Turkey Day Gang 2009

[ICEMANPAD]

But i bet we get 5000 like a couple years ago....

 

[The LK 4]

Well then.....we'd better start posting more often!!!!

 

[Morgey24]

Good morning,
you all are the quietest meet group I've ever been on! Come on, people, let's rock this!

My "ship" is moving too slowly on my ticker, but too quickly, too, if you know what I mean. School is back in session and as of this week life will become a blur of PTA, Softball, CCD, Student Council, Band, and practices, lessons, homework and time-juggling!! I know that the next two months will go by in a blur.

And sitting here it just occurred to me that this will be the 2nd year in a row that I miss the day after Thanksgiving sales ... almost got trampled a couple of years ago in a Wal-mart while trying to get a $299 laptop. Never. Again.

I'm taking DexH on this trip - wish me luck. I'm trying to figure out how to subtly let our servers/steward know that while we share the same last name (for DD's sake or I would have changed it years ago) that we are not Mr. & Mrs. (maybe the twin bed configuration in the room will be a hint!)

We actually get along fairly well since we've been divorced since DD was 1, and since then he remarried and then lost his 2nd wife to cancer and then he had degenerative hip disease so he was in a walker then wheelchair (under 40!) and then has had both hips replaced (with a good 8" of leg bone, too!) So he's been taken down a notch in his pain-in-the-butt status, if you know what I mean.

So we are both single and co-parenting our lovely DD and we will try to keep the peace for a week. But if you see me walking around with steam coming out of my ears you'll know why... (or, alternately, an officer leading me off to the brig because I pushed him overboard....... justkidding)

The only upside is because DexH needed a "walk in" shower (vs the very high tubs in standard staterooms) we have a Handicapped Cabin... and my first Verandah!! So excited for that (even though I paid the differential. He wouldn't sail in a Cat 11 and there are no HA Cat 9's on the ship and the HA Cat 8's only accomodate 2 guests. I'm hoping DCL keeps this in mind on the new ships.)

And we are trying to keep it a secret for DD. 1) because this (i.e. family harmony, mom and dad getting along, blah blah blah) is something she's always wanted and 2) because he has a history of backing out of things. Better to let her know on November 21st, IMO, when his bags are in the trunk.

Anyhow, that's my story and I'm sticking to it...
Have an awesome weekend.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Very impressive story, Morgey. Even though you mentioned you and your DexH get along FAIRLY well, it's still better than most people I know. I'm sure many children also wish that his/her mom and dad got along that well.

I used to be 'up and at 'em' at the post-Thanksgiving sales too. I LOVED the deals I got at Toys R Us (when DD was in preschool, then elementary.) We've done two DCL Thanksgiving cruises in recent years though, so I've missed out on the sales. Also, I now work in retail, so I'm on 'the other side' of the register the day after Thanksgiving. Fortunately (for me) we don't open early, and we don't have sales. (I know, unusual, huh?)

Priscilla

 

[lck33]

Love seeing my ticker going down. Yea!! We are so excited in this house. All we have been talking about are the different excursions (Hoping we get to do a couple of them). The wait will be over this coming week as we get to finally book. Yea!

We watched the behind the scenes disney cruise show this morning while lying in bed, and my DD says "Mommy - Can we have breakfast in bed on the cruise?" I said yes but even better, we can have Mickey Bars in bed. She said for breakfast? I said Sure, why not, we are on vacation! She squealed with excitement!

Any ideas on the movies they may show? I read they are coming back out with Toy Story and Toy Story II, or the new princess and the frog, or maybe even the 3-D christmas carol. These were all in the Disney Files magazine, so thinking maybe?

Oh my, I can't believe I feel like a little kid, giddy with excitement and still have over 2 months to go....

Elsie

 

[miksilver]

Ooopps. Sorry I just posted here thinking that this was the 4-day Thanksgiving cruise and then realized it was the one for the Magic. Off to go find the correct one. Have a good cruise.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

But i bet we get 5000 like a couple years ago....

you think big

Rob

 

[alwayslisad]

I think we can hit 5000 if we all type one line per post....what do you think?

we are getting excited here - planning meals for the condo and Charlie and Renee are dying to know what they will be eatting on TDAY

can someone list the goodies that are available for Tday Dinner?

 

[sherreis]

Hi everyone! I'm posting cause DS9 wants to see our ticker and I don't feel like looking for any of my recent posts.

