July 2013 Getting to Know You Thread

[Barry_Lauren]

Okay. So there's almost 100 replies to the July 2013 Thread and yet, we have no "Getting to Know You" Thread started yet! So I'm going to get us all started!! I know a ton of July repeaters will be there, but some of us are going for our first time! So here goes:

NAME: Barry & Lauren
AGE: 32 & 29
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 9-16
TRIPS TO CSS: First trip to CSS; Been to Cn 3 Times
ROOM TYPE: 1 BR Beachfront
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Arkansas
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Sun, Relaxation, Spending some much needed time with my wife.
WILL YOU GO A/N: It could definitely happen!
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Hummingbird; Bob Marleys; Plain old Coco-Mania & Pineapple Juice
KIDS: 1 girl (She'll be just over 1 year when we arrive!)
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) Closing in on a 10! Already pre-checked in over 80 days to go!! Can't wait to meet all our new friends!!!
PHOTO: See Attached

[Jed]

Thanks for starting this Barry
We will overlap with you guys. Can't wait to meet you and your wife

NAME: John & Heidi
AGE: 45 & 43
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 3-14
TRIPS TO CSS: 7th trip to Couples (1 at CTI, the rest at CSS)
ROOM TYPE: Penthouse
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Kansas City
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Relaxing on the beach with my lovely wife; drinking a few Red Stripes; tennis lessons in the morning; Dinners at Cassanova out under the stars; I could go on forever...
WILL YOU GO A/N: definitely
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Red Stripe; Hummingbird; Ting-a-Ling (vodka, Ting and lime)
KIDS: 5 (21, 15, 14, 10, 6) plus 1 bulldog and 1 snake
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) about an 8 right now. I have tooooo much to do before we leave. It is building though.

[Girons]

NAME: Gerald & Stacy
AGE: 41 & 34
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 1-11
TRIPS TO CSS: 2nd trip to CSS
ROOM TYPE: 1 BR Beachfront
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: The Woodlands, Texas
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Sun, Relaxation, Enjoying this lovely vacation with my baby!!!
WILL YOU GO A/N: Maybe?
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Bob Marleys, Miami Vice, Appleton and coke
KIDS: 3( 13, 12, 10)
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) 10+ We are so ready!

[TracyTrent]

Hello All

NAME: Trent & Tracy
AGE: 38 & 39
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 23-30
TRIPS TO CSS: Forst time to CSS 2 trips to CN
ROOM TYPE: Ocean Verandh Suite
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Springfield, IL
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Down time! Drinks, Sun and SCUBA!
DRINKS YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Miami Vice, Lychee Martini
KIDS: 3 (14, 12, 10) 2 dogs & 2 cats..lol
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) Umm...10!

[magmon]

81 days to go.

NAME: Michael & Monica
AGE: 42 & 41
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 13-21
TRIPS TO CSS: 7th trip to Couples (2 x CN, 1 x CTI, 4 x CSS)
ROOM TYPE: Penthouse
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Windermere, FL (just outside Orlando)
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Relaxing, spending quality time with each other, reading some good books, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new friends.
WILL YOU GO A/N: Every minute possible!
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Ice Cold Red Stripe Lite, Rum (Appleton) and diet, Bloody Mary
KIDS: 4 (14, 12, 9, 5)
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) 10+++++++++++++++++

[bonoah]

NAME: Bonnie & Noah
AGE: 45 & 43
DATES OF TRAVEL: June 27 to July 4
TRIPS TO CSS: First trip to CSS; Been to GLB twice
ROOM TYPE: 1 BR Beachfront
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: virginia
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Sun, Relaxation, snorkeling, scuba, booze
WILL YOU GO A/N: Most definitely
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Hummingbird; Dirty Banana
KIDS: 2boys
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) 8 - will get higher as time gets closer

[columbo]

NAME: Pete (Doc) Donna (Spike)
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 22-Aug 1st
TRIPS TO CSS: First time to CSS 6 trips to CN
ROOM TYPE: Beach front suite
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: New Jersey
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Chilling
DRINKS YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Rum, Tequilla
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) ..10!

