OK so it is now 9:45 and the ship is a rocking. Had a successful dinner, like these servers much better. We have Collin for drinks, Mariano fro Brazil or Chile and Arnold from Trinidad is our head server. OMG I LOVE THIS TEAM. They are so much better and friendlier than the team on the EB PC. I had a grin from ear to ear. Course, it was great fun to have an almost complete table from the 2006 Special Carribbean cruise. Heck we even had our old server from the Wonder and we floored her when she seen us all.
Alen came by and said hi to us and I could have kissed him. Dinner was a success and I couldn't stop grinning. We are eating at 6 pm and it turned out to be pretty nice. We got done by 7:30 and was in the Walt Disney Theatre in plenty of time. Did you all know that there are house lights and they are extremely bright? LOL - Steve and I have never made it while the lights were still up. Brent was our emcee - guess he is back on as cruise director. We had a magician from England and he was pretty good, also the physical comedy of Jeff Silvilco or something like that.
The only bad part of the evening is that at dinner we started to hit some rollers. It got bad enough that Steve had to leave the show. I sat next to Pam and Mike and he had a rolling good time. Show ended and on the way to my cabin, the ship rolled hard enough to bump me into a wall. Not extremely bad but still a lot harder than anything on the EB passing. I hope this is the worse of it. I am not entirely green - just enough to make me go to bed but not sure if that is because of being tired or just a bit nauseous. I am sick of being full.
DIS had their meet on deck 10 and I became an honorary member of the grass skirt and coconut bra sorority and fraternity for Steve. He made his escape before I could post a picture. Seeing as I am out on the sea, I don't believe I can post again as I have to use DCL's bandwidth so you all have to wait and see.
Dinner was with Liz and Neil and their son Tony and his wonderful, beautiful girlfriend. They are a hoot. I wish I had thought to capture the look on Chintana's face when she saw our old table back together again.
I hope that some day I can again sail with my EB PC table. That would be a blast. Got a quote for M's Dummy cruise and that will run about $3,400 for a cat 4-7. We shall see. I don't really have a choice so I am going to book tomorrow.
OK folks, I am still using the last 1/2 hr of our
Monday, September 1, 2008
Sep 1, Disembarkation Day
Well today is disembarkation for the EB PC. We were told by our stateroom host that we had to get out of the room by 8 am. So we skipped breakfast, I know that I will be seeing Cheryl and John soon (Hi Cheryl) and Arlene next time we are in FL so no worries there.
We vacated room and waited around Shore Excursions desk until Mo, asked us why we were there. When she found out we were told to get out of the room, she quickly hurried us off to Sessions and got a ship's officer to come to us and tell us that it would be ok to go back to our room. We did and took a quick catnap which was a good thing since Steve by now was rather grumpy.
We got up again at 9:20 and met up with several DIS sers and after a much chaotic and varied instructions, made our way off the ship, through a huge customs line and then right back up to embarkation day. We didn't even have to leave the terminal thank God because it is freaking hot here. And I chose to wear a short sleeve shirt. As soon as I could, I made Steve run down to our room and get me a tank top.
I am now sitting in Quiet Cove Cafe where it is nice and AC and a computer with a dying battery so I have to cut this short for now.
Met up with Disney Sweetie and Grumpy Lover and all the new DIS people. Thank God we got rid of the rowdy crowd. I'm hoping that this cruise will be a nice and relaxing cruise.
It is now about 3 and I believe our boat drill is around 4 pm. So I have "technically" caught up but I will be adding pictures on past posts and new post as long as I can.
Bye for now -
Oh yeah, I was totally surprised to realize that Father Mike will be sailing on this cruise with us, I hope that this is a good omen and not a reason to be scared off. All I can think about that Father Mike from NY (I believe it was a Father Mike) who was the first victim of 9/11. I love to think that God really did take him and label him first victim in order to lead all the others. So if worse comes to worse, we have our own Father Mike.
Later folks,
Laura
We vacated room and waited around Shore Excursions desk until Mo, asked us why we were there. When she found out we were told to get out of the room, she quickly hurried us off to Sessions and got a ship's officer to come to us and tell us that it would be ok to go back to our room. We did and took a quick catnap which was a good thing since Steve by now was rather grumpy.
