THE WEEK (OF DISBOARDS POSTS) IN REVIEW
(March 8-15) starting on page 164
Good News:
oh and to share some good news, found out today that i got a promotion at work!
Exiting Cruisers:
TonontoGirl - Tarin
New cruisers:
- auntlynne - solo
- goofprincess - We are Sandy and Tony from California SF Bay Area--celebrating 30th anniversary and DH birthday. See familiar names from PC cruise as well.
- happyfeet - Sue
- Jessica'sMom - Hi all....We've been booked on this sailing since the 2010 EBTA and are now coming out of the shadows. Actually, we (DH and I) recently cancelled our original on-board booking to take advantage of the verandah GTY deal. Using Cruise Compete, I booked through Cruiseadventuretravel.com and got the great GTY price along with $350 OBC, if anyone is still looking. Transferred my original booking to a Dream cruise next summer. We're thrilled that DD (age 26) will be traveling with us this time. We're in PA, she's in TX, so any time spent together is great.
Condolences
MandyGirl - Mandy's "aunt passed away from a brief but strong battle with a brain tumor we learned of at Christmas."
Noel - Can you add something in about dining. If people are interested in being in the same area as other DIS'ers to send me a PM with Lead Passanger name and booking Reference and Early or Late.
I got a response for Disney today that this is all they need to put us together.
Thanks !
Dan
...I spotted something on there and would like to know more about it and if it will be repeated. The "Geezers /in Training" meets in the evenings - what does one have to do to qualify as a "geezer" or (I assume) a "geezer in training?" Is this in some way related to the Geezer and Git group mentioned in Marilyn's signature?
Dennis and I are avowed curmudgeons. Is that close enough?
Geezers are over 60. GIT or Geezers in Training are under 60. Geezers received gold safety pins and GITS received silver safety pins.I brought the pins!!
Further clarified that 50 yo's can be GITS
Sarah - Do you you think it's worth adding the Pre Cruise meet at the Hard Rock to Noels welcome wagon?
Anyone interested in doing a ladies only Palo High Tea? I'm not sure how many we would need to do this but I guess the max is about 12-15? Anyone know for sure?
...Definitely .... I think if we meet up at about 6pm at the Hard Rock on Placa Catalunya, we can chat and have a drinky and then anyone who wants to eat we can book a table / tables for about 7:30 - 8:00. Does this sound about right....
Re: the dolphin excursion in Gibraltar:
I have enquired about accessibility and unfortunately the boat is not accessible for wheelchairs. There are 2 steps to get up onto the boat.
I'll volunteer my services for drinks tasting events. In for a penny so to speak...
If anyone is interested in Mojito, Mixology, Beer or Wine tasting drop me a PM saying which they're interested in doing. I will keep a list.
I think what was really fun about the private tastings is they were very different from the regular ones in that we were only DISers and they really took the time to explain what they were doing. The bartenders told us they were nervous about doing such large tastings and really prepared more than normal. We all got to know each other really well at the tastings!!
Some info on a good source for libations in Barcelona:
Here's the details from the beginning of the thread for your info.
El Corte Ingles, which is a department store located at the top of Las Ramblas. The wine department is on the lower level, in the grocery store. The selection is fabulous, and the prices incredible!
We didn't go in there the last few times, but we did go past it and you definitely won't miss where it is
it's not far from where you are
Just googled it, link below:-
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&s....064941&sspn=11.540145,26.630859&ie=UTF8&z=18
4 minute walk.... sorted !!
Hi Deb. The Scrapbook exchange i'm organising isn't a get together to make pages, it's just a swap of papers/embellishments etc to use in your WBTA cruise scrapbook when you get home - kind of like the Fish Extender exchange of gifts. I hope that's ok with you?
Payment due
This one is a Gold member: (Tod&Copper aka Mary & Stevie)
Payment in full is due on May 13, 2011.
Begin online check-in on May 28, 2011.
Start booking onboard fun and Port Adventures on May 28, 2011. Your vacation must be paid in full.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
I don't think
MNSSHP dates will be released until Octobers hours are release at end of this month, so maybe early-mid April?
You can work out which dates the party will be on in September though. Here is a link to September park hours:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours...sttimeout=1000
On the days when MK shuts at 7pm - that will be when MNSSHP is. Although that is not 100% guaranteed, it is unlikely to change.
I may have misread this information but from what I'm understanding....they are not having MNSSHP on the 24th or 25th of Sept.????? Have they released the dates yet? We've booked 2 nights at Boardwalk in the hopes that we'd be able to go.
I don't think the dates have been released yet officially, but we are basing our assumptions on the Park hours which suggest that MNSSHP would be held when the MK closes at 7pm and there is no Wishes.
MISC
Discussed dessert, cakes v pie v pudding terminology
Shrove Tuesday pancakes
International Women's Day
Krispy Kreme doughnuts
After 8 mints + whipped cream mousse
binkytell - was wondering if there is a way maybe any children on the cruise could get to know each other, if anyone is interested, whether it be through email penpal or seperate thread for kids attached to our cruise.
my dd would really love this so she could get to know friends before they meet, as she can take a while to warm up, it would make kids club and my life a lot easier
Taking babies/toddlers/children on vacation
Mixology class, mojito/tequila tastings
Last year we went to the Magic Fountains right after the Hard Rock meet.
I was speaking of the Magic Fountains of Montjuic.
No fireworks before leaving Barcelona
6 month mark
dresses, luggage allowances, laundry onboard, kilts,
wear purple/black on Villain's night
Earthquake + Tsunami in Japan
Disney Birki's shoes, Dooney & Bourke Disney bags - shoes & purses!
Walker's potato chips
Nibbles, tiaras, boas for Champagne Girls meet
September 10 - Gibraltar National Day
Morrison's grocery: The Gibraltar National day celebrations are always held on the 10th of September regardless of the day. As this year it falls on a weekend, the 12th has been named the bank holiday.
Unless the government announces otherwise we will close on the 10th but open on the 12th with reduced opening hours - probably 9-7. However the hours are yet to be confirmed.
iPads
#2707 p 181 Welcome Wagon post - Check this out for group meets, activities, excursions... (Thanks to Noel)
I love men in kilts too
On the last cruise I was lucky enough to be sitting with two kilt wearing Scotsmen at dinner.
break time and catching up. I too luv the D&B bags. The only one I have is the white wristlet. I like shoes too but am very hard to fit so don't have many and comfort is number 1 in my book at this time of life. 
We hang a lot up in the bathroom if two cycles is not enough. 
)see you in September
