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

[sptweedle]

Hey,
I have a question, being a first time DCL'er. All you guys are talking about making reservations now, is that becasue you have cruised before? I was told that we had to wait until Sept. 11. What's the deal?

 

[LindaBabe]

Hey,
I have a question, being a first time DCL'er. All you guys are talking about making reservations now, is that becasue you have cruised before? I was told that we had to wait until Sept. 11. What's the deal?

Yes, most of us have cruised before and that gives us early booking perks.

 

[Dixielady908]

Good sunny afternoon everyone:

sptweedle: yes, I like you have not cruised before. So we have to wait till 75 days out. However, traveling with my sister and she has cruised before so she will be making some of the ressies under her name.

Shell my dress is just knee length but its midnight blue.

Well I got to work this morning at 7am. Office does not open till 8am. But I did it to have peace and quite and get some work done. It really helped I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel... I only have around 30 phone calls to return and I'm done.....

I have to talk with my sister, Marge and see what day she will be making the resssis....Sunday sounds really good for brunch tho....

Have to go and clean up the mess Louie (DD dog) made in his cage. He ripped everything apart in there. Guess he dosnt like being locked up when no one is home oh well!!!!

Later,

Denise

 

[DutchsMommy]

I have fingers crossed for PLAPLAP as that is the rotation I made my ressie choices under. We are currently under early seating, but I will definately switch if Lampy can work his Magic

I went out last night and got a PVR from Rogers (that's a personal video recorder from our cable company). I think it is kidna like 'Tivo'. You can rent it and they just put the charge on your monthly bill - and it's only about $15. I really wanted to tape the World Equestrian Games which are on this week from Aachen Germany. The gentleman who ownes the stable where I ride is riding in the 3 day event category and I want to make sure I see him!! It's pretty exciting and really neat to what those world class riders. And - I don't have to worry about missing something because it is recording and I can watch after DS goes to bed.

So, not too much else new here....just Disney Dreamin'

Oh, we 'Google-Earth'd' WDW last night and it made me want to go so bad. We ussually go in Feb for DSs b'day but with the cruise in Nov I don't think we will be able to afford to go so soon. BUt.....my mind is already turning for a possible November date next year. DS gets a week off in Nov from Kindergarten (I know - weird) so I am thinking we could maybe use that time. Fingers crossed they go with free dining. DH and I went last Sept for the free dining and it was GREAT. It was also really different as we left DS at home (I know, bad mommy ) but we had a great time riding ToT like 10 times in a row, getting pretty blitzed at the Adventurers Club, getting 'wedgiefied' at Blizzard Beach etc etc. And we had GREAT meals at Epcot - so nice to enjoy a quiet meal just the two of us. Anyway, needless to say I am jonesing my WDW fix.

 

[Dixielady908]

just bumping us back up.....


Denise

Plus Kathy has put the pressure on me to get to 1000 posts before we cruise.... thats a lot of talking baby.....

Denise

 

[pgfour]

Good evening!

Oh boy, Shell, I haven't even thought of what to wear for formal night! The cheap side of me says, "Wear something I already have." The other side says, "I need something new!"

Maybe something in bright yellow!

'Spose I better start thinking about that since we only have three months left!

Oh Runa -- I know how you feel with the family vacation thing. We went on a cruise / stay in the FL keys a few years back with DH's family. (We got engaged on that trip.) One of DH's sisters was quite upset that we didn't get up at the crack of dawn to do sightsighing and that we just wanted to do our own thing (which is lay around on the beach or by the pool). Needless to say, we haven't vacationed with the family since!! When you're paying big bucks for a vacation, you should be able to do some of the things YOU want to do. Good luck!

Have a great night everyone!

Cheri

 

[LindaBabe]

Good MOrning, Everyone!

TiggerKing, I think I'll try for brunch on Sunday too - that seems like a pretty good day for it. Wasn't too fond of the pirates menu last trip, so that might be when I choose to do Palo at night. Honestly I could eat there every night, if it was up to me.