I was in Annapolis for most of the week for work. Going back down in 2 weeks. Looks like I'm going to have to go the day we get home from our cruise. Won't have time to work on pictures and stuff and it means that DH will have to unpack -yeah, right.

I've assigned DH and both DSs to research excursions and that they have till the end of the week. Again -- yeah, right.

Oh well....

 

[lynnivey]

My mom came over to help me put together our first FE!! I'm so excited to participate in our first exchange. I bought the material a few weeks ago and we worked on designing it today. She took it home to saw it together. Of course my boys kept asking what it was and we told them it was for mail. I still haven't told them we're going and still trying to figure out how to surprise them.

My best friend went with me and my boys last year to the Very Merry Christmas Party on a Thursday night (December 3rd) and it was wonderful because of the low crowds. Do you think the Friday night before the cruise will be that bad? I originally had to work that Friday so we were going to drive down at night and hope the boys would fall asleep so they wouldn't know how far we traveled since they didn't know we are going on the cruise. Now I'm thinking of leaving Friday morning and telling them we're going to Disney World for that Friday night and not mention the cruise. That at least justifies the long car ride. After the party, drive to the hotel I've booked in Cocoa Beach and I'm sure they'll sleep for that. Wake up Saturday morning and they won't know what is going on!!

Oh well, that's all I can think of right now. I've got to figure out what all to get for my FE gifts. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!!

Lynn

 

[sherreis]

My mom came over to help me put together our first FE!! I'm so excited to participate in our first exchange. I bought the material a few weeks ago and we worked on designing it today. She took it home to saw it together. Of course my boys kept asking what it was and we told them it was for mail. I still haven't told them we're going and still trying to figure out how to surprise them.

My best friend went with me and my boys last year to the Very Merry Christmas Party on a Thursday night (December 3rd) and it was wonderful because of the low crowds. Do you think the Friday night before the cruise will be that bad? I originally had to work that Friday so we were going to drive down at night and hope the boys would fall asleep so they wouldn't know how far we traveled since they didn't know we are going on the cruise. Now I'm thinking of leaving Friday morning and telling them we're going to Disney World for that Friday night and not mention the cruise. That at least justifies the long car ride. After the party, drive to the hotel I've booked in Cocoa Beach and I'm sure they'll sleep for that. Wake up Saturday morning and they won't know what is going on!!

Oh well, that's all I can think of right now. I've got to figure out what all to get for my FE gifts. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!!

Lynn

Lynn - the 2 surpises are priceless. I am so glad we surprised our boys with thier WDW trip last October. I would think that Friday night before the cruise wouldn't be too bad - compared to the weekend we get back from the cruise when Thanksgiving vacationers are still there. We're still thinking about going to the party on Friday night since we're staying at POP the 2 nights before the cruise. DH will stay back at the resort. I also made ADR at Chef Mickey's for that Friday morning - just in case my aunt and uncle would like to come to WDW to visit with us instead of us going to their house.

 

[lynnivey]

Good morning all!!

Questions for the professionals! We went on our first Mickey Cruise in June and we had a verandah. Since I couldn't shake the "bug", I booked the Turkey Day Cruise and I'm trying to spend the least amount of money as possible! I booked a category 11 (room 7543) which is across the hall from our last room. When I checked last night, it shows some of the sideways category 11's (5501, 5505, 5509, 5513) are available. For anyone that has stayed in those rooms, are they that much better? I liked being on deck 7 for location, but if the layout for space is that much better, I may try to call tomorrow to change (if they are still available).

I'm not planning on booking any excursions but if anyone has any "cheap" ideas, I would appreciate them. I'm thinking of just taking a cab to Megan's Bay and doing beach stuff while in port. If not, I really enjoy staying on the boat when most everyone else is off! It's been 20 years since I've been to St. Thomas and St. Maarten, so I can only imagine how much it has changed.

Have a great day!!
Lynn

 

[alwayslisad]

Ok - looking at another board about St. Maarten

Orient Beach - we are spending two hours there - is that a nude beach?

Also when we get off the Magic in St. Maarten do we have to take a water taxi to get to the main land? I am looking at a lot of pics of water taxi's

This is our excursion:


GROUP TOUR

$35 per person (cash or Credit Card).



All day tour includes sightseeing, beach and shopping.

9:00am - 11:30am ~ Sightseeing
11:30am - 1:30pm ~ Orient Beach
1:45pm - 3:30pm ~ Shopping in Philipsburg


The tour will consist of the following stops.

