Sept. 30, 2006 -- Eastern Magic

[Dale Rules]

Hi Danny,

My name is Patrick . Christopher is my cousin.
Both of us will be on the boat. We are both 9 years old.

 

[Dale Rules]

Barney, my cat, likes to atack my Dad!

 

[Lego Dweeb]

Hi Patrick. We have four cats Scarlet shes a girl Calico is a boy Crooker and Zeke are boys too. Scarlet and Calico are brother and sister and are 5 months old. Have you been on a cruise before? Is there a pool table to play on?

Danny

 

[nluvwithmickey]

Well after much indecision, we have finally booked our next cruise. Sept. 30-Oct7. 2nd DCL for me and DH, first one for two DD'S 10 and 14.

We are from Canada and are looking forward to our fall cruise. Although I am a bit worried about hurricanes and sea sickness. How rocky is it?

First time also booking with DU. The reduced rate staterooms were a real bargain.

Would love to go MNSSHP the night before our sailing...not too sure yet, we'll see how much the plane tickets will cost first.

We haven't cruised yet and I am already checking prices for oct 2007. How often do the prices on the DCL site increase? Is it safe to wait until we are aboard or should I play it safe and book right away?

 

[Dale Rules]

Hi Danny,

Yes I have been on a cruise. Have you?
Well see you at Ron Jon's. The cruise is fun but it does have a ping pong table and a pool even a big slide. See you soon.

 

[mcentee]

Hi Claudine,

Welcome aboard fellow matey!!! I'm DiDi and I'll let you in on a little secret......last year was my very first cruise and I was terrified!!!!!!!! I was worried about being on a big ship and massive waves hitting us. Since I can't swim I have a little fear thing happening. The first day, I felt a little unsteady, I hadn't had anything to drink but I was walking like a drunk. I finally got my sea legs after the first night on the boat and then it was smooth sailing. The sea was not rough at all, I felt like I was in my living room with great Disney decorations everywhere. I was hooked!!!! I have to say, the service was superb, the sunrise every morning was awesome. I'm an early bird so it was dark while I was doing my morning power walk. I do hope there are some fellow morning walkers?????? I met so many wonderful people and it truely was magical.

Though I will get trip insurance again just for the security of knowing that if the trip is cancelled due to bad weather I'm covered.

What part of Canada are you from? We met some really nice people from Cananda last year, they were way up in Edmundton Alberta. I do hope I spelled that right.

Once again welcome to the group, keep on posting.

DiDi

 

[mcentee]

Hi Danny,

I'm Patrick's mom. I love your name Lego Dweeb!!!! Have a great night and talk to you soon.

 

[kimmcbee]

hey Danny and Patrick,
We will also be on the cruise with you. We have 3 boys, Kyle 11, Hunter 8, and Michael 4. Would let them talk with you, but they have no idea that they are going. Would love to tell them about you when we are on the way. Talk you you later
Kim

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Maybe we can start a thread for the kids..we did that on the Halloween cruise and so bonds were formed before the kids got on the ship.

In fact, We are having a cruise reunion in July at Disney World. I am excited! I talk to some of them almost everyday on the phone and our thread is still going strong. I couldn't convince any to come on the cruise..they have older kids that can't get the time off school.

I accepted the job.. I went in with what I thought was a "Crazy" $$, thinking we could start negotiating there...but they just accepted it...makes me wish I had asked for the really psychotic $$!!! I start April 3rd. I have been at this job for 10 years and my boss has been very good to me through the birth of my daughter to my 2 recent surgeries, but I have no place to go here. It is about 45 miles from my house and even though he pays my gas, it is really a wear on me and my car.
My new bosses seem very nice and have no problem with the cruise..I think I will be very happy..I mean, if nothing else..I think the $ will sooth me!
LOL

Now, I am definitely gonna book a message in the new spa verandas!

Didi - Giada was suppose to come here 2 days before our Oct 29th cruise, but because we had no power or anything here, they postponed it. Alton was here in Belle Glade when he did his sugar show..I wished he would have done a book signing...We love him too!

ok..gotta go get my day started..I am low on coffee.

Have a Disney Day!

 

[mcentee]

Betsy,

Congrats on the new job. More money sounds good to me. That must mean more money to spend on the cruise?

I'm so jealous you met Alton Brown too.... was he as nice as he is on the show?

Well I must get back to work now. I hope you got to enjoy more coffee. Enjoy while you can I was not impressed with the coffee on the ship. I quess I'm a coffee snob.

Talk to everyone later.

DiDi

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

No...I didn't meet Alton..I wish I had...

I am a coffee snob too...Love Starbucks!

