The MAGIC is Back!!! ~ WBTA 2014 ~ Come & join the fun!

[poohluv2u]

Just to let those of you know, that are not on FB, that Margaret-Dis Name: Magic123 (Norman's wife) has posted, that Norman has succumbed to his illness. Norman was one of those larger than life characters who won't be with us in person on the WBTA 2014, however I am sure he will be there in spirit. I for one will miss the big guy, a day on Jost Van Dyke just won't be the same without the Budgie Smugglers. Our thoughts are with Margaret and his family.

Rest In Peace - Norman

Yes, Norman will be sorely missed on the cruise. I'm so bummed right now ... why don't you cheer me up with the story behind the Budgie Smugglers, I know it's got to be funny ...

 

[squitty]

I guess I forgot my whole introduction...
I'm Lauren and will be cruising with DH James, DD Lorelei 5 at that time, DS Jameson who will turn 2 on this cruise. So excited to do the WBTA again. We did the one in 2011 and had a blast. We're getting ready to leave this weekend for the Panama Canal cruise. I'm very excited to start planning this when we get back. Can't believe how fast this thread is moving!

Welcome aboard Lauren & family..

Just to let those of you know, that are not on FB, that Margaret-Dis Name: Magic123 (Norman's wife) has posted, that Norman has succumbed to his illness. Norman was one of those larger than life characters who won't be with us in person on the WBTA 2014, however I am sure he will be there in spirit. I for one will miss the big guy, a day on Jost Van Dyke just won't be the same without the Budgie Smugglers. Our thoughts are with Margaret and his family.

Rest In Peace - Norman

Our thoughts are with Margaret & family.

 

[MandyGirl]

I guess I forgot my whole introduction...
I'm Lauren and will be cruising with DH James, DD Lorelei 5 at that time, DS Jameson who will turn 2 on this cruise. So excited to do the WBTA again. We did the one in 2011 and had a blast. We're getting ready to leave this weekend for the Panama Canal cruise. I'm very excited to start planning this when we get back. Can't believe how fast this thread is moving!

Congrats on the new addition to your family!!! It will be great to see you again!

 

[MandyGirl]

Just to let those of you know, that are not on FB, that Margaret-Dis Name: Magic123 (Norman's wife) has posted, that Norman has succumbed to his illness. Norman was one of those larger than life characters who won't be with us in person on the WBTA 2014, however I am sure he will be there in spirit. I for one will miss the big guy, a day on Jost Van Dyke just won't be the same without the Budgie Smugglers. Our thoughts are with Margaret and his family.

Rest In Peace - Norman

He provided so many laughs for us on WBTA 2011! Great man. Last night at dinner, hubby and I each grabbed a certain white/blue plastic cup for our beverage out of all the cups we have. Granted, mine was only CranCherry and Malibu, but I could just taste the painkiller and smile to remember Norm.

 

[StephenKay]

Yes, Norman will be sorely missed on the cruise. I'm so bummed right now ... why don't you cheer me up with the story behind the Budgie Smugglers, I know it's got to be funny ...

Just to say Norman and I liked the idea of the painkillers drink from the Soggy Dollar bar and "Mandygirl" organised a great trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola during the WBTA 2011. Well we gathered in the morning and have a nice smooth crossing to one of the best beaches in the world, it really is.

That said I dont think that was on Tony's (TotallyAngelic's Husband), Norman's or my mind, we just wanted the bar. I was halfway through a the first round of painkillers when Norman showed up in a pair of skin tight swimming shorts that must have been "vintage 1975" and bought at a time Norman was much thinner, which are often refered to as "Budgie Smugglers" (if you think about it you will realise why, it looked as if a pair of budgies were trying to get out) I couldn't stop laughing, such a big man in so little shorts. Anyway the day went on, Tony,Norman and I got well drunk and we had to swim back to the boat. I remember getting in the water, however my arms and legs were no longer in touch with what the brain wanted them to do, they just wouldn't work. Thanks to "encouragement" from my drunken friends I made it to the front of the catamaran,it took 10 mins for 50 meters "swimming". Norman then gets more drink, beer I think,variety being the spice of life, this time just what we needed on top of some 15 plus painkilliers. I don't really remember much else for the next 14 hours, however with the company of my friends I shared some fun with my well dressed friend when neither of us felt any pain, and that was great for us both.

