We are "LIVE" from the Magic 1-4-05

[Verandah Man]

My DW and I will soon be on our way from my mom's place in the Deland, FL area and will be heading south towards the MAGIC that awaits us. We are intending to stop by "The Perfect Gift" to say "Hi" to Shirley and Norm before heading to the DCL Terminal.

Hopefully, my next post will be a "LIVE" from the Magic report. I just thought I would get this thread started a wee bit early. Looking forward to meeting some new DIS friends at the DCL Terminal later this morning and at the DISmeet at the Promenade Lounge at 5pm!!!!!

 

[snelsonbrown]

good morning VM - well its a trip well deserving - glad all worked out as well as it did - looking forward to seeing ya buddy and the rest of the gang as much.
Stay safe coming in to CC - you are going to be stun with all the construction going on here -
Much love to you and yours
Always
Shirley and Norm

 

[Disneyfan37]

Hope you and your dw have a great time on the Disney Magic.We look forward to live reports!

Maria

 

[WDWLVR]

Hi Andy - hope you and Hazel have a MAGICal cruise - even if it is a short one! Give my best to Gail!

Looking forward to your live reports.

 

[GrayFal]

YIPPEE
Your Special Day is here ......

Raining in NY/NJ - hope your weather is nice in FL.

By the time I get home, you will be at your sailaway party ...blow a bubble for me

 

[krdisneybound]

Have a wonderful cruise.

Remember what you do for a trip report

 

[DISNEYFAMILYOFFOUR]

Wishing you and your wife a wonderful cruise--you deserve it!!! Happy anniversary!!

 

[Dreamer04]

Enjoy, Andy! Happy Anniversary to you and Hazel!

Bon Voyage, Verandah Man.

Former Groupie- Forever Fan,
Ursula
PS Say hi to Shirley for me!

 

[Credit Man]

Hope you and Hazel have a "magical" cruise, Andy!

 

[cadburysmom]

Have a wonderful cruise!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Here's to a magical Anniversary and a wounderful cruise.

 

[kellimomo3]

Andy,

I hope you and Hazel have an amazing, magical trip. You have been so kind and helpful to so many of us and deserve the best!!

Kelli

 

[the4nitz's]

Have a Magical Cruise & A Happy Anniversary!

 

[UGAFan0829]

Happy Anniversary, Verandah Man. I hope that you and your wife have a wonderful trip...CONGRATULATIONS!

 

[faireygod mother]

Have a great trip. Hope you have wonderful weather too.

 

[Ian Parkes]

Hi Andy and Hazel,

Happy cruising and a very happy anniversary to you both.

Ian

 

[CPM]

wishing you a wonderful voyage and warm weather!
Pleas ereport whta the seas are like, I leave Sunday! Thanks

 

[Verandah Man]

We are now aboard and had a wonderful lunch that we shared with Melody and her DH, EB. We met quite a few other DIS'ers in the DCL Terminal as we were waiting to board. The jumbo shrimp and orange mango soup were as good as ever. One of the servers, at the bread station, remembered Hazel and I from our August 2004 cruise.

The weather here is beautiful, sunny and in the mid to upper 70's.

We got to see our server Prudence as we boarded the ship, we both gave her a great big hug and told her that we would see her at dinner tonight. Our tablemates got their request filled for early dining, but Hazel and I decided to stay with late dining. As we were eating lunch with Melody and EB we found out they were on our rotation and had late dining as well, so we invited them to join us at our table, and they accepted, as they were only a few tables away from us anyhow. Melody and EB are a very sweet couple, and we know we will be enjoying their company.

We didn't find out until we boarded that there "WILL" be a formal night during this 4 day cruise. It will be on Wednesday night. The joke is on Hazel and I as we didn't pack any formal clothes as we hadn't planned on doing Palo on this cruise.

Tonight's show is Hercules the MUSE-ical, but since we have seen that twice, we are going to the Buena Vista Theatre to see Around the World in 80 Days.

Mary, I haven't seen Gail as of yet, I hope to meet her during the DISmeet at 5pm in the Promenade Lounge. When I see her, I will give her that hug that you requested.

It's great to be aboard the "MAGIC" we feel like this is our second home, LOL!!!

We stopped and visited with Shirley for about 45 minutes this morning before boarding. Norm was feeling a bit under the weather, so you can keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Hazel is on deck 9 getting something to drink at the soda station, then we will be taking a walk around the ship until it is time to get ready for the safety drill at 4pm.

Thanks for all the well wishes for teh 1-4-05 cruisers, we "ALL" plan on having a very merry MAGICal cruise. BTW, the terminal still had Christmas decorations up and the Christmas Tree is still up and decorated on the ship!!! I have to get a photo of that.

I guess that's about it for now!!!

Andy

 

[GoofyDisney]

Andy, you have provided so much help and support to the members of this board. You and Hazel deserve to have a GREAT trip!!!

And to add to your duties of rest and relaxation while on board...could you ask around and see how Depesh and his cousin and others who had family back home in Sri Lanka are doing.

It is a big ship and you have much enjoying to do, so if you can't do this, it is totally fine...but if you hear anything during conversation...please let us know!

Have a great cruise!

 

[faireygod mother]

Andy I could invision being there. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. Have a wonderful cruise.