 

[DisneyMom&Fan]

Hi Didi DH and I are coffee snobs too!! Seattle = Starbucks after all... I heard how bad the regular coffee is, but I've also heard that the Cove Cafe has better stuff. Our fav is espresso -- mochas for me , straight shots mixed with drip coffee for DH. I swear we have to peel him off the ceiling every now and then.

Hi Besty - congrats!! Your new job sounds awesome. I want a new job too, but I can't figure out any reason to quit the one I have -- other than I just don't want to work anymore.

Hi Kim - we'll definitely have to hook Hunter up with "the guys." That is so cool that you are keeping it a surprise. I would bust my gut if I tried to do that.

By the way, I'm very inspired by all your cooking talents. I have none, but I love it when people cook for me!

Doh! Boss is coming. Gotta get back to work. Hello to all others cruing with us...

Ta ta for now
Angela

 

[Dale Rules]

Hi Kim,

It's me Patrick why are you making the cruise a secret?
I can't wait well what does Hunter and the other boys like?
Are you going to Ron Jon's?
We'll see you soon.

Bye.

 

[mcentee]

Awesome somemore coffee snobs!!! OHHHH Starbucks, let's just put an intervenous line in our veins!!! I have a problem drinking Starbucks after 2 PM . I actually brought a small coffee maker with me on the last cruise and a stash of Columbian. The other group wanted to come to my room for their coffee. I could have made a mint!!!

I did try the Cove Cafe it was great, I still have my stamp and when I go back I can get a free cup of Java!!!

I'm right with you Angela, I don't want to work anymore either. I work to pay off my cruises!!!

Dinner is on I'll get back on the thread later tonight.

Bon Apetite

DiDi

 

[kimmcbee]

Hey Patrick,
We are just wanting to surprise the boys. If we tell them now, we will never hear the end of it till we get there. Hunter loves pokeman, legos, starwars, and all cartoons!! How about you, what is your favorite?? Talk to you later.
Kim

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Angela - you are in Seattle?? Any Dave Matthews sightings?? I am a bit of a stalker...er fan of his! LOL!

 

[mcentee]

Morning to all,

Drinking the second cup of Java. Wishing everyone a great day.

Betsy, pretty funny a bit of stalker of Dave Matthews!!!! I do hope Angela can notify you of any sightings.

Gotta go back to work and making money for the cruise!!!

DiDi

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

I have a message board friend (kinda like you all, but I have met her) that lives about 2 blocks from him...she runs into him at her local bar and he now "knows" her..he actually stopped his car on a street in LA when he saw her and gave her a hug....

ok..now I REALLY sound like a stalker!!! LOL!

I AM giving up his 2 concerts that will be about a mile from my house in August..I am going to my cruise reunion at the end of July and with the cruise in Sept..I just can't see spending $240 for a concert when I have spa treatments to pay for!!!! LOL!

Ok..better get to "work"... Hate this....wish I could just go to my new job!! Too much tension here...my boss didn't take my leaving very well!

 

[DisneyMom&Fan]

Hi Stalker, ...errr, I mean Besty!! Believe it or not, I wouldn't even know if I ran into Dave Matthews or not. (I know who he is but just not into his music, I guess.) What neighborhood of Seattle does he live in? Now, when I ran into Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters (formerly Nirvana), I just about pee'd myself!! We were at FAO Swartz toy store and we were looking at the same toy - some Star Wars thing for DS - and he started talking to me, so I carried on a small conversation with him. I was SOOO playing it cool, like I didn't even know who he was, but I was totally flipping out inside! Well, that's my "celebrity" sighting.

Drinking tea this morning for some reason I feel the need to cut back on the caffeine Not sure if its making the cut...

Patrick, Danny will be back on the computer probably this weekend. He doesn't get a lot of computer time unless he reads a lot.

Have a MAGICal day everyone!
Angela

 

[kb1esx]

I've been busy getting Ron Jon's booked, getting insurance quotes & checking airfare and transportation.

What does everyone do when I'm not looking... Fill up several pages of posts.

Just a refresher: Me (aka Daddio, I mean David), DW - Kathy (DiDi's sister), DS - Stephen (almost 13) & DS - Chris (9, will be 10).

I read a trip report about Orient Bay & Wakiki (sp?) Beach. Anybody have any experience here?

Seasickness: When the ship 1st started out of port it felt a bit... wierd. But everyhting settled down very quickly. I didn't give it another thought all week.

DiDi: I think as Castaway Club members we can make reservations 180 days out. Which is something like 2 weeks away.

If any of the kids want to trade e-mail with my boys, drop me a PM. I'll try to get Chris on. I'm sure I can get him excited. Are there any other kids around 13 (+/-) that like basketball? I know my son would love to find someone to hang with. I'm sure he'll be in the Stack quite often.

Gotta run...

David