I missed Palo that night, my wife went with friends instead, it must have been the sun stroke

 

[poohluv2u]

Just to say Norman and I liked the idea of the painkillers drink from the Soggy Dollar bar and "Mandygirl" organised a great trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola during the WBTA 2011. Well we gathered in the morning and have a nice smooth crossing to one of the best beaches in the world, it really is.

That said I dont think that was on Tony's (TotallyAngelic's Husband), Norman's or my mind, we just wanted the bar. I was halfway through a the first round of painkillers when Norman showed up in a pair of skin tight swimming shorts that must have been "vintage 1975" and bought at a time Norman was much thinner, which are often refered to as "Budgie Smugglers" (if you think about it you will realise why, it looked as if a pair of budgies were trying to get out) I couldn't stop laughing, such a big man in so little shorts. Anyway the day went on, Tony,Norman and I got well drunk and we had to swim back to the boat. I remember getting in the water, however my arms and legs were no longer in touch with what the brain wanted them to do, they just wouldn't work. Thanks to "encouragement" from my drunken friends I made it to the front of the catamaran,it took 10 mins for 50 meters "swimming". Norman then gets more drink, beer I think,variety being the spice of life, this time just what we needed on top of some 15 plus painkilliers. I don't really remember much else for the next 14 hours, however with the company of my friends I shared some fun with my well dressed friend when neither of us felt any pain, and that was great for us both.

I missed Palo that night, my wife went with friends instead, it must have been the sun stroke

Thanks for sharing that Stevie ... lol ... that was quite the visual

ETA: I guess "budgie smugglers" is an Australian term .. who knew! Nobody ever mentioned the term to me in the polite circles I ran in Down Under

 

[PFlamingo]

Just to let those of you know, that are not on FB, that Margaret-Dis Name: Magic123 (Norman's wife) has posted, that Norman has succumbed to his illness. Norman was one of those larger than life characters who won't be with us in person on the WBTA 2014, however I am sure he will be there in spirit. I for one will miss the big guy, a day on Jost Van Dyke just won't be the same without the Budgie Smugglers. Our thoughts are with Margaret and his family.

Rest In Peace - Norman

We had the privilege of being their table mates on the 2011 (with Karen and Ed). He was a sweetheart and he and Margaret were adorable together. Our hearts are broken for her.

Yes, Norman will be sorely missed on the cruise. I'm so bummed right now ... why don't you cheer me up with the story behind the Budgie Smugglers, I know it's got to be funny ...

Just to say Norman and I liked the idea of the painkillers drink from the Soggy Dollar bar and "Mandygirl" organised a great trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola during the WBTA 2011. Well we gathered in the morning and have a nice smooth crossing to one of the best beaches in the world, it really is.

That said I dont think that was on Tony's (TotallyAngelic's Husband), Norman's or my mind, we just wanted the bar. I was halfway through a the first round of painkillers when Norman showed up in a pair of skin tight swimming shorts that must have been "vintage 1975" and bought at a time Norman was much thinner, which are often refered to as "Budgie Smugglers" (if you think about it you will realise why, it looked as if a pair of budgies were trying to get out) I couldn't stop laughing, such a big man in so little shorts. Anyway the day went on, Tony,Norman and I got well drunk and we had to swim back to the boat. I remember getting in the water, however my arms and legs were no longer in touch with what the brain wanted them to do, they just wouldn't work. Thanks to "encouragement" from my drunken friends I made it to the front of the catamaran,it took 10 mins for 50 meters "swimming". Norman then gets more drink, beer I think,variety being the spice of life, this time just what we needed on top of some 15 plus painkilliers. I don't really remember much else for the next 14 hours, however with the company of my friends I shared some fun with my well dressed friend when neither of us felt any pain, and that was great for us both.

I missed Palo that night, my wife went with friends instead, it must have been the sun stroke

Oh, my!! Well, Karen, you had to ask!

 

[NWDAD]

Decided to finally book this cruise and hopefully meet up with some old friends. Couldn't pass up the refurbed magic before its price skyrockets either.

