Roll call for the 10/23/2004 Western Magic. Who's with us?

[abitjaded]

Pamela, I PMd you about the ruins arrangements.

Called my TA yesterday and she called DCL, blasted Docs still have not arrived! Booked REAS, don't tell DH. How soon will they call me? My biggest incentive was to not have to do Late dinner. We are just too exhausted to make it that late.

Pamela, cannot help on the pedicure, I've had ONE, before the last cruise. The gal was flabbergasted at the shape of my feet. My normal pedicure routine consists of cutting the toenails straight and trying to get out the sock fuzz.

Carla

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Pamela - Can't help you out either. I have never had a pedicure before, I can't stand having my feet touched. It sounds like fun and relaxing but I can't get over that they would have tot ouch my feet!!! My coworkers swear by pedicures....too bad none of them are around that I could ask.

 

[DudetteTwo]

PAM: First of all - let the toenails grow. They can shape them nicer if they have more to work with because if they are too short they could all have different shapes. I get an occasional pedicure & am planning on one before the cruise. Joyce may wait & have one done ON the cruise.

I am SOOOOOOOOO excited about the cruise

Worked Monday & Tuesday, brought my Mom home from Rehab. Hospital today & work tomorrow. Disney Dudette #3 & I are going to Ocean City this weekend for a Craft Fair & are leaving Friday morning so I may not have time to post. I hope you all have a great weekend. Toodles JEANNE

 

[skylynx]

Hi, All

Thanks to Pamela, anyone who is interested can see our new four legged baby "Cowboy"

While we are cruising, he'll hopefully continue making friends with our other horse so they can share hay bales and talk about the good ol' days at the racetrack together.

I found our annual passes today, so that's one disaster averted already.

Wow...it's really getting CLOSE! I can almost feel the sand in my suitcase already!

 

[jenmack]

Pamela, I agree w/ Jeanne.

I have a thing about long toenails. It drives me nuts. So, one time about a week before I had a pedicure I had cut my toenails. The "specialist" who did my pedicure very tactfully & kindly suggested that I didn't give my toenails a trimmin' before I come in for my pedicure(s). Also, sometimes your poish can get a little dull looking from the sand on the beach & from the pool. Just put clear polish over your nails if that starts to happen & it will sparkle them there toes right back up. Another thing, I have heard (and this is just a rumor) that fish seem to like pink nail polish.

Ok, that's my 2 cent's. -Jen

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi all!

Good day at work, it's hump day!

Denise: Love the pic of you and John with the new baby. He's beautiful. I love horses, always have, just don't get to ride much. Did when I was a kid, my grandparents had an orange grove in Lutz, FL, 40acres. They had a few horses for my Aunt and she taught me to ride. Then a friend of mine in VA turned us onto this farm in Aldie where you can rent them by the hour, by your experience level and go out unguided. Got in some nice riding there, but then we moved. So now I'm in search of something like that here.

Pedicures: I LOVE THEM! I use to be so grossed out by the idea of someone touching my feet...I am totally not a foot person. Then a friend gave me a gift certificate for one years ago and I fell in love. They really do wonders for your feet, feel great, and are very relaxing. Just make sure you go someplace reputable, get referrals from friends on where they go. The thing I've learned over the years is that if you can go someplace where they treat each client individually, that's the best. Usually they will create a pouch with tools just for you...that way you know they've only touched YOUR feet/nails. I also learned that a lot of nail salons will use a scrapper on your heels, I can't remember what they are called...but some cosmotologist friends of mine have explained that they aren't a real good idea. Initially they make your heels extremely soft, get rid of all dead and hard skin, but then they just get worse than they were before hand. So if you go to one of those salons, just politely ask them not to use that particular tool on your feet, just have them use a pumice stone. If you keep a pumice stone in your shower or bath, then just rub your heels with it when you're showering, you won't have rough dry heels ever. Another tip: Cuticle Oil! Works great on fingernails and toenails. Gives everything moisture, keeps cuticles from drying out and helps your polish last longer. Solar Oil is a good one to try.

Okay, I'm sure the guys REALLY appreciated all that info. LOL But you know...men could use a mani/pedi now and then too...sans polish. Just a nice cleaned up look with buffed shaped nails.

Woo hoo....we're almost at the 2 week mark!!!

Getting everything organized for the car ride down. This is going to be a first for us, driving down instead of flying, but we're so much closer now. 6.5 hours versus 16 hours...huge difference.

Well, gotta get dinner on and roll some coins.

 

[pdarrah]

Dana - Thank you for all the information! I am going with a friend to the salon she always goes to and highly recommends. We have set up a "double" appointment where we will get them done side by side. Without this, I don't think I would have had the nerve to even try it! I don't think I have even had polish on my toes since I was a teenager...

Jen - Thanks for the tip on the clear polish. I'll try to remember to buy some to pack! At least clear won't be quite as obvious that I haven't painted a nail in nearly 20 years...

Carla - We don't have our docs either, but I do know where they are. DCL sent them to my TA on Sept 29, the TA's "main office" (I didn't know there was more than one) received them at 5:00pm on Oct 4, but are saying they arrived on the 5th. They have sent them on to my TA who expects them to arrive today or tomorrow and she will then send them to me via Priority Mail. I only have this much info because I called DCL and asked them, they gave me the tracking number (UPS) and I was able to inform my TA what was going on. Needless to say, I will not be using this TA again! If you have REAS, isn't their someone at DCL (Debbie I think) that you can call who will arrange everything for you?

