September 17, 2006 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Part 3

[PrettyInTink]

Well we are looking at our map and wanted to ask our new dear dis friends whom drive quite a bit...
On our drive up to Notre Dame would it be better to drive the south side of Chicago or should we go up 31 North??????????????

We are coming from Arkansas....

Thanks!!!!

Not sure which road you are coming up on but I can tell you that the south side of chicago has a lot of construction so don't get in a hurry! Have fun!

 

[winotracy]

All caught up (finally!). Here is that picture of Buddy --

He's a tiny Springer Spaniel -- only about 75 pounds! Just kidding (about the tiny bit). He is a huge Springer. Both of his parents were big dogs. He is a big baby and misses his mommy, but he loves Bill to death!

 

[winotracy]

Is DPD still having her company over, it's getting late

 

[winotracy]

Did I get it???

Yeah!!! I got 11,111

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

you lucky duck Tracy...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Here I was looking at the puppy and didn't even pay any attention to the post number!!!

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

7 more posts until I reach 2,000....and everyone says I'm the quiet and shy one!!!!

 

[Eeyore1928]

Not sure which road you are coming up on but I can tell you that the south side of chicago has a lot of construction so don't get in a hurry! Have fun!

We would be coming up 57 North...do you think we should go that way..or go up 31 North to avoid Chicago?

 

[PrettyInTink]

We would be coming up 57 North...do you think we should go that way..or go up 31 North to avoid Chicago?

Kevin just looked at the map (our heavy duty trucker one) and he says he would take 31 it's good road and you will see some nice countryside. I would avoid Chicago at all costs, but that's just my opinion.

 

[bluewaves]

Good evening everyone! I am just getting on-line today and wanted to see what/how everyone was doing. PIT it sounds like you are back on the road again- Congratulations. Well, I am going to go and try and get caught up. I do believe the thread has been busy today!!

 

[bluewaves]

Yeah ...

... we got assigned a catagory 11... same size cabin as a 12 and we are located at the far forward tip of the ship... roller coaster country. Well... we did save about $1100 ($750 after adjustment for rebooking discount) so we can't complain too much. But we will have to bring spare batteries for our electric relief bands to fight sea sickness in case of rough seas. And that is the risk we take! SO much for our first try at taking a guarantee reservation... it's OK if the seas are tolerable. Or even better if they shift our cabin again before embarkation! I've heard others have had 2 changes BEFORE embarkation after their initial assignment. Even as late as at the terminal! SO remains some glimmer of hope for a location improvement - or maybe BUYING an upgrade at the terminal. So... we;re gettin' there early to check in!

Okay, I know I am back here a dozen pages or so, but...here is a question that Captain Crash brings to mind. He believes (maybe knows logistically) that it is rockier in the front of the ship. I have always thought that I feel it much more on a lower deck and in the rear. The two times that I had a cabin in the front I really never felt anything when I slept. Any thoughts or perspectives here??

 

[bluewaves]

Good morning everyone! Wow, you were busy last night.

We finally got Big's test results back last night. Definately a neurological problem, vet will start him on some meds to eliminate seizures and refer us to a specialist if need be. So..all in all, much not as bad as it could be and we are totally relieved.

I am glad to hear about BIG. I was worrying about him!! Still wishing him the best.

 

[papa]

Okay, I know I am back here a dozen pages or so, but...here is a question that Captain Crash brings to mind. He believes (maybe knows logistically) that it is rockier in the front of the ship. I have always thought that I feel it much more on a lower deck and in the rear. The two times that I had a cabin in the front I really never felt anything when I slept. Any thoughts or perspectives here??

Bluewave
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The place with the least motion is amidships down on the lower decks. The higher up you go in the ship, and the more you go forward and aft the more motion. Mike

 

[bluewaves]

OK.... how about this....

on a strictly voluntary basis.... what are your thoughts on the following...

That should be enough. Please feel free to post once for EACH number above IF you care to elaborate beyond the ONE line of embillishment requested.

At this rate - with 20 DIS enthusiasts responding as suggested... we could generate 140 postings without any collateral comentary!

#1) Hot fudge, Warm Caramel or Strawberries and Syrup? Or pencil in your favorite if not mentioned. Butterscotch & caramel together
#2) Vegas or Yosemite, or.... your backyard? <I dare NOT offer the Magic here!> Yosemite (because I haven't been there yet!)
#3) Car, Plane, Ship or Train? Ship and maybe a one sentence reason WHY? I love to cruise - you can have fun while your getting there!
#4) Pumps, Mules or sandals for the ladies, Slides
#5) Jazz, Pop or Classical + what's your single FAVORITE artist/performer/movement.... etc. Jazz & Pop (depends on my mood) and sometimes Country and sometimes Alternative and sometimes....
#6) What's your favorite poison? Arsenic.... (just kidding)
#7) Name ONE thing you're lookin' forward to knockin' off your "to do" list by the end of our Voyage. Getting some alone time with my DH and just having fun with him! and, the Palo Brunch

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Is DPD still having her company over, it's getting late

We stay up late here in SoFL..... They just left. We found out tonight they are going to be grandparents for the first time!!! So we had a lot of celebrating. Chocolate martinis all night long.
You guys have been slacking off again... I only have 4 pages to catch up on... be right with ya!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

All caught up (finally!). Here is that picture of Buddy --

He's a tiny Springer Spaniel -- only about 75 pounds! Just kidding (about the tiny bit). He is a huge Springer. Both of his parents were big dogs. He is a big baby and misses his mommy, but he loves Bill to death!

Tracy that's a beautiful Dog!!!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Where is everybody??? Where are all you west coast people?? Hey.. that's strange.. my little dot is blue.. yet here I am.... okay twilight zone music ........

 

[rotary2808]

Hey, I thought I told you guys not to post a ton of posts. Instead I had to catch up on 10 pages.

Cyndi, glad to see you're back, here and on the road. Definately want to hear a review of Little Miss Sunshine when you see it. I want to see it at some point.

Tracy, your springer is cute.

Check in later.

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Alrighty then. Not going to talk to myself.. people already think I'm crazy enough!
Catch ya'll in the morning. Goodnight all!

 

[Kitster]

Where are all you west coast people?? Hey.. that's strange.. my little dot is blue.. yet here I am.... okay twilight zone music ........

Just getting home from work and deciding where to get dinner from tonight. Man, I hate these hours and I absolutely refuse to start cooking at 7:30 at night. Amazingly, I've lost 15# in the past month or so, so I'm all set to pack it back on during the vacation / cruise.

 

[Corwin17]

I did not think we HAD a Dumbotron on the WOnder. Only the Magic had it so far. Because I specifically asked the CM when I reserved whether the Wonder had it. On our last Magic sailing the Magic did not have it installed yet (Sept 2005).

West Coast, checking in!

OK, don't know if this was responded to today, but ...

IIRC, Wonder gets the Dumbotron during dry-dock, after our cruise.