Welcome aboard. Which cruise were you on on the Fantasy in Dec?

Kevin

 

[poohluv2u]

We had the privilege of being their table mates on the 2011 (with Karen and Ed). He was a sweetheart and he and Margaret were adorable together. Our hearts are broken for her.





Oh, my!! Well, Karen, you had to ask!

Yeah, sometimes my curious nature gets me into trouble

 

[PFlamingo]

Yeah, sometimes my curious nature gets me into trouble

That's okay, I was wondering the same thing. Kind of sorry I now know.

 

[JessicasMom]

I guess I forgot my whole introduction...
I'm Lauren and will be cruising with DH James, DD Lorelei 5 at that time, DS Jameson who will turn 2 on this cruise. So excited to do the WBTA again. We did the one in 2011 and had a blast. We're getting ready to leave this weekend for the Panama Canal cruise. I'm very excited to start planning this when we get back. Can't believe how fast this thread is moving!

Hi Lauren ...nice to "see" you again. Congrats on the new guy; I'm sure he's as adorable as Lorelei (what a cutey!).
Enjoy the PC ...we did it in Dec. and found it to be our favorite cruise to date.

Just to say Norman and I liked the idea of the painkillers drink from the Soggy Dollar bar and "Mandygirl" organised a great trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola during the WBTA 2011. Well we gathered in the morning and have a nice smooth crossing to one of the best beaches in the world, it really is.

That said I dont think that was on Tony's (TotallyAngelic's Husband), Norman's or my mind, we just wanted the bar. I was halfway through a the first round of painkillers when Norman showed up in a pair of skin tight swimming shorts that must have been "vintage 1975" and bought at a time Norman was much thinner, which are often refered to as "Budgie Smugglers" (if you think about it you will realise why, it looked as if a pair of budgies were trying to get out) I couldn't stop laughing, such a big man in so little shorts. Anyway the day went on, Tony,Norman and I got well drunk and we had to swim back to the boat. I remember getting in the water, however my arms and legs were no longer in touch with what the brain wanted them to do, they just wouldn't work. Thanks to "encouragement" from my drunken friends I made it to the front of the catamaran,it took 10 mins for 50 meters "swimming". Norman then gets more drink, beer I think,variety being the spice of life, this time just what we needed on top of some 15 plus painkilliers. I don't really remember much else for the next 14 hours, however with the company of my friends I shared some fun with my well dressed friend when neither of us felt any pain, and that was great for us both.

I missed Palo that night, my wife went with friends instead, it must have been the sun stroke

Thanks Stephen, we needed a laugh ! I haven't been able to stop thinking about how horrible this loss is for Margaret and their children, even though I didn't get to know Norman on the WBTA. Now, thanks to you, I have a whole different vision of him in my head (not necessarily one he would have chosen to be remembered for ) and will smile every time I think of them. I can only imagine the stories that Margaret has to tell!

 

[scottishwee35]

Just to say Norman and I liked the idea of the painkillers drink from the Soggy Dollar bar and "Mandygirl" organised a great trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola during the WBTA 2011. Well we gathered in the morning and have a nice smooth crossing to one of the best beaches in the world, it really is.

That said I dont think that was on Tony's (TotallyAngelic's Husband), Norman's or my mind, we just wanted the bar. I was halfway through a the first round of painkillers when Norman showed up in a pair of skin tight swimming shorts that must have been "vintage 1975" and bought at a time Norman was much thinner, which are often refered to as "Budgie Smugglers" (if you think about it you will realise why, it looked as if a pair of budgies were trying to get out) I couldn't stop laughing, such a big man in so little shorts. Anyway the day went on, Tony,Norman and I got well drunk and we had to swim back to the boat. I remember getting in the water, however my arms and legs were no longer in touch with what the brain wanted them to do, they just wouldn't work. Thanks to "encouragement" from my drunken friends I made it to the front of the catamaran,it took 10 mins for 50 meters "swimming". Norman then gets more drink, beer I think,variety being the spice of life, this time just what we needed on top of some 15 plus painkilliers. I don't really remember much else for the next 14 hours, however with the company of my friends I shared some fun with my well dressed friend when neither of us felt any pain, and that was great for us both.

