Way Early I know but anyone going on Eastern May 1-8 2004?

[ThreeCircles]

Sounds like it's a cleaning kind of day for everyone!

 

[saturday97]

Alice, we are just going to have to settle the Konk Kooler recipe controversy ourselves by investigating on the ship! "Does this one taste like it has midori?" "I dunno, let's have another!!" But I can't wait to hear about your "experiments!"

Jason, I think we have a fantastic initiation ceremony in the works! Wouldn't it be great if the Queen of Hearts was on the cruise to help us enforce our Konk Kooler edict??

 

[Boatingman]

Hello Everyone!!!

Cold dreary day in NY.

Just a quick update.... I saw Home on the Range today. Ate a large buttered popcorn and fell asleep

I finally got shorts today. Two pairs basic white and tan.

For all you ladies worrying about formal night. FYI- I'm wearing a short black dress. I'll have to dress it up with some fake jewels or somehting. Found a pair of shoes to match $14.99. Yee Ha!

Ready to start placing stuff in the suitcases so I don't forget anything. Am I rushing things????

Oh well I dont have time to respond to all as my children are getting antsy.

I too check the threads regularly but have not had the time to reply. Very entertaining though. I'm counting down to my first conch cooler with you all. I hope I don't get too out of hand

TTFN
-Kathy

 

[LogansMommy_MD]

Hi all - thought I'd pop in to say hi and catch up.. Seems I've had alot going on lately that I haven't been able to spend too much time on here...

Did my last minute shopping today (4 weeks in advance, so I guess I can't quite say "last minute"!).. Anyway, got some suntan lotions, trial size "stuff" and a sweatsuit outfit for the plane ride/cruise. Also managed to fit in a spray tanning session - first time and I highly recommend it.. Wanted to test the waters with it and depending on my results, would depend if I continued til cruise time.. Think I'll be going back next week, especially since I have a 2-for-1 coupon....

Count me in too as a konk kooler virgin.. can't wait to try them out after hearing so much about them....

Back to enjoying my "me-time" weekend ....

Have a great weekend..

P.S. - LOVED that video clip Alice - ROFLMAO! LIked yours too Jason!!!



L8r,
Tracey

 

[Alice Sr.]

I hope I don't get too out of hand

Now you don't expect us to do all the work do you?

Tammy I know what you mean. I have been working out and dieting (not depriving myself but eating healthy) since January and I have lost weight and toned up a bit but it's still really ugly when the suit goes on. But I don't care, I love the sun and hate wearing something over my stomach when I lay out (just be warned everyone) so I'm hoping everyone is loopie enough it won't matter.

I'm a liar, I went shopping today, but I'm not going to take the tags off until after the accountant appt. Monday.

We were 60ish today and big time sorry for all of you that had icky weather (unless you live in Florida or Texas)

Well Megan is arm wrestling me for the computer so TTFN.

LYLAS (or B)
Alice

 

[bobbidiboo]

Hey Jason the two little dance sites are just too funny!! I love the purple Hippo in the Sumo outfit or was that a cruise thong? Now add me to the Konk Kooler virgin group but maybe after a couple you will see me dancing in a thong at poolside to Mickey's mambo #5 ("I don't think so!!!" )Oh by the way I did put on my Mambo #5 CD and got quite a lot of cleaning done; And Boo Hoo to your "Cold" weather, I will trade places any day with you, try 36 degrees and cloudy plus rain today and for next 3 day they predict SNOW again

Hey Tammy don't worry about that suit we all will have the Konk Koolers and than we all will look like we are in the Miss America swim suit contest I also can relate to the depressing weather but so glad your DD won the game, Oh the sacrifices of parent hood I remember those days!

Kathy was it the cold dreary day that made you fall asleep at Home On The Range or was it a boring movie? And my suitcases are out and things I want to bring are piled next to them & was just wondering if I was to think about packing!

Oh Tracy you are so lucky to have a spray tanning place near by, I bought some Neutrogena bronzing foam but have not used it yet I think I will try it tomorrow to see if I turn orange or not!!

CM_Mom went to Curves today and I love it you are right it is so easy and fun met lots of nice woman just like me. Thanks for the coupon print out!! Not sure I like the measurements or weight check, but Hey I have 4 weeks, right?I hope to make some changes!!

Alice & Saturday97 thanks for the receipe for the Konk Koolers I think I will invite friends & family over and make some to share with them (also to rub it in where we will be very soon!!!)

Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead tonight Daylight Savings time here.<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_107.gif' border=0></a>

Brenda

 

[CM_Mom]

Brenda, we can't let the youngsters have all the fun and I think Curves is fun. Let's compare notes in a couple of weeks and see if anything is changing. At my Curves, the weigh and measure is optional after the first one. But when you weigh in they put your name on a Star and hang it from the ceiling with how many pounds and inches you've lost. Then they add a ribbon to the points each month when you weigh in. Adds to the fun.

I think there's something about shopping that's therapeutic. I didn't do any today but I'm making a list.

Alice, hope the accountant visit isn't as painful as Connys dentist visits. This too shall pass.

Congrats to all of you who actually cleaned. I got some straightening done in a closet. Unfortunately, that doesn't take care of the VISIBLE part of the house. Guess no nap for me tomorrow after services.

Reine

 

[conny264]

Good Sunday morning to everyone.
Did the clock changing work for everybody,we had to do it last sunday,so that´s overe and done .

Alice-good idea ,private wine tasting.I could bring some from Germany,the only problem is,that I don´t think it would last through our 9 days at WDW.

Kathy-never to soon to start packing but I restrained myself to checking and updating my packing list on the computer.

Can´t wait to read,how this Konk Kooler ceremony is going to turn out.

So gotta run,Formula One race is about to start and I love it.
Bye,conny

 

[Alice Sr.]

Tracey tell me about the spray on tan. They have it were I got my massage on Friday. I was watching a video of it while I waited for my appt. How does it not stain your suit or your hairline (that part not under the shower cap). Is it ok to wear make-up into the booth? Did the stuff you put on your hands, feet, knees and elbows leave a line? Is it one tone fits everyone? (like if you buy self tanner you can get light, med. or dark) You sound very happy with it so I'm assuming the tone was good for you. The next time you go will you get darker?
Just a couple of questions

I could bring some from Germany,the only problem is,that I don´t think it would last through our 9 days at WDW.

Too funny - I have that problem with German wine too.

You ladies have got me going on this Curves thing. We have one about 15 min. away. Can you go every day? Is there a treadmill to use along with the circuit? We have a nice facility at work so I know I wouldn't join but I would like to check out their concept.

Alice, we are just going to have to settle the Konk Kooler recipe controversy ourselves by investigating on the ship!

It's a tough job but someone's got to do it anything for the group right

Brenda I love the little time changer smiley.

I love the purple Hippo in the Sumo outfit or was that a cruise thong?

LOL "crusie thong" he was hilarious Jason. I'll probably look like him on the last day of the cruise, only red instead of purple (after eating and laying out all week).

I have 2 questions for anyone who has gone on the cruise before.

1 - What SPF do you recommend? I bought a 30, 15 and 8. I wanted to buy a 45 but Linds thought I was crazy. I want to be out all day and I definitely don't want to burn especially the 1st day.

2 - Is the unlimited internet for your room or the internet cafe. In other words should I bring my laptop?

TTYL

Alice

 

[LogansMommy_MD]

Tammy - you sound like me!! Every other day or so, I'll say to Logan, 5 weeks from RIGHT NOW, we'll be............ I do think I'm driving HIM crazy... lol..

Brenda - I was actually reluctant to try the sun spray, but found a 2for1 coupon, so said what the heck. But I had picked up a bottle of the Banana Boat self tanner, tried it on leg and it seemed to work well too... No orange color and the smell was half decent. But it just seemed like too much work to me... There are actually quite a few of these spray tan places, but I had recommendations from quite a few people for the MAGIC TAN system..

Alice - I went in in my birthday suit, which is what they recommend 1) so you get an allover even tan 2) because you will get the spray on your suit.. I'm sure it will wash out, but I wanted the allover tan. I had the shower cap on but the front part of my hair peeked through as well as a few strands by my ears and it was fine - no stain and I have blonde hair. They say it will not penetrate your follicles and that it washes right out.
No makeup, or lotions or anything on your body. (I was quite a site on my way to it!!!). They recommned you exfoliate for longer lasting tan, which I did. The barrier lotion is used on palms and bottoms of feet (knees & elbows if you DON'T exfoliate); you lay it on THICK - no probs there. Yes, one tone, & depending on your skin, it will adjust to coloring, like a self tanner applied. They suggest you get your 2nd one within 4-7 days after first, and I'm not sure if you get darker or just maintain, but i assume if you have a layer of "tan" that you will get darker... I'm pleased with my results - I have a section of skin between my thumb and pointer finger that I squeezed together instead of kept open cuz I was just a little unprepared and you can DEFINETLY see the color difference!! What kind of tan is at your massage place - is it MAGIC TAN? or HOLLYWOOD TAN? I think these are the two most popular and give the best resuults... Go for it!!!!

