The Official "We're not on the Podcast Cruise" Discussion thread

[astrodrummergirl]

Hey, I'm Charlotte, and would love to be on the podcast cruise, and thought I would be with the aid of a flattie, but looks like mine might not have been made . Anyway, I've been at work all weekend and have got deadlines for uni work on tuesday and thursday, although, my birthday is on tuesday, and I just got the key to my house yesterday evening, so it's not all bad.

I could do with a nice chuck of a chocolate fudge like cake and some B&J's Phish Food Ice Cream with a nice helping of whipped cream *heaven*

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Hi I'm Liz I am a flattie on the cruise. I spent the day working blah, then a trip to the cemetary to visit my mom and home to flowers and a card from son and DH. I cant gripe we just got back from 9 days in the world and I was totally spoiled by my DH with a trip to the GF. I had my first dolewhip meet. Which was a total blast. Minus the missing computer thing. LOL. I will be around to keep the boards hopping over the next few days! Oh yeah and DH made me pineapple upsidedown cake my fav

 

[Decorated_Dust]

We had chocolate cream pie for Mother's Day today. The exact quote was "Pie is so much better than cake." I had to giggle, because now I'm in the midst of the debate.

 

[mainegal]

• workin' for a livin'
• concerned about their child's education
• have better ways to spend their money (or save for the future)
• go on vacation when it's best for their family, and not for a podcast

Thanks for reminding us of the very good reasons why we are NOT on the podcast cruise.

There IS life off of the Disboards. We need to respect and honor it.

 

[crazytp93]

disregard

 

[Decorated_Dust]

Remember this week May 13th DIS UNPLUGGED LIVE from the ship from 9am-11am. Sadly I cant listen...hope its on itunes.

Is that going to be on DIS Radio?

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Remember this week May 13th DIS UNPLUGGED LIVE from the ship from 9am-11am. Sadly I cant listen...hope its on itunes.

Where will that be. I thought the show was going up after they got back? I dont want to miss it if it is live!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I'm a non-cruiser as well. Next cruise I'll be staying here also. I don't see any cruise ship in my future. (Maybe if the new ships are powered by wind & solar I'll go...)

Here's to all those who are non cruisers because they're:

• workin' for a livin'
• concerned about their child's education
• have better ways to spend their money (or save for the future)
• go on vacation when it's best for their family, and not for a podcast

...and countless other reasons.

I salute you!

I hope I'm reading this wrong, but I just wanted to say that those who ARE on the cruise care about these things as well. I think those who were able to go are very lucky and just made it work for their schedules and/or families. They also care about the things listed above. Personally, it would not work out for me due to my teaching schedule so I am happy to follow along and live vicariously through those who were able to go.

Now, let's get back to all of the pie and cake. [

 

[AnninIowa]

I was looking at the Flattie thread and saw the DIS gift baskets in the background. Wow - they look huge! Can't wait to hear about everything that is in them!!

 

[mouseaddicts]

Hi everyone - I didn't read the entire 5 pgs (will go back for that later), but I'll join as well. I'm Leah and we (obviously) didn't get to go on the podcast cruise either.

The way it looks, we won't be going on the next podcast cruise either. Those dates just aren't good for us. I suppose it's just not in our cards to participate .... oh well, we'll be back at WDW in less than two weeks, so I can't really complain too much, huh?

I suppose we'll just check in here and hang out, Starbucks in hand, with y'all!

 

[momto2inKC]

Remember this week May 13th DIS UNPLUGGED LIVE from the ship from 9am-11am. Sadly I cant listen...hope its on itunes.

I thought that on last weeks podcast they said they were recording this weeks on the ship and would have it up after they got back?

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I believe that is what is going on, but could be mistaken. I know that the DIS cruisers received a schedule and it said they were doing a live taping later on in the week, but I can't IMAGINE them broadcasting it live. The roaming charges, etc. are astronomical for phones let alone computers.

 

[adsrtw]

Hi fellow non-podcast cruisers! My name is Amiee. I will be visiting the world in a few short weeks with my family, but I still wish I was there now.

Oh and I prefer cake to pie. Pass a slice of red velvet with cream cheese frosting please.

 

[crazytp93]

Sorry!

I had wrong information. The show will not be live.

 

[WaDiWo]

Ooooohh!! hope I'm not too late to the party!!!

no sour-graping here, of course I'm happy for all the cruisers, with their Palo brunch, Disney Institute seminar, etc... yeah we're jealous?!?!?!

in the meantime, we should have a few similar events scheduled for us non-cruisers, so we can experience it just the same:

1. McDonald's brunch
2. Symposium with a, um, uh ... New Jersey! historian, followed by a Q&A (will also make it available online, for only 5 dollars)
3. Fish sticks extenders
4. Gift baskets filled with uh ... leftover easter candy
5. Bar tours ... TGI Fridays, Ruby Tuesday's, etc.



Can you think of any more events for us?

