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

[JanDave]

DutchsMommy - Add me to the list to contribute if we have any children from MAW on our cruise. Isn't Shirley a gem!? We have had the opportunity to visit her and Norm in their shop twice in the past 2 years. We're hoping to stop by the morning of our cruise.

Jan

 

[Dixielady908]

Welcome Kelly and family: I'm glad your up to the challange of our group. Kinda crazy bunch we are....
Looking forward to meeting you.... Will be traveling with kids your children's age..(great niece and nephew) maybe they can hook up.

Well my plans for tomorrow afternoon.....I will be on this crazy computer hoping to secure good tickets to see Toby Keith...pre-sale. Well see. I'm hoping to get into the first 15 rows. Keep your fingers crossed. This is going to be a rough venue.

Have a good evening everyone.

Denise

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Welcome Kelly and family

we can always use a few more people around here!!

Just watch our for the dancing
They seem to be contagous on this board

looking forward to getting to know you and your family over the next 3 months!!

kathy

 

[DutchsMommy]

Welcome Kelly and Family Do not listen to anything anyone this this thread says LOL Just Kidding!

We have a .pdg that woogal put together with info like out names, kids w/ ages, a pic of the fam, cabin #, dining rotation etc. If you PM her I am sure she could update the list. Woo - feel free to slap me if this is a lie

Jan - Shirley will advise if there is a MAW family we can help. Apparently there are quite a few - like 25/week - but I think alot of them are at WDW. It's great that so many get a MAW but sad that there has to be that many in the first place. We are also planning on popping in to see Shirley. We will be in Cocoa Beach the Thurs before the cruise and so will have some time on the Friday to visit. I am going to ask her to do up a basket for DS so will drop off a few things. I might even take a boot up to DTD and grab one of those pin-trading starter kits (do they have them at DTD??) as I think he would enjoy that!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while - and I KNOW you have all missed me like a sore toe . Things have been pretty busy at work and home. It is definately seeming like summer is coming to an end up here so we are desparately trying to wring every possible iota of fun out of it before it is gone. The only thing making it bearable is our upcoming trip.

I think we are pretty set for the trip. Flight, ressies, hotel before, rental car before all booked, cruise paid, excursions picked, *most* clothes organized. Still outstanding is Pirate costumes - still trying to justify the $$ for the really cool ones on ebay, formal attire choice of outfit - go for tuxes or just suits for the boys (decisions decisions!) and I think that is about it. Gotta ask my sis to house and dog sit (yes, another dog lover here). Our doggie is named Huck and she is part boarder collie part something else. I adopted her from the Humane Society 12 years ago and she is still going strong.

Gotta go - talk to ya'all real soon (TiggerKing that ya'all was for you )

 

[disneediva]

Hi Kelley and welcome to the "bunch"

I guess a lot of people on this board see me as a bit of a loonie
(you may hold your tongue---Wendy, Bob, MY WIFE.....and the rest of ya....). Now Mutt you know we love ya ,right Bob. You'll see Kelly we are one big lovable group.


Denise pleassssssse by me a ticket too, I LOVE Toby he;s my imaginary redneck boyfriend. I have had the chance to see him 3 times here in new orleans and the last from the 2nd row. I took DS and he begged me not to scream and embarass him, I told him he should have stayed home then. I have some great pics from that concert.


I lucked out on the dog sitting problem my sister has 3 black cocker spaniels Toby( named for her doggy aunt's fake boyfriend) Tinkerbelle and Princess Mia. Well I ad the pleasure of babysitting for a week while they were on vacation last week. So before I agreed I got her to agree to keep my sweet one also a black cocker named Disney Dog. can you sense a theme in our family.

Well tomorrow is DS first day back at school so yea for me and awwwww for him

Have a great day ya'll (OK really I have to go watch my guilty pleasure Big Brother, please don't judge.)

Wendy

 

[Dixielady908]

Denise pleassssssse by me a ticket too, I LOVE Toby he;s my imaginary redneck boyfriend. I have had the chance to see him 3 times here in new orleans and the last from the 2nd row. I took DS and he begged me not to scream and embarass him, I told him he should have stayed home then. I have some great pics from that concert.


