Sept. 26, 2009 Magic

[Bareacuda]

Doing only one week is going to be hard after doing multi-week cruises.
I swear I could hold my breath that long

No B2B this time, I hope we do 2 races when after we get back after the cruise, one in October and the last one in November. I'll just have to stick with the 1 cruise for my Disney fix for the year.

I found a real cool family EF item. No Im not going to tell anyone... It's a surprise

Hope everyone's weekend is great.

Ann

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Ann, you'ld better not hold your breath. Doing that, you wouldn't be able to open your mouth and eat. Now, we can't have that!

Ah, you can tell me about the family FE item. After all, I'm not a family.

 

[Disney Sweetie]

To all those who have joined us over the past several weeks. I have been busy getting ready for my next Disney cruise which is next week!! I, along with over 300 other DISers, will be on the 5 night Magic on September 1. I am really looking forward to it. I have lots of friends from previous cruises that are on the Magic right now bringing it back home. Tomorrow they will be going thru the Panama Canal and I plan on watching it.

If you will let me know your names, cabin number and if you will have a fish extender....I will be updating our roster as I get the info. The link is in my signature if you want to check and make sure I have your correct info.

Looking forward to meeting all of you next year. Right now I gotta get back to packing for next week tho!!!

 

[Fire14]

If you will let me know your names, cabin number and if you will have a fish extender....I will be updating our roster as I get the info. The link is in my signature if you want to check and make sure I have your correct info.

Our info is right EXCEPT there is no E on my name

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hopefully this week will fly by for you, Pam!

My info is correct, allthough it reminded me I never provided my name (shame on me). It's Jacqueline, or just about anything people shorten it to.

 

[Bareacuda]

So I changed my mind about holding my breath!

2 things I cruise for... CC and the food

Yes you are a family... a family of 1 at the moment! Wait till you get on the ship... then you'll have so many sisters and brothers that you won't want to claim them after the cruise And no... you can see the FE gifts yet.You just have to wait... 13 months.
And nice to meet you Jacqueline.

Ann

 

[backtoTX]

Hopefully this week will fly by for you, Pam!

Right, and then time can take it's sweet time while you're away. At least for you, not for those of us still waiting...


Adam

 

[Bareacuda]

Right, and then time can take it's sweet time while you're away. At least for you, not for those of us still waiting...


Adam

I just noticed that this will be your FIRST cruise!!! How exciting!

Our first cruise was the maiden voyage of the Magic. I cried like a baby when we left port and Captain Tom blew the horn. I still get teary eyed with the horn

Ann

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Lol, you're so right Adam!!

Wow Ann, you have a real charm for finding DCL special things. B2B2B, cruising with all of us (who are great people ofcourse ), maiden voyage, 13 cruises so far, you are such a lucky woman when it comes to that part of your life.

And not tell me anything? Sjeez, now I'm not letting Xippe come on here and give you hints. And more brothers and sisters than I'ld want to claim? The more the merrier! Family always is a great excuse for another trip abroad.

Allthough to be honest, I'm silently hoping that either the Magic or Wonder will soon be coming to Europe again. Either for a special in 2010, or permanently when the 2 new ships are in on the action. Especially if the rumours are right and sailing might just be from England. That would be just about in my 'backyard'. Not only great for distance but it's a lot cheaper to fly also, so cruise again sooner!

 

[backtoTX]

Wellll, maybe I should be more clear. It'll be our First Disney cruise, but DW and I got to go on a Med cruise with Radisson (now Regent) a couple years ago. It was a bonus for a sales assigment I had otherwise it would've been WAY outta our price range. Especially at that time. Definately first for the kiddos.

Adam

 

[Bareacuda]

Wellll, maybe I should be more clear. It'll be our First Disney cruise, but DW and I got to go on a Med cruise with Radisson (now Regent) a couple years ago. It was a bonus for a sales assigment I had otherwise it would've been WAY outta our price range. Especially at that time. Definately first for the kiddos.

Adam

Well then....WELCOME to your first Disney Cruise!!

 

[Crystal_27]

Guys, so sorry I've been a bit MIA for the past couple of weeks. We're going to Disney World in 11 days (not that I'm counting - LOL) so we're trying to get last minute stuff all taken care of. I still have to do 4 scrapbook autograph pages and our matching family shirts before we leave.

Anyway, if I don't touch base with you all until after we get back, have fun counting down without me.

