June 15 '08 Mexican Riv. Cruise

[lvstitch]

We still haven't even started to pack yet! I have 3 days!

OMG...I am having an anxiety attack just think about it. I swear I would be having nightmares that I was going to forget something...oh wait I already am:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

For the love of Pete....Pack:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[gundo870]

OMG...I am having an anxiety attack just think about it. I swear I would be having nightmare that I was going to forget something...oh wait I already am:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

For the love of Pete....Pack:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Maybe...still have to get through my work week. I think I know what I am bringing. Does that help?

I'm sure I will be up late Sat night trying to make everything fit.

[Dayub]

We are almost done packing... :cool1: Leaving tomorrow morning for 2 days at Disneyland. See everyone at the pier. We are planning on getting there around 10am. Dh's vacation officially started today. :yay:

[Brooklyn]

We are almost done packing... :cool1: Leaving tomorrow morning for 2 days at Disneyland. See everyone at the pier. We are planning on getting there around 10am. Dh's vacation officially started today. :yay:

secretkeeper and I will both be at Disneyland tomorrow. Maybe we will see you there!!!

[Nevada]

I'm just super excited! Woot!

Today is my big day for packing. I hope to get 90% done. We're leaving Las Vegas on Saturday morning. Funny thing is that I still do not know where we're staying! You know when you have a friend who is always saying if you do 'x' give him a call and he'll hook you up. So we thought it would be rude to not call this guy for a hotel after he had extended so many offers. Hehe. Well I still don't have my reservation although it's still 'no problem'!

Anyway at the terminal our daughter will probably be the smallest Minnie! I searched all over DL in Feb for a small costume and the only 18 month they had was Minnie. So Minnie she is! If you see the smallest Minnie with a family of brothers...that is us!

We're getting close!

[lvstitch]

secretkeeper and I will both be at Disneyland tomorrow. Maybe we will see you there!!!

So jealous:(

[secretkeeper]

So jealous:(

Two more hours and I'm out of work. Then I only have about 301 things to do at home before tomorrow. Brooklyn you only have about 350 things to do before you go right:rotfl: See you tomorrow!

Sorcerer Mom give big hugs to DD for tomorrow! I just had one of my brokers in who's grandson is graduating as well. All I had to do was tell her about DD's and she was emptying my tissue box. Glad to know I'm not the only sap :lovestruc

See everyone on Sunday. I can't believe I just typed that:woohoo: :woohoo:

[lvstitch]

Two more hours and I'm out of work. Then I only have about 301 things to do at home before tomorrow. Brooklyn you only have about 350 things to do before you go right:rotfl: See you tomorrow!

Sorcerer Mom give big hugs to DD for tomorrow! I just had one of my brokers in who's grandson is graduating as well. All I had to do was tell her about DD's and she was emptying my tissue box. Glad to know I'm not the only sap :lovestruc

See everyone on Sunday. I can't believe I just typed that:woohoo: :woohoo:

Graduation is actually today. I talked to Darlene before and she seemed pretty calm...we'll see tonightpopcorn:: . I am leaving work early to go to her graduation then we're going to dinner. They still don't know we are going. We have slipped a couple of times but just covered it up since we are going again in Nov:woohoo:. It really is hard to keep a secret:headache:.

[Nevada]

Have fun to all you guys with graduating family members today in LV!

[gundo870]

It is Friday and still not packed. Anyone else procrastinating?

[Nevada]

I actually feel fairly slammed with all that I need to do before we leave for LA tomorrow morning...although I am mostly packed. It's just a long list of extras...like picking up dry cleaning etc. Plus I have 2 parties to attend to today! Egads!

[lvstitch]

I think I am almost done with everything. Mani taken care of, pedi tomorrow morning, last minute shopping after pedi, waxing :scared: tomorrow afternoon, finish packing tomorrow night, attempt to sleep for a few hours and head to LA at about 3:30am on Sunday morning. I can't wait:woohoo: :woohoo:.

[Luvin all Disney]

Just got home from errands. I'm just putting everything out, but not packing it yet. We're celebrating Father's Day with my Dad tonight, so I guess I'll start actually filling the suitcases in the morning.

We're soooooooooooo excited !!!!! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

DS & I are filling the FE gift bags right now! :banana:

I need to quit reading the "tips" thread though -- now I'm obsessed with finding suction cups for the bathroom, but that's okay. I think it's the kind of thing you find when you're not looking.

A trip to Target may be in the cards tomorrow. :worried:

:wizard:

[lvstitch]

Just got home from errands. I'm just putting everything out, but not packing it yet. We're celebrating Father's Day with my Dad tonight, so I guess I'll start actually filling the suitcases in the morning.

We're soooooooooooo excited !!!!! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

DS & I are filling the FE gift bags right now! :banana:

I need to quit reading the "tips" thread though -- now I'm obsessed with finding suction cups for the bathroom, but that's okay. I think it's the kind of thing you find when you're not looking.

