Roll Call. Oct.19,02

[disney6]

That sounds GREAT!!!! Do you need a personal assistant maybe???

I'm still dreaming of Oct.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

My DD(22) just got off the Magic last Saturday. She absolutely loved it. Cozumel was scary to all of them so they didn't do any shopping. They said it was even worse than Nassau. They loved the Cayman Islands. The water is soooo beautiful. (already have the pics back). On one of the two islands the guys snorkeled and the girls went to a beach. Good times had by all. The beach that my daughter went to had a giant "trampoline" in the ocean. They had a lot of fun with that. I guess there was other things to do there as well. The only bad thing that has come out of their mouths was how scary Cozumel was. Oh yes, they loved the banana boat at Castaway Cay. On comparing the ships she said that there is pros and cons for both. Her recommendation is to stay at all restaurants for the shows afterwards.

Where are you going in January, Denine? Can I come too---please? Real funny, Denine. We know you will be staying on the ship before. Oops, my jealous side is showing. Are you going to be able to keep the same stateroom? We were thinking about doing a back to back and found out we would have to get off the ship and re-board. I can understand for security reasons but what a pain to pack and unpack again. That isn't why we didn't do it however. Sounds like I was complaining.

As Lori stated we were close to the 100's and yesterday it was in the 50's. Go figure....only in Colorado!!! My daughter left here for the Magic in a snowstorm, missed the 90's, and came back to 50 degree weather.

Already time for the weekend. Packing to go camping again. Have a great weekend. Sandy

 

[jiminyC_fan]

One more thing, Denine. My daughter recommends buying the shirts that change colors in the sun at Grand Cayman. I guess reading on the boards and listening to her that it is really a hot item.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Denine! That is just too much fun. <-note the color of envy.
Those shirts are cool. We got them at Yellowstone last year and they entertain the kids over and over.
I wonder how different the price would be to do a back to back 3+4 day trips on the wonder, compared to a 7 day Magic. Then you get two Castaway Cays.
Has anyone ever done a Windjammer? Something like that sounds fun, too.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

The 3-4 back to back is what we were thinking about. We could have used the 99.00 3 day cruise and then paid for another 4. We could not be guaranteed a secret porthole room (we had one in January) so we checked into the 7 day and got one so we forfeited the 99.00 cruise. My DH is spoiled and said he will only cruise in a secret porthole room. I thought the 2 Castaway Cay days would be ideal. Oh well, we look forward to the Magic!!!! We were thinking about a windjammer before we decided not to take any excursions this time. I think it would be a blast. My husband loves to sail so I was trying to lure him with any boat excursions. Surprising he said he would rather experience the islands.

 

[Denine]

Sorry guys didn't mean to make you jealous
I have to get out of here in the winter. I will lose my mind if I have to stay here in the cold the whole time!
We will be traveling to Key West, Cozumel, Belize & Guatemala! It sounds so exciting. We have the lowest category, inside cabin. Gotta save money somewhere
We were just in Cozumel in April. We didn't find it scary in the least. We hated Nassau, couldn't wait to get back to the ship!
We just walked around town and shopped in Cozumel. Sure, people tried to get us to come into their shops (they are trying to make a living), but a polite no was all that was needed. We really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go in October (and again in January )
We will probably be staying at Disney for a few days after our January trip. It leaves out of Tampa. Gotta get Mickey in there someplace!

Two days ago, it was in the mid-eighties. Yesterday, I had sweats on and the heat turned on. Today it is supposed to be in the mid-seventies. I wish it would warm up and stay warm!

 

[Kristaia]

Hi Guys,
Boy have you all chatted it up since I have been gone...

We had an absolute blast in San Diego for 2 weeks, staying at Paradise Point. I would recommend it to anyone. Have stayed numerous other places there and this was it!

Cheap wine, did anyone say cheap wine?! I am the queen of the bargain wines, and I don't mean "flavored water" hee hee. Ironstone Cabernet is my new favorite and it runs around $7. Also anything from Pepperwood Grove also around $7.

