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    How important is a verandah?

    Agree with Summer. For those who tend to get seasick, we've found deck 2 midship to be best. We got our porthole, so didn't feel claustrophobic, but we didn't feel nearly as much rocking there as we did when we were forward and/or on a higher deck on prior cruises. P.S. We popped a...
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    Luggage help - opinion needed

    I researched luggage a bit last year and was going to buy online, but was uncomfortable with buying it sight unseen (I shop for books and such no problem, but wanted to be able to touch and feel the suitcases, to help determine the quality). Similar to the above poster, I wound up scouring local...
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    Riding the SANDY hurricane Fantasy Roller Coaster.. And it Rocked

    I too was on this sailing. I think part of the reason why there wasn't more information given was that the worst of the waves occurred in the middle of the night, and I'm guessing the Captain didn't want to awaken anyone/freak anyone out unless he really had to (which turned out to be twice...
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    Watch Disney Cruise ship hammered by Sandy

    Hurricane season runs from June through the end of November (we had an end-of-hurricane party the year that Orlando got the 3 storms!), so I doubt they'll just dock the ships for that period, lol. To throw my two cents out there, we were on the Fantasy. It was scary, yes, and I thought there...
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    Current Castaway Club gift?

    Awesome, that's very helpful. And I'm excited about the snacks: not only can we bring them to a movie or whatever, but it's one less thing I have to pack on the trip home, lol. Thanks!
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    Current Castaway Club gift?

    We leave for our first 7-day cruise on Saturday, on the Fantasy. :hyper: Can someone please tell me what the Castaway Club gift is? I've historically wanted to be surprised on board, but it's come back to haunt me: the first year, I brought a dedicated carryon bag to bring to the beach...and the...
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    Do you believe in cosmic communication?

    My dad passed away in January 2011. A few months later, I was in the library perusing their used books section. I found one I wanted, for $1. I went into my purse, counted out all the change I had, and it came to exactly $1. I started to go toward the cashier to check out, then realized I'd need...
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    Melting Pot- how does it work?

    I'd recommend only dumping in the veggies, and still cooking the meat at the recommended times on the skewers. Not only will it ensure the meat is cooked properly, but it won't overcrowd the pot. Make good use of the slotted spoon they give you: don't try to chase the vegetables around in the...
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    Melting Pot- how does it work?

    One of the ways to speed up your meal, btw, is to just dump your veggies in all at once, instead of waiting to skewer each one (I suppose you could also do it with your meat, but we've never been in *that* much of a hurry). Just a tip from someone who went every year on her birthday for 15 years! :)
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    What are your best, inexpensive appetizer recipes?

    Just learned how to make a quick/easy version of chilaquiles (sort of like wet nachos) from a Whole Foods class. So delicious! Ingredients: bag of tortilla chips, jar of salsa (thinned out with some water in a medium-sized bowl), can of black beans, cheese Directions: Layer the ingredients...
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    weird cat question

    If he's still using the litter box regularly and he's just gone in this one spot, it's likely territorial, as someone mentioned. Our cat recently started doing the same thing. We tried everything to remove/cover the scent so he wouldn't return there (cleaner, baking powder and vinegar, hydrogen...
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    What toothpaste do you use? Does it leave your mouth fresh and tingly?

    Little off-topic, but still fun: I just read the book The Power of Habit. He explores the reasons behind why we do things, and delves a bit into how marketing folks use that to their advantage. Most of it started with toothpaste, believe it or not. Back in the day, people didn't brush very...
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    Going to Niagara Falls - we have passports, but should we stay in NY or Canada?

    Yup, Canadian side. Much more to do there. Couple of tips: 1. Clifton Hill is like the I-Drive of Niagara, lol. Interesting to walk through, but definitely tourist trap-y. 2. Niagara on the Lake was crazy busy when we went (July 2011); so busy that we couldn't find parking in the main area and...
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    Where to buy window stickers for car?

    I just bought some Batman ones from Amazon (some examples here: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=268879011) You'd have to do a search for sports-specific ones.
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    Disney World Gas Prices **gasp**

    Think we got our wires crossed. The issue is that some (well, 2) Orlando gas stations are not posting prices at all (which, as of August, was illegal), *not* that the posted sign wasn't matching the pump price. If someone goes into a gas station and doesn't look at the price at all (if there's...
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    Disney World Gas Prices **gasp**

    I believe they're the same stations. And as of August 2011, they were told it was illegal and were being fined daily for not complying: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-08-05/business/os-gas-station-sign-ruling-20110805_1_suncoast-energys-gas-stations-sun-gas Can't tell if it's been...
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    Disney World Gas Prices **gasp**

    Yeah, that's ridiculous. We were in DTD just a few days ago and it was $3.62 at the Hess. Looks like CBS deliberately sought out the highest, most unfair stations in the entire area. Good grief. If you're paying over $4/gal in Central Florida right now, you're an idiot.
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    using a coupon to pay on a date?

    I wouldn't mind if he didn't make a big deal out of it (I'm a big couponer myself). But I once went out on a date with a guy in college that (a) told me in advance that he had a coupon for (b) a place that was at least 25 minutes away and not exactly known for great food, which meant (c) I...
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    My Son Has Celiac Disease Need Advice

    Sorry if this is a silly question, but I haven't had much exposure to those with gluten intolerance. Is gluten listed as "wheat/gluten" in the ingredients section of the package, or can it go by another name (like how glucose and sucrose are different names for sugars, and hydrogenated oil is...
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    Grant is leaving Ghosthunters.

    I don't know if things are faked, but I do know that almost all of the sites are presumed haunted now, whereas in the early years, Jason stuck to his guns and practically refused to use that label. Very disappointing. A "feeling" and "what was that moment" does not a haunted place make. I...




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