I missed Palo that night, my wife went with friends instead, it must have been the sun stroke

Poor your wife went to Palo with friend

Something you will never forget about it and that will make you laugh about it and sometime sad too...

Scottishwee35

 

[liesbeth1012]

Just to say Norman and I liked the idea of the painkillers drink from the Soggy Dollar bar and "Mandygirl" organised a great trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola during the WBTA 2011. Well we gathered in the morning and have a nice smooth crossing to one of the best beaches in the world, it really is.

That said I dont think that was on Tony's (TotallyAngelic's Husband), Norman's or my mind, we just wanted the bar. I was halfway through a the first round of painkillers when Norman showed up in a pair of skin tight swimming shorts that must have been "vintage 1975" and bought at a time Norman was much thinner, which are often refered to as "Budgie Smugglers" (if you think about it you will realise why, it looked as if a pair of budgies were trying to get out) I couldn't stop laughing, such a big man in so little shorts. Anyway the day went on, Tony,Norman and I got well drunk and we had to swim back to the boat. I remember getting in the water, however my arms and legs were no longer in touch with what the brain wanted them to do, they just wouldn't work. Thanks to "encouragement" from my drunken friends I made it to the front of the catamaran,it took 10 mins for 50 meters "swimming". Norman then gets more drink, beer I think,variety being the spice of life, this time just what we needed on top of some 15 plus painkilliers. I don't really remember much else for the next 14 hours, however with the company of my friends I shared some fun with my well dressed friend when neither of us felt any pain, and that was great for us both.

I missed Palo that night, my wife went with friends instead, it must have been the sun stroke

Thank you Stevie.
I know a part of the story and saw the photo's. But how you tell it, made me smile. I have good memories of Norman, we will all miss him.

 

[scottishwee35]

Hello everyone

and it seem quiet here...

hope you all have a lovely weekend...

my boss told me that it should be okay for this cruise for my time off...

Scottishwee35

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Hello back!

Glad to hear your boss said the time off should be good.

I'm starting a new ASL class on Monday, this time online. For any in-person classes I always had to travel an hour or so to get there and many times the classes sort of fizzled out. Hope this one works out. It's a site that has been around for awhile so that's good. Although BSL and ASL are different, hopefully we can sign some to each other by the time the cruise comes around.

It's been very wet here in Central Florida! It's rained pretty much every day for the last week. I keep checking to see if I'm molding....

As far as the cruise, I'm now waiting for airfares to come out so I can really start the planning as to when and where to start this journey! Hoping to start in Paris.

 

[cornish pixie]

Hi golly lot's of posts to read through so I've cheated and quickly wizzed to the end so I can ask if you could add us to your list
We are Gary & Tracey aka Goofygaz and Cornish Pixie and will be in Cabin 2517. Looking forward to going back and attempting to read what's going on etc. recognize some of you already and look forward to knowing some more of you before Next September.
Take Care
Cornish Pixie

 

[poohbear926]

Welcome Aboard!!!​

Finally we have another WBTA to look forward to!!! Roll on 6th September 2014!!!! Please post the names of everyone in your party (along with any childrens ages) and I will add you to the roll call.

More information about other activities that are being organised are slowly being added to the next few posts below...

In the meantime come & join in the fun on this thread and also on our WBTA 2014 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbta2013/

Our official cruise logo....


​

Itinerary:

5th Sept = Pre cruise DIS meet = Barcelona, Hard Rock Cafe (Time to be decided)
6th Sept = Barcelona, Spain = DIS Meet (Time & Location to be decided), Sailaway 4:00 p.m.
7th Sept = At Sea
8th Sept = Malaga, Spain (7:00 am to 4:45 pm)
9th Sept = At Sea
10th Sept = At Sea
11th Sept = Tenerife, Canary Islands (7:00 am to 4:45 pm)
12th Sept = At Sea
13th Sept= At Sea
14th Sept = At Sea
15th Sept = At Sea
16th Sept = At Sea
17th Sept = St. John's, Antigua (11:00 am to 4:45 pm)
18th Sept = St. Maarten (7:00 am to 4:45 pm)
19th Sept = Basseterre, St. Kitts (7:15 am to 4:45 pm)
20th Sept = San Juan, Puerto Rico - Disembarkation 7:00 am