Last cruise, I found a Coldwater creek - plum colored velvet dress in the thrift store for 20$. It looked terrific (at least as terrific as an old, pooh sized woman can look ;-) Then last year, Coldwater Creek had the same color shell, pants, and skirt, with a brocade jacket, so I bought them all - not quite the bargain as the dress. They pack well, don't wrinkle and interchange in several combinations - what more can a traveler ask for? Shoes? Now, Shoes are another matter.

Is anyone else planning on sending a box? Since Southwest lowered the weight limit per bag, and we'll be gone more than two weeks . . .

Happy Day, All!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Good morning everyone,

Denise,
I have faith in you!!!
1000 will be here before you know it. Just keep saying HI and bumping us up and you'll get there just fine.


Another beautiful dry day here. Suppose to be 60% chance of rain, but we never seen to get it here where I live, although they get it all around us. So guess I'd better go out and water the new palm trees again. One has an entire fern that has turned brown even with lots of water and fertilizer. It is very frustrating for me.

Have a great day everyone,

Kathy

 

[disneediva]

Ok Happy Party Everyone

I got my computer at home the internet people came out yeaterday and my DH and DBIL hooked me up,

Runa thank you so much for the PM but now I can get up early and get those ressies. We are also doing Sunday for Brunch and Wednesday for dinner anyone wanna pick a time to shoot for?

Off to work I have a PALS class this morning and need to drop DS off at school first.

Wendy

 

[cruisemutt]

Hey Bob... Its been a hot topic lately and we better get our collective butts moving here. WHAT IN THE WORLD are we gonna wear for the trip??? I think maybe we better spend a lil less time with trivial things in life and get to the department stores and start trying things on! My cargo shorts and caribbean shirts apparently aren't gonna cut the mustard with this group of fashion plates. Maybe some of you ladies can settle this... I have a lovely dark suit with a Mickey Tie and hopefully a red carnation. I SAY...red converse tennis shoes are the perfect accent to the outfit. Woo does NOT. C'mon....help me out here. Let a mutt style for awhile!!!
Comments? Questions?

 

[TIGGER41681]

Good Thursday Morning to you all ,
It's a nasty rainy day here is NY today. A great day to do all my chores around the house. DS is back to sleeping at night( I am happy about that)!!! My DH is going to do the ressies on Sunday so I can sleep in!! Sounds good to me !! We decided not to do any excursions because DS is too young for most of them. We are just going to walk around the islands ourselves. I am looking forward to the jewerly stores!! Hey, maybe it will be an early Christmas present for me !! Well DH is working late till 8 or 9 pm so I may be back on later!! Have a great day!!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hey Bill,
I say as long as it's you and NOT my DH, go for it!!!
I guarantee everyone on the ship will remember you and be talking about you the entire rest of the trip!!
You will be the hero of every man on board who wishes he had the guts to wear red tennis shoes on formal night.
On the other hand, the women may revolt and give you a fashion lesson you wont soon forget!!!
You may be wishing you'd stayed at home with Guido the pirate puppy!
Love the Mickey tie, DH wears one too.

Kathy

 

[JanDave]

Good Morning!

Cruisemutt -- make sure your socks match!!!

Lynn -- it's raining here in mid-Michigan, too.

Ladies -- I'm bringing a basic black long dress (bought at Chicos). I have a blousy thingy that I will wear over it.

Have a great Thursday everyone.



Jan

 

[woogal]

You guys are killing me!!! Don't encourage him!!!

 

[TiggerKing]

Hey Bob... Its been a hot topic lately and we better get our collective butts moving here. WHAT IN THE WORLD are we gonna wear for the trip??? I think maybe we better spend a lil less time with trivial things in life and get to the department stores and start trying things on! My cargo shorts and caribbean shirts apparently aren't gonna cut the mustard with this group of fashion plates. Maybe some of you ladies can settle this... I have a lovely dark suit with a Mickey Tie and hopefully a red carnation. I SAY...red converse tennis shoes are the perfect accent to the outfit. Woo does NOT. C'mon....help me out here. Let a mutt style for awhile!!!
Comments? Questions?

