September 17, 2006 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Part 2

[Scott H]

IMonso,
Regarding underwater cameras, we went with the Olympus 5050 because it was one we could get a housing for. We went with a Light and Motion Tetra, it is one of those really expensive metal housings. I do not think Light and Motion is making housings for other than SLR's and Video camera's any more. If I had it to do again, I would go with one of the less expensive plastic housings, I'm sure they would hold up fine, and being less expensive, you do not have the feeling that once you buy one, you are locked into that model forever! Sea and Sea does make underwater housings, you might see if they make one for your camera. Again, if I were chosing again, I would find the digital camera with the largest viewing screen. My main problem is that I cannot see what I have taken a picture of, so I cannot do corrections under water. Also, go with the highest megapixel possible, and the fastest shutter lag.

For those not interested in such serious underwater cameras, I don't know as much about the cheaper models, but newer and cheaper models are coming out every day. I have fallen way behind on my Scuba magazine reading, but you might try scubadiving.com (scuba diving magazine) and see if they have done any camera articles lately.

Lynn

 

[Kitster]

Definately Coke products on DCL. There is Diet Coke for sure. Unsweetened ice tea..... not sure of any other diet offerings.

For those of us who prefer Sweet-n-Low, don't forget to pack your own. The last time we were on DCL, all they had was Equal

 

[pahrumpgirl]

MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY! I bet you have all wondered where I have been. I have been trying unsucessfully to construct a fish extender. So before my dh has to put me in the crazy house: I GIVE UP!
Wow I have a lot of catching up to do. We have been painting rooms in our house so I haven't been online much. But I have discovered a GLORIOUS new wine that i might snag for this cruise. ***i Plum Wine, dang it's good. Cheap, too! Hope everyone is doing well, we go back on the road Tuesday to work until the cruise.
WELCOME to all new cruisers I have missed! We are getting to the final stretch. I am getting ants in my pants excited! Gotta go paint some more! (aren't there people you can pay to do this?)

PrettyInTink, Sent you a PM.

Carol and Doug

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Did we ever really choose a name for our group?

I know, "11 Days in Paradise" is floating around, but that isn't a name for our group.

"Oceans 11" was also being tossed around early.

If we decide to name our group something, may I suggest:

"Krewe de Once" ( the spanish word for 11 not the begining of Once upon a time). It's a little French,a little Spanish, a little New Orleans Mardis Gras party, all rolled into one.

We're just commonly referred to as "The Lanyard People" on the cruise

 

[kpros]

Hi Everyone

It's time for another reminder about the name badges and lanyards. For all you lurkers out there, you don't want to miss out on these free items for everyone in your group. I use the cruise list for my name source, so please make sure that you send your groups info in and then check the list to make sure that everyones name is correct.

See the list here:

http://www.disneyinvitations.com/11night/

Ken

 

[Sunshine56]

Good Sunday Afternoon All,

It is with deep regret that I must cancel our cruise. As some of you already know on Friday the 14th due to yet another reduction in force I lost my job. After 17 1/2 years with MCI (bought out and bankrupt by WorldCom, recovered and bought out by Verizon) I have learned there is no such thing as job security.

While I firmly believe this is going to be for the positive and good things are going to come of this , it is still a shock. Although I did get an OK package, I feel it best not to be spending money on a cruise at this time.

I wil be turning over the Radisson Meet to Sweet Sue. I know she has been uber busy with her daughter so I am sure she will appreciate any assistance. So far the list I have for this is:

SwwetSue - 3 (Sue, Barbara - DM, Christine - DD)
Harry in Michigan and BethE - 2
Krdisneybound - 2 (Kay and Harry)
Bob and Lee - 2
SuzieDisney - 3 (Suzie, DH 3 DS's)
Cyndi and Kevin Back

If I have forgotten anybody, I apologize. Please let Sue know.

Kay (Krdisneybound) will be taking over the Group Brunch. The list is full to overflowing. We are hoping for 2 or 3 different reservations dates to acommodate everybody. I will be sending the list to Kay as well as providing a copy to Tracy to post in the newsletter to ensure we have everybody's name on the list.