Roll call:

Squitty - Michelle & DH Neil #7620
Disdel - Ken & DW Debbie #?
MagicMe - Melodie #6515
Babydiver - Sue & DH Richard #6011
AlexandNessa - Jodie & Mike #?
Poohs4Me - names ? #?
Bound2travel - Kristi & Jodie #2015
Birkner - Noel & John #6099
Poohluv2u - Karen & Ed #
Yukongirl123 - Janice & DS Trevor #6628
Geffric - Susan & Scott #6631
Ginamarie - cabin#1 - Ginamarie, DH Josh, (DD8) Olivia, (DS5) Salvatore, (DS3) Owen #8066
Ginamarie - cabin#2 - Rosemarie (DM), Marie (DGmum), Gillian (DS adult), Giuliette (16) Grant (DS11) #8068
Ginamarie - cabin#3- George (DBro), Dawn-Marie (SIL), Salvatore (nephew 3) #8070
BigHugsforEeyore - Sarah & DM Maureen #2114
Pinky166 - Claire & DH Lee #6503
Tod&Copper- Mary & DH Stevie (StephenKay) #6511
Dgentrysim - Debra & DH Rick #2011
Melonz - Mel, (DD19) Paris, (DD18) Chanelle, (DS13) Ethan #6108
Annichan - Annika & Chris #6128
ThePhantomsGirl - Holly #7612
Magic123 - Margaret & DH Norman (Grumpy123) #6007
JustAnnienotHazel - Annemarie & DP Hazel (hazelandannie) #6152
Ziggybaby -Paul, DW Michelle, (DS3) Finn #5138 & 5139
Woody73 - Woody & Anne #?
Dizneyholic - Chasity & Gus #2135
NWMom - Skye, DH Kevin (NWDad), DD12 Katie #?
DanieD909 - Danielle, DH Proby, Sabrina (DD 23mo) #?
Mdwoodman - Michael & Michele #6150
Medicgoofy - Jenn #6611
Acourtwdw - Amanda & Annette #?
Debs96 - Debbie & Amy #6538
Debs96 - Marilyn, Patty & Kathy #6540
Ukangel - Mandy & Mark (Chunkster20uk) #6111
Custardtart - Karen #?
Sparkypluto - Renea & Jim #5122
Fly4free2 - Evelyn & Eilean (MomE) #?
Lisa - Lisa & DH Roy #?
Disneypilots - Mark & ? #?
Chrisva - ? #?
TheGoofTroop - Robbie & Jeanette , Zachary(9) , Brooke (5) #?
Diznyfan68 - Lorri #?
thedonduck - Kim, DH DJ, MIL-Jil, DS4 Casen, DD2 Elliot & baby? #6112 & 6113
Katiepop - Kathe #?
KrisannB - Krisann, DH Ashley and DS17 Aaron #?
Paulcrsb - Paul #?
Lyn9856 - Lyn & DH Bob #?
DVCNuts - Jerry & Laura Wiese, #7564
Jen24 - Jen & DH Marc #5624
Deruiterellen - Ellen & DBf Raymond #2509
Susie2 - Sue & DH John #6002
Mazz1 - Marie, DH Roger, DD21 Jo, DS18 James #?
Maza - Maria, DH David #?
Binkytell -Sarah, DH Brian, DD23 Lauren, DS20 Ryan, DD12 Beth, DD3 Ellie #5009 & 5113
Florida Mel - Mel, DH Leigh & DD Lydia
Liesbeth1012 - Liesbeth & DS Paul (Paul312) #6642
CaroleRWO - Carole, Mike & DD Jenny #7058
MandyGirl - Mandy, DH, DD8, DD4 #5005
GA-yaya - Peggy & Roger #?
Buckeye Gal - Kimberly #2004
TotallyAngelic - Sarah & DH Tony #5501
Shercara - Sherri & DH Phil #6622
Julie2009 - Julie #6641
DisneyFan_SD - Crystal & DH Trent #6504
Pinkocto - Pam & DM Jeanette #2116
PFlamingo - Pat, DH Dennis #?
Andromeda9mm - Meredith & DH Ian #6143