A trip to Target may be in the cards tomorrow. :worried:

:wizard:

Yep, got the suctions cups packed. I found them in Michael's.

I will be finishing up my FE gift bags tonight too.

2 more days:cool1: :cool1:

[gundo870]

11:25pm and DW and I are calling it quits for the packing tonight. A marathon 3.5 hr packing and laundry session. 70% complete. Still have to goto Target to pick up a few things tomarrow.

I still have to work tomarrow too!

We are down to hours left til the cruise!! T-36 hours...

[Brooklyn]

So yesterday was VERY eventful for us!

We went to DL for DD's birthday. Well while there our party of 4 on the cruise has turned into 11!!!! :scared1: THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

My mom is coming with us which great but now that means I have to get my house ready to leave alone or a week. She was supposed to be here so I did not have to worry about those details!

Then DH calls at 6:00PM and says his car has broken down in the middle of nowhere. He was driving home from Monterey. He assures me it will be fixed tonight and to head home from Anaheim. He calls at 10:30 saying there is no way it will be fixed and I need to come get him. He is 31/2 hours away. Needless to say we arrived back home around 6AM.

I am now LOSING my mind!!!!!

Off I go on NO SLEEP.....looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow!

[Sorcerer Mom]

It is Friday and still not packed. Anyone else procrastinating?

PLEASE tell me you're packing ::yes::

[Sorcerer Mom]

11:25pm and DW and I are calling it quits for the packing tonight. A marathon 3.5 hr packing and laundry session. 70% complete. Still have to goto Target to pick up a few things tomarrow.

I still have to work tomarrow too!

We are down to hours left til the cruise!! T-36 hours...

:yay: :yay: :yay: Oh, thank goodness :rotfl2: Now watch, you guys will be the ones who forget NOTHING! :rotfl2:

[Luvin all Disney]

Yep, got the suctions cups packed. I found them in Michael's.

I will be finishing up my FE gift bags tonight too.

2 more days:cool1: :cool1:

Thanks!! I'll run to Michael's this morning. :moped:

[Sorcerer Mom]

So yesterday was VERY eventful for us!

We went to DL for DD's birthday. Well while there our party of 4 on the cruise has turned into 11!!!! :scared1: THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

My mom is coming with us which great but now that means I have to get my house ready to leave alone or a week. She was supposed to be here so I did not have to worry about those details!

Then DH calls at 6:00PM and says his car has broken down in the middle of nowhere. He was driving home from Monterey. He assures me it will be fixed tonight and to head home from Anaheim. He calls at 10:30 saying there is no way it will be fixed and I need to come get him. He is 31/2 hours away. Needless to say we arrived back home around 6AM.

I am now LOSING my mind!!!!!

Off I go on NO SLEEP.....looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow!

BROOKLYN!!!! Holy cow!!!! So, you're Mom is coming on the cruise!! WOW!!! and at the last minute....good for her! I wish I could get my Mom to do that. No such luck...we put her on the red-eye last night and we've all been red-eyed (my DD especially) since she left. Waiting to hear from her that she arrived home after a 3 hr drive from the airport. She doesn't have a cell phone if you could imagine.

I feel like I've been off the boards for weeks! Life has been like a hurricane since I left work on Tuesday! Now, I can't believe we leave TOMORROW!!! Stress and excitment...I'm pretty much jumping out of my skin today between getting stuff done and finishing packing. I kid around with gundo870 but truth be told, I really need to get cracking. My Mom's visit, graduation has put be behind! :scared1:

Have you guys come and come and gone from DL?? If not, I have a favor to ask. I'll PM you in a minute.

[Sorcerer Mom]

Brooklyn - ooops, clicked the submit button too fast (I'm trigger happy today :goodvibes )...you poor things....sorry to hear about your car...sounds like something that would happen to us. That will just mean the cruise will be that much more relaxing! Just think Deck 10...ocean breezes....and tequilla :rotfl2:

[Luvin all Disney]

So yesterday was VERY eventful for us!

We went to DL for DD's birthday. Well while there our party of 4 on the cruise has turned into 11!!!! :scared1: THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

My mom is coming with us which great but now that means I have to get my house ready to leave alone or a week. She was supposed to be here so I did not have to worry about those details!

Then DH calls at 6:00PM and says his car has broken down in the middle of nowhere. He was driving home from Monterey. He assures me it will be fixed tonight and to head home from Anaheim. He calls at 10:30 saying there is no way it will be fixed and I need to come get him. He is 31/2 hours away. Needless to say we arrived back home around 6AM.

I am now LOSING my mind!!!!!

Off I go on NO SLEEP.....looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow!

Oh no!!! I hope everything is okay! Maybe instead of alcohol, I need to fill you up with coffee tomorrow. :faint:

Okay -- how about a Bailey's & coffee???? :stir:

Seriously, take care of yourself. Maybe a couple of 15 minute naps -- so you don't get sick!

