September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola! Thread 3

[pfishgirl]

Hi everyone

I just booked this cruise for myself and my two children. I am new to posting on message boards, though I have read them before in the past for info.

But I couldn't resist joining in and posting with a group of people that will all be on this cruise!

I was going to wait and surprise my kids, but I realized that since I will be out of town up until the 11th, if I waited to tell them after I get home from that it would be "hey, we cruise tomorrow"

So I thought it would be fun to get ready together, so I told them today. They are ages 6 and 10 and are super excited.

This is going to be a wonderful (or should I say MAGICal) cruise!

 

[pfishgirl]

Ok I'm confused..

Is the 3pm Promenade Lounge Dis Meet & Greet on Saturday the 12??
cause I could of sworn someone posted a HUGE post it was set for Sunday but the Champagne Girls is on Sunday right in Diversions?

 

[JLSE50]

Wow this is the first time I have noticed a cruise section on this forum.Anyway me and my family are also going on this cruise and we cant wait.You should have seen us when our tickets arrived today

WELCOME ABOARD

I have added you to page 1 post 2.

Check the DIS activities listed on post 1 and contact Coordinators if you are interested in any. Some have closed, but express your interest anyway as you may be able to be included.

If you have any questions--ASK!! : )

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[Pecobill]

Now I get seasick real easy.What do you guys recommend to help that.I heard peppermints work.

 

[JLSE50]

Hi everyone

I just booked this cruise for myself and my two children. I am new to posting on message boards, though I have read them before in the past for info.

But I couldn't resist joining in and posting with a group of people that will all be on this cruise!

I was going to wait and surprise my kids, but I realized that since I will be out of town up until the 11th, if I waited to tell them after I get home from that it would be "hey, we cruise tomorrow"

So I thought it would be fun to get ready together, so I told them today. They are ages 6 and 10 and are super excited.

This is going to be a wonderful (or should I say MAGICal) cruise!

WELCOME ABOARD

I have added you to page 1 post 2. Check to see what information others have shared about themselves and if you want to share more, post it here and I will move it there.

The special DIS activities are listed in post 1. Coordinators are also listed. If you are interested, let the coordinator know.

If you have any questions--ASK!!
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[nskjerven]

Nanette and Kay -

I'll be on retreat at Asilomar near Monterey in Pacific Grove. (it's on the coast - but you probably already know that!)

I think the beach there is beautiful.

But I do love that I can get in the water at home year round (without a wetsuit I mean)


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Rebecca

Asilomar is beautiful, drove thru there just a few weeks ago

Ha ha, I won't even go in the ocean here with a wet suit, why bother, save it for my trip to the Carribean

 

[oceanbec]

Asilomar is beautiful, drove thru there just a few weeks ago

Ha ha, I won't even go in the ocean here with a wet suit, why bother, save it for my trip to the Carribean

exactly - wetsuits don't cover my hands, feet, and face!

 

[nskjerven]

exactly - wetsuits don't cover my hands, feet, and face!

Nor do they help me tan

You'll laugh when you see me, I'm not a tanner...

Then I thought, hmmm, it would be hard to sit in my chair in the surf with my drink in my hand(in a wetsuit), that is more like me

 

[oceanbec]

WELCOME ABOARD

I have added you to page 1 post 2. Check to see what information others have shared about themselves and if you want to share more, post it here and I will move it there.

The special DIS activities are listed in post 1. Coordinators are also listed. If you are interested, let the coordinator know.

If you have any questions--ASK!!
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Thanks! I looked at that post on the first page - here are the details to match up for the list:

I'm Rebecca, my son is the 10 year old (nearly 11) and my daughter is the 6 year old - they are both .

I think we have the late dinner and our stateroom number so far is 8502.

But now that I am reading about the possibility of getting upgrades on the day of the cruise at the port, I'm curious about what's possible.

Did I hear correctly that the Magic also runs 3D movies? That would be great - the kids would love that.

I have the craziest picture from our 3 night last year - I stood on the verandah and took a picture of the 2 kids both glued to that tiny TV set!

I'm standing out there "are you SURE you want to watch that??? look out here!!!"

So I took myself out and relaxed on the balcony since I had it all to myself. But they crack me up. I decided to just let them enjoy what they wanted to enjoy at that moment even though it made no sense to me.

 

[oceanbec]

Nor do they help me tan

You'll laugh when you see me, I'm not a tanner...

Then I thought, hmmm, it would be hard to sit in my chair in the surf with my drink in my hand(in a wetsuit), that is more like me

that is quite a picture! too funny - wetsuits seriously inhibit your much needed arm flexibility for that one!

 

[JLSE50]

Now I get seasick real easy.What do you guys recommend to help that.I heard peppermints work.

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Somebody said green apples.
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[JLSE50]

Thanks! I looked at that post on the first page - here are the details to match up for the list:

I'm Rebecca, my son is the 10 year old (nearly 11) and my daughter is the 6 year old - they are both .

I think we have the late dinner and our stateroom number so far is 8502.

But now that I am reading about the possibility of getting upgrades on the day of the cruise at the port, I'm curious about what's possible.