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, was allready thinking you must have been totally involved with your next WDW-fix. And rightfully so! Have fun and tel the CM's at Kona they'ld better keep the crabcakes on the menu untill I've had my fix of them in december. We've finally hit the dubbel number on our countdown for WDW.


Adam, such a nice bonus! Wh would mind getting one like that every year or two.


Things are very exciting around here. I used to drive my own car until a couple of years ago my health went down south a bit. Adapting a car to wheelchair driving isn't too cheap overhere and you'll have about 0,00001% of getting a fund for it if you can no longer work. Totally unexpected I just recieved a letter stating that I am getting a certain amount of funding! And now the difficult decisions will have to be made. Will we adapt a van so that I can drive or isn't that veisable (spelling??) and will we adapt a van so I can be chauffered around. Of course the first has my first preference but time will tell what is realistic. But wow, getting that funding! Who knew 2008 could bring so many great surprises. An almost free trip to WDW, being able to go cruising next year, getting Xippe and now this. I am one lucky woman! Makes me wonder what a great year 2009 must be and what great surprises the cruise will have in store for all of us.

 

[Crystal_27]

Crystal, was allready thinking you must have been totally involved with your next WDW-fix. And rightfully so! Have fun and tel the CM's at Kona they'ld better keep the crabcakes on the menu untill I've had my fix of them in december. We've finally hit the dubbel number on our countdown for WDW.


Adam, such a nice bonus! Wh would mind getting one like that every year or two.


Things are very exciting around here. I used to drive my own car until a couple of years ago my health went down south a bit. Adapting a car to wheelchair driving isn't too cheap overhere and you'll have about 0,00001% of getting a fund for it if you can no longer work. Totally unexpected I just recieved a letter stating that I am getting a certain amount of funding! And now the difficult decisions will have to be made. Will we adapt a van so that I can drive or isn't that veisable (spelling??) and will we adapt a van so I can be chauffered around. Of course the first has my first preference but time will tell what is realistic. But wow, getting that funding! Who knew 2008 could bring so many great surprises. An almost free trip to WDW, being able to go cruising next year, getting Xippe and now this. I am one lucky woman! Makes me wonder what a great year 2009 must be and what great surprises the cruise will have in store for all of us.

Welll, Daaaaarling, don't check in the Restaurant Board because you may be in for some bad news about Kona! I, however, will give you a full report when I get back.

As to your news about your vehicle, that's absolutely fabulous! I personally would opt for the chauffeur - I'm not sure what that says about me! Still, that's great news, and I'm sure you are over the moon about it!

YIKES - I just saw that there are 3 hurricanes brewing right now - just in time to make my worry go up 50000000% about our trip. Note to self: add trip insurance to cruise reservation ASAP. I don't think I'll be able to do this again next year without trip insurance - LOL. Oh boy, oh boy!

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Ouch Crystal, 3 hurricanes? Darned, that's bad timing! Allthough, isn't at least Gustav supposed to be heading (knock on wood for you) way more to the north, somewhere around the New Orleans area? I'm hoping my good old luck for vacation weather will still work it's charm next year september, but yes. I would get trip insurance for that for sure. (to be honest, any time I travel abroad for a longer time I'll get myself trip insurance. And so far it definately has paid for itself)


Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, don't say you read somewhere about them removing the crabcakes? I only read al kinds of stuff about entrees being removed, but nothing about crabcakes. I want my crabcakes!


Chauffeurs aren't what they're cracked up to be. I get (and will keep after the van gets here) chauffeured around all of the times for all things to do with my medical stuff. Healthcare is paying for a taxi to get me to all kinds of places and let me tell you; after 8 years I am acking to be driving myself again.

 

[Bareacuda]

Ive got things set now

DH(Howard) and I (Ann) will be in cabin 5128.
I should say.. been there .. done that room!

Hope everyone is having a great start of a wonderful weekend.

Ann (and DH )

 

[Bareacuda]

Warning!!!!

Dont live in the desert too long... strange things happen!

While picking up Dh from school(he's a massage therapist) our A/c went on the fritz. So we drive to the Ford dealership to have it repaired asap. Today was 110..... before I knew it we bought a new Edge!
We pick it up tomorrow after paddling!

I know it will be great for us, the cost for gas will be less,insurance will be less, better air bags, and a cool "sync" set up for our cell phones and IPod , but our boat will look very funny on top. The car is about 15' long while the boat is 24'. At least now I wont have to climb up a 3 step-step ladder to put it on the roof rack.
Im rambling... I think Im still nervous about buying a new car!