[worldtex]

NAME: Frank and Mary
AGE:59-57
DATES OF TRAVEL: June 25 - July5
TRIPS TO CSS:2nd time
ROOM TYPE: One Bedroom Beachfront Suite
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: DFW
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Kimi and Lowel, new friends, reading and sun
WILL YOU GO A/N: in the shower
DRINK YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO: Scotch, anything w/rum
KIDS: girl, boy
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT: (1-10)8

[MrsOrbspiders]

NAME: David and Heather
AGE: 34 (Turning 35 during trip) & 35
DATES OF TRAVEL: June 28- July 5
TRIPS TO CSS: 2nd
ROOM TYPE: Penthouse
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Lindenwold, NJ
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Relaxing, quiet time, escaping reality, forgetting what day it is
WILL YOU GO A/N: probably - did last time, will be 3 months pregnant this time
DRINK YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO: Rum cream for David - Juices for Heather
KIDS: 1st on the way
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) 11

[suzyQ]

Names: Karl and Suzzette
Age: 58 and 51 (will turn 52 during our trip!)
Dates of Travel: July 17-27
Trips to CSS: This will be #7
Room Type: Penthouse
Where are you from: Orlando, FL
What are you looking forward to: Not being a slave to my alarm clock, not making the bed, the smiling faces of the CSS staff, seeing our friends and yummy food:-)
Will you go A/N: Yes
Kids: 3 all out on their own
Level of excitement: Over the Moon!:-)

[MacNRac]

Names:Michele and Robert
Ages: 38 & 46
Dates of Travel: July 23-30
Trips to CSS: 1st
Room Type: One Bedroom Beachfront
Where Are You From: Kentucky
What Are You Looking Forward to: Beach, sun, & water sports
Will You Go A/N: Not sure
Drink You're Looking Forward To: Trying some of the drinks we've been reading about
Kids: 4 (13, 11, 9, & 9)
Level of Excitement: 9

[Dianna and Keith]

Names Dianna and Keith
Ages: 39 & 45
Dates of Travel: July 19 - 26
Trips to CCS: 1st
Room Type: ONE BEDROOM BEACHFRONT SUITE
Where Are You From: Ohio
What Are You Looking Forward To: Getting Married On The Beach To My Best Freind
Will You Go A/N: Never have but might have to try it.
Drink You Are Looking Forward To: All of them!!!!!!
Kids: 19 19 16 11 10
Level of Excitement: Off the charts
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[CM318]

NAME: Michael & Ciara
AGE: 32 & turning 30 July 10th
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 9-16th
TRIPS TO CSS: 2nd time to CSS
ROOM TYPE: Deluxe ocean verandah
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Las Vegas
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Sun, Love, relaxing, laughter!
WILL YOU GO A/N: probably not
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Oh gosh! All he can't wait for a Bob Markey me I love the fruit punch! I'm allergic to coconut so it makes my selections small =((((((
KIDS: 2... 7 year old boy and 2 year old girl
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) 15!!! Lol ok 10! Can't waittttttt!

[bigwillie]

NAME: Jeff & Susan
AGE: 52 & 52
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 9-18
TRIPS TO CSS: 7th trip to CSS
ROOM TYPE: 1 BR Beachfront
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Bedford, Texas
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Sun, seeing old friends and the relaxation of being in paradise.
WILL YOU GO A/N: You know it.
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: All of them. (Red Stripe with Clamoto juice)
KIDS: 6 (boys 31, 27, 22, 16 girls 28, 24) plus one Grandbaby.
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) Closing in on a 10! 66 days to go!! Let the Festival Begin My Friends!!!

[Girons]

[Barry_Lauren]

Just giving this thread a bump back up the message board. Who else is going to be there?? Only 54 more days to go!!!

[bucketofbeers]

NAME: Russell and Karina
AGE: 32 and 31
DATES OF TRAVEL: July 5-11
TRIPS TO CSS: 2nd trip to Couples CSS (June 2012)
ROOM TYPE: Not sure, don't care
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Charlotte, NC
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO: Red Stripes at SSB, Blackened Fish, Music
WILL YOU GO A/N: Every Day
DRINK YOUR LOOKING FORWARD TO: Ice Cold Red Stripe and Fruity stuff for the wife
KIDS: 2 (9, 6)
LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT (1-10) 10