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

[Kimmielee]

Is it time yet? Is it time yet? Well, I booked the Poly for our one night stay after the cruise since we won't fly home until Sunday! I am so excited since we'll have a view of MK and the fireworks right from the room (provided we aren't in the park!).

I fell in love with the Poly when we went in April for Lilo & Stitch's breakfast. Which Noah promptly threw up all over the floor where the conga line usually goes through Oh my... the kid kills me. Sometimes certain smells will make him puke!

Ok, better subject... I LOVE my new camera and I'm going to attempt to post a test pic... bear with me... (NO pun intended... as you will soon see...it's a polar bear!)

 

[Babs417]

What kind of camera Im looking for a new one?

 

[Babs417]

I guess everyone is working

 

[pjpoohbear]

I just bought the Canon S3 Is, I like canon for their colour. It is so fun, 12x optical, 6 mp. Uses 4 AA batteries, which I already have rechargables.

Pj

 

[Babs417]

THANKS

 

[Kimmielee]

I bought a Kodak Z612. It has an image stabilizer that is amazing and truly does help steady my hand!

I can't figure out how to post... yet... grrrrr....

 

[Babs417]

Just keeping us bumped up My DD went to Atlantic City NJ to watch the air show wish I was their and not going to work tomight

 

[Hockeychic]

My goodness we where on page 2

Sorry I have been MIA, I have been attending a funeral in St Catharines, my great niece passed away Friday night, they aren't sure yet what happened they are still doing a atopsy but they think a brain anerism (sp), she was only 13 years old.

OK, back to happy thoughts.

I quickly read through the posts last night but I forget everything already so I will go back and catch up. Kim1 is it you who already booked your hotel for after.....wow you go girl!!!!. I have only decided what I am doing not even close to booking. Only cause I always change my mind but we have decided to grab a early flight in on Thursday, go to MNSSHP on Thursday night. Just chill on Friday or maybe go to MGM and go to DTD on Friday night and then on Saturday.......SAILIN'.....that's all I got so far.....

I think I am just stressing about my Oct 06 trip and can't yet really enjoy this Oct 07 cruise planning. INlaws are coming with us this October and although my DFIL and I get along great my MIL drives me up a wall. I just keep reminding myself it is a big ship I am looking forward to it don't get me wrong, just stressing about everything going OK and since it is there first cruise I want them to have a great time. OK vent over....

Well better get ready for work, have a great day all.

Kim

 

[Kimmielee]

Sorry I have been MIA, I have been attending a funeral in St Catharines, my great niece passed away Friday night, they aren't sure yet what happened they are still doing a atopsy but they think a brain anerism (sp), she was only 13 years old.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Kim1 is it you who already booked your hotel for after.....wow you go girl!!!!.

Yup... I fell in love with the Poly and didn't want to miss out. I wish we could go to MNSSHP - we went in '03 and '04 and LOVED it!!! Noah is missing 5 days of school to do the cruise and I was leary to push it to 7!

my MIL drives me up a wall. I just keep reminding myself it is a big ship

I think you should sign her up for round the clock activites to keep her out of your hair!

Well, I'm off to get ready for work. Oh... ex-boyfriend and I are working on things... dinner Friday was good, conversations since have been very good... he's coming here for dinner on Saturday night

 

[A fat english gent]

Do this..."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."

OR


Go to UNV for 2 nights,go to bush gardens just for the day then send 3 days in disney (we have 3day passes left from last time) before going on the magic from 10/20/07 for a back to back cruise?.....

Hockeychic sorry to hear of your loss

ps....wife and kids gone to turkey for the week so can anyone help me with the cooker? should it make all them odd noises and smoke that much?

 

[Kimmielee]

Do this..."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."

OR


Go to UNV for 2 nights,go to bush gardens just for the day then send 3 days in disney (we have 3day passes left from last time) before going on the magic from 10/20/07 for a back to back cruise?.....

I'd do 2 UNV, 1 Busch Gardens and 3 Disney - the Disney Parks are so different than the cruises are so if your kids LOVE the parks, I'd do that to get the best of both worlds! Back to back 7 night cruises? You are the man!! Or should I say you are the Gent? I did a 16 day vacation last year, 12 of them at Disney and on a 4 day cruise but oh my I couldn't afford that every year!

ps....wife and kids gone to turkey for the week so can anyone help me with the cooker? should it make all them odd noises and smoke that much?

Sorry, I'm of no help in this area. I've only cooked a Turkey in the oven!

 

[Hockeychic]

I agree with Kim1, You don't need more then 1 day at Busch Gardens, and I don't know for sure as I have never stayed, we just go for the day and go back to Disney but apparently the area around Busch Gardens isn't that great so not sure if you would want to stay overnight.

I am cruising out of Tampa this October and was going to stay in Disney rather then near the port but apparently the port area is nice it is just the Busch Gardens area....again, I don't know this for fact but just what I have read.

Cooking.....hummmmmm can't help...I don't cook. DH gets home about 2 hours before me so he cooks......but I don't think it is suppose to make noises I think you should order take out...of if I recall my mom use to call it take aways...

Kim1, glad to hear things are working out well with the x- hope all works out.

Well I think my James is going home on BB tonight....oh well not sure who to cheer for now...maybe Chicken George.....lol

Have a great day all.