Take care.

:wizard:

[Sorcerer Mom]

Thanks!! I'll run to Michael's this morning. :moped:

Hey there!!!! I got mine at Michael's too....if you can't find them in the aisles, I found mine right by the cash register/check-out with all the other stuff that you just have to have before you pay :lmao: They were four in a package.

Can't believe that I'll see everyone tomorrow AND GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!:banana: :banana:

[Sorcerer Mom]

Oh no!!! I hope everything is okay! Maybe instead of alcohol, I need to fill you up with coffee tomorrow. :faint:

Okay -- how about a Bailey's & coffee???? :stir:

Seriously, take care of yourself. Maybe a couple of 15 minute naps -- so you don't get sick!

Take care.

:wizard:

oooooo - I'll take one of those!!! ::yes::

[Sorcerer Mom]

Have you guys come and come and gone from DL?? If not, I have a favor to ask. I'll PM you in a minute.

Hey Brooklyn - never mind about that favor, you've got enough to do for sure....hang in there! :hug:

[Luvin all Disney]

Brooklyn -- I'll be running to Michael's and Target later today for last minute pick-ups. If there is anything I can get for you, PLEASE let me know.

If I can save you that hassle, it would be my pleasure! :banana:

[Luvin all Disney]

oooooo - I'll take one of those!!! ::yes::

You've got it!! :stir: :stir: (mixing two)

:stir: Okay -- make it three!! :cool1:

[Sorcerer Mom]

After the week I've had, that picture brought a smile!! I can't wait to be out of here tomorrow (work, I mean). Vacation officially starts on Friday!!!
Thanks Brooklyn for all your work on this:thumbsup2

Ditto from us!

Room looks beautiful! Can't wait to take a picture like this with our gang around the table!!!

[Sorcerer Mom]

Okay, seriously, I gunna kill my husband. :furious: As he's pulling stuff out of his closet to pack, yes, today he is pulling stuff out 'cause ya know, he's the one that can fit all his stuff in a grocery bag...I'm putting stuff back....no, that shirt has a stain...no, that shirt is 100 years old...you'd think the man had no clothes...I just don't get it :confused3 He needs to go to work so I can get down to business and pack his stuff. Of course the carry-on with all the "beverages" are by the door, bubble wrapped and ready to go...:drinking:

[Sorcerer Mom]

You've got it!! :stir: :stir: (mixing two)

:stir: Okay -- make it three!! :cool1:

:laughing: :laughing:

[Brooklyn]

Hey Brooklyn - never mind about that favor, you've got enough to do for sure....hang in there! :hug:

secretkeeper is still there today. I am sure she can pick it up for you. I can call her if you need me to.

Brooklyn -- I'll be running to Michael's and Target later today for last minute pick-ups. If there is anything I can get for you, PLEASE let me know.

If I can save you that hassle, it would be my pleasure! :banana:

Thank you! I will let you know. My girls are up already! :scared1: I need sleep!!!

Okay, seriously, I gunna kill my husband. :furious: As he's pulling stuff out of his closet to pack, yes, today he is pulling stuff out 'cause ya know, he's the one that can fit all his stuff in a grocery bag...I'm putting stuff back....no, that shirt has a stain...no, that shirt is 100 years old...you'd think the man had no clothes...I just don't get it :confused3 He needs to go to work so I can get down to business and pack his stuff. Of course the carry-on with all the "beverages" are by the door, bubble wrapped and ready to go...:drinking:

I almost left mine on the side of the road last night!!! :lmao:

[Sorcerer Mom]

Brooklyn -- I'll be running to Michael's and Target later today for last minute pick-ups. If there is anything I can get for you, PLEASE let me know.

If I can save you that hassle, it would be my pleasure! :banana:

You're a good egg Luvin All Disney... :thumbsup2 and if there's anything you can't find in California that you need Brooklyn (or anyone for that matter), your peeps in Las Vegas would be happy to back you up!

[lvstitch]

Morning all...wow you've all been really chatty this morning could it be because we are Going on a cruise tomorrow!!!!!

So today is when my OCD kicks in. I have been packed for a week but today it the day I have to double and triple check everything because there is no way I remember what I packed last week even though it checked off on my spreadsheet::yes:: I know it's there but I stil have to make sure:crazy:

[Luvin all Disney]

Okay, seriously, I gunna kill my husband. :furious: As he's pulling stuff out of his closet to pack, yes, today he is pulling stuff out 'cause ya know, he's the one that can fit all his stuff in a grocery bag...I'm putting stuff back....no, that shirt has a stain...no, that shirt is 100 years old...you'd think the man had no clothes...I just don't get it :confused3 He needs to go to work so I can get down to business and pack his stuff. Of course the carry-on with all the "beverages" are by the door, bubble wrapped and ready to go...:drinking:

I think our husbands will get along well! "Why should it take more than five minutes to pack??" :confused:

Of course, he'll be the one asking me, "Where is (this) and (that)?)" I should just hide everything and tell him, "You didn't pack it?" :confused3

I just may send DH & DS to the movies this afternoon. :3dglasses

[lvstitch]

I think our husbands will get along well! "Why should it take more than five minutes to pack??" :confused:

Of course, he'll be the one asking me, "Where is (this) and (that)?)" I should just hide everything and tell him, "You didn't pack it?" :confused3

I just may send DH & DS to the movies this afternoon. :3dglasses

Good idea. I always threaten to not pack my DH's underwear if he doesn't help me, that usually works. Although his help really doesn't help all that much it's just the point of not letting him watch baseball while I'm packing:teeth:

[Peachhead]

I just discovered these boards. Is anyone going on Randi's horseback ride in Mazatlan? I will be going with my 2 girls ages 7 and 10. Looking forward to the cruise tomorrow.:hippie:
Linda

[Luvin all Disney]

Good idea. I always threaten to not pack my DH's underwear if he doesn't help me, that usually works. Although his help really doesn't help all that much it's just the point of not letting him watch baseball while I'm packing:teeth:

Great Idea!!

Thanks for the reminder, too -- I just typed up the Dodgers' schedule for DS for next week (although it's probably in his head). :goodvibes

DH is still in bed, but I keep going in there to ask him questions. He'll be getting up soon, if only to keep me from going through the front closet looking for the binoculars! :3dglasses

Back to packing . . .

:wizard:

[AirTita]

It is Friday and still not packed. Anyone else procrastinating?


Actually, I packed it all last night and then had anxiety that my 1 suitcase was way too stuffed and heavy so I added a small duffle!
Got the final t ball game today and parties but looking forward to tomorrow. We'll be there in 26 hours!

[AirTita]

Okay - dumb question and what timing but...what are the suction cups for?

[lvstitch]

Okay - dumb question and what timing but...what are the suction cups for?

I am using them to hang up my shower caddie. I know people also use them to hang up wet bathing suits.

[tami2468T]

I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one scurrying around and bursting with excitement while DH watches baseball and spends 10 minutes total packing :) Glad I have a wedding to attend tonight to keep me occupied. :hyper:

I hope you all have a wonderful trip. I know I missed the boat and didn't get in on the FE gifts (too overwhelmed at the time), but do hope you all have an amazing trip! ::yes::

BTW, the Bailey's sounds just like what I need too:stir:

[Sorcerer Mom]

I think our husbands will get along well! "Why should it take more than five minutes to pack??" :confused:

Of course, he'll be the one asking me, "Where is (this) and (that)?)" I should just hide everything and tell him, "You didn't pack it?" :confused3

I just may send DH & DS to the movies this afternoon. :3dglasses

Oh, he will so be doing that too...did you do this, pack that?? My son could care less too...last time I asked him to start to pack his own suitcase, he was 7 and all he put in it was underwear...Christine, do you remember that?! and does it sound strangley familiar?? :lmao: So, needless to say, I do the packing for both the men in the house. DS is pretty easy tho..everything goes with a Yankees t-shirt right? :confused3

All I can say is thank goodness DH is at work. DD and DS know I'm on my last nerve so they are staying clear....smart ::yes::

I just discovered these boards. Is anyone going on Randi's horseback ride in Mazatlan? I will be going with my 2 girls ages 7 and 10. Looking forward to the cruise tomorrow.:hippie:
Linda

Better late than never Peachhead...welcome. Sorry I can't be of help...we're doing horseback riding Cabo. Have a wonderful trip with your girls! :goodvibes

Actually, I packed it all last night and then had anxiety that my 1 suitcase was way too stuffed and heavy so I added a small duffle!
Got the final t ball game today and parties but looking forward to tomorrow. We'll be there in 26 hours!

Lucky you packing is done! Good thing...sounds like you've got a busy day! Hard to believe it's finally here! :yay: :yay:

I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one scurrying around and bursting with excitement while DH watches baseball and spends 10 minutes total packing :) Glad I have a wedding to attend tonight to keep me occupied. :hyper:

I hope you all have a wonderful trip. I know I missed the boat and didn't get in on the FE gifts (too overwhelmed at the time), but do hope you all have an amazing trip! ::yes::

BTW, the Bailey's sounds just like what I need too:stir:

OMG, I think no matter how much I plan, I'm still running at the last minute. But of course, I can't stay off the Boards...:rolleyes1 Did a Target, Michaels, Walgreens run..then DS tried on his jeans and let's just say he would give Steve Urkel (spelling?) a run for his money so we ran to the mall quick :drive: for a pair that fits. At least they were 50% off the sale price...I can do $9.99 for pants he'll grow out of in ohhhh, 7 days! :thumbsup2. :laughing:

Hey, Luvin All Disney...you're Bailey's Brew :stir: is goin fast...I think you could sell that at port to all of us crazies getting there at the crack of dawn or for those who have been there at the crack of dawn anyway! :dance3:

Back to packing....