My husband is getting really excited for the cruise. He is in the middle of a computer conversion, working 12-14 hour days 7 days a week. He said if he can just make it through these 3 months, so watch out...he'll be the lobster at the pool with a Crown Royal in one hand and a pina colada in the other.

We are staying at the Radisson Resort Parkway, and booked through DU. We will only be doing MK since Clare is only 3. We will take happy limo or another to the port.

Missed you all,
Krista

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

I have heard the greatest reviews of Paradise Point. I tried to book a few nights there last spring and a convention or something had the whole island booked. It was virtually empty the week before and after the week we would be there. I'll give it another try sometime for sure. Glad you had such a good time Krista, sounds like it was well deserved.
Man, we got smoked out today. South metro Denver was downwind of a forest fire and today was Cody's birthday party. Of course, I had all of the activities planned for our big backyard. Water balloons, silly string (Spiderman theme) running thru sprinkler stuff ... so here I was with 10 kids in swimsuits playing games in my family room. We snuck out for a quick water balloon war since I'd filled the suckers already, then we snuck out again for the silly string spraying, but boy was it a drag keeping them entertained indoors for the rest of the time. Ashes were falling like a light snow and the sun was an eerie dark red. I just kept the house closed up tight and ran the air purifier full blast all day.
So - How 'bout some of that wine right now!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi everyone! Welcome back Krista. I have never heard of Paradise Point so will have to look into it. My hubby gets tired of my obsession with Mickey so a new destination would be great. We did the CA thing a couple of times but I know that we didn't see it all. It was when the girls were little so we hit the typical Disney, Universal Studios etc. The fires here in Colorado are bad. The sun is drowned out with smoke and ashes. It smells and you can see the glow of the fire over the hills. Lori and I live fairly close to it so we are really getting hit. I know it will hit CO economy hard as no one will want to come here and the cost to fight the fires. The one close to us was caused by a campfire. So sorry to hear about Cody's b-day party, Lori. I am sure you pulled it out just fine. Just unfortunate that yesterday was the worst. Who else booked through DU? If there are something like 8 of us on the ship that booked through them, you get a stateroom gift. We got it last time. Denine, I wonder if my DD was afraid of Cozumel because of her age and because the store keepers would actually touch her and grab her arm to swing her in their stores. In Nassau they would only talk to you. Anyway, have a great week everyone. Sandy

 

[Kristaia]

Sandy, you and Lori take care. My parents are out in Durango right now, so there are 4 for tourism $$.

We booked through DU.

I would highly recommend San Diego. We spend about 7-8 weeks a year out there and have not gotten bored yet. We have been going since Clare was 1 year and have always loved it any time of year.

Happy Week,
Krista

 

[Denine]

Krista: It sounds like you had a wonderful time. We have never been to California, but I have heard some nice things about some places.

No one ever touched us in Cozumel! I can't say that for Nassau. Some girl/lady came up from behind us and put a bracelet on my arm. Then she asked for money for it. When we said no, she took it off my arm! Do you know where your daughter docked in Cozumel? There are 2 places. But since she did Disney, I guess she docked where we did in April. Maybe we just get more used to stuff the more places we go. We aren't as intimidated as we once were!

Too bad about those wild fires in CO. I hope they get put out soon. We have been to Florida when they have had some of their fires. All you smell is smoke!

 

[disney6]