WaDiWo

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Ooooohh!! hope I'm not too late to the party!!!

no sour-graping here, of course I'm happy for all the cruisers, with their Palo brunch, Disney Institute seminar, etc... yeah we're jealous?!?!?!

in the meantime, we should have a few similar events scheduled for us non-cruisers, so we can experience it just the same:

1. McDonald's brunch
2. Symposium with a, um, uh ... New Jersey! historian, followed by a Q&A (will also make it available online, for only 5 dollars)
3. Fish sticks extenders
4. Gift baskets filled with uh ... leftover easter candy
5. Bar tours ... TGI Fridays, Ruby Tuesday's, etc.



Can you think of any more events for us?

WaDiWo

6. Instead a trip to the port of Nassau we could visit the Philly Shipyard.

7. Instead of Atlantis Casino tour we could head down to AC for a go at the slots.

8. Instead of Castaway Cay the good ole Jersey Shore. NOT

 

[TSWJan78]

Hi Everyone... Tara Here!! I am also a flattie on the ship and am glad to hear everyone is having lots of fun. We have a 3 month old along with a bunch of birthday this week that made this trip impossiable for us but we will be there next year!!

In case anyone wants to joung the sail away party... I know it is a little late but here you go... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6pkPq7z6lM

 

[jpeka65844]

Some alternate activities for those of us in the Kansas City area:

1. Instead of relaxing on the beach at CC, we can hang out in my back yard in the $5 plastic kiddie pool and yell at the neighbor kids to stay off my lawn.

2. Instead of a Disney Institute Webinar, we can surf YouTube for video of talking cats.

3. Instead of a Palo brunch, we can go to Golden Corral.

4. Instead of a fun-filled day shopping the deals at Nassau, we can cruise our local "dirt" mall that has only a Zonkers, Linens N'Things, and a place where you can get your pictures put on a t-shirt while you wait.

5. Instead of a DIS gift basket, you can look forward to pamphlets on your porch advising you to find Jesus, fix your roof, or sell your ugly house.

6. Instead of listening to the water lapping at the side of the ship on a peaceful, moonlit evening, you can listen to the sound of neighbor's dog who won't shut up and the constant stream of traffic that runs by your house.

7. Instead of sharing a relaxing cruise with 300 of the closest friends you've never met, you can end the school year teaching 420 children age 4-12 who have mentally already left for summer vacation.

See...it's not so bad to be left behind....wait.....yes it is!

 

[challer]

I hope I'm reading this wrong, but I just wanted to say that those who ARE on the cruise care about these things as well. I think those who were able to go are very lucky and just made it work for their schedules and/or families. They also care about the things listed above. Personally, it would not work out for me due to my teaching schedule so I am happy to follow along and live vicariously through those who were able to go.

Now, let's get back to all of the pie and cake. [

Ok, I can't tell if you are reading this wrong or I phrased it poorly. Let's assume the latter.

I know people care about these things; I am not judging or blaming the cruisers a bit. However, all of us at home who wish we could be there should remember that it's not just, "Oooh, they're so lucky!" It's just sometimes we need to remember that when we hear about podcast cruises, Disneyland meets, Mousefest, etc., it can get quite unsettling if we all think, "Man, I wish I can go. Everyone else is so lucky." There are good reasons why all of the podcast listeners aren't there. We have things in life that prevent us from living the life to the full-DIS way, but we are not unfortunate in this regard. Yes, the cruisers are fortunate that they could arrange this trip, but I feel it's good for the non-cruisers to remember why we aren't there... and celebrate that.

For example:

Every educator that couldn't go because of their responsibility to their students: I commend you, and thank you for your commitment to educating our children. You deserve a cruise more than anyone.

Every person who is struggling financially: Saving your money now will hopefully pay off at another time. I wish you good fortune in the future, and your time for a well deserved vacation will come... and it'll feel fantastic.

Every student: Focusing on your education right now will pay off in the short term and the long term. The long term you may not understand quite yet (for kids; professional grad students more likely get it), but also the short term... a great end to your semester will make summer break much sweeter!

This is more my gist. I hope I've clarified.

[Side note: I personally feel for those DISers who enjoy being part of the community but are hitting tough economic situations. I see house foreclosures all around me, and people who are scrambling for employment. I can't imagine how they may feel listening to all 3 cruise primer shows, and see Pete's photo of the Roy Disney Suite. I know, it's nobody's fault, and if it bothers you, you are not required to listen. However, if there are any people out there who do feel hurt by this kind of discussion, I empathize with you. I'm sure in another economic climate the overwhelming podcast cruise discussion would be easier to take for some. Hopefully, we'll get back there soon.]

 

[EDuke98080]

Hi everyone! I am Erika and I can't tell you how long we talked about being on a cruise at our Mother's Day cookout today. I would LOVE to be on the podcast cruise but even though I am not, still feeling lucky just the same as we arrive at WDW in 21 days to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday.

Fun things I am going to do this week while others are on the Podcast cruise; (in order of least fun to most fun) get the washing machine fixed, call the radiologist tomorrow to see if my son's arm was fractured today when he fell, catch up on work at work so you can see the top of my desk, buy a hairdryer that doesn't spark, finish ADRs for upcoming trip & graduate with my Masters Degree!

Look forward to chatting this week!