Roll Call. Oct.19,02

[disney6]

Denine - sorry about Ollie. Hope everything works out okay. Since I don't know anything about cats - how bad is it to have asthma?

Understand about the weather as ours is like yours I'm sure. Where in NE Ohio are you?

It's a long weekend here (Victoria Day) so DH was home most of the day. Next weekend is NOT a holiday here so I hope your weather is warmer then.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

~~~~sending healing energies to Ollie~~~~~~~~

Boy, wouldn't holding a nebulizer up to a cat be a trick

Hi everyone.
I'm getting more info on the trip to Anguilla from "Ginger". It's sounding better and better. I think we'll spend the St.Mart day on Anguilla where we'll do the dolphin/stingray encounter and beach stuff. I don't like giving up the Golden Eagle Catamaran excursion, but ... the dolphins are calling us!
Diana, weren't you considering a dolphin gig, too? Anyone else? (Hey, if I can get a group of 40 together, I get two addmissions free! *Like* that would happen LOL)
Hope everyone had a good weekend.
Last week of school here !!! So much for my computer time .
Lots of home tutoring in the plans for this summer. My kids are a bit challenged in the reading department.
Have a good week, all.
Lori

 

[Denine]

Thanks!
Asthma in cats is pretty much the same as in humans. It can't be cured, but it can be controlled with the proper medicine.
Would you believe there really are nebulizer treatments for cats in an emergency situation? They are held on with a mask.
Ollie is sleeping on my "mouse" arm right now. It is not easy to type with one hand!

 

[DVCLady]

Just to let you know we cancelled our cruise. We have other cruises that we will be going on. Instead of Oct we decided to go to WDW(7 nights at the new BCV) and do a 3-day cruise for Thanksgving. We still have the 2 summer cruises this summer, Nov 21, March 15th. Also decided to book eastern car for next Nov2003. so it's not like we aren't going to cruise anymore.

Happy cruising everyone! Maybe I'll see you on other cruises!

 

[disney6]

sorry you won't be with us DVCLady but can understand the going to WDW at the new BCV!!! Hope you have a great time!!

School doesn't get out here until June 26th. That was quite a shock for us when we moved here but I'm not complaining. They go back the day after Labor Day.
Yes, I am very interested in the dolphin thingy, did you give us the website? (I'm too lazy to look back through our 10 pages!)

This week is my "bonus" week - the 5&4 year olds are both in school all day 3 days this week. They have Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten here that goes all day every other day and every other Friday. This week they go Tues, Thurs and Friday. Next week Tues, Thursday only, and so on. So on their school days I only have the 3 yr. old home - it's so nice! You can get alot more done with only one as opposed to three!

Still wine tasting to see what we're bringing

 

[Olando]

I have been thinking about Oct. 19, 2002, since we got off of the Wonder last October!! We did the Land/Sea last time, and decided that there was not enough time on the ship!! This time it will have to be a 7 day!!

I am traveling with DH and DD (9).

See you there!!

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Originally posted by disney6 Still wine tasting to see what we're bringing

I always say ... anything worth doing, is worth doing well!

I had to chase DVCLady down. Too bad, no Leena now.

Dolphin/stingray excursion
At this point, reservations for individuals need to be done thru shoretrips.com. I'll check back with DolphinFantaseas in a month or so, and see if they got the contract worked out with DCL. Actually, I see that this price ($122.and cheaper that Sea World)is for large groups and get a ferry straight from the pier. I'll email shoretrips again, about the price and legistics of individual bookings.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi everyone, just back in town to do some laundry and shopping and back to camping. Had to quickly check in with the thread to see what is happening with all of you. Sure hope your cat is doing great, Denine. We have always felt that animals are part of the family. Hope you decide on Oct 19th, Olando. I think it will be a great bunch of people. We have always done the land/sea package, too, and felt that 4 days on ship is just not long enough. We so enjoy WDW that it is hard to give up but we are definitely looking forward to our first 7 day cruise. Diana, you really had to get used to their school schedule up in Canada, didn't you? It is so different than ours. I think we have made our final decision not to take any excursions and just explore the islands. We have never done that and feel we have missed out.

 

[disney6]

Hey Lori - I noticed the dolphin excursion you are looking into is 7.5 hours long! Not sure if I am comfortable leaving my 3 and 4 year olds on the ship that long without me being close enough to get to them in a hurry if necessary. At least the Golden Catamaran I can (hopefully) take the 4 and maybe 3 year old if there is space once we get on board. If not, we'll only be gone 4-4.5 hours and if we were needed I'd hope Disney would be able to track me down as it's booked through them. It's too bad the kids' ages prevent us from all going. Something to do next time we cruise!!!!

 

["Ginger"]

I have bumped up Part 2 of my trip report from last years cruise. Part 2 tells about our trip to Anguilla. Best Vacation Ever Part 2 The End. Any questions please feel free to ask I'll be checking in on your thread. Wish I was going back there, but wanted to try the new itinerary and we couldn't miss Halloween on the Magic.

Here are some sites to check for more information on Anguilla. www.anguilla-vacation.com

Go to Need to know, then to Getting there for the ferry rates which I forgot to post in my report.

Junior's site
Anguilla

 

[Denine]

It's official, Ollie has asthma, just like his mommy. He will be on 2 meds for a while, then hopefully we can get him down to just the one. Other than that, he is fine. Thanks for all of your thoughts.

Welcome Olando: Hope you choose our cruise, or at least some cruise with DCL!