[tami2468T]

OMG, I think no matter how much I plan, I'm still running at the last minute. But of course, I can't stay off the Boards...:rolleyes1 Did a Target, Michaels, Walgreens run..then DS tried on his jeans and let's just say he would give Steve Urkel (spelling?) a run for his money so we ran to the mall quick :drive: for a pair that fits. At least they were 50% off the sale price...I can do $9.99 for pants he'll grow out of in ohhhh, 7 days! :thumbsup2. :laughing:

My DS (10) too! We've been running back and forth to Kohl's all week for bigger size shorts, pants, and then shoes. Of course my DH had to do the same thing when he went to pack his shorts... I told him he wasn't supposed to gain ten pounds until AFTER we st sail... :lmao:

[lvstitch]

My DS (10) too! We've been running back and forth to Kohl's all week for bigger size shorts, pants, and then shoes. Of course my DH had to do the same thing when he went to pack his shorts... I told him he wasn't supposed to gain ten pounds until AFTER we st sail... :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

OK, I am waxed, packed and ready to go. Now just have to wait until 3:30am. I am going to try to sleep but I don't think that is going to be possible tonight.

Can't wait to meet you all tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow night at this time half of us will be eating and the other half will be getting ready to eat:yay: :yay:

[Nevada]

We've made it to LA! We're staying at the Universal City Hilton. My son's friend's family owns the hotel so when we got here they had comped us the Presidential Suite. Needless to say I freaked out! Then DH decided he didn't need a bellman! SO here we are going to the Presidential Suite carrying our own bags, a baby, my 5 yr old had forgot his shoes in the car...so a barefooted kid. Yeah the Clampetts are in the Presidential Suite tonight!

The only way they could drag me out of here is ...well a Disney Cruise!

Woot! We'll be sailing at this time tomorrow!

[gundo870]

We've made it to LA! We're staying at the Universal City Hilton. My son's friend's family owns the hotel so when we got here they had comped us the Presidential Suite. Needless to say I freaked out! Then DH decided he didn't need a bellman! SO here we are going to the Presidential Suite carrying our own bags, a baby, my 5 yr old had forgot his shoes in the car...so a barefooted kid. Yeah the Clampetts are in the Presidential Suite tonight!

The only way they could drag me out of here is ...well a Disney Cruise!

Woot! We'll be sailing at this time tomorrow!

Sounds great! What a way to start off a vacation. Sweet suite!

I am still packing! Just got back from shopping. Hopefully finishing tonight.

[Luvin all Disney]

We've made it to LA! We're staying at the Universal City Hilton. My son's friend's family owns the hotel so when we got here they had comped us the Presidential Suite. Needless to say I freaked out! Then DH decided he didn't need a bellman! SO here we are going to the Presidential Suite carrying our own bags, a baby, my 5 yr old had forgot his shoes in the car...so a barefooted kid. Yeah the Clampetts are in the Presidential Suite tonight!

The only way they could drag me out of here is ...well a Disney Cruise!

Woot! We'll be sailing at this time tomorrow!

Fabulous!!!! Almost done packing here -- then off to bed. I attended a wedding there -- It's a beautiful hotel! We'll see you tomorrow! :banana: :banana:

[Luvin all Disney]

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OK, I am waxed, packed and ready to go. Now just have to wait until 3:30am. I am going to try to sleep but I don't think that is going to be possible tonight.

Can't wait to meet you all tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow night at this time half of us will be eating and the other half will be getting ready to eat:yay: :yay:

Looking forward to meeting you!!

Yipppppeeeeeee! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[Luvin all Disney]

[QUOTE=Sorcerer Mom;25677978]Oh, he will so be doing that too...did you do this, pack that?? My son could care less too...last time I asked him to start to pack his own suitcase, he was 7 and all he put in it was underwear...Christine, do you remember that?! and does it sound strangley familiar?? :lmao: So, needless to say, I do the packing for both the men in the house. DS is pretty easy tho..everything goes with a Yankees t-shirt right? :confused3

My DS has packed all Dodger t-shirts -- It should be interesting!!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Sorcerer Mom]

Well, I can't believe it's finally here! Just finished packing...phew! I'm sure I brought waaayyyyy to much but it is what it is tonight.

Can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow...I feel like we'll be seeing old friends :goodvibes Anyone who's checking in on the boards later tonight, please be safe driving to port and get some rest...big day tomorrow! :banana: :banana: Who am I kidding...I'm great at giving advice, but not so good at taking it...I don't think I'll be getting much sleep before we head out of Vegas.

DISNEY MAGIC...HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!

[Luvin all Disney]

Well, I can't believe it's finally here! Just finished packing...phew! I'm sure I brought waaayyyyy to much but it is what it is tonight.