Are you guys still breathing out there? Soooo sorry for you and at the same time glad we're not there. Have had the sore throat, cough, fever, cold thingy going around here. So far my DH is the only one not to get it. I can't shake it but you know, we never seem to take care of ourselves, only our family. Maybe I should take something?
I'm so nervous to book my sons friend but guess I'd better get it done before it's too late..... It seems so far away still.......... I need something NOW. Like a trip to CA or another cruise or even camping (in an RV of course)!!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Yep, we're still breathing!! (not fresh air, just smoke and ashes). The fire is so unpredictable so sometimes it burns one direction and then the wind comes up and it heads in another direction. Looks like in the morning one way and at night the other. Diana, at least take vitamin C. It really helped us last winter. I never believed in it but was determined not to get sick before our January trip. For the first time ever, we haven't had a cold for at least 1 or 2 years. (knock on wood!) Denine, my DD is racking her brain where she docked in Cozumel. If she remembers I will let you know. Glad to know, Krista, that there are still tourists out there! Wonder where Lori is. I think she mentioned working full time. Our lunch is scheduled for Monday. Should be fun.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Oh, I'm around, just busy with stuff. Plus, Katie and I both have colds too, so I don't feel like doing all the stuff, so it seems to be growing into even more stuff... you know. I'm on the fence about two decisions. Help me out, girlfriends.
1st - To do the dolphin thing at Sea World in one and a half weeks, (I need to reserve and pay for it NOW) or do the Anguilla trip with dolphin/stingray gig from St. Marten
2nd dilemma is whether to start Katie on the allergy shots road. Seems like quite a commitment (3-5 years) without a sure guarantee of results. $10 co-pay twice a week just for the shots, yuk! Anyone have experience with this?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Sorry, don't know anything about allergies. Poor thing. What a decision. Is it the kind where you are finding out what she is allergic to or is it treatment? The more I think about it it is a scratch test to determine the allergies. My thought on the dolphin fun is to wait to get the experience with the stingrays, too. Heard that it is absolutely wonderful. BUT----do you have other excursion plans that might make money tight on the cruise or confusion as to which excursion to take? If so, do it at Sea World which people rave about and do something else on the cruise. Just my thoughts. Going camping this afternoon, crazy as it seems with the fires. Oh well, my family really wants to go and it would be the entire family this time. Something we all look forward to. Have a good weekend everyone. Take me to CA with you, Lori.

Hope all of you and your families get over your colds. Summer colds are never fun.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

I would like to do the Golden Eagle Catamaran excursion too. Say, Diana, you once asked if we'd prefer the morning or afternoon trip. I only see one time slot offered on Dave's site/excursions index, that being 7:45 to 1:00. Are there actually two?
I just e-mailed my sister, whom we'll be staying with in Calif. She want's to do the dolphin gig at SeaWorld too, so it's settled that we'll at least be doing it there. If we don't get enough of a fix, then maybe we'll also do it at Anguilla, as the all inclusive package from shoretrips looks pretty lush, pricey though. We'd save at least $400. by just doing the catamaran and eating lunch on the boat. We could do Anguilla on our own and save $120. but I'm leary of keeping up with that many details with kids, etc.
I might just be saying "cheers" to Diana on that cat after all! If so, I think I'll have gotten the best of both worlds.
Gosh, you guys are good therapy for me, I just convinced myself of what to do, simply by typing it all out That, and my head is clearing up. Yesterday, everything just seemed insurmountable.
Still open for suggestions, however. Have a good one everybody.
Lori

 

["Ginger"]

Lori Anguilla was not hard at all. The kids that went with us loved it.
It's just a short cab ride to the ferry, then a short ferry ride, then another cab ride once on Anguilla. The people are super freindly and the cabbies will come back for you, where ever they take you. They will not let you miss the boat. Our Cab driver Mel took such good care of us. He just about held our hand the whole way. I had contact with a gal from Anguilla Tourist Board she knew we were coming. Her name was Paula mtt@anguillanet.com
I promise you will not regret going to Anguilla.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

LOL, Hi Ginger! I think they owe YOU a free trip, for the good P.R.

 

["Ginger"]

It would be very welcomed. My DH would be on the phone so fast calling Junior to line up a deep sea fishing excursion. We will go back some day soon.

BTW I am enjoying read this thread. You all get along so well, your going to have a great cruise together. I can't wait to meet some of you at the Radisson and hear all about it.

 

[Denine]

I have no excursion advice, but it doesn't sound like you need it anymore.

I get sick all the time, bronchitis and sinus infections. I started taking Moducare a few months ago. So far it seems to be working. It helps build up your immune system. You can buy it a healthfood stores like GNC, but it is cheaper on the internet. I get it a iherb.com.