September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola!

[rotary2808]

Thanks Jan! We are looking at September 4th right now. Trying to find a reception place. The ceremony will be at my church.



I don't need a big hoopla of a wedding so I'm thinking I can get it done in less than a year. Its just a matter of finding a reception place that hasn't been booked over a year in advance.

P.S when I get home today, I'll find a pic of Dan and I to add to the thread.
P.P.S your granddaughter is adorable!!

Sept. 4 is a great day. That's my b-day too. Good luck finding a reception place. I'm sure you'll find a beautiful location.

 

[JLSE50]

Thanks Jan! We are looking at September 4th right now. Trying to find a reception place. The ceremony will be at my church.



I don't need a big hoopla of a wedding so I'm thinking I can get it done in less than a year. Its just a matter of finding a reception place that hasn't been booked over a year in advance.

P.S when I get home today, I'll find a pic of Dan and I to add to the thread.
P.P.S your granddaughter is adorable!!

Can you have the reception in the social hall (or whatever they call it) of the church? That is what we did.

THANKS EVERYONE for the kind words about the baby. Sophie lives 700 miles away. We are driving over Christmas Day.

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[woody73]

We just returned from a 10-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez, which was very relaxing. Our goal was just rest and relaxation.

There were six ports and we did not book a single excursion. At three ports -- Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas -- Mrs. Woody did not even get off the ship. (Been there, done that.) I went sightseeing in each of the port towns, and even saw the cliff divers in Mazatlan from the adjacent sidewalk.

While the Holland America "Ryndam" is NOT the Disney "Magic," it doesn't carry the Disney price tag either. Our cruise fare for 10 nights in an ocean view cabin (equivalent to Cat. 9) was $599 pp plus tax and port charges. We spend that much on airfare, hotel, and a rental car just to get to the Magic.

Some of the highlights on the Ryndam were fresh squeezed orange juice, a "made to order" eggs Benedict station at the buffet (with 5 or 6 samples on display, like at Palo), two omelette stations at the buffet, hand scooped ice cream (4 to 5 flavors that changed daily), culinary demonstrations with a real kitchen, a 3-room library with books galore (with over a dozen Mexico guide books alone), daily 3:00 pm tea, and a classical music quartet.

Woody

 

[pfishgirl]

Thanks--1:05 am--Insomnia in Indy.

Jan

By the way... Our room number has been changed, But the OP of this thread never changed it when I sent a PM or two

We are in 6536 connected to friends & thier children

 

[Jennifer48]

We just returned from a 10-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez, which was very relaxing. Our goal was just rest and relaxation.

There were six ports and we did not book a single excursion. At three ports -- Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas -- Mrs. Woody did not even get off the ship. (Been there, done that.) I went sightseeing in each of the port towns, and even saw the cliff divers in Mazatlan from the adjacent sidewalk.

While the Holland America "Amsterdam" is NOT the Disney "Magic," it doesn't carry the Disney price tag either. Our cruise fare for 10 nights in an ocean view cabin (equivalent to Cat. 9) was $599 pp plus tax and port charges. We spend that much on airfare, hotel, and a rental car just to get to the Magic.

Some of the highlights on the Amsterdam were fresh squeezed orange juice, a "made to order" eggs Benedict station at the buffet (with 5 or 6 samples on display, like at Palo), two omelette stations at the buffet, hand scooped ice cream (4 to 5 flavors that changed daily), culinary demonstrations with a real kitchen, a 3-room library with books galore (with over a dozen Mexico guide books alone), daily 3:00 pm tea, and a classical music quartet.

Woody

Wow Woody that sounds amazing! Sounds like you had a great time! Feel free to post some pictures. Not too many, I don't want to change my mind about going on a Disney cruise as opposed to any "other" cruise line

 

[rotary2808]

We just returned from a 10-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez, which was very relaxing. Our goal was just rest and relaxation.

There were six ports and we did not book a single excursion. At three ports -- Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas -- Mrs. Woody did not even get off the ship. (Been there, done that.) I went sightseeing in each of the port towns, and even saw the cliff divers in Mazatlan from the adjacent sidewalk.