Can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow...I feel like we'll be seeing old friends :goodvibes Anyone who's checking in on the boards later tonight, please be safe driving to port and get some rest...big day tomorrow! :banana: :banana: Who am I kidding...I'm great at giving advice, but not so good at taking it...I don't think I'll be getting much sleep before we head out of Vegas.

DISNEY MAGIC...HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!

It's 11:10 p.m., and we're heading to bed -- everything packed at last! Please be most careful driving!! :moped:

We just saw a bit of a television special on DCL -- at the end of the Monsters, Inc. movie on ABC -- It was great to see a little preview!!

:wizard: :wizard:

[lvstitch]

We're leaving...:banana: :banana: :banana:

[AirTita]

It's finally here! The day we've all been waiting for!!! I'm up early to cook DH a nice Father's Day Breakfast since he can't make the cruise then he'll take us to the port ~ what service!
Looking forward to meeting all of you! Safe journey's to all!

[gundo870]

Its finally here! It is 9am and we are all packed and ready to leave.

4 suitcases (1 full of toys), 1 case of water, 1 carry'on, 1 backpack and 1 bag...all for 2 and 1/2 people!

Thanks for everyones helpful information and it has been a really fun few months prior to the trip!

Looking forward to finally meeting everyone real soon!

Disney Magic, here we come!!:moped:

[14m1ckey]

What a great trip! Other than having the brakes fail on our dune buggy it was an incredible adventure! After the Zip line adventure I no longer have a fear of hieghts! :woohoo:

[lvstitch]

Well I guess it's back to reality:worried: We had a great time. Thanks everyone for the great Fish Extender gifts. I will set up a photobucket account for us tomorrow so we could share our pictures. It was nice meeting you all. Hey Marie...how ya feeling :drinking1:rotfl: :rotfl:

[gundo870]

Wow!!! That was a good time.

Lots of good food (especially Palo), wine, deserts, ice cream and more food!! I came home weighing the same! Go figure.

Now we got the first Disney cruise under our belt, time to plan the next. Anyone else book their next cruise on this one? We booked a dummy date, hoping for the Med cruise or a cruise on the new ship.

Thanks also for all the FE gifts. That was really and it was exciting to get back to the stateroom to see what was left for us.

Now I am trying to sift through over 500 photos and alittle video to make a quick DVD for the family, doing laundry and putting this back in order.

I am too tired to write more...:faint:

[Dayub]

We also made it home last night. DD has to work today. It was great meeting everyone. I was not feeling to well the last 2 sea days, so I spent a lot of time in the room. Thanks to everyone for the great FE gifts.. My DD had a great time running back to the room to see what was left.

[AirTita]

Glad to hear people are home safe and sound - we're home and doing tons of laundry and going through withdrawals from the wonderful time my entire family had!

Thank you all so much for the wonderful FE gifts. The kids were constantly checking to see what other "goodies" the fairies left for them!

Glad to meet the ones we did and sorry we never hooked up with the ones we didn't!

I am now a Disney Cruise Line Convert and have convinced DH to go on a Disney cruise.

Thanks again to all ~ will write more later!!!

Jana

[Nevada]

Did anyone go on the Outdoor Adventure in PV? 2 of my kids went but I didn't get any pictures!

We had a super time on our cruise. I didn't get to meet anyone but I was so busy! It was all just magical!

[Luvin all Disney]

Well I guess it's back to reality:worried: We had a great time. Thanks everyone for the great Fish Extender gifts. I will set up a photobucket account for us tomorrow so we could share our pictures. It was nice meeting you all. Hey Marie...how ya feeling :drinking1:rotfl: :rotfl:

Feeling human again today!! There's nothing like a killer hangover at sea! :sick: Now it's on to the laundry. :(

We had a FABULOUS TIME!! Thanks again to everyone for EVERYTHING!!

:banana: :banana:

Brooklyn: Last night, the song in my head which would NOT go away:

B 11, BB 11 . . . .. :scared1:

[gundo870]

Did anyone go on the Outdoor Adventure in PV? 2 of my kids went but I didn't get any pictures!

We had a super time on our cruise. I didn't get to meet anyone but I was so busy! It was all just magical!

We didnt meet anyone either. We had the intention of doing so, but it never happpened.

The only exception was Brooklyn...nice to meet you and Brooklyn. Thanks for the use of your extra FE. I think I will be asking my mother-in-law to make a few. Maybe even on ebay!

Anyone else besides us book their next cruise while on board?

[Brooklyn]

Hi Everyone! It was so great meeting all of you. We had an INCREDIBLE time.

We booked on board hoping for the Med in 2010. I have been so sad. I miss the ship sooooo much! Brooklyn cried when leaving. Def makes it worth spending all the money to see a reaction like that!!!

Marie, we had such a good time on the last night. I am surprised I was not more hung over. I drank so much in such a short amount of time. It was AWESOME!!!

