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sleepydog25 · Aug 18, 2018

Sorry for the double post; however, the news involves a Disney trip, rather a Disney cruise. We were sitting on the couch drinking our Saturday morning coffees when I went to the Port Canaveral webcam just to see what ship was berthed there. It was the Fantasy, gleaming in the sunlight. Just for grins, I typed in the DCL site just to nose around. Luv saw what I was doing and jokingly quipped, "hey, we need to do a cruise!" I chuckled and agreed. Then, she says "we could always do a holiday cruise!" Again, more laughing from both of us. When I saw the available dates in 2019, there was a 4-day and 7-day one, so we started looking at them. At some point, we found ourselves talking in exploratory "what if?" tones, and we began looking at what staterooms were available. We found a cool one on Deck 10, and suddenly we were excited. We kept looking at each other and saying, "this is sounding really fun!" Moments later, we booked! So, we're on board the Dream for 4 nights come December of 2019! Spontaneity at its best. pirate:

jimmytammy · Aug 18, 2018

I know this is totally VWL/ Disney non-related but several of you know our DD Kristian and she posted this video to me so I could share our DGS 1st Birthday and 1st year in pictures and video. Please don't feel like you have to watch, but if you do feel compelled to watch, I hope you enjoy it!

jimmytammy · Aug 18, 2018

Sleepy
I like the spontaneous idea of a cruise :goodvibes

And a Holiday one to boot! Sounds like fun. BTW if you need help with luggage, I can assist :thumbsup2

Still enjoying your DL trip reports

twinklebug · Aug 18, 2018

jimmytammy said:
I know this is totally VWL/ Disney non-related but several of you know our DD Kristian and she posted this video to me so I could share our DGS 1st Birthday and 1st year in pictures and video. Please don't feel like you have to watch, but if you do feel compelled to watch, I hope you enjoy it!

That is so sweet. Thank you for sharing Jimmy, and Happy Birthday to the little guy!

twinklebug · Aug 18, 2018

sleepydog25 said:
Sorry for the double post; however, the news involves a Disney trip, rather a Disney cruise. We were sitting on the couch drinking our Saturday morning coffees when I went to the Port Canaveral webcam just to see what ship was berthed there. It was the Fantasy, gleaming in the sunlight. Just for grins, I typed in the DCL site just to nose around. Luv saw what I was doing and jokingly quipped, "hey, we need to do a cruise!" I chuckled and agreed. Then, she says "we could always do a holiday cruise!" Again, more laughing from both of us. When I saw the available dates in 2019, there was a 4-day and 7-day one, so we started looking at them. At some point, we found ourselves talking in exploratory "what if?" tones, and we began looking at what staterooms were available. We found a cool one on Deck 10, and suddenly we were excited. We kept looking at each other and saying, "this is sounding really fun!" Moments later, we booked! So, we're on board the Dream for 4 nights come December of 2019! Spontaneity at its best.

The internet is a dangerous place (for our wallets).
I enjoyed the story of how it transpired. I can SO see that happening to me. Only 16 months to go! Do you think you can handle the countdown?

sleepydog25 · Aug 18, 2018

twinklebug said:
The internet is a dangerous place (for our wallets).
I enjoyed the story of how it transpired. I can SO see that happening to me. Only 16 months to go! Do you think you can handle the countdown?

It was so weird. One minute we were joking; the next minute we were booking! Luv has threatened to make a countdown chain! :rotfl:

jimmytammy said:
Sleepy
I like the spontaneous idea of a cruise And a Holiday one to boot! Sounds like fun. BTW if you need help with luggage, I can assist

Still enjoying your DL trip reports

Re: the luggage help, Luv said, "yeah. . .no." Sorry, pal!

Corinne · Aug 18, 2018

Jimmy, thank you for sharing the video! All I can say is I felt pure joy watching it! God Bless you all, and Happy Birthday Baby Rafe! He is beyond precious!

Starwind · Aug 19, 2018

sleepydog25 said:
Sorry for the double post; however, the news involves a Disney trip, rather a Disney cruise. We were sitting on the couch drinking our Saturday morning coffees when I went to the Port Canaveral webcam just to see what ship was berthed there. It was the Fantasy, gleaming in the sunlight. Just for grins, I typed in the DCL site just to nose around. Luv saw what I was doing and jokingly quipped, "hey, we need to do a cruise!" I chuckled and agreed. Then, she says "we could always do a holiday cruise!" Again, more laughing from both of us. When I saw the available dates in 2019, there was a 4-day and 7-day one, so we started looking at them. At some point, we found ourselves talking in exploratory "what if?" tones, and we began looking at what staterooms were available. We found a cool one on Deck 10, and suddenly we were excited. We kept looking at each other and saying, "this is sounding really fun!" Moments later, we booked! So, we're on board the Dream for 4 nights come December of 2019! Spontaneity at its best.

Congrats !!

Which cruise in December 2019 ?

SW

sleepydog25 · Aug 19, 2018

Starwind said:
Congrats !!

Which cruise in December 2019 ?

SW

It's the 23-27 Dec cruise which, unfortunately, don't match with your dates. Would have loved to do a Groupie mini-meet on board!

jimmytammy · Aug 19, 2018

sleepydog25 said:
Re: the luggage help, Luv said, "yeah. . .no." Sorry, pal!

