Sept 4-8 2005 Wonder S.S. Member Cruise! Part 2

[cgcw]

Sorry, but I just had to post this somewhere... I finally got up the nerve to mention Pirate Night to my husband, whom I thought would be mortified at the thought of dressing up... But we happened to eat next to a special effects store tonight (I did NOT plan that!) and went to see the pirate stuff after we ate and he just went overboard! (Oops, no pun intended.)

Hi Beth,

It sounds like your DH is gearing up for some fun.

I thought I would find the same resistance from my DS10 but he surprised me. We were looking online for pirate attire and he willingly picked out a pirates outfit. I hope when we receive it he's still willing to wear it. I know how fast he can change his mind. My DS5 also picked out a costume and I plan to order tshirts for DH and me.

My DS5 had a pirate themed birthday party this year. We have a lot of extra bandanas that I'm planning on bringing along (to share with friends ). I also ordered a bunch of pirate gold coins. I don't know what to expect from pirate night and haven't done a lot of reading about it intentionally so some things are a surprise. I bet we're going to have fun.

 

[cgcw]

Off of that subject. Is anyone else up right now because they are waiting for midnight to get the new Harry Potter book?
Just a question.

It's almost midnight in your neck of the woods.

We lucked out as my DS is not a Harry Potter fan. If he starts reading on of the books, he really gets into it. But not as a rule.

We just returned from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. I was pleasantly surprised (I wanted to bring my Passporter & a pen flashlight with but just got this from DH). Even our 5 year old enjoyed it.




Looks like I'm starting to talk to myself again. Is everyone out getting the HP book?

 

[alikat99]

I'm up late because I'm trying to finish packing for our weekend at WDW. It always seems that I end up staying up late trying to get everything ready. It's amazing how many things 2 little girls need. Well, back to packing and getting ready!!

So sad about that girl. I sure hope that it wasn't anyone you know, Mark. What a sad, sad story!!!

 

[cgcw]

Amy, have a wonderful weekend at WDW.

By the way, your daughters are really cute. It looks like they were having fun taking the picture in your signature. I remember days when my kids didn't want to cooperate with picture taking. With 2 little ones, I'm sure it could be a challenge.

 

[Stitch#1]

It's almost midnight in your neck of the woods.

We lucked out as my DS is not a Harry Potter fan. If he starts reading on of the books, he really gets into it. But not as a rule.

We just returned from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. I was pleasantly surprised (I wanted to bring my Passporter & a pen flashlight with but just got this from DH). Even our 5 year old enjoyed it.




Looks like I'm starting to talk to myself again. Is everyone out getting the HP book?

Well we have Harry Potter in hand an DS Nick is reading it now. I told him he can read for 30 minutes then off to bed!

We stopped by the local bookstore earlier in the evening because they were having a little party for the release, but ended up at Walmart and buying it there.
We also ordered the UK version from Amazon, that should be showing up in the next few days.

 

[alikat99]

Amy, have a wonderful weekend at WDW.

By the way, your daughters are really cute. It looks like they were having fun taking the picture in your signature. I remember days when my kids didn't want to cooperate with picture taking. With 2 little ones, I'm sure it could be a challenge.

Thanks so much!! Actually, that was the EASIEST photo shoot that we ever did. We all couldn't believe that we were done in about 10 minutes. We always just go to Sears, and the manager know us because Chris plays Santa in the photo studio at Christmas. Anyway, she was even amazed at how easy it was to get their pics taken. I'm sure that it won't be so easy next time.

 

[cgcw]

Well we have Harry Potter in hand an DS Nick is reading it now. I told him he can read for 30 minutes then off to bed!

Isn't it an amazing problem to have when you have to limit a child's reading time? I hope Nick enjoys the books. He'll probably get right back to it tomorrow morning.

 

[cgcw]

We always just go to Sears, and the manager know us because Chris plays Santa in the photo studio at Christmas.

Any plans to come up to Chicago around Christmas? I would love to hire a Santa to come and visit with my daycare kids. I'm sure they would all react like this and I'd react like this . I've just never done it because I don't personally know anyone who plays Santa and would never let a strange man in a red suit into my home (even if he did have some good presents stashed in his bag ).

When he shows up while we are sleeping, it's another story.

 

[alikat99]

Any plans to come up to Chicago around Christmas? I would love to hire a Santa to come and visit with my daycare kids. I'm sure they would all react like this and I'd react like this . I've just never done it because I don't personally know anyone who plays Santa and would never let a strange man in a red suit into my home (even if he did have some good presents stashed in his bag ).

When he shows up while we are sleeping, it's another story.

It's so funny, because a couple of years ago, we were getting Emily's birthday pictures taken in Oct. The asst manager said, "hey, would you like to play Santa here in the photo studio". Chris said "what are you saying?" referring to his belly. Anyway, she said that they were looking for someone to do Santa and take professional pics with the kids. They offered to pay him and that he would get a 20 sheet picture package for free. We said sure, as long as we could get Emily done before anyone else (because that place is a ZOO for Xmas pics). They like him so much that they had him do it again last year.