Hey Wendy, I'll keep you in mind. DH is getting tired of me dragging him to the shows. We have been to his last 3 shows here. So this year when I said, hey Tobys coming in September, were goin right??? He's like I dont know I'm starting to get tired of Toby..... How can you get tired of Toby? So he says, if you can get really good seats, I'll go, otherwise, forget it. So I would love the first 15 rows. The closet I had was last year and that was row 36...So I will be on this darned computer working on getting some good seats. The thing with this venue is, before the show in the evening, they are having a "warrior party". So for 50.00 extra you can buy an additional ticket and go behind stage to spend time with Toby. Now I really like him, but he makes a heck of lot more money than me. So I'm gonna keep my 50.00 and just throw it in my gas tank to pay for my gas to get there and back home. So when the pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow afternoon, all of these "warriors" (fans) from all over are bitting at the bit, to get tickets...crazy ..I'll be happy if I can get signed on at noon.

Well I'll let you all know tomorrow if were goin or not.....
Denise

 

[TIGGER41681]

Good Wednesday Morning To You All,
Today is going to be another humid day here in NY !!! Yesterday DS and I went to Mommy and Me Class for the 1st time and he had so much fun. He was really tired after it and sleep awhile which was a nice treat for me !!!! Today we going meet my mom for lunch and say goodbye because she leaves for vacation this weekend. Well talk to you tomorrow.

Kelly and Family: Kelly and Family

Lynn

 

[fourfoxesinpa]

Wow! 3 new families since I last logged on. The party's growing now!!! Shell, let's figure out who's updating the "list" so we both aren't doing it. I'm happy to pass the "Nana!"

Kelly - I'm sitting in New Jersey right now (Cape May County). Are you from North or South Jersey?

Kathy - LOVED your trip report! I am SO ready to go....NOW! I'm anxiously awaiting your Captain Jack picture even though I know in my heart of hearts that it's not my Johnny. Johnny Depp's not coming to CC, is he? It's not going to happen, is it? Now THAT would be the piece de resistance! Forget that old Flying Dutchman - bring me my Johnny!

Happy Day everyone - it's one closer to our trip!

 

[TiggerKing]

Welcome Gallagher Family! Glad to have you aboard!

I am not making a single comment about Mutt's statements. Too easy a target to hit. No challenge!

Well, we are having horrible humidity here in Georgia. It may only be hitting the upper 80s, but the heat is miserable due to the humidity. Only about another month to go, and then we are into the blessed season! Nothing beats fall in Georgia!

 

[dkmjgal]

Good Morning Everyone!
WOW Thanks for making us feel so welcome here!

I would love to add our names to any list you might have....that would help me get a better handle on who else is here. If anyone wants to break it down for me feel free!

We are in Central Jersey...about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs from Cape May.

So are there already plans in place for everyone to meet up? Also..please explain the door signs if you don't mind. I feel so out of the loop. We took our DisneyWorld vacation back in May/June (we're DVC members) and we just got back from a trip tp Vermont...so I just now feel like I can spend time planning and really focusing on our Cruise. Of course we've been looking forward to it since we booked it last year

Hope everyone has a great day!

Kelly

 

[woogal]

KELLY, DON, MEGAN AND JOHN As I told Steve, we're a quiet, reserved, mature bunch ... of BANANA HEADS!! (By the way ... ya think we scared Steve off?? Hope not!)

We have a .pdg that woogal put together with info like out names, kids w/ ages, a pic of the fam, cabin #, dining rotation etc. If you PM her I am sure she could update the list. Woo - feel free to slap me if this is a lie

Sarah, I wouldn't slap you!! I mean, I think we have enough people teed-off at us in the world and I don't want to be a catalyst for the Canadian contingency!!! But ironically, just yesterday I was thinking ... where the heck has Sarah been lately?? So 'twas good to hear from you. Eh?

Wow Wendy ... school's back in already?? That seems really early! Summer is getting by us WAY too quickly. Yes, yes, I know ... that just means we're so much closer to the cruise!!! And all this anticipation is just like the weeks leading up to Christmas (that's what I keep telling Mutt). But I still LOVE my summers.