Cmon man, I can sleep on the balcony, I promise I won't bother you guys, you won't know Im there, please, please, please, pretty please with sugar on it :hyper:

jimmytammy · Aug 19, 2018

twinklebug said:
That is so sweet. Thank you for sharing Jimmy, and Happy Birthday to the little guy!

Corinne said:
Jimmy, thank you for sharing the video! All I can say is I felt pure joy watching it! God Bless you all, and Happy Birthday Baby Rafe! He is beyond precious!

Glad y'all enjoyed it! Proud Paw Paw here. Promise I won't be the one who pulls out a thousand pictures but wanted to share the video as I thought she did a good job with it

DVC Jen · Aug 19, 2018

jimmytammy said:
I know this is totally VWL/ Disney non-related but several of you know our DD Kristian and she posted this video to me so I could share our DGS 1st Birthday and 1st year in pictures and video. Please don't feel like you have to watch, but if you do feel compelled to watch, I hope you enjoy it!

Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!! I am in tears. What a beautiful baby boy. That video hit ALL the feels. Congratulations to you and your daughter. He is beyond perfect. Someday I hope I am blessed with grandchildren.

sleepydog25 · Aug 19, 2018

jimmytammy said:
Cmon man, I can sleep on the balcony, I promise I won't bother you guys, you won't know Im there, please, please, please, pretty please with sugar on it

Well, we did book a stateroom that has a huge balcony; it would be big enough for you and Tammy. That'll be $850 for a deposit, please. pirate:

jimmytammy · Aug 19, 2018

sleepydog25 said:
Well, we did book a stateroom that has a huge balcony; it would be big enough for you and Tammy. That'll be $850 for a deposit, please.

One question, can I fish off the side? :duck:

jimmytammy · Aug 19, 2018

DVC Jen said:
Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!! I am in tears. What a beautiful baby boy. That video hit ALL the feels. Congratulations to you and your daughter. He is beyond perfect. Someday I hope I am blessed with grandchildren.[/QUOTE
Thanks Jen! It pretty much hit all my emotions too. Being a grand, nothing like it. I hope you have one or more yourself someday too

Dizny Dad · Aug 20, 2018

Corinne - He has a plan for you. Trust and go with it.

Jimmy - I see Rafe smiles when taking a bath, just like his Grandpa!

sleepydog25 said:
. . . . . we found ourselves talking in exploratory "what if?" tones, a . . . . . .

That is the best way to look at life - "What If". I see too many always saying "ya, but". Enjoy the salt air!

twinklebug · Aug 20, 2018

Not Disney related, but have to share with the best group I spend time with on the web:

My son and his bride (Rick & Jenn) were married Sunday at a small chapel in New Orleans. They've been engaged for two years, but her schedule made it very hard for them to plan much of a get away, never mind a full blown wedding. I am beside myself with joy!

Oh, and a very happy birthday to my newest daughter, Jenn! They got married one day before she turned the same age as my son, "robbing the cradle" as she said (They're both in their 30s LOL.)

jimmytammy · Aug 21, 2018

Dizny Dad said:
Jimmy - I see Rafe smiles when taking a bath, just like his Grandpa!

That warm water does feel good to some sore achy muscles at the end of a long day. I just hope he learns to sing as good as I do in the shower
:duck:

twinklebug said:
Not Disney related, but have to share with the best group I spend time with on the web:

It seems I officially have a daughter (in law)! My son and his bride (Rick & Jenn) were married Sunday at a small chapel in New Orleans. They've been engaged for two years, but her schedule (resident's don't get much leeway) made it very hard for them to plan much of a get away, never mind a full blown wedding. I am beside myself with joy!

Oh, and a very happy birthday to my newest daughter, Jenn! They got married one day before she turned the same age as my son, "robbing the cradle" as she said, LOL.

Congratulations Cindy!!!!

Dizny Dad · Aug 21, 2018

Wow! Congratulations Cindy!! The events in our children's lives can indeed bring forth every emotion with which He has blessed us. May the Joy this event brings be long lasting and sweet!

And since I brought it up, He blesses us with children so we do not waist any of the emotions with which we were blessed. When called home and He asks "How was it?", we can say that every emotion was exercised for 0 to 100%, 'cause we had children. Yup - Joy, anger, fear, hope, sadness, surprise, trust, suspicion, disgust, happiness, exasperation, disbelief, , , , , yup , , 0 to 100% of them all. That is why our children are the greatest blessing we can have; nothing else can provide so much adventure and satisfaction. Ahhh . . . .but then there is Disney.

Granny · Aug 21, 2018

twinklebug said:
It seems I officially have a daughter (in law)! My son and his bride (Rick & Jenn) were married Sunday at a small chapel in New Orleans. They've been engaged for two years, but her schedule (resident's don't get much leeway) made it very hard for them to plan much of a get away, never mind a full blown wedding. I am beside myself with joy!

Congratulations! What wonderful news, and it sounds like your new daughter in law has a good sense of humor which is so critical in handling what life throws at us (see @Dizny Dad post above). Best wishes to the newlyweds! :groom:

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