We don't wanna go home!!! Nov 1-8, 2008 Magic Western

[nikkistevej]

Nice pics!!! I'm really enjoying your trip report.

 

[podsnel]

Nice pics!!! I'm really enjoying your trip report.

Thank-you! I'm really enjoying writing it!

 

[Camster0307]

Holy cow! How did I miss so many new installments? I've got some catching up to do.....................

This picture cracked me up - the look on his face: "just shoot me now!"

Ooh-la-la Ellen - YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!!!! Work that ponytail, girlfriend!

The food porn from dinner looked amazing and all of your boys looked so handsome.

So funny hubby didn't realize you had arranged the REAS treatment. Men can be so dense some times - what they don't know won't hurt them!

 

[dvc4life]

Looks like you had a blast in Grand Cayman. We didn't get to go because of the bad weather. Way to windy to go and we were on the week before you. Your excursion looked like such fun but I couldn't do the sting ray's. No way. I would just have to watch.

And yes, your guys looked so handsome. It is just the opposite in our family. My DH, me and 2 DD's. Talk about your PMS!!!

Can't wait for your next installment.

 

[dvc4life]

Oh,yes, and you looked beautiful too! I loved your dress.

 

[podsnel]

When we got back onboard the Magic, I had one thing and one thing only in my head- RAINFOREST!!!! I just really wanted to go warm up on one of those tile lounge chairs...aaaaahhhhhhh.... So that's exactly what I did. The kids ran off to their clubs in a mad dash, and for the life of me, I can't remember what DH did- maybe the gym? Anyway, I tried out the different steam rooms and sauna, checked out the showers, and when a lounge chair opened up, it was mine, baby! So there are 4 of us, all women, relaxing in these glorious chairs, and the woman to my left is quietly sipping champagne. The woman on my right starts layin' into her like a lunatic, "You can't have champagne in here! That glass is not allowed!! That glass is going to break, and then what? Glass in all the mosaics, they'll never get it out, it will ruin the rainforest forever, get rid of that glass!! Get rid of that glass!!!" And on and on... she was somekind of paranoid-nerd freak!! And the whole time, the woman with the champagne is just layin there, sippin away, saying, "My champagne is fine. I will not drop it." So then the budinsky woman from h*** starts in with, "well, if you don't drop it, that's ok....but just make sure you don't drop it, because if you don't drop it, well then, I guess that's ok....so be careful and don't drop that champagne". Are you kidding me? Who is this woman....the RR police? Dude...you are totally ruining the whole thing. It's the freakin Rainforest! Shut-up and take your pile of 500 magazines and newspapers and get out!!! Actually, she did walk out right then- if she hadn't, I was about to go get my own glass of fine champagne to keep the other girl company. Yeesh. Relax already, would ya?

So, once the great champagne fiasco was over, it was back to the business of relaxing and relaxing....aaahhhhh...love the rainforest. I had a shower in the lockerroom, then went back to the cabin and got ready for the evening- I wanted to make it to a show, so I thought tonight would be a good time to start, with Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story. I went into the WD Theatre and who did I sit with? Jenny2, of course!! I had just enough time to order a DoD with her before the show began....

Wow. I was completely blown away. This show was tremendous!! Now I was REALLY regretting all the previous nights' shows I had missed. After this, though, I did not miss another! Anyway, with tears in my eyes still (I am such a sap, and Cinderella is my favorite...) I said good-bye to Jenny2 and her DD, and went back to the cabin to tell DH I'd meet him later at Parrot Cay, I wanted to go look in the shops. DS9 did not have dinner with us this night, he asked if he could eat with his club and play instead. Sure! So it was just the three of us. Back in a bit with the food porn-

 

[shasess]

Your TR is keeping me from getting any real work done but I'm loving all your updates so keep em' coming! I keep going back and forth about getting the Romantic Escape for our cruise in May. DH and I are going on a solo trip celebrating our first anniversary! It sure sounds like it's worth the extra money but I might have to tell DH that it comes with the price of the cruise like you did (see what you started )

 

[podsnel]

So we were ready for another evening of fine dining. I ordered the Crab martinique-

I had to order it, after all, I'd been looking at pictures of it on the DIS for like a year now! It definitely tastes like it looks- does that make sense? It's all creamy and crabby- yum! DS11 ordered Tropical Style fruit salad, which he really enjoyed- he's a good eater, that kid!

DH had seared tuna-

There was also banana bread on the table which DH wouldn't touch (he FREAKS over banana anything, totally hates it!) but both DS11 & I enjoyed. For dinner DS11 had the Mixed Grill, I think-

He's so funny, licking his chops! DH had the Island Ribeye, he liked it alot.

And I got Pan-seared Grouper with Shrimp Lemon Butter-

We also ordered 2 separate bottles of wine, because our dinners were so opposite of each other- I think I got Evolution 9 (so they gave us some $$ back) and Pods had Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, I think. They held onto our leftovers for the next night.