I just can't wait till the 2010 dates come out!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all of the great gifts from everyone. It was so fun coming back to the room and having full fish extenders each day!!!! :cool1:

[lvstitch]

Hi Everyone! It was so great meeting all of you. We had an INCREDIBLE time.

We booked on board hoping for the Med in 2010. I have been so sad. I miss the ship sooooo much! Brooklyn cried when leaving. Def makes it worth spending all the money to see a reaction like that!!!

Marie, we had such a good time on the last night. I am surprised I was not more hung over. I drank so much in such a short amount of time. It was AWESOME!!!

I just can't wait till the 2010 dates come out!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all of the great gifts from everyone. It was so fun coming back to the room and having full fish extenders each day!!!! :cool1:
Wow, sounds like we missed a good party...oh well there is always next time :drinking:

[OurMsBrooks]

Hi Everybody,
We're back home in Ohio after the red-eye from LAX. We had the most wonderful vacation, and I really want to thank all of you for the amazing fish extender gifts. Our kids were absolutely delighted, and it was so fun to see the creativity and thought that went into the project. We all had such fun with it.

I hope you all had as much fun as we did. I was the one crying in Parrot Cay at late breakfast Sunday... I really want to go back!!!

Cheers, everybody!
Cari

[secretkeeper]

Thanks everyone for adding to our magical memories. The FE gifts were so fun and enjoyed by all. It was wonderful to meet soooo many diser's and to have dinner each night with Brooklyn and her family. Reality hit quickly as we drove home to 100 degree temps and a broken A.C. in the house. My parents had been staying there and just thought there was a problem with the reset and shut it off and opened the windows. We walked into a 92 degree home downstairs:scared1: For those who don't know, I have M.S. and heat freaks my body out so all I could do for two days was sit in the coolest room until it got fixed. The heat rewires my nerve patterns and my walking abilty gets really bad so going out anywhere was really difficult. I went back to work today but with really numb feet. Hopefully by Thursday I will be back to norm.

Sorcerer Mom DD had a ball with your DD daughter. When it cools down in Vegas, we may have to schedule a shopping trip! Let us know when the photo bucket account is up.

Thanks again everyone. It really was terrific to be part of such a great group!

Dana

[Sorcerer Mom]

HI EVERYONE!!!

Getting ready to go back to work tomorrow but wishing I was going to bed being welcomed by a towel animal and reading a navigator then waking up to Brendt telling me what a fantastic day was in store for us! It was truly a magical vacation for my family...thanks in part to all of you. Christine and Joey's surprise was worth waiting for...the look on my kids' and husband's face was priceless. Brooklyn - perhaps he was still in shock at brunch...he really does talk! :laughing: Thanks to everyone for the wonderful fish extender gifts...it was great getting gifts from your home states and the personalized gifts were so special...we've been enjoying going thru all our loot since we're home. Even tho we were on the ship for 7 days, it sure was hard to fit everything in. I was torn between wanting to be lazy by the pool and going to activities...I have to admit..lazy by the pool won out most times.

Marie! Glad you're on the mend...I feel your pain girlfriend - have been there many times :lmao: Hope we can get to see you during a trip to Vegas. BTW, DS's pic is in the group photo taken in The Stack on homecoming looking very handsome!

Brooklyn - GREAT to meet you and your family! Anyone who can do shots of Jager on the ocean and live to tell about it is a-okay in my book! Loved seeing Brooklyn in the talent show..she is destined for great things :thumbsup2. Be sure to keep us posted on what she's doing okay?! Next time, I don't care if I'm falling asleep at dinner, I am not missing the first night and Magic Quest. I'll have to get Joey to re-enact that one - Christine, break out the yellow shoes! Riiiigggghhhhht!

Dana - I still owe you that drink...sorry we never got to sit, relax and visit...maybe next time or hopefully in Vegas! The invitation is always open! It would be great if you guys could make the trip! Thanks for everything you did. I missed seeing DS4..he is a doll, DS14 is a super kid - you must be so proud of him and we've decided to adopt DD! Hope you're cooling off and feeling better. We were shocked at how hot it was driving home in 109 degree heat:sunny:. You really feel like you're in another world on the boat.

To all our other DIS friends that we met, even briefly, thanks for making our first DC so special. We booked another on board and I think even my DH is hooked (& that's not easy to do!). Dana, you were right...he's yelling at me to say hello to this one and that one as I'm typing...now he understands why these boards are so addictive.

I got teary taking one last look at the lobby before we stepped outside on Sunday but it was a teeny bit easier leaving knowing we'd be back. ::yes::

Looking forward to seeing some pics from everyone! :cool1:

[gundo870]

Oh...and a big thanks to the person or people who mentioned bathroom suction hooks! They were so useful! I passed them in Target and bought 4 the night before the cruise.