Jamie ... if Johnny Depp shows up in CC, you and I will have a major cat fight over who gets to him first HE'S MINE!!!

Have a great one! It's Hump Day!

 

[pgfour]

Good morning everyone!

Finally got caught up in the boards! I need to get back into "obsession-mode" so I can post everyday and not get behind!

Welcome to Steve & family, Katie & family, and Kelly & family!! We have a 5 YO DD and 15 YO DS who will be traveling with us.

Shell -- I know what you mean about Target! I always go down the end aisles looking for all the clearance items. Half the time I buy those things and forget what I was really there for. Let me know how your pirate outfit is coming along since it sounds like you're shopping at two of my favorite stores!

Lampy -- if you need help with that rum, DH & I could probably be forced to pitch in. It's all for a good cause.

Dutch's Mommy -- let me know what you find out about MAW. I'd love to help.

Not a whole lot going on here. Just getting DD ready for all-day kindergarten in two weeks. We've done the shots (vaccinations, I mean ), dentist visit, and tomorrow she has the regular school physical. Ugh! Then off to buy clothes and supplies -- Kohl's & Target, here we come!

Kathy, great trip report! The looks on the GKs' faces when they realized you were all going on a cruise must've been priceless! Is it really three months till we all go?

Lynn -- loved the newest picture of DS!

Sorry I didn't mention everyone else individually but this post is already too long! Sorry 'bout that!

Have a great day everyone!

Cheri

 

[favoriteslave]

Sarah:

I too am thinking about going all out and getting a really nice costume off of e-bay for pirate night. My husband keeps telling me that I don't need to spend that kind of money, I just smile and think how cool it will look. So I'm with ya on the expensive costume. I look forward to seeing yours.

Welcome dkmjgal. We look forward to meeting you.

 

[Dixielady908]

Goodmorning everyone....Well this vacation week is really great. I have been sleeping in I just got up about 40 minutes ago. I have not clue when I have to go back to work next week.
Well I need to get started and shampoo carpeting. yuk ....but I have to check and see whats going on here first.

Well have a great day and I will be back this afternoon....

Denise

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hi,
here is another picture. This is The Black Pearl made from bread and it is on display in Topsiders buffet. It was neat to see.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Here are a few more items made from bread. there were 2 windmills, a ships wheel, an anchor. They had alot of detail when you got up close.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

one final picture for today.
most room hosts use towels to make animals on your bed. Ours used a blanket instead. It is much more difficult to make animals from one blanket as opposed to one or more towels. he did an awesome job.

I will post some of Jack Sparrow in a day or two. Sorry ladies but I got there first!!! As my grandaughter would say, HE WAS HOT!!!!!!!
kathy

 

[woogal]

I will post some of Jack Sparrow in a day or two. Sorry ladies but I got there first!!! As my grandaughter would say, HE WAS HOT!!!!!!!

Kathy? QUIT TEASING AND POST THE CAPT JACK PICTURE or I will take away your NANA HEAD points!!!

(OOOOOO! I think I just found my semi-formal dress on overstock.com! Er ... I mean ... boy, sure is busy here at work today ...)

 

[Dixielady908]

Well I got my Toby Keith tickets..thru the pre-sale. Tickets go on sale to public saturday. They are not as good as I was hoping for....I never have any luck in getting front row, but there not bad. Little off center and about 18 rows back. So I guess I'll take them.

I did get my carpeting shampooed. The dogs..bless their souls have no clue and wanted to come down as soon as I was done. Try explaining wet carpeting to dogs.. So my dog just stood at the gate looking down into the family room...like hello...let me in they are so darn cute.

Well I have to go and start planning my meal for my company Saturday.

Have a great day everyone...
Denise

 

[Dixielady908]

OK YOU WILD TURKEYS AND DANCIN NANA HEADS....

WE ARE ON THE COUNTDOWN NOW!!!!!! 99 DAYS

JUST AN FYI

BUT I'M NOT EXCITED...........

DENISE