Podcast 2.0 Discussion Thread 3

[Becx N Gav]

Goodmorning everybody!!!!

We have booked our flights and we are arriving back home December 10 and we have to leave for our real home December 27!!!!!!

The ADR's for Christmas are made, so we have food those days.

Now i can start planning the trip.
**Car rental: pricing doesn't come out sooner then October so that's no problem.
**Pre cruise stay: Probably going to book a stay at the Swan and if there is later on a very good deal we swap to Pop or one of the other all star hotels.
**Post cruise stay: Just have to give the final dates and then we are set for a vacation home.

Whoohoo it's getting close!!!

Hey there, good to see you on this thread again

 

[Becx N Gav]

You spend more time away from your real home than at it don't you??? Ahh to have the vacation you guys have!!! Looking forward to seeing you both again and very soon

I know, I thought we did well with 25 days each a year (and I've only just got 25 days, I had to work for 3 years to build those up!)

 

[mdvlprof]

I make my own mac and cheese, you can get it in a tin here but it's very bland.

Usually, I do too. But every once in a while gotta have the blue box...especially since kiddos were younger then.

Many things in a tin ARE bland. Good thing I use plenty of spices.

 

[mainegal]

I know, I thought we did well with 25 days each a year (and I've only just got 25 days, I had to work for 3 years to build those up!)

Having the many vacations days is good. Even better, having the money to take these amazing vacations!

I got three weeks vacation after three years. That is the maximum we get. I have been at the same job for 18 years!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Usually, I do too. But every once in a while gotta have the blue box...especially since kiddos were younger then.

Many things in a tin ARE bland. Good thing I use plenty of spices.

I wish we could get a good mac and cheese mix here - I've tried an American 'box' of mac and cheese and it was yummy!

What brand do you recommend? I may bring back a few boxes

Having the many vacations days is good. Even better, having the money to take these amazing vacations!

I got three weeks vacation after three years. That is the maximum we get. I have been at the same job for 18 years!

I know, we really can't complain compared to you guys The trouble we have as you say is affording to go somewhere! We really need to get some home improvements done at home but all these vacation oppertunities come up and I'd rather spend the money on that

 

[jeanigor]

It's the same in the UK, north, south, east, west! Scotland

So Scotland is your Texas?

Morning everyone so busy here today I started work at 8am and haven't stopped until now!

Hope you all have a great day

My time stamp says that its 6:20 something...but I am guessing with time zones it was 11:20 something you got a break?

 

[jeanigor]

Happy Tuesday folks! Today feels like a good day.

 

[Yvet]

That's great Yvet. Are you doing any of the pre or post cruise events? Looking forward to seeing you and Emiel in December!

Yes we are ofcourse you know us...
Till this far we palnning to attend:
Saturday, 12/11, 8:30pm Second Official Unofficial Pre Cruise Meet
Friday, 12/17, (4:00)5:30 Drink Around the World (DATW)
Saturday, 12/18. Time: TBD Beaches & Cream Meet
Saturday, 12/18, Time: TBD Podcast Cruise Photowalk
Saturday, 12/18 Evening Yee Ha Bob

and maybe:
Sunday, 12/12, Time TBD Breakfast at Fresh
Friday, 12/17, 1/1:30pm Lunch at Biergarten
Saturday, 12/18, 2:15pm Lunch at Tusker House with reserved seating for Finding Nemo
Sunday, 12/19, 8am Cape May Café Farewell Breakfast

You spend more time away from your real home than at it don't you??? Ahh to have the vacation you guys have!!! Looking forward to seeing you both again and very soon

unfortunately we are more days at our real home, but i don't complain (to much) with all the days i can spend in Florida.

Hey there, good to see you on this thread again

It's good to be back again....

 

[tlcoke]

Goodmorning everybody!!!!

Morning everyone so busy here today I started work at 8am and haven't stopped until now!

Hope you all have a great day

Good Morning Yvet & Becky

I know, I thought we did well with 25 days each a year (and I've only just got 25 days, I had to work for 3 years to build those up!)

Having the many vacations days is good. Even better, having the money to take these amazing vacations!

I got three weeks vacation after three years. That is the maximum we get. I have been at the same job for 18 years!

I accrue 23 days a year Vacation after 22 years at the University. However we can bank up to twice what we accrue in 1 year to a total of 46.9 days before we start losing days. After December, my banked days will be completely depleted and time to start rebuilding.

I know, we really can't complain compared to you guys The trouble we have as you say is affording to go somewhere! We really need to get some home improvements done at home but all these vacation oppertunities come up and I'd rather spend the money on that

I know the feeling... mine was home improvements or DVC - guess what won out.

 

[Becx N Gav]

So Scotland is your Texas?



My time stamp says that its 6:20 something...but I am guessing with time zones it was 11:20 something you got a break?

Yeah Scotland is our 'other' Only joking, but they have quite distinctive food up there - deep fried candy bars and everything else!

Wow gone 11am before I had a break! It certainly didn't feel like it!

Happy Tuesday folks! Today feels like a good day.

Good for you, any particular reason or just one of those feelings?

Yes we are ofcourse you know us...
Till this far we palnning to attend:
Saturday, 12/11, 8:30pm Second Official Unofficial Pre Cruise Meet
Friday, 12/17, (4:00)5:30 Drink Around the World (DATW)
Saturday, 12/18. Time: TBD Beaches & Cream Meet
Saturday, 12/18, Time: TBD Podcast Cruise Photowalk
Saturday, 12/18 Evening Yee Ha Bob

and maybe:
Sunday, 12/12, Time TBD Breakfast at Fresh
Friday, 12/17, 1/1:30pm Lunch at Biergarten
Saturday, 12/18, 2:15pm Lunch at Tusker House with reserved seating for Finding Nemo
Sunday, 12/19, 8am Cape May Café Farewell Breakfast



unfortunately we are more days at our real home, but i don't complain (to much) with all the days i can spend in Florida.