DVClady: Too bad you are cancelling you cruise. I can certainly understand 7 nights at the BCV. At least you still have other cruises scheduled.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Olando, Welcome! We must have been posting at the same time the other day, I didn't see your post when I started typing my own! I've done that with Diana too, great minds just think alike I guess. I have a DD9, too! You're coming, right? Tell us all about yourself - you've got some catching up to do!
Thanks for looking after us Ginger. I think you have helped me make up my mind. Diana, too bad the little ones couldn't come along and just enjoy the beach portion, but I see your point totally. Dang, I want to do it ALL !!! Oh, I just thought of something ... if my excursion runs too long and we're not back on the boat in time ... one of you will throw a chair overboard and say it sure looked like a person ... and hold up the ship for us, right?

Sandy, Geeez ... when you camp, you really camp! I like the 3 day weekend variety.

I just learned that a wine package can be split between multiple cabins, and you can make it any combination of wines that you want. Anyone interested?

Back to my unbelievably insane week. See ya'll. Lori

 

["Ginger"]

More info for you to view. Dolphin swim

Dolphin Fantaseas

 

[Denine]

Wishing you all a good Memorial Day weekend. Remember all those that gave their lives for our country!

 

[Olando]

To eliminate the confusion, WE ARE going on the 10/19/02 cruise!! I guess that my post was a little vague. Our family did a land/sea last September, and now we are doing the Eastern. We have DD9 who really didn't connect with anyone on the ship last time, but I think that being on the ship only 3 days didn't give you much time to settle in. This time should be much better. She is hoping to pal around with someone her age!!

I hope to see some of you there!!

Laurie

2001 Land/Sea (Beach Club)
2002 7 Day Eastern

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Laurie, let's get our daughters in touch. Mine is very cautious about new peers, and would even bump down into her brother's group just to be comfortable. Her name is Katie, 9 years, going on 13. I agree that 3 days isn't enough to bond with new friends. Mine are really momma's kids and would stay velcro'd to me all day, and I would never complain They are fun buddies to hang with, but IF they really liked the club... well I wouldn't mind being reminded of just why exactly I married this DH in
the first place. Some date nights and CC adult beach time would be nice. Glad you are with us!
Happy weekend everyone!
Lori

 

[disney6]

Hi Laurie.
Hope you and Lori can get your girls together- that would be great for both of them!
Had to escape from downstairs - I feel so bad, had Ian's (my DS) roller hockey time wrong on the calender and WE MISSED the game!!! I hate that!!! He is not an athletic or competitive person but ADORES roller hockey and only has it on Sundays - aghhhhh! There are times I suppose my plate is too full and things slip through. Last night had a mini-carnival at church for the little kids (ages 2-9) so have been busy (yes, I did the WHOLE thing!). Once a month I have a kids event at church - the parents can drop off their kids for 3 hours on Saturday night and I "babysit" them - movies, pizza, crafts, games. Last night was our "Season Finale" so I did a carnival type thing -games w/prizes, food, crafts, etc. It's fun but am glad it's over until October!
Trying to plan a 3or4 night getaway for DH and myself in August (I can't believe I'm actually leaving the kids with my parents ), any ideas? Thinking of RCCL's 4 nighter that's only $319 per person! OR maybe WDW so we can do Epcot and Boardwalk "adult" style - thinking I'd feel too guilty for that but..... OR Amelia Island Plantation Resort in FL since the kids will be in Savannah with my parents so it's an easy, short drive. What to do, what to do !!! Suggestions?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I'm baaack. Hi everyone, hopefully, I remember everything I need to address. Denine, so sorry about Ollie! Now that you know it will be easier. Hopefully, Ollie is doing great. Welcome Olando. I think we are all a bunch of crazies. Should be a great cruise. Diana, with all that you do, I can't see how you can possibly keep it all straight. Wow, I sure hope the church appreciates your kids events. You must put out a lot of time and effort. Lori, we "camp" with a lot of extras. We have a pool, hot tub etc at the private campground so we aren't really camping. We have a 36' fifth wheel with all the ammenities so we just have a second home instead of camping, I think. You want to hear something funny? I have been trying different wines and champagnes and found one I really like. Lori, they serve it at Armadillos for breakfast brunch. So I thought that would be the one I share with all of you. Well, I was at the grocery store the other day and found it on the shelf. It is just a cheapy 3.99 bottle. Oh well, guess I will search some more. Sandy

 

[disney6]

Sandy, I was thinking about you camping and was going to say my idea of camping is the Holiday Inn BUT that's kinda what you are doing! I could camp THAT way!!!!
Wine - bring the cheap stuff! WHO CARES AS LONG AS IT'S GOOD? Price does not make a wine good!!! I actually love the strawberry zinfandel but will NOT bring that - Greg (DH) calls it flavored water! If anyone wants us to bring them some Canadian beer (real beer Greg says) let me know. We are driving to Savannah in July and will bring it and store it at my Dad's house until the cruise so we don't have to lug it on the plane.
BTW - think my DS's friend is coming with us - yea!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Diana, I think that your son will be so content with a friend along. I have a feeling that you and Lori are a lot like me. You love to be around your kids but you also want them happy. I call it camping but if I can't use a flush toilet then I'm not going. I guess you could say that I have my own private Holiday Inn. HaHa!! Guess what---I will be able to let you all know about how crazy Lori reallly is. We are planning to meet for a lunch soon. Shouldn't that be a lot of fun???!!! We live pretty close to each other. I think I will be on this board for awhile catching up. Sandy