The first time, they had 2 Santas. Chris for Saturday and another man for Sunday. Last year, Chris did it both Sat & Sun. This year, the manager is talking about doing it for a whole week because it was SO popular. They even call Chris "Santa" whenever we go in to get pictures taken.

The best part though is that Emily was so scared of Santa. She loves the characters at Disney, but she wouldn't go near Santa (strange man, I suppose). She even liked the easter bunny at the mall, but not Santa. Anyway, in order to get Emily's picture with Chris, I had to have her watch him put on the Santa suit. But, she still believes in Santa, because we tell her that daddy only plays Santa at the picture place.

 

[Stitch#1]

Isn't it an amazing problem to have when you have to limit a child's reading time? I hope Nick enjoys the books. He'll probably get right back to it tomorrow morning.

Believe it or not that problem arises often. Or I have to tell him to stop writing or typing on the computer because he loves to write stories.
It's a beautiful thing!

 

[HookdonWDW]

Off of that subject. Is anyone else up right now because they are waiting for midnight to get the new Harry Potter book?
Just a question.

Just got back from getting the Harry Potter books, and ds is cuddled up in bed reading it! He has another half hour until lights out... I figured I could either let him read it, or he'd be sneaking a flashlight into bed tonight!

 

[WDWLVR]

Photo Gallery Update!


We have two new updates to the photo gallery. Stop by the gallery and meet Karen (apurpebrat) and her mom Kaye as well as the Peter (Yensidfan) and his family.

 

[Stitch#1]

Just got back from getting the Harry Potter books, and ds is cuddled up in bed reading it! He has another half hour until lights out... I figured I could either let him read it, or he'd be sneaking a flashlight into bed tonight!

I think Sam & Nick will have a lot to talk about this summer!.
Nick will look like a little he has grown a new appenage until he finishes the book.

 

[Scott H]

OK guys, we just got a mailing from DVC about the cruise. Included was info on making shore exc, Palo, spa and kids stuff reservation on line, Shore Excursion info for Key West and CC. Info on PI party and getting you limited edition stuff. Finally a name preference postcard to mail in if you do not have Internet access.

Here is my question, use just first name or full name?? Wish I knew what was planned as it might make a difference. I.e. coffee mug verses a certificate , suitable for framing.

 

[#1Mouse]

Here is my question, use just first name or full name?? Wish I knew what was planned as it might make a difference. I.e. coffee mug verses a certificate , suitable for framing.

I'm guessing it is just a first name. If your name on your reservation is Scott but you normally go by "Bud" (have no clue how that name came up) you would send in your card with your nickname. Our names on our reservation are listed as John and Gail and that's what we go by, so I didn't make any changes. I think it was Cindy (cgcw) that mentioned that her legal name was Cynthia but she goes by Cindy so she needed to send in that change. On the first Member Cruise our lanyards had cards in them with our name and home towns, but that was all that was personalized. There is no telling what they have in store for us. I'm sure this was probably more of an answer than you wanted - sorry

 

[#1Mouse]

Is anyone else up right now because they are waiting for midnight to get the new Harry Potter book?

We're not HP fans, but I did want to go to Meijer last night. They were having a release party. I wanted to see that kids that were there dressed up. My dd-18 was at Barnes & Noble and she said you couldn't move in there. She later went to Meijer and bought her book - haven't seen much of her this morning!



Welcome Darla

 

[cgcw]

I'm guessing it is just a first name. If your name on your reservation is Scott but you normally go by "Bud" (have no clue how that name came up) you would send in your card with your nickname. Our names on our reservation are listed as John and Gail and that's what we go by, so I didn't make any changes. I think it was Cindy (cgcw) that mentioned that her legal name was Cynthia but she goes by Cindy so she needed to send in that change. On the first Member Cruise our lanyards had cards in them with our name and home towns, but that was all that was personalized. There is no telling what they have in store for us. I'm sure this was probably more of an answer than you wanted - sorry

It was me, Gail. I know my luck, something would be nice and personalized with the Cynthia right smack in the middle. As much as I would love whatever it was, it would bother me forever. Because of having a given name and preferring a nickname, we named our children Cameron & Walker so that there wasn't a chance of a nickname.


By the way, my uncle was called Bud all of his life. His given name was Clarence. My dad became Buddy (the younger brother) and his given name was Robert. How that happened, I wish I knew. I should have asked when I had the chance.

 

[cgcw]

Believe it or not that problem arises often. Or I have to tell him to stop writing or typing on the computer because he loves to write stories.
It's a beautiful thing!

I love to have these type of problems. I remember the first time I found Cameron reading on his own (past the required school assignment time). It made me feel like it did when he met all of the major milestones as a toddler.

Cameron also loves to write and is in the excelled writing class for 5th grade.

 

[Scott H]

There is no telling what they have in store for us. I'm sure this was probably more of an answer than you wanted - sorry

Perfect answer, appreciated for sure, Thanks Much,

 

[cgcw]

Photo Gallery Update!


We have two new updates to the photo gallery. Stop by the gallery and meet Karen (apurpebrat) and her mom Kaye as well as the Peter (Yensidfan) and his family.

I enjoy seeing the faces to go along with the names. I've very bad at remembering names but usually can remember faces. It's nice to put it all together. Thanks.