We got up again at 9:20 and met up with several DIS sers and after a much chaotic and varied instructions, made our way off the ship, through a huge customs line and then right back up to embarkation day. We didn't even have to leave the terminal thank God because it is freaking hot here. And I chose to wear a short sleeve shirt. As soon as I could, I made Steve run down to our room and get me a tank top.
I am now sitting in Quiet Cove Cafe where it is nice and AC and a computer with a dying battery so I have to cut this short for now.
Met up with Disney Sweetie and Grumpy Lover and all the new DIS people. Thank God we got rid of the rowdy crowd. I'm hoping that this cruise will be a nice and relaxing cruise.
It is now about 3 and I believe our boat drill is around 4 pm. So I have "technically" caught up but I will be adding pictures on past posts and new post as long as I can.
Bye for now -
Oh yeah, I was totally surprised to realize that Father Mike will be sailing on this cruise with us, I hope that this is a good omen and not a reason to be scared off. All I can think about that Father Mike from NY (I believe it was a Father Mike) who was the first victim of 9/11. I love to think that God really did take him and label him first victim in order to lead all the others. So if worse comes to worse, we have our own Father Mike.
Later folks,
Laura
Aug 31, Castaway Cay
Tried to get up for Mass today and did not make it - didn't make it to Castaway for picture either.
Did however finally get up around 11 and headed out to Cookies BBQ and ended up at Serenity Bay at about 1. We got off the tram and who should be headed to the beach alongside us but Aly of Aly and A.J. Fan. Just what I wanted to have next to me - a young, skinny, hot looking chick. I just wish I could have shot her. LOL - Just kidding. Did manage to snag a back shot of her and she just looks disgusting.
Spent about 2 hrs at Serenity Bay and snagged a lawn chair behind Aly & AJ's party but alas! They'd had left.
Left Serenity Bay at 3:40 and got back to the ship by 4:15.
Since we didn't have to pack, I got to enjoy myself and not stress out. I did manage to con Steve into a deal, since he did not help me deliver any gifts at all this cruise and I delivered twice - he gets to pack as long as I don't get cranky. In honor of that - I packed the souvenir bag and the formal bag. He can do the rest. I actually get cranky with the everyday stuff. I'm hoping that if we get some bad weather, I can pack another suitcase.
Well, I forgot to mention that when we were getting off, I ran quite literally into CruzingMike and his beautiful bride Linda, they (DCL) had decorated a golf cart in beautiful natural flora and fauna and it was very tropical. Linda was a gorgeious bride and I will download the only picture I took of them later this evening and if the system allows, download one here.
That's all for now - more to be added later.
Did however finally get up around 11 and headed out to Cookies BBQ and ended up at Serenity Bay at about 1. We got off the tram and who should be headed to the beach alongside us but Aly of Aly and A.J. Fan. Just what I wanted to have next to me - a young, skinny, hot looking chick. I just wish I could have shot her. LOL - Just kidding. Did manage to snag a back shot of her and she just looks disgusting.
Spent about 2 hrs at Serenity Bay and snagged a lawn chair behind Aly & AJ's party but alas! They'd had left.
Left Serenity Bay at 3:40 and got back to the ship by 4:15.
Since we didn't have to pack, I got to enjoy myself and not stress out. I did manage to con Steve into a deal, since he did not help me deliver any gifts at all this cruise and I delivered twice - he gets to pack as long as I don't get cranky. In honor of that - I packed the souvenir bag and the formal bag. He can do the rest. I actually get cranky with the everyday stuff. I'm hoping that if we get some bad weather, I can pack another suitcase.
Well, I forgot to mention that when we were getting off, I ran quite literally into CruzingMike and his beautiful bride Linda, they (DCL) had decorated a golf cart in beautiful natural flora and fauna and it was very tropical. Linda was a gorgeious bride and I will download the only picture I took of them later this evening and if the system allows, download one here.
That's all for now - more to be added later.
Aug 29, Sea Day
Aly and AJ Autograph session - what a mess - lets see if I can post something.
Like I said, like I really want a picture of me sitting next to these young bond chicks. Oh well, the things we do for our children.
By the way, Steve elected to stay in the room and so I snagged AndyR to take these photos for me. Got to hand it to Andy - he snagged several pictures - like 4 which accidentally went off so instead of just one picture - I got several. Gotta run just realized I got to send something off and the battery is almost dead. By for now.
