Wild Turkeys and Dancing Banana Heads Cruise 11/25/06

[JanDave]

Hi Kelly: Our stay at SSR will be our first time too. We've made ressies at the new Turf Club restaurant for dinner Friday night.

St. John is beautiful. Several years ago, we took the excursion which had us on a boat for about 45 minutes, then we had the option of snorkeling or taking a dinghy to the beach. That excursion was about 4 hours in length. We never saw any of the island. Unfortunately, our day in St. Thomas is a short one -- we usually have to be back on board by 4 or 4:30 pm. Check cruisecritic.com about getting to St. John by ferry, etc.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

 

[pgfour]

Happy Saturday everyone!

We had some nasty storms Wednesday night and we were without Internet till today! (I couldn't even pull a Wendy and sit in my driveway to get a signal -- we're in the country where there is NO other signal! )

Looks like more rain is on the way today. Oh well, DD & I will be off shopping for school clothes (and cruise clothes for me!). Thanks for the excellent advice on the formal dress, Woo!

Welcome Carrie! We are traveling with DD (5 1/2) and DS (15).

I'm hoping there aren't going to be any issues with the kids missing school for a week. I read a thread about the hassles some people get from the schools for taking kids on vacation during the school year. As a former teacher, I don't remember it being such a big deal. We'd give the kids the lesson plans for the upcoming week and tell them to hand it in when they got back. No big deal. Anyway, I'm glad I now have one more thing to worry about.

Wendy - glad to hear all went well for your dad (and that you have your computer back up & running!).

Denise -- I may have missed this from way back -- where do you work? If you ever get really sick of it, we're looking to hire someone -- a commute to Woodstock would be a piece of cake, right? But think of the fun!!!

Better get going! Have a great day everyone. Get some rest -- ressie time is fast approaching !!

Cheri

 

[disneediva]

Cheri, sorry you have no signal to steal, I mean borrow,from. It was interesting to see me sitting there with my laptop and an adult beverage trying to get the right angle for the best signal.

now i am watching ernesto and trying not to panic yet.
well i am pulling a woo and am at work typing so i better go for now.
wendy

 

[disneediva]

oops I forgot to add our mascot

 

[Dixielady908]

Hello fellow travelers:

Well, this has been a rather fast day. I cant belive its 330pm already.

Cheri: I work in a physician office in Naperville. I know I was complaining but I really love my job and the doc's and the other people I work with. We have been together for over 10years and we all get along great. So I'm staying put right now. (thanks for the offer).

Nothing is going on here....you all know how I lead such an exciting life.

Have a good evening, and I will be back later....

Denise

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Kelly,
At St. Maartin
the water taxi is right at the end of the pier. It is $5 per person all day as many times as you want to go back and forth. As soon as you get off the water taxi you walk off the little pier there turn left and about one minutes walk and you are at a beach. The beach is free, but they do rent chairs and umbrellas if you want, not sure of the prices.

we did the eco hike of St, Johns a couple years ago and liked it a lot. It wasnt a hard walk and there was 30 minutes for swimming before heading back to the pier to take a water taxi back to the ship. One note on this tour, the ONLY bathroom on the entire excursion is the one on the water taxi that takes you to St. Johns.
My DD did the island tour and really enjoyed it, she said it was a beautiful island.

We just got back from Universal Studios ( dont tell Mickey) Islands of adventure. It was a good day til the thunderstorm came through. Not much rain, but due to the thunder and lightning they closed a few rides.
Of course the ride I wanted to do, because it is new ,was the one that got closed just as we got at the gate to board after a 20 minute wait.
But it was a very good day!!!

kathy

 

[cruisemutt]

Hey Cheri....you need a designer/illustrator/production/"figure out how in the heck do we do that" guy? I'm not ashamed to say after 10 years, I'm tired of being a major cog in a minor company.

Wendy....great news about your dad...glad to hear it--so much that I won't even comment on YOUR comment....mature, indeed. (red sneakers are very mature if you do it right).

The hours almost upon us, gang....everyone got their confirmation #'s handy and their lil "wanna-do" sheets?

Lets get-em!!!!
Enjoy!

 

[LindaBabe]

Thank goodness I checked in here - i'd forgotten tonights the night. Hard to believe, isn't it, when that's all we've been talking about for weeks. My plan is: No excursions. Brunch Sunday or Monday, Palo . . . night after pirates? What's that? DH doesn't want to miss pirates either.

Today I was in build-a-bear - they've the CUTEST pirate costume, I might try to copy it for DH.

Also bought shoes - boy! DID THAT kill the budget. Went in SAS to get a shoe stretched and thought I should look at some sandals - current onces were born in 2000. . . omg, the new ones are heaven on the foot but the price. YIKES! Wish I could wear them to work but no . . . let's see . . . work shoes yes. new handbag. yes. $$$ later.

See y'all at 3 . . .

 

[fourfoxesinpa]

OHMYGOSH TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!!

I can't believe how disorganized I've been for this trip. I just knew I was going to book a Spa Villa and never, until tonight, looked at the prices. Are they insane? The only treatment I'd pay $500 an hour for is a massage by MY Johnny (hear that Shell!?)