Kathy - I'm itching to start packing too; I have laid things next to my suitcases that I've bought over the past few weeks and plan on running my shorts/t-shirts through the wash since they've been in "seclusion" for a year! get the stink out!!

Have a great day! Cya L8r!



-Tracey

 

[ThreeCircles]

Working in a cancer center and spending a rotation on the cutaneous program I've found that the higher the SPF the better.

Call me crazy, but I go with 60!

Here in Florida the single most influential carcinogen related to cancer is, believe it or not, the sun.

Hmmm...

Now that I think about it this topic is too gloomy for the Dis Boards! Back to talking about Konk Koolers and Disney Dreams!

 

[saturday97]

Jason, the more sunscreen info the better. My advice: put on the sunscreen BEFORE drinking the Konk Koolers-- so you don't forget!

We are going to see Disney on Ice tonight (Jungle Adventures) so we are in full Disney Mania mode around here!! I'm practically packed, so I might as well go to the port now and hang out till May 1st, right??

 

[ThreeCircles]

How cool! I haven't seen Disney On Ice for years. I'm sure you guys are going to have a great time.

Good idea about the sunscreen: A few Konk Koolers could definitely result in forgetfulness on my part!

How about if Travis and I meet you at the port? We'll bring a tent, Monopoly board, and radio. You and Jason bring a cooler with the Konk ingredients. What more could you need for a 26-day camp-out?!

 

[hydster]

We had a TERRIBLE windstorm here on Friday night and so it knocked out my cable modem sporadically so I couldn't get on here until now! I'm sure you're all disappointed in not getting my 90 min post! You had your break from me..now here it all comes so if you don't want to waste anymore time CLICK THE X NOW! LOL
*I warned you*

Conny--the video is good but definitely NOT worth an hour! It just got me so excited! Someone else posted another one and it made me excited as well. You could try this link out if you want to see if you can get it...
http://www.extremevideopro.com/video/DisneyCruiseShort.wmv

LOL about us being goofy enough at the goofy pool for those people to spot us! It should be VERY interesting! LOL I don't look at all like I did in that pic on the 3 circles site! My hair is MUCH longer and has different colors in it! Brown, Blonde, Red, Copper...so I look much different! It's also past my shoulders now so it grew quite a bit since that pic! I'm sure we'll be able to pick most people out though! LOL @ Silke saying she isn't red and long! It took me a second to get that!!! I have started putting stuff together and Ryan and I are going to get to work on the packing list! It is SO much work to take 3 kids for 10 days! EEGADS what was I thinking?

I'm also very glad I'm not the only Konk Kooler Virgin!

Silke I saw your pic on the 3 circles website and I don't think you look like a hobbit!

Alice--ROFLMAO at your topless experience! It is SO my luck for something like that to happen to me (and it did and does). Good job on getting the massage and wine! There is nothing more soothing that that (well there are a few things but I cant say them in here! ) As for bringing wine..well you DON'T want any Utah wine! I can guarantee that!! IT SUCKS! I'll just buy a bottle on the ship to bring with me! Thanks for that Mambo song! I sang it ALL DAY LONG yesterday!!! By last night I was so sick of singing the actual song! My kids kept telling me to shut up! I'm counting on people being to trashed to notice me as well! I hate the thought of lying by the pool with my nothing's hanging out..but oh well! As for sunscreen well we bring the whole range! We start out with 45 on the 1st day, then 30 the 2nd day and down and down and down..never gotten burnt yet doing it that way! As for the internet nope not in your room..just in the cafe. It sucks but if there was internet in the room I highly doubt this would be a vacation for me since Ryan would probably have to work!

Reine--will keep fingers crossed you hear from DD soon about the cabin on the cruise! Great she got your post cruise accomodations! Now let's pray she get's you on board accomodations so you can party with the rest of the animals! LOL about you trying on the Mother of the Groom dress! I wouldn't have even dared pull it out of the closet so kudos to you for being brave! Sorry it didn't fit but oh well..another reason to get more clothes.