Great Bay overlooking Phillipsburg and harbor.
Cayhill overlooking Simpson Bay marina.
Sunset Beach bar ( Maho Beach ) where you can see the planes land right over your head.
Marigot - open market (French Capital).
Hilltop at Orient Bay overlooking the beach.
Swim at Orient Beach for two hours.
Return to Philipsburg.


Note: Shopping at the famous Rima's store will be for 20 minutes.

Note: Each scenic stop will be between 5 to 10 minutes.
Note: The Marigot open market will be a 40 minute stop.

 

[eeyoremommy]

DGM and DGD (my parents) are now participating with FEs. I posted their stuff.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Ok - looking at another board about St. Maarten

Orient Beach - we are spending two hours there - is that a nude beach?

Also when we get off the Magic in St. Maarten do we have to take a water taxi to get to the main land? I am looking at a lot of pics of water taxi's

This is our excursion:


GROUP TOUR

$35 per person (cash or Credit Card).



All day tour includes sightseeing, beach and shopping.

9:00am - 11:30am ~ Sightseeing
11:30am - 1:30pm ~ Orient Beach
1:45pm - 3:30pm ~ Shopping in Philipsburg


The tour will consist of the following stops.

Great Bay overlooking Phillipsburg and harbor.
Cayhill overlooking Simpson Bay marina.
Sunset Beach bar ( Maho Beach ) where you can see the planes land right over your head.
Marigot - open market (French Capital).
Hilltop at Orient Bay overlooking the beach.
Swim at Orient Beach for two hours.
Return to Philipsburg.


Note: Shopping at the famous Rima's store will be for 20 minutes.

Note: Each scenic stop will be between 5 to 10 minutes.
Note: The Marigot open market will be a 40 minute stop.

Part of it is topless and the other end is clothing optional we have been there a few times when our DD was younger now that she is 15 we will not be going back.

Rob

 

[trace]

Hi all!

I'm back after being away a week and trying to catch up. The last time I posted was after midnight on the 23rd...we couldn't make any reservations!

We got up at 5am to try again..no luck. BTW, we were leaving for our cottage vacation that morning. After trying again for 2 more hours, I ended up phoning the website at 9am.

As it turns out, the lady told me we couldn't do anything cause we hadn't paid!!! WELL...we'd paid almost a month before!!!

She said I had to contact my travel agent. Grrr..it was Sunday!

SO...we left for the boonies (no internet!) and the next day, we called our agent ASAP. Apparently, NO transactions were made at Disney that day. NOthing went through: checks, credit cards etc.

We were relieved it wasn't our fault, and our agent ended up booking our stuff for us. *phew*

We got Palo on Wed at 7pm, our first choice, so that was nice.


Well, that's our looong story. Had to vent.

Love the idea with the kids' board...unfortunately, we're also keeping this trip a secret, at least for a few more weeks. We're sending them on a Scavenger Hunt. I know my oldest will LOVE to go on and chat with others then!!


Have a good night all!

 

[ICEMANPAD]

We almost stayed in a sideways cat 11 on the Wonder - but we upgraded at the port...that said, they are supposed to be nice and feel slightly larger than a regular cat 11...the only negative I can give you is the location at the front of the ship...if you are prone to seasickness, you are generally better off midship or aft.

Chuck

 

[pillow]

Part of it is topless and the other end is clothing optional we have been there a few times when our DD was younger now that she is 15 we will not be going back.

Rob

From what I understand, ALL Caribbean beaches are clothing optional. We ran into this in Europe on our Med cruise in 2007. For us, it really wasn't a big deal. The kids giggled at first, but then got used to it pretty quickly and then just ignored it.

Jodie

 

[MommyMinnie]

Hi guys,

Just popping in to say I've updated eeyoremommy.

Sherry, I take your note to mean your parents decided to participate after all? I'm glad, they will have a great time.

The cruise is up to 30 rooms as of today. It's going to be a great one!

 

[Mickeyhugger]

From what I understand, ALL Caribbean beaches are clothing optional. We ran into this in Europe on our Med cruise in 2007. For us, it really wasn't a big deal. The kids giggled at first, but then got used to it pretty quickly and then just ignored it.

Jodie

Not so sure about all beaches in the Caribbean being clothing optional. We have been to a lot of beaches in the Caribbean and so far orient beach was the only one were we saw topless/ no clothes I know that there are other clothing optional beaches out there but I do not think it is the norm.

Rob