyfriend and there is a "chance" that we might be getting back together. We'll see - with him, you never know. I told him that it's that last time. If we don't get back together he can't come knocking again. I'm moving on. Way easier said than done!

Kim2 - I totally agree about the tipping situation. I think it needs to be earned. I didn't put mine on the card and waited until the end and did it according to what I felt was deserved!

I'm staying away from other threads on this board as well - man things got very nasty on the community board. I love my safe harbor here!

Well, off to read all the other posts I've missed and I'll work on pictures and changing our t-shirt design with the new and improved name!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Hi, Chris and family! WELCOME

Kim, I also agree that tips should be earned. I tip recommended amount and then extra only if they do exceptions or special effort for me. I have added extra for just three crew members in my two disney cruises.

Pj

 

[vital]

""""I did have dinner last night with my ex-boyfriend and there is a "chance" that we might be getting back together. We'll see - with him, you never know. I told him that it's that last time. If we don't get back together he can't come knocking again. I'm moving on. Way easier said than done!"""""

Good luck with this! I have a problem getting back with people after we breakup. Never seems to work with me LOL! If you decide to move on, know that you can rant and complain here.


""""I'm staying away from other threads on this board as well - man things got very nasty on the community board. I love my safe harbor here!""""""""

I seem to miss all the threads that are talked about in chat. When I go look for them, they all seem so innocent from the opening lines you see. Oh well, I guess it's probably better b/c I can get fired up over some things and I don't know these ppl well enough to argue with them .

I did see you post on the POTC thread. I liked reading all the theories about the movie. I had no idea ppl were that into the movies. Well, except for Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner

 

[vital]

Where is everyone? I guess I'm the only one that doesn't really have a life!

 

[Kimmielee]

I have scrolled back and can't seem to find it! I was going to redo the t-shirt designs!

I had a great weekend... doing a whole bunch of nothing but I did miss Noah. He's home now... and I'm putting the finishing touches on the computer (installing Office, the printer, running some of the new programs, etc..)

Back to work then on Labor Day weekend I'm taking Noah up to Traverse City (Northern Michigan - absolutely beautiful - I'll post some pics) and we are staying at a lodge that has a huge indoor/outdoor waterpark. It should be fun!

Well Ladies... off to do more computer work. I can't wait until it's fully set up!

 

[Hockeychic]

Happy Sunday evening all.

Quick break while a commercial in Big Brother....lol

Crum back on already........Have a great night

Kim

 

[*love*2*shop]

I have scrolled back and can't seem to find it! I was going to redo the t-shirt designs!

Well Ladies... off to do more computer work. I can't wait until it's fully set up!

new Name? What new name?