Saturday--I think YOU should be the Grand Poobah of Konk Kooler initiations! My mother in law took my kids to see Disney on Ice a few weeks ago..it was the Princess one! Miles (my 9 year old son) HATED IT! McKaylee of course LOVED it and Tanner just wanted the violence so when someone came out with a sword he was all into it! LOL Have a great time! I love Disney Mania Mode! It's so exciting and fun!

Jason--I so feel bad for you having to break out the long sleeve shirts! NOT NOT NOT! The last time we were in WDW and going on the 4 day Wonder it was SO cold! It rained the day we went to MGM and it was HORRID! I thought I was going to float away!
The day we got on the Wonder it was SO cold and windy! I am PRAYING for warmer weather this time! I just looked at the Port Cam and WOOHOO only 3 more Saturday's til it's us walking onto that vessel!

Tammy--I think I'm driving my family nuts too except for me it's 27 days...26 days....McKaylee asked me the other day to stop telling her because it was still too far away! When it is down to 3 days you can tell me she said! Sorry to hear you went through swimsuit depression as well! It has got to be one of the worst times of the year for me..swimsuit time! That's when I STARTED drinking! And now look at me..I'm a lush! Whenever I need a reason to drink (which isn't very often anymore) I just put the old suit on and after I get done gagging and puking I go drink! It's actually pleasant here today..mid 60's but the windstorm we had on Friday felt like the Wizard of Oz! It was terrible! We had several "brown outs" with the power and it blew down tree branches and all kind of crap!! It stinks when you have allergies!

Kathy--Sorry to hear you went to the show and fell asleep! I've been known to do that as well in fact I've never made it through A Few Good Men to this day! Our kids wanted to go see it but I told them they had to wait til we got on the ship where they could see it for "free". Good job on the shopping trip! Your dress sounds simple but elegant! That's my style! Although I don't dress it up much! I've started the mad packing thought process as well and have a little pile in my walk in closet waiting to be put in the cases...in 2 more weeks I'll be in panic mode!

Tracey--I do that spray on tan stuff for every vacation I go on and I LOVE IT! I've only had one bad one and that was the whole system was terrible and made me orange but the rest have all been wonderful! I plan on hitting the high pressure tanning beds a few times just to get a base so I dont fry and then the mist on stuff the day before we leave! It's so handy and much easier than trying to get tan in the sun! I think my pigment in my skin is gone anyway.

Brenda--ROFLMAO at you and the thong issue if you get one too many Konk Koolers..I'm sure I'll be there to join you!

Well I need some food and to go get my kids! They slept over at Grandma's last night so Ryan and I could get Easter Bunny and birthday shopping done without the kids! MUCH Easier! Also had a YUMMY dinner out at a Brazillian Steakhouse restaurant and mmm mmmm mmmm it was good (and the Tanqueray Gin wasn't bad either)!

Have a great sunday!
Heidi

 

[hydster]

Ok...me again!

I am freaking out a little bit here! I booked our resort stay with disney online at their website in Dec last year for POR. I was looking through all of my stuff and decided to check and make sure our flight wasn't changed AGAIN or that all was ok with my reservations. I go into the WDW resort reservation system, type in my confirmation number and it comes up saying we are staying in POFQ. Well I don't want to stay in POFQ so I started freaking out (yeah imagine that) so I call WDW reservations and I was like what the heck is going on. The girl *who I could barely understand* says that if you log in to see your reservation twice it will just automatically show you in a different hotel it's a glitch in their system but she assured me I was staying at POR...SO...should I freak out? Should I just go to POR and hope they got it right??????

I'm SO confused on what to do. I booked this through disneyworld.com for this reason! I wanted to make sure that when we arrived at 11pm on Wed night exhausted and ready for bed that at least our hotel was booked directly with Disney.

Ok thanks for "listening" to me...I guess I'll just hope for the best!

Heidi

 

[CM_Mom]

Hey Heidi, Why don't you spring for a phone call diretly to POR and verify with them. Seems like that's the best way to ease your mind and if I was showing up at 11:00 with 3 kids, I'd definitely want peace of mind about the hotel.

We're scheduled to stay at the Hyatt on Apr30 and I plan to call the week before to verify LATE arrival since our plane's scheduled to land at 12:31 am. That's why we booked the Hyatt, it's the shortest path between the plane and me being horizontal and snoring.

Jason, cool new picture. My how Travis has changed!