So, I think I'll take a lil' party nap and get back up at 2:50 to book a Rasul and Palo dinner (would also love Wednesday). Still trying to figure out if we'd like to do High Tea and/or Brunch. DD wants to have Tea with SomeDisneyCharacter so we can't do Palo when that is offered.

Good luck to everyone tonight - hope you get the ressies you want. I'll drop by after I finish up to see how you made out.

Tomorrow might be a tad rough..

 

[disneediva]

OK its off to bed for me I need to get up at 2 and then again at 5 to go to work, can we all say cranky little Wendy . Lord help my coworkers tomorrow.

See ya'll at 2

Wendy

 

[JanDave]

Good Evening Turkey/Nana Heads!

Can't believe I'm still awake at 9:40 pm as I am setting my alarm for 2:40 am.

Had a mini-DIS meet today with lindamood and DH. They live aboue 3 hours north of us but were visiting our area of Michigan. They are cruising on the 11 day Southern. She told me to look at their cruise meet thread, post #5. It's overwhelming as to what they all have planned for group events. If/when you have time, take a look.

Heading to my 8 wk old GD's baptism early tomorrow morning. Will try to post before then if I have good like getting my ressies.

Good night!

Jan

 

[cmaelltt1]

Good luck to everyone getting their reservations. Or at least getting up on time. I don't think I'd be able to do it at that time of the night.

Wendy and Kelly, Thanks for the info on being able to put her into the 10 - 12 program. I think she would have a great time in there, but didn't think she'd be allowed in. I also don't want to push the rules. But that mother instinct in me gets very queezy thinking of her hanging out with older teens.

Cheri, We are are homeschoolers and usually travel during this week after Thanksgiving. We find that most places aren't very crowded that time of year. As an added bonus, my kids teacher has yet to complain and my kids have never had to do homework on vacation. They do work through the summer though.

Carrie
I'm getting more excited every day.

 

[Dixielady908]

Ok all you fellow cruisers and castaway members:

First: good luck at making your reservations......

Second: Just make sure you guys save a few reservations for me when I'm able to book....9-11....


I know that you most likely will not read this until the morning....cuz your all in bed now

Good luck fellow nana heads


Denise

 

[Dixielady908]

Oh I forgot to mention....I just read that Disney is planning Alaska in 08

Have any of you heard? Ummmm may have to re-book on board
.


Denise

 

[cruisemutt]

'Twas the night before ressies and all through the house...
A bunch of bananas on a ship with a mouse....

I hope everyone gets all the massages, brunches and excursions they want!
Good luck, gang!

 

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning Everyone!

Palo Brunch - Sunday, 10:30 am
Palo Tea - Thursday 3 pm
Palo Dinner - Friday 6:30 pm

Hope everyone else got their reservations, too!

Happy Sunday!

 

[fourfoxesinpa]

Am I the only crazy fool who got up?

She was lookin' kind of dumb
with her finger and her thumb
in the shape of an L
on her forehead

Had my itinerary all planned out and was happy to get the Palo I wanted (Dinner at 6:30 on Wednesday). But then, the Brunch I wanted wasn't available on Sunday so I had to figure out another time. I chose Thursday at 10:30. Then, that fouled up the Rasul appointment - I couldn't choose so I reserved two! 1 for 9:30 on Sunday and the other for 11:00 on Sunday. I just didn't have it in me to figure out when our character breakfast could be. I'll decide tomorrow and cancel one.

Back to bed Nanas!

 

[fourfoxesinpa]

Ah Linda! You got my Palo brunch, you lucky dog, you!

 

[JanDave]

Good Morning!!!

Brunch - Sunday - 10:30 am (See you there Linda!)
Dinner - Wednesday - 6:30 pm

Booked 2 fishing excursions for Dave and Bob -- St. Maarten and CC. One will be cancelled.

Back to sleep for a couple of hours.

Jan

 

[runa00]

My Cruise Plans Summary
The shore excursions, Palo dining reservations, spa treatments, and babysitting you have booked online are listed below.


7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE
November 25-December 2, 2006 (Ship Disney Magic)
Travel Party(Confirmation #22655486): 2 Adults

Activity Guests Start Time End Time
Day 1 - Port Canaveral - Saturday, November 25, 2006
No Activities are reserved.
Day 2 - At Sea - Sunday, November 26, 2006
Palo Brunch
RENEE CALHOUN
11:30AM 1:30PM
Day 3 - At Sea - Monday, November 27, 2006
Exotic Rasul
RENEE CALHOUN
11:00AM 12:30PM
Day 4 - St. Maarten - Tuesday, November 28, 2006
"BUBBA" Fishing Adventure Tour
RENEE CALHOUN
DAVID CASH
12:00PM 3:45PM
Day 5 - St. Thomas/St. John - Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Captain Nautica's St. John Snorkeling Expedition
RENEE CALHOUN
DAVID CASH
12:00PM 4:10PM
Day 6 - At Sea - Thursday, November 30, 2006
Palo High Tea
RENEE CALHOUN
3:00PM 4:00PM
Day 7 - Castaway Cay - Friday, December 1, 2006
Parasailing
RENEE CALHOUN
DAVID CASH
10:30AM 11:30AM
Palo Dinner
RENEE CALHOUN
6:00PM 8:00PM
Day 8 - Port Canaveral - Saturday, December 2, 2006
No Activities are reserved.



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