First off, that sounds a little more fashionable than the hiking boots I was planning on wearing! But remember, they have to be HIGH TOP Converse shoes, and you MUST HAVE bright red socks to match them! I also think you should go for a matching red baseball cap!

As for me, I was looking at my HS prom picture the other day and I think the black tux with the lavendar ruffles would be perfect for formal night. And, I saw the coolest polka dot cummerbund to go with it!

 

[woogal]

First off, that sounds a little more fashionable than the hiking boots I was planning on wearing! But remember, they have to be HIGH TOP Converse shoes, and you MUST HAVE bright red socks to match them! I also think you should go for a matching red baseball cap!

As for me, I was looking at my HS prom picture the other day and I think the black tux with the lavendar ruffles would be perfect for formal night. And, I saw the coolest polka dot cummerbund to go with it!

Lisa and I are eating alone on formal night. You 2 fashion plates have a great time together.

 

[favoriteslave]

The boys haven't decided whether or not to bring their tuxes or rent on the boat. Me on the other hand, have already been to the sales and got a floor length black and white gown. After last year, I went even more formal. Now to the jewelry......

Mutt go for the red shoes, I am sure that you will find cohorts that will support you. (my Husband) Last year Lampy threatened to wear overalls, so Woo it could be worse. Maybe for pirate night you could wear that coconut bra you've been wanting.

Have a great Thursday.

 

[cmaelltt1]

Hello everyone, I've been lurking for quite a while. Kind of weird, I know. Anyway, I've been waiting to post until I was pretty darn sure we would be cruising. It's been a very crazy year for my family.

My name is Carrie and my dh, Kevin, and kids, dd 13, dd 6, and ds 4. Will be cruising with you this fall. We booked our original cruise for the same time last year in the Winter of 2004. Then about this time last year, my dh was told he was losing his job. So I postponed our trip to this year.
Ironically, two weeks after I canceled he was told they would be able to keep him on for another year. So, we spent a week at DW in December instead and had a great time. I even brought my parents along.

Now my dh is about to lose his job again. He has several opportunities lined-up, but no firm job. I am fairly sure he'll have something new by the end of the month. He's at an interview right now.

Anyway, I'm getting excited. Trying to lose a little more weight and really wanting to go. So I popped in to say hello. Hopefully, you'll hear more from me soon.

We have connecting rooms on level 2 but I can't remember the number right now.

Carrie

 

[TiggerKing]

Carrie: Welcome aboard to you and your family. I hope everything works out with DH's job situation. Been there, done that, not fun!

Since you have been lurking, I am surprised you spoke up. Most people speak up, look at this group, and then go into hiding. It is definitely a "unique" group (read ). We look forward to corrupting your family, I mean getting to know you guys better!

 

[dkmjgal]

Hi Everyone -

Sorry I've been MIA the past week. We have been CRAZY around here - DS is in karate camp everyday and DD has dance choreography week this week, plus DS came down with a throat infection!!! I've been popping on to read and keep up with you guys but I haven't had much time to post.

We too are planning on Brunch on Sunday or Thursday and dinner on Wed. or Monday.

Someone PLEASE clear up some confusion . What is the actual time we can log on and start making Ressies. I'm in NJ...does that make a difference? Is it set-up in such a way that all the different time zones log on together?
Last cruise DH and I had booked that Romance at Sea package so our ressies were done ahead of time. I haven't seen any info on that this time. Did they do away with that does anyone know.

By the way....who has children in this group and how old are they? We are traveling with DD(11) and DS(7 - he'll be 8 in Dec.) We are taking them out of school for the week and I am wondering if there will be less kids on this trip than in the past.

Have a great day everyone!


Kelly