Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[KEH]

Just wanted to let you all know, if you haven't seen the other thread on the main board, that we got home - in the end. We were turned back to Orlando on our way to Washington and by the time they had sorted out a technical fault, we had missed our connection to the UK. We stayed overnight in Washington and then spent most of Tuesday at the airport waiting for an evening flight to London. 3 more hours at Heathrow, then finally on to Manchester and home, exhausted but still kept going by the memories of the cruise. It was great to meet you all and we are already planning for next year. We got a good rate on board so have re-booked and cancelled the resrevation we had already made with Dreams. Halloween 2004, here we come.

Karen

 

["Ginger"]

Karen, so sorry to hear about your trip back home but, glad you made it home safely.

Rae, Better jump aboard that pony quickly and hold on looks like a bumpy ride. I understand that all the suite for the 2005 are going quickly. Sorry we didn't get to talk, our time went by much to fast.

Rochelle, I'll be making ressies for the Halloween 2005 cruise. Can't wait to meet your new family member. I know she'll be a heartbreaker, just like her big brother.

 

[rae519]

Ginger - they told me we couldn't make the 2005 reservations yet????? I'd better check the DCL reservation board - thanks for the info!!!

Yes, next trip - and again, you did a very outstanding job with our T and Ting - thanks so much!!!

We aren't going next Halloween but want to thank everyone we met for the wonderful memories and great times.

Karen - YOU ROCK GIRL! I am going to miss you and yours a whole lot!!!

Rochelle - Get back on line, girlfriend!!!!

Paul and Kaye - again, the best dining mates - many thanks for all our little surprises along the way.


AND TANYA - if you read this, a big hug and thanks to you for being the wonderful lady and friend you are.

Hey, Shirley, Norm and Rose - what can I say? You made us feel like we were family and treated us all so well. How could we say thanks enough to you?!! Loved the Church - by the way, glad I didn't tell Father any Irish jokes!!!!

Rae

 

[dzneprincess]

Just wanted to bump this up and see how everyone is doing post cruise? It has been one month since we disembarked, and I miss my DIS pals So, whats going on?

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

I miss my ship! It's cold, wet and miserable over here! I came home to an enourmous pile of coursework and revision to do, plus, I've apparently got low blood sugar levels. Now the best cure for that has to be a Disney Cruise does it not?!

 

[dzneprincess]

Emma, I completly agree! Did y'all rebook for next Halloween?

Wheres everyones picture? I want memories people! LOL

 

[rae519]

Came home to buy two more horses - now we have the 18 year old golden palomino(Cheyenne) for Michael, my 5 year old paint (Spirit AKA Tytefit) and our favorite 6 year old sorrel (Red).

Horses are doing great. We are fine. Had a quiet Thanksgiving with the flu - planning our next cruise 4/17/04, and the trip to Marian sites in June and looking forward to 2005 sailing and land touring in Alaska.

I didn't take as many pictures this time as I had in the past - got only one of Michael and Mom in their costumes, and none of me.
Missing the cheesecake on the Italian buffet, and orange mango soup (with rum).

Hugs to all,
Rae

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

We're booked for next year's Halloween cruise, I don't think I'd have left the ship if we hadn't have done!

We have our photos up on http://family.hickmore.net/4images

 

[dzneprincess]

oh thank you Emma! i love your pictures! I also love the outfit you wore for mexicali night! you look marvelous in it! did u get it in cozumel?

 

[rae519]

Thanks for the pictures, Emma - I didn't get a good one of Michael in his costume and you have two!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Keep writing,
Rae

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Thanks!

I got the sarong in Cozumel (it was one of several!) but I've had the top for a while, they went really well together so I was ever so pleased!

Several of my friends have looked at my photos and all of them have said how good Michael's costume was!

I meant to tell you actually Rae, I've started writing a play. It's only the begining and it's not very good but it's there and I'm enjoying writing it.

We're having a day in January where we pay a pound and we come dressed up as someone from a TV programme/film/musical etc! It's going to be so much fun! Although when you consider how few people would even wear jeans for a day I'm not sure how many people will actually participate!

 

[rae519]

Emma - I am proud of you! Keep writing!! Someday I want to say that I knew "Emma when"!!!!

So we won't be on the Halloween cruise next year, but will be thinking of all of you!!!

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

Hi all, taking a short break from the painting. My house is going to be all finished by Christmas. The best Christmas present I've ever gotten.

Amanda what are the dates your going to WDW. We'll be there 1-18/1-25 at Old Key West.

Rae saw your post on the DVC board, any luck selling your points? Wish I had some extra cash I would buy contract from you.

Got to go get Ashley off the bus. See you'll soon.

 

[rae519]

Hi Ginger -
Selling the points to help out a friend whose a single mom - there were times in my life when I needed a friend, and people were there - so it's MY turn to return the favor to another.
No nibbles so far but with only 28 points for 2004, I didn't think it would be easy and quick to sell it off. I still have 100 at VB and 400 at HH to use.

We splurged for a big one present for all of us this year - a hot tub - of course, Michael will still get presents, but for us adults - it's HOT TUB TIME!


BEST NEWS:

A friend wrote that Fidelio will be at two different venues for his fans in the USA - Tennessee and New York. Michael, Mom, Tom and I are thrilled and trying to figure out how to plot our trip down to Memphis to see The Piano Guy.

Yes, Fidelio still rocks and rules!

Rae

 

[JLSE50]

GINGER: Are any photos of the house posted anywhere? It sounds super!

EMMA: Tell me about the Halloween costume--where did you find that DRESS??

I just spent two weeks with my mother...... I was drained by the increasing difficulty I saw her have in carrying on a conversation or completing a task. I feared we were soon going to be putting her in a nursing home, not just moving her to my sister's home as my sister would like. The day after I got home I learned that the testing done by the Alzheimer's specialists showed she did not have dementia, she was SEVERELY DEPRESSED!
WAHOO!!
Depression usually responds to medicine as the brain chemicals are out of whack. Dementia means dead brain cells. We got a reprieve! What a Christmas present!

Jan

 

[dzneprincess]

Jan thats wonderful news! I imagine it is very emotionally stressful to have the tables turned, and suddenly you and parent switch garegiver roles. I am glad you made it home safely, and hope y'all have a wonderful and magical holiday.

Ginger, I wanna see some new pics of the house too!

 

[rae519]

Jan - a big hug out to you from all of us. I will write more from my personal account, but suffice it to say for now - you are an angel!

Michael says THANK YOU!!!!!!! And a big hug too!

Take care of yourself!

Hi Amanda!

Rae

 

[JLSE50]

AMANDA: Mother is now in Eufaula with my sister Barb. My brother will join them for Christmas. I await Barb's reports on how things are going and am hoping to hear that she is happier there than she was in October. Barb would so much like her to move in with them and if what she has is depression, that is a better possibility than if it was dementia. During my visit to New York I was using every reasonable opportunity to plug Eufaula as a retirement location. I figure that if you have a daughter who can and wants to have you move it, go for it.

RAE: What did I do? The card for Michael? How did it get there so fast?

Jan

 

[rae519]

Jan - I don't have my regular postman.

Rae

 

[JLSE50]

RAE: Am I correct in assuming that your regular postman is not the fastest horse in the coral? and that the sub is a racehorse?

Jan