Ann

 

[backtoTX]

So we put our deposit down in July, then debated about when to let our 3 daughters in on it.

After some debating we agreed to give them 1 year notice. Today in a moment of weakness on my wife's part , she agreed we could go ahead and tell them. Her argument had been she didn't want to hear everyday for a year "When are we going on the cruise?" I think she realized she's pretty much already putting up with the same level of anticipation from me so why not let the kids in on it.

So I put on the DCL DVD and said hey kids lets watch something. DD9 asked fairly quickly, "Soooo, Are we going to Disney World?" "No," was our innocent reply.

Eventually, they figured out the whole thing and I told them it was still a long ways off, but we all had something pretty cool to look forward too. They were excited to say the least.

Still, I think I remain the most anxious because by the time the DVD got to the part where it was showing how they made the MAGIC, I was entranced -- and the only one still in front of the TV.

Oh well, I know they'll love it, but I guess I feel more of the pixie dust, cause this level of a vacation was unheard of when I was growing up.

Continuing the countdown...

Adam

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Congrats with the new wheels, Ann! And good luck with getting over the price. Have you given it a try allready?


Adam, maybe your wife wanted the girls in on it, so her excitement doesn't stick out too much between all of the girls jumping, screaming, and repeat asking 'how many days left?'. Gives her the perfect excuse to start counting down the days, making a calender etc. I know what you mean by being intrigued with the magic and this not being 'standard' when growing up yourself. Same thing here!

Wonder how Crystal is doing. If Hannah and now Josephine are driving her partially nuts already. What stormy timing she has!

Xippe and I should be starting our training next thursday. We're still awaiting approval for hometraining (person who has to approve just came back from vacation yesterday), but the trainer is confident we should get the go-ahead, so she's planning anyway. If time allows, the second training will also follow within this week. And if all goes real well, Xippe would allready be at home and staying with me next week. Sounds like I need to do some serious doggy shopping soon! They will provide me with a basic package including all the dog truly needs, but of course Xippe will need some extra toys, booties for hot florida etc. Shopping, oh what punishment!

Have fun people, and hopefully dryer days than Florida and my backyard seem to have!

 

[Crystal_27]

before I knew it we bought a new Edge!

I know it will be great for us, the cost for gas will be less,insurance will be less, better air bags, and a cool "sync" set up for our cell phones and IPod
Ann

Ann, that's so cool! Those Edges are such sharp looking vehicles, and the Ipod sync sounds like a great option. Enjoy!!!!

So I put on the DCL DVD and said hey kids lets watch something. DD9 asked fairly quickly, "Soooo, Are we going to Disney World?" "No," was our innocent reply.

Eventually, they figured out the whole thing and I told them it was still a long ways off, but we all had something pretty cool to look forward too. They were excited to say the least.

Still, I think I remain the most anxious because by the time the DVD got to the part where it was showing how they made the MAGIC, I was entranced -- and the only one still in front of the TV.

Oh well, I know they'll love it, but I guess I feel more of the pixie dust, cause this level of a vacation was unheard of when I was growing up.

Continuing the countdown...

Adam

Adam, what a fabulous way to announce your trip! I think that you guys will have so much fun together counting down the days until the cruise! I was honestly surprised how much my DD (who's 4) got into counting down our parks trip. We made a countdown calendar and everything, so it was even a bit educational - LOL.

Wonder how Crystal is doing. If Hannah and now Josephine are driving her partially nuts already. What stormy timing she has!

Xippe and I should be starting our training next thursday. We're still awaiting approval for hometraining (person who has to approve just came back from vacation yesterday), but the trainer is confident we should get the go-ahead, so she's planning anyway. If time allows, the second training will also follow within this week. And if all goes real well, Xippe would allready be at home and staying with me next week. Sounds like I need to do some serious doggy shopping soon! They will provide me with a basic package including all the dog truly needs, but of course Xippe will need some extra toys, booties for hot florida etc. Shopping, oh what punishment!

Have fun people, and hopefully dryer days than Florida and my backyard seem to have!

Hey Girlfriend! I'm doing great! 3 more days of work, then a fun weekend, and we'll be off! As to the hurricanes, I *think* that we'll just miss Hanna and that we'll get to Orlando before Ike hits land, so that's good. I promised myself that I wasn't going to stress about the weather, so I'm just not!

I'm so excited for you and Xippe! You will definitely have some shopping to do, and, remember, it's your duty to create another Disney fiend! Well, I'm sorry I won't be here to get the scoop on your first week with Xippe, but I will certainly check in when I get back.