DS11 and Ronzil, right before DS11 took off for Ocean Quest-

Then came the Baked Alaska parade, but my battery died, so I have no pictures. For dessert I had creme brulee cheesecake and DH had an Ice cream sundae. Pretty much for dessert every night I would end up ordering whatever Mindy at the next table was having because it looked so good! Actually, I did that with a lot of courses- good thing I liked what she was eating!! We got a slice of Baked Alaska and brought it back to the room- miraculously it survived the hour or so between when we got it and when DS11 ate it that night!

At the room we had a Sting Ray-

Although, maybe on second look, it's a turtle-

At Rockin Bar D, we hooked up with Mindy and her Dad from the table-next-door. There was a new comedian/magician, I can't remember his name, (was it Danny Buckler, maybe?) but he was FABULOUS!!! Totally hysterical! And great magic tricks!

After that, it was Spring Break!! They were handing out jello shots!!

Everyone was getting into doing the Limbo, etc- and we were hitting the wall. Waking up extra early does have its drawbacks. Oh well. DS9 was just finishing up his rehearsal for Friendship Rocks in Studio Sea (he's in the back on the left, wearing a blue shirt).

After he was done, we got DS11, too, and all went back to the cabin. Before hitting the bed like a ton of bricks, DS11 enjoyed his Baked Alaska

I still can't believe it didn't melt in that cold box!!

Tomorrow- Hola! We're swimmin' with the Dolphins in Mexico!!

 

[podsnel]

Holy cow! How did I miss so many new installments? I've got some catching up to do.....................



The food porn from dinner looked amazing and all of your boys looked so handsome.

So funny hubby didn't realize you had arranged the REAS treatment. Men can be so dense some times - what they don't know won't hurt them!

Yes- where were you? I missed you terribly!!!

Looks like you had a blast in Grand Cayman. We didn't get to go because of the bad weather. Way to windy to go and we were on the week before you. Your excursion looked like such fun but I couldn't do the sting ray's. No way. I would just have to watch.

And yes, your guys looked so handsome. It is just the opposite in our family. My DH, me and 2 DD's. Talk about your PMS!!!

Can't wait for your next installment.

It seems like that's been happening on that island alot, lately, huh? Hopefully the weather is improving now down there- bad weather makes it hard for the nice tour guides like JM to make any $$. And thanks for complimenting my boys (and me in your other post! ). You're right- that IS a lot of PMS at your house...if that were my house, my DH would probably move out half the month!!

Your TR is keeping me from getting any real work done but I'm loving all your updates so keep em' coming! I keep going back and forth about getting the Romantic Escape for our cruise in May. DH and I are going on a solo trip celebrating our first anniversary! It sure sounds like it's worth the extra money but I might have to tell DH that it comes with the price of the cruise like you did (see what you started )

That's wierd...my TR is keeping ME from getting any real work done, too!! But reliving our vacation is MUCH more fun than folding laundry, so we're all in luck!! I say go ahead and book the REAS...you only have ONE 1st anniversary!!!

 

[anewmac]

Oh they have friends ship at sea now... not disney univerSEAty lol this will be fun to see the difference.

Todays food porn looks great!

I too am a big Cinderella freak... I knew I liked ya LOL

 

[alan_renfroe]

Wow! Those food pictures were AWESOME! That seared Ahi Tuna was right up my alley! Nice pics!

Alan

 

[nzdisneymom]

Kind of- it was an activity at HHIR last summer, and I signed up the 4 of us but when it came time to make the shirts, the boys wouldn't get out of the pool because there were some games going on. So DH came with me, and did alot of the rubberbanding because my hands were hurting from kayaking (I have an inflammatory arthritis), and then he left and the CMs were making them with me! Then I actually went back and made another one for DS14, but by then I was a pro!

We're going to Hilton Head in the spring - I hope they still do this activity because I love those shirts and would love to make them for / with my kids.

I am really enjoying your report, especially reading about new-to-me things that I've not experienced or read about. We're sailing soon and this is just what I need to be even more ready (BTW, I saw the wrist-watches on your boys and that made me remember that I need to get one for my guys so they'll know what time it is on-board when they are off on their own.)

 

[MAGICFOR2]

No! It wasn't anything special, I just ordered a glass of sauvignon Blanc- and then she brought out that tray. Really, really awesome.

Thanks for the on my answer to Kara, I was hoping I didn't forget anything. Isn't she in WDW this weekend AGAIN? She really makes me want to move to Florida, lizards and spiders and all, just to be able to go to visit WDW so much!

Hawaii is SPECTACULAR!!!! We went for our honeymoon, and I'm really hoping we'll be able to trade in when the new DVC resort is built there- it opens just in time for our 25th anniversary. My cousins went on that cruise a few years ago and had a blast- you will, too, just spend some time in the specialty restaurants and I bet it will be wonderful. It's not like they're going to be beating you everyday- you're going to be in paradise, for crying out loud!!

I'll have to write that down for next time - our asst server, Alex, was a wine steward or whatever the name is - he kept recommending a SB, but I don't think I had one - I'm usually a red wine drinker.

No, Kara wasn't in WDW this past weekend, I think it's this one - she goes so often it's hard to keep up! And I'm jealous!

Okay, I'll try not to be afraid of the other boat!