Aug 28, Aruba
Laura GOT CANDY!
Yes folks, I have to give it up to Desiree and her hubby. I got me some candy. Steve waited until 5 pm to finally decide to get me some. Then cause I'm so special, I got me several pieces. LOL - sure is nice to be loved. ROTFLMAO
Got me a VERY GORGOUS tanzanite ring. It is actually the best piece in my collectio now. I love it - deep rich color - well worth it. Didn't want to spend the amount but I came to realize that if I wanted a piece of decent jewelry, I cannot expect to get what I got 8 yrs ago at the same price. For those that saw it - it is a nice piece so totally out of character of what I get but I love it.
I also got a very nice Kabuna style bracelet with another tanzanite on it. Loved it. Fell in love iwth it and I realized I could not live without it and Steve managed to be more than a bit ruthless and we snagged a deal we could not pass up.
Before I go any further, forgot to mention that I didn't win a Ducky litho which is why I got the candy but I did manage to snag a Paddy Gorden One of a Kind Suede purse of guess what? The Evil Queen and the blue fairy from Sleeping Beauty, I think her name is Merryweather. Not sure.
I was feeling a bit blue (pun intended) at the price I paid but this morning (yes I am writing this in catch up) I ran into wrabitdad and another DIS (who were doing the back to back) who mentioned that Paddy Gordon did some pieces for Disneyana Conventions and that they were really nice. I so totally forgot to bid on the May one which included an Ursula bag - that lot had 5 purses on it so maybe its a blessing in disguise that I didn't bid on it - I would hate to see what that lot went for. My lot was only 2 purses but ended up paying the price of a couple of Coach purses or about 1/3 the price of a Louis Vitton purse. Not that I bought one mind you - priced them on Aruba - they are out of their freaking minds, sorry Megan - you get a copy. ROTFL
Anyway, back to candy, got me a 3 karat deep blue/purple tanzanite on the ring with about .65 diamonds on it. Their is delicate scroll work on it and I usually tend to stick to plain bands. The bracelet is nice gold but with mother of pearl inlay of black onyx, a ust stone an some other colors - I'll have to post a picture o it soon
I am going to end now and update when we get off the ship later.
Bye for now
Laura
Yes folks, I have to give it up to Desiree and her hubby. I got me some candy. Steve waited until 5 pm to finally decide to get me some. Then cause I'm so special, I got me several pieces. LOL - sure is nice to be loved. ROTFLMAO
Got me a VERY GORGOUS tanzanite ring. It is actually the best piece in my collectio now. I love it - deep rich color - well worth it. Didn't want to spend the amount but I came to realize that if I wanted a piece of decent jewelry, I cannot expect to get what I got 8 yrs ago at the same price. For those that saw it - it is a nice piece so totally out of character of what I get but I love it.
I also got a very nice Kabuna style bracelet with another tanzanite on it. Loved it. Fell in love iwth it and I realized I could not live without it and Steve managed to be more than a bit ruthless and we snagged a deal we could not pass up.
Before I go any further, forgot to mention that I didn't win a Ducky litho which is why I got the candy but I did manage to snag a Paddy Gorden One of a Kind Suede purse of guess what? The Evil Queen and the blue fairy from Sleeping Beauty, I think her name is Merryweather. Not sure.
I was feeling a bit blue (pun intended) at the price I paid but this morning (yes I am writing this in catch up) I ran into wrabitdad and another DIS (who were doing the back to back) who mentioned that Paddy Gordon did some pieces for Disneyana Conventions and that they were really nice. I so totally forgot to bid on the May one which included an Ursula bag - that lot had 5 purses on it so maybe its a blessing in disguise that I didn't bid on it - I would hate to see what that lot went for. My lot was only 2 purses but ended up paying the price of a couple of Coach purses or about 1/3 the price of a Louis Vitton purse. Not that I bought one mind you - priced them on Aruba - they are out of their freaking minds, sorry Megan - you get a copy. ROTFL
Anyway, back to candy, got me a 3 karat deep blue/purple tanzanite on the ring with about .65 diamonds on it. Their is delicate scroll work on it and I usually tend to stick to plain bands. The bracelet is nice gold but with mother of pearl inlay of black onyx, a ust stone an some other colors - I'll have to post a picture o it soon
I am going to end now and update when we get off the ship later.
Bye for now
Laura
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