EVERYONE - Would anyone like nametags for our little group? We are over 50 people (including the kids) listed on the "Who's going" page and I know it will be tough for me to keep all the names straight! It would be fairly simple to make basic nametags with our names and screen names (or relationship to screen names, such as "pdarrah's DH") I was thinking we could use them for the sail-away meet and maybe the wine party (not wear them all the time!) What do you think? Anyone like this idea? Anyone hate it? If we do it, I'll use the names straight from the website, so if you would like to change anything let me know.

Only 15 more packing days ... (we leave the morning of the 22nd)

Pamela

 

[DudetteTwo]

PAM: I think the name idea is great. I have a hard time just trying to remember who is who on the boards. The name tags would help out.

Regarding men being bored with all the pedicure talk...
When I used to get my fingernails done regularly (before no artificial nails at work) a man would come in & get a pedicure every week! Lucky him!!!!

Washing clothes, watching CSI & checking the boards - what a life! Toodles JEANNE

 

[pmcougar05]

is it just me, or did all the guys hear the same as me....blah blah blah, blah blah blah, nametags, beer, ladies in bikini's, blah blah blah. Man the neices wore me out at chuck-e-cheese's tonight!

I think the nametags thing is a great idea, i am horrible with names. I don't think hey you, or dude will work for most people.

We can fix the pedicure thing really quick, just chop off the feet, no more toes or toenails, problem solved.

Well i must get well rested up for my dinner interview tomorrow, to finalize details on my new job.

night all

 

[skylynx]

Hello from John:

We both think the name tag is a wonderful idea for the sail-away party and the bacchanal.

By the way we are also thinking of doing some of the other "educational" programs such as the back stage tour. Has anybody been to these and have any comments?

We will definitely do the wine tasting (stem to stern) and the high tea at Palo.... " more clotted cream scones my sweet?"

I am so excited that my delightful bride of three months has finally bestowed on me the rest of the dowry that was owed i.e. the cute quarter horse Cowboy. At 10.00 pm last night I was happily collecting more horse poop to add to the growing pile.
Anybody with roses need a lorry load?


cheers
See you very very soon

John

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Wow, been busy the last few days. Just thought I would pop in and see how everyone is doing. 12 more days and we leave. Can you believe it is almost here?

Name tags are always a good idea. But....don't expect me to remember the names. I am the world's worst with names.

Never had a pedicure. I am with Heidi. No one touches MY feet!

 

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! I am sneaking on at work...LOL!

Pedicures - LOVE THEM! Want one!!! Won't get one though...LOL!

Nametags - good idea...we usually have buttons with our DIS names on them, but in the move I seem to have misplaced them (acutally they are lost among all the s**t we have in our storage room!LOL!)

Pat- Good luck with your interview thing...a new job is always good...well actually, a paycheck is always good...

Okay, is it time to go yet?? I am so ready!!!

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi!

I'm sneaking on too....hehehehe.

I like the name tag idea...buttons sound cool too.

Not much going on today. I'd rather be home packing or doing one of the other million things on my list of things to do. LOL

We decided to refinance our house since I'm working now and we can qualify for a lower rate based on both incomes...so we're now going to closing the day before we leave, 10/21. LOL Here's hoping everything goes as scheduled.

Well, better get back to work.

I say we all just leave now, beat the rush, I've got a tent that sleeps 10, who wants to camp out at Port Canaveral with me? LOL

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Dana I will join you in your tent. I am so excited and just want to leave now. Makes the workday very long (and very unproductive!!)

Well I just found out that the Magic is not the only ship at Costa Maya on the 26th. One of Holland America's ships will be joining us....I believe the name of the ship is Zaandam.

 

[pmcougar05]

Guess we better make sure we get on the right ship coming back...or do i want to go to holland...so many choices, so little time. I have been unproductive since the interview on monday...those two weeks notices are pretty lame, cause once you give them you don't do much work anyways. Oh well, lets be honest, back to NOT working.

patrick

 

[RonnieJo66]

Hi All......

I Wanna Go Now

Now I have to just hope my childrens teachers cooperate and give them their homework ahead of time (like we asked!).........guess that means I have homework too, huh?



Lime green shirts, smiling faces and a sailaway drink in my hand......

Lets cruise

Smiles,

RonnieJo

 

[tarzanman]

Hey there Ronnie!

It sounds to me like your chitlins is excited to go. I talked to Matt last night and he sounded like he was ready to go again. Can't wait to see y'all.

 

[RonnieJo66]

Can't wait to see you Bubba

No, I don't think we're excited......LOL!!!!



Smiles,

RonnieJo

 

[froggy flo]

WE ARE!!!

Me and DH (36 y old x 2) and DD 6 1/2 (who doesn't speak English) and DS 3 (who doesn't speak at all !!!)
Looking forward i can't wait!!!

Has any of you ever been to any excursions on the western cruise? What would you advise with a 3 y old?

See you all there?

 

[abitjaded]

Bonjour Froggy Flo,
But not even sure I spelled that right, I do not speak French, but DH does a bit. I'm sure he will bring up the time I ordered brains in Beaune (sp? again). Join us all on Deck 10 after the safety drill for the Sail Away Party! Do you have your tiara and black gloves ready to go? This is our first Western. We are going to snorkel beach hop in Cozumel, hang in Castaway Cay and snorkel and do the ruins thing in Costa Maya then snorkel some more. We are planning on getting trolley tickets in Key West, visiting the treasure museum, the fort and hopefully have time to check out the snorkeling. Duh, we like to snorkel.

All,
Just what is this festival going on in Key West?

DS8 is off track, so we snuck out and got pirate gear for the boys. Sashes, head ties, patches and earrings! AAARRRGGGHH Mateys! Cheap wig and jewels for me. The Roto-Rooter guy was here all morning, so I finally got a chance to organize the clothes. Oh, brother, don't know if it will all fit in the suitcases.

Carla