Conny, you sound like my kind of person with the lists. DH says list is a 4 letter word but part of the fun of the vacation for me has always been the planning. I currently have a spreadsheet of DCL Magic and Wonder availability so I can track the changes and a spreadsheet of all the tasks I need to get accomplished around the house. Haven't started a list for packing but it's beginning in my head. Our vacations are usually camping somewhat away from civilization so I have to plan what to take, what to eat, what clothes,etc for a week. This time with clothes only, it will be a breeze. DCL is going to be a whole different experience from tents, sleeping bags and Coleman stoves!

From what you guys have said, I'll just have to get the SPF 45 or more cause my natural skin color is somewhat ghostly. DD says she burned a couple of times the first week or two on the ship (fell asleep out by the crew pool) but DH has some Cherokee blood so DD is darker than I. I may try laying out a couple of times later this month so I won't burn so easily.

Alice, the two Curves I've been to don't have a treadmill but the circuit includes "recovery stations" between each piece of equipment where you walk/ dance/ run in place on a cushioned "platform". I figure the reason for the treadmill is to get weight bearing exercise and get your heart rate up and the recovery stations accomplish that. My problem with treadmills (an I have one at home that tends to be a clothes hanger) is that they're so boooooriiiiing. I guess my ADD responds to the changes at Curves better.

Check you guys later. Got some work to do outside since it's sunny and warm. You guys up north aren't worrying about Bermuda grass in your flower beds yet

Reine

 

[GOVAC24]

Hi all!

As of today I haven't even gotten an email saying they got my email for the excursions. We emailed disney back on 5/2. We decided that we would do the Orient Beach Rendezvous on St. Maartin/ St Thomas Island Tour & Paradise Point Tramway, guess where! /Snorkling on CC. I want to see Mickey underwater!
We did all snorkling tours the first Magic cruise so we wanted to do something new this time. I'll email them tomorrow to see what's up.
Jason: What's the Day countdown Riddle?
I'm like abjenning, I look almost everyday but don't write all the time.
Thanks for the KK reciepe! I'll practice making them. Have to prefect them!!!! Anyone willing to test them????
As of today no docs...
I've started packing away stuff (that we don't use) that we'll need for the cruise so I don't forget it.
Glad you put the map of POR pool for us! We'd get lost otherwise.

Lisa

 

[ThreeCircles]

Good evening Lisa--

I'm surprised that you haven't heard anything from Disney Excursions yet. Perhaps a call or e-mail will get everything ironed out.

And, here's the Disney Magic May 1st Cruise Daily Countdown Riddle even though it's a little bit late!

 

[GOVAC24]

I hope so. So what is "the Disney Magic May 1st Cruise Daily Countdown Riddle" & what are we to do with it? I want to play too!

 

[conny264]

Good morning to all of you.

Heidi-I saw your post on the resort board,but wanted to wait till I get to OUR board to post a reply and sure enough someone had the same idea.I would go ahaed and call POR direct and if they can´t figure it out I would call every person I could come up with and call again and again untill you get a definite answer.I really hope,everything works out,I personally would go crazy about something like that.At the moment I´m beginning to have nightmares every night about what might go wrong and they change every night.The next 16 days are going to be quiet an experience.

CM_Mom-yeah I guess you can call me a LIST-person.Started my packing list last year,because it´s fun and gets me in a happy mood.Also,if I don´t have a detailed list,I´m going to forget essential things(like underwear or money),which happened before.

This sunscreen thing is not easy to figure out.I had a spf 20 with me on the working trip to the Canary island last month and although I was in the shadow most of the time I had a sunburn at my neckline and face.So,I went out and bought one with spf50.I´m a very white person and because of my cortison medication,my skin is very sensitive.In Europe 50 is as high as you can go,but maybe they ahve a higher one on board or is 50 enough?

How does this sunless tan thing work.I would love to try this,but nobody does it here.Do they have it at the spa.I think,I should do it then,otherwise everybody is going to ask me,if I really was in the caribbean or just didn´t leave my home for 16 days and just pretended to be on holiday.
Are there shaded areas around the pools or on deck 10?I can´t sit in the sun very long,but don´t want to spent my time only on deck 4 and miss all the fun?

And my docs haven´t arrived yet,another reason for nightmares.
I WANT THEM NOW!!!!!!!!

Oh,and Heide,my sister is a hobbit,at least at heart,very big fan of LotR.She did attend the first two conventions and knows everything.
I´m keeping my fingers crossed about the POR room problem.Keep us up to date.

Take care
Conny