It's good to be back again....

If you want to join the Biergarten and Tusker House let me know and I'll 'save' you two a space. There are some extra places booked but it'll be first come first seated

Didn't know the photowalk had been planned, must check out the thread

 

[mainegal]

Besides taking vacation days and going places, we are enjoying the everyday joys of life.
This weekend, it was a really nice bike ride. And eating really nice meals at the tables outside the restaurants. Summer in Maine is short, we enjoy being outside. We also realize that being outside is a benefit of living in Maine where temperatures are not extremely high most of the summer days.

 

[Becx N Gav]

I accrue 23 days a year Vacation after 22 years at the University. However we can bank up to twice what we accrue in 1 year to a total of 46.9 days before we start losing days. After December, my banked days will be completely depleted and time to start rebuilding.

I know the feeling... mine was home improvements or DVC - guess what won out.

That's not bad Tracey, we're not supposed to carry over days but sometimes they will allow one or two days.

Yes our DVC payments do eat up a bit of our wages but it's totally worth it I think we're about half way through paying it off now (5 years and we got it in 2007) It will be nice to properly 'own' it

 

[jeanigor]

Good for you, any particular reason or just one of those feelings?

Just a feeling. The sun was shining when I came into work. The birds were singing a happy little working song when I airing the dogs. I got up without the alarm. Just feels like a good day. Oh, and I almost needed a coat this morning. That's Michigan weather for you. A sweat box one day, a refrigerator the next.

 

[Becx N Gav]

Besides taking vacation days and going places, we are enjoying the everyday joys of life.
This weekend, it was a really nice bike ride. And eating really nice meals at the tables outside the restaurants.

I spent time digging my Mum's garden (with Gav) and then cleaning my car!

I love eating outside, glad you've been able to enjoy that

 

[Becx N Gav]

Just a feeling. The sun was shining when I came into work. The birds were singing a happy little working song when I airing the dogs. I got up without the alarm. Just feels like a good day. Oh, and I almost needed a coat this morning. That's Michigan weather for you. A sweat box one day, a refrigerator the next.

One of those days when you could burst into song at any moment

I was doing ok until Gav told me the girl who was going to buy my car (we'd shaken on it at the weekend) is having second thoughts and may not want it now. Gav's collegue says she (his neice) has been persuaded by her boyfirend not to get the car (or any car) as the boyfriend hasn't passed his test yet and doesn't want her to be independant I don't know why some people have to live their lives as if they're in a soap opera
If she doesn't get back to us I think we'll try the news paper as they have similar adverts for worse cars for more than we were going to sell it for! Could get another £100

 

[tiggerbell]

Just a feeling. The sun was shining when I came into work. The birds were singing a happy little working song when I airing the dogs. I got up without the alarm. Just feels like a good day. Oh, and I almost needed a coat this morning. That's Michigan weather for you. A sweat box one day, a refrigerator the next.

We were outside with the neighbors last night when the temperature dropped at least 15 degrees. We were all shivering, but no one would go inside - we had waited too long for it to cool off enough to sit and visit (and stop raining!), so we weren't letting a cold front scare us off!

 

[jeanigor]

I have a question for folks that fly Southwest and have redeemed their 'free' roundtrip flight because of their Rapid Rewards...

How long is it once you complete your 16th leg (8th round trip) before you can book your 'free' round trip flight? Are there any limitations? How far in advance do you need to book your 'free' flight?

According to my math, and assuming everything goes as scheduled, I will hit leg #16 with my return flight from the Wine and Dine Half Marathon.

Would I be able to book my airfare for PCC 2.0 once I return (10/4)? Or for Marathon Weekend 2011?

Thanks.

 

[klam_chowder]

Happy Tuesday folks!

We have a German super market (grocery store) who has introduced their American range in time for 4th July

We have an Aldi here too and get a weekly flyer from them but everything is pre-packaged so I don't shop there except for hanging baskets in late spring - great deals!

The "American" food is hilarious!!! Pre-packaged sourdough rolls and pancakes?!?

Well, don't we? Come on, tell the truth.
I am sure you or someone you know have eaten most of those foods!

but I made up for it with multiple servings of Reese's PB cups!

I was doing ok until Gav told me the girl who was going to buy my car (we'd shaken on it at the weekend) is having second thoughts and may not want it now. Gav's collegue says she (his neice) has been persuaded by her boyfirend not to get the car (or any car) as the boyfriend hasn't passed his test yet and doesn't want her to be independant I don't know why some people have to live their lives as if they're in a soap opera If she doesn't get back to us I think we'll try the news paper as they have similar adverts for worse cars for more than we were going to sell it for! Could get another £100

So her BF doesn't want her to have a car until he passes his driving test? What a loser - she should drop the BF and pick up the car!

cheers,

 

[DVCsince02]

Hey everyone!

Ketchup and mayo mixed together = Emma's special dip. She requests it when eating fish sticks.

Wow, actual cruise talk. Makes me all giddy!

Speaking of air travel. I jokingly mentioned to Chris about taking the baby and flying down and he and the big kids can drive in December. He actually likes that idea. Hmmmm.....

 

[jeanigor]

Wow, actual cruise talk.

Where?