[lvstitch]

OK, our photobucket account is up and running:

Username: portdwellers
password:6152008

I have broken it down by day so it's easy for us the find pictures. I have started coping some of mine. It's real easy if you already have them loaded into your personal account just copy the direct link into the Web URL.

[lvstitch]

Oh...and a big thanks to the person or people who mentioned bathroom suction hooks! They were so useful! I passed them in Target and bought 4 the night before the cruise.

Glad you got them:thumbsup2. I won't cruise without them and my shoe holder.

[Brooklyn]

to all my dis friends...we r @ dl today & guess who is here..."Rico" from Hannah Montana...what r the odds to have him on our cruise & now to see him @ dl

[lvstitch]

to all my dis friends...we r @ dl today & guess who is here..."Rico" from Hannah Montana...what r the odds to have him on our cruise & now to see him @ dl

Wow, that's crazy...was Brooklyn like "no big deal, I was just on a cruise with him".

[Mom2Princess2004]

Hi Everyone,

It's Jannine, AirTita's sister.

Thank you ALL so much for making our very first Disney cruise so MAGICAL! My DH John and my DD Liliana had a WONDERFUL time! :wizard: pixiedust:

It was great to meet so many of you in line at the terminal, smiling and waving around the ship, etc... :thanks:

Special "hi" to LVStitch and DH! We had a blast swinging through the PV Canopy treetops! Hearing each other scream while we zipped around and surviving the bumpy 1 hour ride each way was a bonding experience! :grouphug:

The FE gifts were so much fun! You all are so GENEROUS! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We hope to sail again...Disney all the way!

:sail:

[AirTita]

OK - kinda computer illiterate but how do you view and or add to photo bucket?
We really enjoyed meeting everyone and wish we could have spent more time together! There was soooo much to do and not enough time!
We didn't book another cruise while on board but....DH is convinced that it is a GREAT cruise and has said that we will be on another Disney Cruise soon; I've even started to browsing for DS's winter and spring breaks next year but the destinations aren't anything new. Want to either do St. Croix or Tortola but the dates aren't working out yet!
Is anyone interested in keeping this thread going as a way to
"check in" with each other? I'll try to log on and see what's going on with you all! Have to say, this was the BEST cruise we've been on and we've done 6 in 3 years so that says something!!!

Jana:lovestruc

[secretkeeper]

OK - kinda computer illiterate but how do you view and or add to photo bucket?
We really enjoyed meeting everyone and wish we could have spent more time together! There was soooo much to do and not enough time!
We didn't book another cruise while on board but....DH is convinced that it is a GREAT cruise and has said that we will be on another Disney Cruise soon; I've even started to browsing for DS's winter and spring breaks next year but the destinations aren't anything new. Want to either do St. Croix or Tortola but the dates aren't working out yet!
Is anyone interested in keeping this thread going as a way to
"check in" with each other? I'll try to log on and see what's going on with you all! Have to say, this was the BEST cruise we've been on and we've done 6 in 3 years so that says something!!!

Jana:lovestruc

I think that is a great idea!

[gundo870]

I think that is a great idea!

Ditto!

Lets keep this going. I'm sure we all are going on another cruise in the next few years.

[secretkeeper]

Ditto!

Lets keep this going. I'm sure we all are going on another cruise in the next few years.

If anyone has time add to the album at photobucket. I just added a few to day one.

[AirTita]

If anyone has time add to the album at photobucket. I just added a few to day one.

Just checking in...I still have company...Mom & DN left to go back to Hawaii on Friday:sad2: ...I have a cold :sick: and DH's favorite cousin and family are coming in today from New Jersey!

I have photo's and will try to upload/add to photobucket hopefully sometime this week!

I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed this cruise and chatting with everyone even if we didn't meet up as much as I would have liked. I think the FE's were a great way to get you caught up in the magic :tink:

BTW - the Travel Channel had a special on the Disney Cruise Line and our own dear Cruise Director Brent was on it! I also swear I saw our asst. waiter Kendell as well! Can't believe it's been a week since we left our ship!

Have a great week and a safe 4th!!!

[gundo870]

I am uploading a few photos now. I have to sort through 600 pics I took on the cruise.

[lvstitch]

Hey everyone :wave: I just added to bunch of pictures to each day:yay:

[gundo870]

Hey everyone :wave: I just added to bunch of pictures to each day:yay:

Great pics!

Especially the sunsets, food (my favorite) and some areas of the ship I hadn't even seen!

[gundo870]

I think this thread has sailed away... :boat:

[lvstitch]

I think this thread has sailed away... :boat:

Where is everyone? Hope you all had a great holiday weekend?

[gundo870]

Check it out! Anyone going to book the Med or Eastern Europ cruises?

The Eastern looks good, but will probably book the Med.

[Brooklyn]

We will be on the westbound coming home!!!!!!!!!!

[gundo870]

It would be nice if the cruise was on the new ship!

[Brooklyn]

It would be nice if the cruise was on the new ship!

I will take any ship I can get!!!