I'm finally all caught up on your TR! You all looked Fab for formal night! Your boys clean up real nice! I was thinking your DH is so photogenic that he looks like a game show host!

Your day in GC looked fantastic in spite of the rain! I'm glad you made it a good day! It really is all about attitude! I loved the Cindy show, too - and I cried. They do such a great job with those shows!

Looking forward to your next update!

 

[Disgirl83]

I've been reading your posts now religiously and love them! You are soo good at writing this. My DH and I will be on the western cruise in May and your post have definitely convinced me to reserve the rasual!!! I'm also considering Palo, but haven't decided on brunch or dinner. Oh the choices!

Keep up the great writing!

 

[Camster0307]

Ellen - Your pictures are AWESOME! Even though the weather wasn't the best, your day at GC still looked beautiful!

That crab appetizer --

(I love me some cheesy crab!)

So great that the boys really enjoyed the clubs. I've always wondered if Lauren would since she would be by herself.

One question -- did you and Pods sample any of the jello shots?

 

[podsnel]

Wow! Those food pictures were AWESOME! That seared Ahi Tuna was right up my alley! Nice pics!

Alan

Thanks, Alan!! The tuna was very good!

We're going to Hilton Head in the spring - I hope they still do this activity because I love those shirts and would love to make them for / with my kids.

I am really enjoying your report, especially reading about new-to-me things that I've not experienced or read about. We're sailing soon and this is just what I need to be even more ready (BTW, I saw the wrist-watches on your boys and that made me remember that I need to get one for my guys so they'll know what time it is on-board when they are off on their own.)

Ooooohhh...I LOVE HHI! I'm betting they will still have that Mickey tiedye activity, I think they have had it for a while, and it was VERY popular- I forget, have you been there before? Don't forget to say hi to Dottie in the mercantile- she's great!

I got the boys the wristwatches right before the cruise, and it helped them alot, just be sure to get ones that are ok in the water.

I'll have to write that down for next time - our asst server, Alex, was a wine steward or whatever the name is - he kept recommending a SB, but I don't think I had one - I'm usually a red wine drinker.

No, Kara wasn't in WDW this past weekend, I think it's this one - she goes so often it's hard to keep up! And I'm jealous!

Okay, I'll try not to be afraid of the other boat!

I'm finally all caught up on your TR! You all looked Fab for formal night! Your boys clean up real nice! I was thinking your DH is so photogenic that he looks like a game show host!
Your day in GC looked fantastic in spite of the rain! I'm glad you made it a good day! It really is all about attitude! I loved the Cindy show, too - and I cried. They do such a great job with those shows!

Looking forward to your next update!

OMG!!! That line is just soooo funny! Now you know why I made sure he was wearing a tuxedo on formal night and we bought it so I can be sure to see him in it whenever the opportunity arises- . Maybe this weekend I'll have him put it on and we'll all play Jeopardy!

And that wine service is only in Sessions- but, the KCSB is available in the dining rooms, too. Just not with the fun stuff. I'd hate for you to order a glass of wine at dinner and be disappointed when they didn't bring out the cherries and cheese!!

I've been reading your posts now religiously and love them! You are soo good at writing this. My DH and I will be on the western cruise in May and your post have definitely convinced me to reserve the rasual!!! I'm also considering Palo, but haven't decided on brunch or dinner. Oh the choices!

Keep up the great writing!

WOW- thanks for all the kind words- you have made my day!! I will do my best to keep entertaining you...

And DEFINITELY book that Rasul- you'll both come out with BIG smiles on your faces!!

Ellen - Your pictures are AWESOME! Even though the weather wasn't the best, your day at GC still looked beautiful!

That crab appetizer --

(I love me some cheesy crab!)

So great that the boys really enjoyed the clubs. I've always wondered if Lauren would since she would be by herself.

One question -- did you and Pods sample any of the jello shots?

Do you REALLY need to ask this question??? At one point in my life, I was known as the queen of the jello shots, I made and did soooooo many!! Never would miss one!

 

[Camster0307]

Do you REALLY need to ask this question??? At one point in my life, I was known as the queen of the jello shots, I made and did soooooo many!! Never would miss one!

Ask a stupid question........................ !
(just another reason to like you!)

 

[podsnel]

Oh they have friends ship at sea now... not disney univerSEAty lol this will be fun to see the difference.

Todays food porn looks great!

I too am a big Cinderella freak... I knew I liked ya LOL

Oops! I missed you! Yes, it's the Friendship- I know because they gave him the tshirt later, not because we saw the show... ....but that's for another day!

Cindy is a ROCKSTAR!!!!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

I've been under the weather the past few days and catching up on your TR was the way to spend my time!!!! You and your family surely have the best darn vacations I've ever seen. Your boys are very lucky.

 

[podsnel]

I've been under the weather the past few days and catching up on your TR was the way to spend my time!!!! You and your family surely have the best darn vacations I've ever seen. Your boys are very lucky.

Hey Kathy! I hope you're feeling better! I'm glad I was able to help you pass the time...and thanks, we do try to make the most of our time away!