September 4th (2004) Disney Magic Cruise List

[paulmc80]

Yay! Glad to know you will soon be getting your documents. That should make us all ready to set sail very soon.

 

[ganurse]

has melissa posted yet? i saw her name at threecircles.net and wanted to email her..i grew up in her town!

woohoo

 

[paulmc80]

Hey! I missed that remark about not being able to swim.

When I was little Mama fish took me out and said swim. So, I did swim and I swam and I swam all over the dam! Hah! And I learned how to sing too!

 

[Windermere]

Called DCL tonight and found out that DH's documents have been reprinted and should be bound and sent out in the next 2 days hopefully.

15 days and we are on our way 'home'.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Hey! I missed that remark about not being able to swim.

When I was little Mama fish took me out and said swim. So, I did swim and I swam and I swam all over the dam! Hah! And I learned how to sing too!

You are so funny! Can't wait to meet you!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Windermere
Called DCL tonight and found out that DH's documents have been reprinted and should be bound and sent out in the next 2 days hopefully.

15 days and we are on our way 'home'.

That's great news! I'm sure they'll get them to you quickly. I'm hoping our's show up tomorrow or Friday. I will feel much better having them in my hands.

 

[rae519]

Paul "Big Kahuna" is THE MAN! Just wait til you are around him and Kaye, you will laugh so much! They are the greatest sailing couple!!

Rae

 

[FL_Librarian]

Hi,

I am back online!!!

We live in Fort Myers and the area was hit fairly hard by the hurricane.

My friends and family are OK and our house sustained little damage beyond torn roof shingles and uprooted trees.

Many of my neighbors are still without power. We lost electricity, phone and cell-phone service. Air-conditioning is by far the best invention if you live in Florida.

Our local news is running 24-hour updates as people in the barrier islands are returning to their homes. Many popular beaches simply no-longer exist.

Thanks everyone for your prayes and thoughts. We feel very fortunate and grateful to be alive and have a home.

Now, it's time to start thinking about a great vacation!

Maryleigh

 

[paulmc80]

Maryleigh - Glad to hear you all went through it pretty much ok. Everyone down there hang in there. Hope it all gets better soon for all affected.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Maryleigh -- I'm so glad you checked in with us and I'm so sorry that you've gone through so much with Charley. All my best to you and your family (and friends) as you begin pulling everything back together.

 

[FL_Librarian]

Thanks, everyone.

This situation made me realize how many things we take for granted.

In many parts of Lee County, residents must contend with raw sewage in the streets, and still no water or electricity. Several people were heartbroken to return to their homes (after being evacuated) to find that their pets had died. The shelters are still running and the Red Cross is handing out water, ice and other supplies at "comfort stations" around county.

Now that my life has become more "normal," I am trying to focus on the cruise. It is difficult, however, because vacation seems a bit trivial after seeing so much destruction.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone. My daughters have been excited to see the names of the children (especially the girls!) that we will be travelling with.

Maryleigh

 

[CRSNDSNY]

WE GOT OUR DOCS!!!

Ok, now we can cruise.

 

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Glad to hear you received your DOCS. No you can party!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

THANKS!
Our countdown clocks look awesome, don't they???

 

[Doctor P]

Congrats on getting your docs! Two weeks from today we'll already be on our way to drop DSD off at school on our way to the airport!!!! We're real close to single digit territory now!!

 

[rae519]

Are we set with a "meet and greet" time and place?

Rae

 

[TonyF]

Hi all,

I'm back finally!!! I've been on the road for the past few weeks, mostly for work but also a wedding in TN for my youngest brother.

Maryleigh, I'm glad to hear that your family is fine and that all has worked out for you. Both my parents have moved to Florida in the last couple of years. My dad lives in Ocala, and his area was not affected by Charley. However, my mother lives in Lakeland which was hit pretty hard. This was her first hurricane experience, and she told me it was an eye opener. Never again will she stay in the area during the storm. She had very little damage to her house, but her nephew's new house on the other side of town sustained quite a bit of damage. She told me that the destruction is everywhere, and that it is hard for people outside the area to understand without actually viewing it firsthand. She said words do not do it justice. Everyone in my family is fine, and they are extremely thankful for that.

Maryleigh, on another note, I see that your daughter Paige is 7. Although my daughter Casey is 8, she is INSISTENT that she wants to go to the Oceaneer Club as opposed to the lab. Maybe we can get the two together during the DISmeet.

It looks like things are going to get back to normal (as normal can be) for work, so I will be able to check in regularly from here til the cruise. I can't wait for it to get here, and am looking forward to boarding the ship and getting that first drink in hand!!!

TonyF

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Welcome back TonyF!

Will our meet and greet be at the Promenade Lounge right after the drill?

 

[paulmc80]

Yah! Great to hear you all finally got yoru documents Melody. Think everyone here is about ready to get goign on their vacation now.

We're flexible as far as a meet time and place go.

 

[FL_Librarian]

TonyF,

I'm glad your family did OK.

Paige is excited to meet your daughter. She turns 8 in November and I am sure the two will get along great!

Maryleigh