SEPT 24 2005 Enter and Sign in Please

[power_alaska]

Hi Keri!!!! Welcome aboard

You can use the "summary" that Deanna did for you but if you want to pass the final exam, you will probably want to read all the postings...

Checked out Excaret excursion but have decided not to do it - primarily because of the extended boat ride ... Not sure what we have decided to do yet. I think we might have signed up for snorkeling.

If you want to "link" with us for dinner, I need some information: Last Name, reservation number, and cabin number. I have no problem asking for a table for four for you ... but DCL has Tables for Eight and we have such a large group, I'm not sure what will happen. I asked to keep families and travelling groups together. They indicated that was not going to be a problem. The way I see it, we're going to have a bunch of tables bundled together so if there is something to sort out we'll submit it to the BB OCD Planning Group!!!

Welcome Aboard!!!

Dennis

 

[power_alaska]

David ~ Great shirt. Count me in!!! Will need two - Make them both XL. What's the symbol on the front?

Kathy - Hi!!! Welcome...

Dennis

 

[power_alaska]

Kim ~ Skydiving??? When do we do? Maybe we can get Becky to go with us?

 

[b&j's_mom]

Oh my Gosh, you guys! I was gone for the day and you all put up 2 1/2 pages...without me?!!?!?!?!? My parents came up to spend some time with me, and my mom and I went shopping for my birthday! I had a fun day!

Hi, Keri!!! So glad you found us...and decided to stay! We are crazy and fun. The time to cruise is coming up soon! Wheeee! I am Julie and my husband is Clint. (Although lots of people have called him Cliff ) I am already looking for formal wear for you, not to worry! I hope you end up linking dinner reservations with us, I really think it will be a good time. And congrats on your upgrade, that's good news!

Dennis - I am not on bad drugs, I get high on life. (Remember that commercial from a long time ago?) Or at least high on ugly dresses!

Didi - I am thrilled that you love your dress! I hope you can find the appropriate stockings and stilletos and feather boas to match. You will be beautiful - and who knows - people may start throwing $1 bills at you! Hee, hee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deanna - the J.D. Kansas Dress Co. is a GREAT idea. I mean look at all of this positive feedback. Who doesn't love this couture?

Kathy - Hi there! I'm glad that David has been making you keep up with the thread. I can't wait to meet you all! p.s. love that Toby Keith song! You have an awesome outlook on life!

David - I am in on the t-shirt idea! I think the design and color are great. Sign me up for 1 small, please! Thanks for doing this!

Dennis - The picture on the shirt is Mickey in a lounge chair (facing away from us).

 

[smilingmouse]

Kim ~ Skydiving??? When do we do? Maybe we can get Becky to go with us?

hmmm, ley me think about it....nope, I think not!!!!!.....although, I probable could use my "beautiful" dress as a parachute, lol!

Keri, I have started packing already I also have outfits picked out....though, I haven't actually packed those yet

 

[cujobugs]

Julie and I have designed yet another fine dress for formal night. Let's see. Who needs one? Let's give this one to Dennis! Only the best for you, Dennis. Here is the link:
http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/browse/largeImage.jsp?image=25_3751.jpg

You likey it?

Kim- glad someone else is a night owl! We can make the coffee fresh for them just as we are going to bed at 3 a.m. They will be rising about the same time and will enjoy their freshly made coffee. I'll meet you at the breakfast table at ...........let's see...............10 a.m.?!

David- how do the t-shirts work? Are they on a website so we can order them? Or would we have to pay you? Or what? Please advise of the details! Thanks.

Check back later. Deanna

 

[cujobugs]

Okay, kwork11, since you are a newbie and we want you to feel welcome, Julie and my company worked hard at the machines today. We came up with a formal night attire for you also. Here ya go. Welcome to the family!
http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/browse/largeImage.jsp?image=25_4140.jpg

See how we welcome the newbies with open arms!

Deanna

 

[kwork11]

Julie ok good you got me covered because honestly i don't have a thing to wear for formal night......I really need to get started and send stuff off to the cleaners....i was looking at someones count down and we will be on the boat in 27 days! WOW!! I am going to run the excursions by the family in the morning and see what everyone wants to do...i am just fine hanging out on the boat....but i know our 10 year son wants to snorkel so we have to do that!
I was not able to get palo Brunch Ressie does anyone know if they will be taken any ressie once we get onboard....i am so bummed...but i tried online 75 days out and everything was gone.
Dennis now how is the dinner seating going to work out?? I have a feeling the only time I will see my kids is at dinner so i wanted to make sure it was just us (ok plus i don't want somebody i don't know sitting with us...if you know what i mean)....

 

[kwork11]

My husband would just love that dress!! LMAO!! I will be sure to pack the black nail polish and lipstick!

 

[kb1esx]

Hi All,

The square picture on the front of the t-shirt is the map that show's the
course of the Magic, only in black & white:

The picture on the bottom is Misckey in a lounge chair, also in black & white:

On the back is a lion. Sorry, no picture.