Su_Kraft - Sue & DH Glenn (Buckeye Goofy) #6036 & 6038
Su_Kraft - Michelle & Ryan #6114
Saratogagirl - Jules & DH Ian #6650
SonjaLeigh - SonjaLeigh #6637
gesamom - Gail & DH Tim #2009
LovingtheMouse - Caroline & Kathy #6131
Beauty & the Best - Liz & DH Joe #?
Sezmo - Sarah, DM Elizabeth #6618
Grandma x3 - Chris & Paul #6632
Chris&Jeremy - Chris & DP Jeremy #2133
Chlobo29 - Kay, DH Keith, DD14 Phoebe #6145
Scothen - Scot, #6643
Lorraine - Lorraine, DH Giles (gbp_1), DS20 Ryan #Walt Suite
Debg -Deb & DH Scott #6132
JessicasMom - Pat, DH Larry & DD Jess #6612
Gramfrog - Jacquie & Joe Skurla
gesamom - Gail & DH Tim, #2009
RosiePA - Rosie & Jeff, #6599
Scottishwee35 - Deborah, Ian, DD14 Olivia, #1048
Scottishwee35 - DM Lilian & DS17 Keith, #1049
Yogitxtx - Sandy & Tom, #5640
Pilk - Jon & DW Candida (Photographer Goofy) #
Pit303 - Maureen & Joe, #5134
Bareacuda - Ann & Howard #8572
Dclcruise2012 - Ron & DW Marieke, #7126
Alfiebookshop - Patricia & DH Peter, #7566
Gramfrog - Jacquie & Joe Skurla, #7008
PharmJenn - Jenn, DH Jim, DS6 Billy #?
PharmJenn - DF Bob
Happygrumpy - Sam & Ashley #7050
DizzneyDAnn - Names? #?
TA2 = ?
Youalleverybody - Anja, DH Bruce, George 15, Joshua 13, Abigail 10, Anne 8, Francesca 5 #2122 & 2124
nordkin - Donna & Joi, #6620
Keukenhof - ??
Ludari - ??
MRAven - Manny, DW Katty, Liliam (21), #6141
JimmyL47 - Jimmy, DW Judith, #6004
sue l - Sue, DH Paul & DSis Vickie, # 6624
Chipmunklove - Jennifer & Dale, #7627
ChristinaDK - Christina, DB Kasper (binzerdk), #6044
Con5421 - Connie & DH Patrick
Wedgeh - Tom & Beth, #6607, Doreen #6502
kthomas618 - ?
Disneyana'sAunt - Janice, DSis Tammy, Dniece Disneyana 14, #6530
Helenr - Helen, DH?, DD2 Fallon #6616
Nat Tucker - Natalie & Melvin, #7614
emmah16 - Emma, DH, DS(6) & DD(2)
MaxineHoward - Maxine & DH Simon, #6507
LarryDEbJesJen - Larry, DW Deb, DD22 Jen, DD19 Jess, DMiL #?
puredata - Andrew, DW Sarah, DD14 Mariah & DD13 Callie #7131 & #7125
karentan - Karen, DH Gary & DMiL #?
DBK1029 - David, Amy (TheDisneyGirl02), #6315
diznefamily - (Dani), DH (Steve), DD17 Heather #?
Vakamalua - Andrea & Greg #?
WDW Princess 71 - Nicole & Ddad Michael, #6015
Dopeylover54 - Christie & DH Ken #?
GatorMominNC - Danae, DM Phyllis, DS10 Jonas, DS7 Carter, #6544
nannylori - Ed & Lori Walters, #7054
DisneeCrazee cabin 1 - Michelle, DH Stuart, DD10 Remi #7619
DisneeCrazee cabin 2 - DM Joan, DF Frank #7621
Pappy - Pappy & Liz, #2066
JMTwo - Judy & DH Jeff, #6130
Bearfan - Lisa Marie & DH Paul, #7094
Valbob89 - Valerie, Bob (DH), #GTY

Poohbear926-Lindsay, Mickeymom923- Bev.. Not sure yet if the husbands are going.