 

[Hockeychic]

Again we are on page 2

Am I the only one not on holidays.....

I am going to try and remember to get on cruise chat tonight. I always seem to forget it.

Well not too much to report, looks like my ticker clicked down to 13 months 4 weeks....wahoooo getting closer

Have a great day all.

Kim

 

[vital]

Hey y'all! I've been really busy lately! My son has started first grade and has homework not to mention karate. I've been trying to get a new job. The one I have now is KILLING me. I'm a RN and am trying to get a job in the ER again at the only level one trauma center in Mississippi! Wish me luck! I told them if I took the job that I have a once in a lifetime vacation planned and I need to be guaranteed off or I won't come. I'm going back to talk to them Monday and I'll let you know what they say!

DS's bday party is tomorrow. I'll be glad when it's over so I don't have to worry about who's coming. Not a lot of ppl rsvp anymore!

For those of you that are single, you should check out dismates.com. It's a singles site for disney lovers. We chat every night around 9 eastern time. You never know what the topic will be and it's a lot of fun. I have a different name there so if I see you there I'll PM you and let you know it's me!

Well, I need to go clean, family coming in for party.

 

[Babs417]

Paula tell Ethan happy b-day. Its my grandsuns 5 b-day tomarrow we are going to the swimclub I hope the weather is good. Have a great day tomarrow.

 

[LoriLuvsDisney]

I'm BACK! Just spent 5 days in Disneyland. Everytime I passed one of those DVC kiosks I kept telling the kids - hey- there's our boat! Just makes me want the days to pass faster.

School starts for my kids on Monday. We just got a letter home stating that taking the kids out of school for vacations is highly unwanted. They aren't in a public school so I don't think they'll lose any monies. My kids grades are good, and as long as I don't put the teachers out by having them do the assignments ahead of time... anyhow, we have to have a talk with the teachers directly and see what they say. My DD will be in 6th and my DS will be in 5th. The day before the cruise has traditionally been a 'grandparents/special persons' day where the kids have guests for about 3 hours (a lost day!) and then the next week is parent/teacher conferences and they have half day sessions.

A lot of stress over this and it's still a year away!

 

[vital]

My DS will be in 2nd grade. I've decided that I don't give a flip about what they say. It's rediculous that they punish everyone for the shortcomings of a few parents. I was reading in our handbook and it said family vacations were excused absences . Wonder if that's going to change next year? You know down here in Mississippi we are usually the last to change things so I guess this time it will be good to be last .

On another note, everyone please face south and blow as hard as you can next Wed and Thursday. The newest hurricane will be in the gulf approaching us! I don't think our coast could take another hit even from a catagory 2.

Well, off to clean some more before the fam gets here! Have a good Saturday!

 

[Kimmielee]

Good Morning and Happy Saturday everyone!

Paula, my prayers are with you and everyone that resides on the Gulf Coast. I can't imagine living with the unknown after Katrina was so destructive! Please know that Noah and I send our prayers and pixie dust to you and Ethan!

Lori - I'm taking Noah out of school for the cruise as well. I put together a journal that he filled out to describe our adventures for our trip last year and the teacher was fine with his absence. He was doing very well at the time. I'm hoping his First Grade experience is just as wonderful for him!

Kim2 - I can't imagine how excited you are getting for your upcoming cruise. You must return and share all the secrets to make our's even better!

Well, off to do so more cleaning... My ex boyfriend is coming for dinner. I decided to cook. Chicken Picata (lemon/butter sauce) with Angel Hair Pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. I just called the wine shop and they are putting a bottle of Pinot Grigio in the cooler for me to pick up later... I can't wait for tonight! We'll talk and decide what's next... It sucks when you love someone and things get to be so darn complicated!

Have a great weekend... I'll report in tomorrow!

 

[Kimmielee]

Things went very well last night. We talked about all the things that have gone wrong in the past and have agreed to give US another chance. This has been on (and off) since April of 2002. We met in Denver at a work conference and he knew who I was... but I had never met him. We worked in the same building together! I had a dream the night before I went to Denver that I had met and married a very tall man.

When I walked into the hotel in Denver, there he was. All 6'9" of him! Anyway, lots of struggles, past ghosts, he's about 5.5 years younger than I am, he hasn't had children and that was a big decision on his part because as I will be turning 45 NEXT month... most likely won't happen for us. However, Noah's Dad is not in the picture so the opportunity for him to bond and love Noah is there.

I've never introduced them. I've felt that until I was sure that we were on the right track for something more committed - Noah wasn't going to be involved. They "know" who each other are... they send holiday cards, etc... but they haven't "met".

Our first step is to learn how to date.... (he has to stop talking marriage and proposals) and then Noah, then our families.... and then it might work.

I know I sound conservative but I had a relationship with a man for about 1 1/2 years when the ex and I were broken up and Noah was very involved and it was extremely hard on him when I ended that one. I don't want to do that to him again.

Dinner - DIDN'T make it! I had my chicken out and pounded flat, onions and garlic chopped perfectly... and then found ants in my flour Also, I had bought fresh basil for the pasta and it turned black in my fridge overnight! Was it too old when I bought it or was it too cold in my fridge?

Anyway, there's my update... I know you were all sitting on the edge of your seats waiting to hear what happened...

 

[vital]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POST 500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!