While the Holland America "Amsterdam" is NOT the Disney "Magic," it doesn't carry the Disney price tag either. Our cruise fare for 10 nights in an ocean view cabin (equivalent to Cat. 9) was $599 pp plus tax and port charges. We spend that much on airfare, hotel, and a rental car just to get to the Magic.

Some of the highlights on the Amsterdam were fresh squeezed orange juice, a "made to order" eggs Benedict station at the buffet (with 5 or 6 samples on display, like at Palo), two omelette stations at the buffet, hand scooped ice cream (4 to 5 flavors that changed daily), culinary demonstrations with a real kitchen, a 3-room library with books galore (with over a dozen Mexico guide books alone), daily 3:00 pm tea, and a classical music quartet.

Woody

Woody, it sounds like you and the mrs. had a wonderful cruise. Can't wait to see pics.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Welcome home Mr & Mrs Woody. I like the sound of some of those highlights on the Amsterdam. BIL Jose would LOVE the ice cream options!

 

[JLSE50]

By the way... Our room number has been changed, But the OP of this thread never changed it when I sent a PM or two

We are in 6536 connected to friends & thier children

Do you want your friends listed? If so, how shall we include them on there?

I am updating and reposting the list every so often. When we get our next thread I hope to get that list on page one so I can keep it up. Right now the most current list is at the top of page 181. If there are changes, post here and if I don't correct it, remind me.

Jan

 

[JLSE50]

We just returned from a 10-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez, which was very relaxing. Our goal was just rest and relaxation.

There were six ports and we did not book a single excursion. At three ports -- Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas -- Mrs. Woody did not even get off the ship. (Been there, done that.) I went sightseeing in each of the port towns, and even saw the cliff divers in Mazatlan from the adjacent sidewalk.

While the Holland America "Amsterdam" is NOT the Disney "Magic," it doesn't carry the Disney price tag either. Our cruise fare for 10 nights in an ocean view cabin (equivalent to Cat. 9) was $599 pp plus tax and port charges. We spend that much on airfare, hotel, and a rental car just to get to the Magic.

Some of the highlights on the Amsterdam were fresh squeezed orange juice, a "made to order" eggs Benedict station at the buffet (with 5 or 6 samples on display, like at Palo), two omelette stations at the buffet, hand scooped ice cream (4 to 5 flavors that changed daily), culinary demonstrations with a real kitchen, a 3-room library with books galore (with over a dozen Mexico guide books alone), daily 3:00 pm tea, and a classical music quartet.

Woody

Welcome home!
Sounds like you had a great time.

 

[CustardTart]

Seasons greetings to one and all!!! I've been so crazy busy that I've badly neglected the DIS of late. However I am alive and well so I hope to chat with y'all in 2009! I will try at some point after Christmas to catch up but until then I just wanted to wish everyone a magical Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Have a good one, guys...

 

[pfishgirl]

Happy Christmas Eve !!!!

From our family to yours..

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Happy Christmas Eve !!!!

From our family to yours..

Yes and from us to all of you too! Merry Christmas!

 

[scottishwee35]

Hello Everybody

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR..... ALL THE BEST FOR 2009​

FROM
Scottishwee35
Bonnie Scotland
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[scottishwee35]

Jennifer48

What a wonderful news of your engagement.

Congratulations

Scottishwee35

 

[woody73]

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR..... ALL THE BEST FOR 2009​

From us to all of you as well!

Woody

 

[granmaz]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL

and a

HAPPY NEW YEAR​

 

[ragdoll]

Merry Christmas and a Very Healthy, Happy, DCL Cruising New Year to all!

Donna

 

[JLSE50]

MERRY
CHRISTMAS

and

HAPPY
NEW YEAR
​

We are leaving in the morning to drive to PA to see our kids and the new baby!

Jan

 

[granmaz]

MERRY
CHRISTMAS

and

HAPPY
NEW YEAR
​

We are leaving in the morning to drive to PA to see our kids and the new baby!

Jan

Have a safe journey and lots of fun with baby!!

 

[ragdoll]

MERRY
CHRISTMAS

and

HAPPY
NEW YEAR
​

We are leaving in the morning to drive to PA to see our kids and the new baby!

Jan

Congrats on the new grandbaby! That is the best Christmas gift you could receive. I couldn't stand it though if my granddaughters lived more than five minutes from me.

Have a great time and drive safely!

Donna