I just priced out 20 shirts. If we order more the cost goes down a little. If we order less it goes up a little.

I can order them and pass them out in the terminal or as I meet you.

I think we have like a 2 week window to order them and have them in time for me to pack them in my luggage.

I love your outfit Dennis! Your gonna ROCK dude!

David

 

[GilesFamily]

Hey David,
I think I'll pass on the t-shirts. I really can't afford to buy anything more for the trip, esp. with the wedding expenses too. I hope I'm not a party pooper but we are tucking as much money as we can right now so that we have some spending money. DH still has'nt recovered from the money I gave my bride-to-be daughter, so I'm walking on eggs right now.

Kwork11: I thought I read or heard somewhere that they do hold back some ressies for those that want to book when they get onboard. I also would like to try out the Palo brunch, but as you said, there were no more 75 days out. Certainly give it a shot once you get onboard. I know I will!

Ugh..I've been doing MAJOR Fall cleaning. I'm exhausted. I think I'm going to be smelling Pine Sol in my dreams.

 

[cujobugs]

By the way, Didi, it is great to know that if any of my children lose a tooth on the boat, that you will be the perfect stand in for the tooth fairy due to that outfit! Bring your party planning baton with you to sub for the magic wand, and it will work perfectly.

Deanna
P.S. Please leave no less than $100 per tooth. Thanks.

 

[smilingmouse]

Yea! Now we all have lovely attire!

David, I think I will also have to pass on the t-shirt Money is a bit tight for me these days! Sorry.

Ingrid is right. I believe the hold about 20 percent of the ressies for people w/o internet, people w/ internet issues....if you get onboard early, you should be able to get a spot.

Well, I'm off to bed...

I'll see everyone tomorrow

 

[power_alaska]

Hey! Where did you guys get a picture of my girlfriend?

David ~ Great shirts!!! Two XL - Sent you a PM

Dennis

 

[power_alaska]

Keri - Not sure about the table seating. Cruise lines have a tendency of putting smaller groups together. If you link with us, you'll be in the same dining rotation and same general seating area but you could be at a table for 4 or 8. More than that, I am not sure that I can guarantee. I know that Chrystina and I consider that some of the "good times" - meeting others and sharing meals. Only rememeber it not working out one time. Great lady but not deserving of her husband. I think he figured out I didn't really care for him pretty quick. Let me know. Dennis

 

[b&j's_mom]

Deanna - Dennis is going to be a hot tamale in that one! Sometimes our seamstresses really out-do themselves.

Dennis - I totally agree with you on the dinner seating. Clint and I have been on 2 cruises together. On our first (before kids), we were seated with 3 other couples and we had a great time talking to them. On the last trip we were seated by ourselves and we both thought it was kind of boring. Looking forward to this trip and getting to meet everyone.

kwork11 - Yep, the lady I talked to on the phone said they hold some Palo and some excursions back for those people who do not have internet. You need to go immediately once you board to make reservations. Plus, people cancel all the time so I'm sure you'll get something. Good luck getting what you want!

 

[GilesFamily]

Dining with strangers was the one factor that almost made me not book on Disney. I've heard some people just having a terrible time with their table mates and then others that make friends for life. That's one thing that's a BIG advantage of us dining together. We know a little bit about each other, and we have "this" in common!

 

[kcatoir]

Love the MooooMoooo Dennis

My DD's just saw the picture and asked "is that lady going to be on the cruise with us???"

David, Thanks but we too are socking everything extra away for Misc stuff, so no shirts.

Deanna, don't tell my DD's about the $100 tooth fairy. My DD9 pulls teeth at the slightest wiggle so she can make a buck

Dennis, I have ALWAYS wanted to sky dive. Don't know if I could actually go thru with it though......but I can dream

Ingrid I hear you on the cleaning, been dusting and vacuming....trying to rally the troops to help me wash house windows tomorrow, inside and out...wish me luck

We're watching Pirates of the Caribean tonight to "get in the mood" We are Huge fans

 

[kcatoir]

I'm excited about our dining link
Haven't told DH yet, (he'd forget even if I told him, he forgot about pirate night already, says I never told him....HA), don't want him to think I went too crazy
"look honey, what a coincidence...."

 

[mcentee]

Yo Ho, Yo Ho a Pirates life for me.

Good Morning all....must make coffee

I've overslept a bit, didn't get up until 5:40; it was the two glasses of wine that did me in. I'm a cheap date and with my new outfit I hope people toss $5 to $10 bucks so that I can pay off the cruise. Okay I also could be the Tooth Fairy, one of my favorite movies is the Tooth Fairy I'm no Kristie Alley.

I'm going now to sit on my deck with my coffee and commune with the hummingbirds, and with God. I'm praying for those going through the hurricane.

Till later this morning, TTFN

Didi