I was so looking forward to meeting and sailing with all of you. I know we will meet again on a future cruise. I wish you all a Magical voyage and Wonderfully smooth seas. (I will be following your progress on the live thread. Although I know I will be crying the whole time.)

Susan

 

[BobandLee]

Sorry to hear about the cancelling. Best of luck.

 

[MommaluvsDis]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll keep you in my prayers and sincerely hope there is a silver lining in your dark cloud.

God Bless You,

Denise

 

[glindamood]

Susan - I am so sorry that you are going through this. I will miss meeting you - but there will be other cruises. Take care.

 

[BobandLee]

Wow they thought I was saying a bad word, but it's F U
K I Plum wine

Sure!

BTW, how as Paula's place. We thought it was wonderful. Will definitely go back when we get the chance.

 

[BobandLee]

Being a diet fan here.....I'm pretty sure the only diet offering Deck 9 beverage station has is Diet Coke....everything else is regular. In March (on the Magic) they also had pink lemonade and Hi C fruit punch - not diet just non carbonated.

Have you seen the new Pepsi Jazz flavors? Black Cherry/Vanilla and Strawberry Creme. Not bad.

Leslie...this Bubba Keg has me worried...I think I better start lifting weights to build those arm muscles for carrying this thing!!!!! Not to worry about Mickey stickers etc...to distinguish our "kegs"....I found my stash of Mickey straws...I packed 2 in different colors!!!!!

Not just the arm muscles. You have to carry it around, so you better be building those leg muscles too.
Didn't your mom warn you about hanging around bad influences.

 

[BobandLee]

Back from my toasting time on the DCL Lounger......can't go on a cruise looking like a ghost... especially since I live in FL... everybody expects you to be tan all the time.... We actually don't go out in the sun here in FL...

Do redheads actually tan? I just thought you lobsterized.

No no Bob.. it's that I don't RIDE HORSES anymore... The drinking is fine... Also.. is that a challenge on the shrimp??? Maybe we should have a shrimp eating contest.....

Oh No! I can't take a chance of you living up to your rep girl.
I'll pass on the shrimping and the imbibing contests.
Now if you want to make it a Krispy Kreme eating contest.......

 

[Hygiene99]

Good Sunday Afternoon All,

It is with deep regret that I must cancel our cruise. As some of you already know on Friday the 14th due to yet another reduction in force I lost my job. After 17 1/2 years with MCI (bought out and bankrupt by WorldCom, recovered and bought out by Verizon) I have learned there is no such thing as job security.

While I firmly believe this is going to be for the positive and good things are going to come of this , it is still a shock. Although I did get an OK package, I feel it best not to be spending money on a cruise at this time.

I wil be turning over the Radisson Meet to Sweet Sue. I know she has been uber busy with her daughter so I am sure she will appreciate any assistance. So far the list I have for this is:

SwwetSue - 3 (Sue, Barbara - DM, Christine - DD)
Harry in Michigan and BethE - 2
Krdisneybound - 2 (Kay and Harry)
Bob and Lee - 2
SuzieDisney - 3 (Suzie, DH 3 DS's)
Cyndi and Kevin Back

If I have forgotten anybody, I apologize. Please let Sue know.

Kay (Krdisneybound) will be taking over the Group Brunch. The list is full to overflowing. We are hoping for 2 or 3 different reservations dates to acommodate everybody. I will be sending the list to Kay as well as providing a copy to Tracy to post in the newsletter to ensure we have everybody's name on the list.

I was so looking forward to meeting and sailing with all of you. I know we will meet again on a future cruise. I wish you all a Magical voyage and Wonderfully smooth seas. (I will be following your progress on the live thread. Although I know I will be crying the whole time.)

Susan

Bummer

See ya on the next one I guess !
I will probably get laid off, just before the Cruise
oh well, name will go on a list and my number will come up!

It is ok .. I know the Lady that is in charge of the unemployment claims division Met her on the repo last year at Castaway cay ..
we had lunch at Serinity bay together..
She said what do you do? I Said nothing im collecting !
She said oh really !
She said where are you 2 from we said Wakefield, she said I live in Reading, 5 minutes up the street from us .. It was at that point I thought I might be in a bit of trouble. Since I was Wearing that *** LANYARD !! Well let just Say for the rest of the Cruise, Sally got all the Benefits that the Disers could offer.