 

[Pinky166]

After seeing the enhancements coming to the Magic with the drydock this year I couldn't not go. Did the 2011 EBTA... now its time to get the flight out of the way first. All booked on DVC points.

Doing three pre-nights in Dublin, then down to Barcelona. Then going to spend some extra time in Puerto Rico.

Do we have a Facebook group yet?

Hi! We've been toying with booking this cruise when on the ship in June. But the announcement of the upgrades might mean a price rise so we've booked!! Well, I've booked one of our rooms for DH and our three boys who will be 12, 14 & 16 at the time of sailing. DD needs a HA room and there is only concierge available so we're going to sit and wait. We'll book that in June to get the OBC if we have to.

This looks like a really active group, so just waving hi and subbing in. We're preempting the post holiday blues after June! Still busy planning that one, but it feels great to have another in the works for next year!!

Decided to finally book this cruise and hopefully meet up with some old friends. Couldn't pass up the refurbed magic before its price skyrockets either.

Could you please add us to the list of cruisers. This is our first Disney cruise and my first experience with a discussion board so not really sure what I'm doing! Following what I see as what other people list, I would say "Ruth and DH Dave". Is that what you need?

Hi golly lot's of posts to read through so I've cheated and quickly wizzed to the end so I can ask if you could add us to your list
We are Gary & Tracey aka Goofygaz and Cornish Pixie and will be in Cabin 2517. Looking forward to going back and attempting to read what's going on etc. recognize some of you already and look forward to knowing some more of you before Next September.
Take Care
Cornish Pixie

Poohbear926-Lindsay, Mickeymom923- Bev.. Not sure yet if the husbands are going.

Welcome to all of the new cruisers!!!

I have been awol lately but have just updated the roll call on the first page.

Happy planning.

 

[scottishwee35]

Hello back!

Glad to hear your boss said the time off should be good.

I'm starting a new ASL class on Monday, this time online. For any in-person classes I always had to travel an hour or so to get there and many times the classes sort of fizzled out. Hope this one works out. It's a site that has been around for awhile so that's good. Although BSL and ASL are different, hopefully we can sign some to each other by the time the cruise comes around.

It's been very wet here in Central Florida! It's rained pretty much every day for the last week. I keep checking to see if I'm molding....

As far as the cruise, I'm now waiting for airfares to come out so I can really start the planning as to when and where to start this journey! Hoping to start in Paris.

Hi

I wonder how you get on with ASL class on Monday? yes BSL is slight different as sign with two hands and ASL Sign with one hand for names, place... but for sign languages can be similar ... We met ASL an interpreter on Disney cruise and we exchanged our sign languages. It was fun.

Now Ian teach me ASL for my names etc for this July cruise as there will be 300 deaf people from USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland... I am glad that I have balcony as I might need it for time out

Scottishwee35

 

[Tod&Copper]

Poor your wife went to Palo with friend

Something you will never forget about it and that will make you laugh about it and sometime sad too...

Scottishwee35

Deborah,

We had dinner for 6 planned at Palo that night .... 3 of my Jost Van Dyke beach buddies were supposed to come too, including DH, but sadly the "sunstroke" got the better of them and they had to retire for the afternoon/evening. Lucky for me, Claire and Lee (Pinky166) had not succumbed to the Painkillers and said they wouldn't mind me joining them for dinner, so it was a cozy Palo dinner for 3

It did cost him a pair of Jimmy Choos (as suggested by Steamboat Will)

Hello everyone

and it seem quiet here...

hope you all have a lovely weekend...

my boss told me that it should be okay for this cruise for my time off...

Scottishwee35

Work's been really busy recently Deborah, so it's been so much simpler just using facebook to try to keep up to date with things, i'm sure it will get busier again. Life and work getting in the way of vacation planning....

Hi golly lot's of posts to read through so I've cheated and quickly wizzed to the end so I can ask if you could add us to your list
We are Gary & Tracey aka Goofygaz and Cornish Pixie and will be in Cabin 2517. Looking forward to going back and attempting to read what's going on etc. recognize some of you already and look forward to knowing some more of you before Next September.
Take Care
Cornish Pixie

Welcome aboard all new cruisers !!!