Did I hear correctly that the Magic also runs 3D movies? That would be great - the kids would love that.

I have the craziest picture from our 3 night last year - I stood on the verandah and took a picture of the 2 kids both glued to that tiny TV set!

I'm standing out there "are you SURE you want to watch that??? look out here!!!"

So I took myself out and relaxed on the balcony since I had it all to myself. But they crack me up. I decided to just let them enjoy what they wanted to enjoy at that moment even though it made no sense to me.

And that is the beauty of a Disney Cruise--there is something for everyone. Letting each person enjoy the time as he/she choose makes it a perfect vacation for everyone. What a smart Mommy you are!!

Got your entry updated. The * at the front indicates that we know you are coming. Some of the folks have not posted since we started this second thread and have not responded to PMs so they have no * since we do not know if they are coming.

 

[oceanbec]

Got your entry updated. The * at the front indicates that we know you are coming. Some of the folks have not posted since we started this second thread and have not responded to PMs so they have no * since we do not know if they are coming.[/QUOTE]

ok - sounds great - we will be there - had to pay in one shot on the day of booking since it was last minute - so it's a done deal

I looked at the activity list and the cove cafe meetings sound great, but there is no coordinator listed - so I'll just stay posted for that.
And the walking sounds great too - so now i just have to get "qualified" to PM the coordinator for that one.




--- Rebecca

 

[KathyInCitrus]

Now I get seasick real easy.What do you guys recommend to help that.I heard peppermints work.

Alcohol while watching the horizon always works for me.
For real!

 

[JLSE50]

Got your entry updated. The * at the front indicates that we know you are coming. Some of the folks have not posted since we started this second thread and have not responded to PMs so they have no * since we do not know if they are coming.

ok - sounds great - we will be there - had to pay in one shot on the day of booking since it was last minute - so it's a done deal

I looked at the activity list and the cove cafe meetings sound great, but there is no coordinator listed - so I'll just stay posted for that.
And the walking sounds great too - so now i just have to get "qualified" to PM the coordinator for that one.




--- Rebecca[/QUOTE]

On the Westbound Panama Canal cruise in May 2008 several couples got together some evenings for cookies at Cove cafe and called themselves Geezers since they chose that over going to the clubs.

Early in our planning for this cruise it was suggested that we establish that as a scheduled event since many people on that cruise and also on this one wished they had known about it. The coffee making lady was pleased to have the group each night they came.

But, Geezers Of All Ages do not want their vacations to be "scheduled" they want to relax, so no one wants to set a time or volunteer as coordinator.

If you or anyone else has any suggestions and wants to chime in--have at it
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[Pecobill]

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Somebody said green apples.
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Alcohol while watching the horizon always works for me.
For real!

Ok thanks and I'm only 18 so I don't think the alcohol will be possible.

 

[JLSE50]

Ok thanks and I'm only 18 so I don't think the alcohol will be possible.

I have never had a problem with sea sickness, but I am sure there are threads about this on the main cruise Board and probably some of our intrepid crew will weigh in on it in the coming days.

sorry it plagues you
Jan
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[Pecobill]

I have never had a problem with sea sickness, but I am sure there are threads about this on the main cruise Board and probably some of our intrepid crew will weigh in on it in the coming days.

sorry it plagues you
Jan
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Ok thanks I'll check out the main board.I'm also thinking about trying those patches you put behind your ear.I hear they are really helpful.

 

[katypop]

Hi Tortolains and welcome PecoBill!

Thanks Ian for posting my well-being!

I fell asleep in pre-op wating on the doctor and I've pretty much slept since Jose brought me home. And now...well, let's just say the vicoden is working! Only a couple of stiches since we only had to do a biopsy (YEAH!) and the doctor said he gave me the Walt Disney World special so I should be good to go for anything except the most jerkey of rides (so no Dinosaur or Star Tours I guess).

I'll check in later, don't want to sit for too long at one time just yet.

.Edited to add: as I sit her at Peg's computer I notice a little white package from Celebration FL....I wonder what that is? hehe I wonder if there will be one at my house??

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Jackie, wishing you a speedy recovery

Kathe

 

[katypop]

Ok week from (he --double hockey stick )- very raw from finding out a "friend" not only set me up but she did it to gain money in a lawsuit against the company - long story but I am feeling VERY untrustworthy and do not like that feeling since I am an Aquarian and humanity is important to me... or was...
Thought I would post this - stole if from National Geo site - and facebook my pal lisa found... to cheer myself up and to bring a smile to your faces...

"My husband and I were exploring Lake Minnewanka in Banff National
Park-Canada when we stopped for a timed picture of the two of us.
We had our camera set up on some rocks and were getting ready to
take the picture when this curious little ground squirrel appeared,
became intriqued with the sound of the focusing camera and popped
right into our shot! A once in a lifetime moment! We were laughing
about this little guy for days!!"


So no one liked my dream eh? Ok I'll just go along on my way...sulking now... (don't worry I'll get over it). I guess I'm not as amusing as I thought... no big discovery there ....

Michelle made a reference to where was the "squirrel" in this pic I posted on another thread last night. My pic was taken at Lake Louise on my trip to the Rockies this past week. Now I understand