Sally was 500 in the pin line. Her sister was number 501 in the pin line !
they were not to happy , but thru the Dis network onboard, we got 501 a complete set of vouchers for pins !

Sally, said you have given me the best story to share back at the office.
gave me her card, and said If you ever need anything Call..
Since then we have shared emails, of the different DCL routes offered .
Her and her family are booked on the First Med..

 

[aphoenix]

Susan - I am so sorry to hear you won't be joining us. I know the pain that can cause having been laid off not once, but twice within six months a few years back.

For those of you with Guarantee Rooms (or who may change rooms after Linda prints the mini-navigators), we will have a master roster printed and posted on our stateroom door (2550) with updates as they are made (They will show screen name and stateroom only). So, for those of you who won't find out where you are until you get to the port, be sure to swing by and make the necessary changes.

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Do redheads actually tan? I just thought you lobsterized.

Oh No! I can't take a chance of you living up to your rep girl.
I'll pass on the shrimping and the imbibing contests.
Now if you want to make it a Krispy Kreme eating contest.......

No lobsterizing for me....fortunately I don't really burn that often... guess the Indian blood helps with that... plus.. I buy sunscreen by the gallon......
I could go for Krispy Kreme eating contest..... but I got a M.O.B dress to fit into next May... I'd have to be working those Krispy Kreme's off my butt for the next 8 months!! It will be bad enough with all the other cruise food.... especially the CREME BRULEE'.......YUM!

 

[winotracy]

No lobsterizing for me....fortunately I don't really burn that often... guess the Indian blood helps with that... plus.. I buy sunscreen by the gallon......
I could go for Krispy Kreme eating contest..... but I got a M.O.B dress to fit into next May... I'd have to be working those Krispy Kreme's off my butt for the next 8 months!! It will be bad enough with all the other cruise food.... especially the CREME BRULEE'.......YUM!

Did someone say Creme Brulee??? Leslie, you and I sure have a lot in common Malibu, Diet Coke, scrapbooking, creme brulee, Nekoosa

 

[pahrumpgirl]

Sue,

So sorry that you aren't going to be able to join us. We were really looking forward to meeting you and your daughter. Hope that we get to meet you on a future cruise. As my mother used to tell me, when God closes a door, he opens a window.

Bob and Scott,

You definitely have two new Buffett converts. Went out and got three of his cd's today. So far have only listened to Meet Me in Margaritaville but are definitely into him. It is great dancing music. Scott, now we know where most of your signature comes from and where you got the grass skirt fraternity from. Glad we got curious about what he is all about.

Carol and Doug

 

[Scott H]

Susan, so sorry to hear the news, Bummer, as others have said things do work out and usually for the better.

I was able to come home today, yeah.. the puppies missed me, they are so silly.

So much to catch up on here.

Carol, see Buffett is good. Makes me smile and feel good.

Note to DCL, more Krispy Kremes and Shrimp, and Creme Brulee, and please no unbrulee.

I think we are simply those “Lanyard People”

Welcome Aboard Gismo 1554.

Leslie, you and Elaine could always get a little red wagon to haul around your bubba mugs.

Feel so disorganized here at home and with stuff packed I am sure we will be forgetting a bunch of stuff. Oh well that is what Walmart is for when we get to FL or other ports o call.

 

[BobandLee]

Bob and Scott,

You definitely have two new Buffett converts. Went out and got three of his cd's today. So far have only listened to Meet Me in Margaritaville but are definitely into him. It is great dancing music. Scott, now we know where most of your signature comes from and where you got the grass skirt fraternity from. Glad we got curious about what he is all about.

Carol and Doug

What are the other 2 cd's?
New DVD coming out tuesday...

(click on the pic for a preview)

best price I've read so far is at target...$19+

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

okay...Leslie has officially dubbed me:

Corrupted Tattooed Dorrie

for Pirate Night!!!!!!​