August 22nd 2009 Western Carribbean Anyone?

[Sonnyeclipse]

Hi everyone!

Just trying to be the last one to sign in here :) Even though this is our 3rd DCL cruise, I only recently found this board. Been doing lots of reading!

I (Mick) will be traveling with my wife Cheryl, sons Matt (17) and Eric (15), and daughter Christina (12). The boys have already decided that they'll be hanging out in the Stack and connecting with the other teens on the ship. We'll have to see about whether Christina will want to go off on her own or hang out with us (either way is OK with me).

We'll be leaving Sudbury, MA and flying down on Friday the 21st and staying at the airport Hyatt for the night. We'll be squeezing ourselves into 8060 - it will be interesting to see how cramped it is with the kids so big now. Thought about 2 rooms, but decided to stay with the one.

Looking forward to all the activities and some quiet time on the Desk 4 chairs :-)

Mick


My daughter is 11 so maybe her and Christina will see each other at Ocean Quest. I too am wondering if she will go off on her own or hang with us.

[Aurora's Mommy]

I spent yesterday evening ironing and packing our suit cases. Around 11pm I jumped on the scale with the luggage and now I need to figure what I can unpack :headache: I need to lose almost 5 lbs from each suit case. I think it would be easier to lose 5 lbs on myself because I don't know where to start.

I did this same thing on our last trip! I had to repack 3 times to get it under 50 pounds. I had a smaller suitcase, so I tried to put the heavier stuff in there (Mark's sneakers, toiletries, jeans). I finally got it to 47 pounds.

On the way back I didn't have a scale, so I just tried to pack the same way, but when we checked the bag, the guy said it felt a little heavy and weighed it. I saw it was 53 pounds, but all he said was that it was fine. So the key must be to check the bag at the curb, and tip the skycab well!:laughing:

[aidtrismommy]

Hey MickC, my family is heading down on the 21st from S. Deerfield, MA (if you've ever heard of it, near UMass Amherst) Are you leaving from Logan? We fly out of Bradley, I'll be the one attempting to herd 2 toddlers.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Welcome MickC.....glad you found us.....we've got quite a lot of kids both in the Stack and in Oceans Quest. Please come to the DIS meet on Saturday so we can get all the kids together.

I know exactly what everybody is going through with trying to keep the luggage weight within restrictions. We have a huge problem with that because we bring our own snorkeling gear and I like to keep that all in one suitcase.

I pack everyone's suitcases separately then end up having to split things up as I realize some suitcases are heavier than others.

It was great when the kids were little and their stuff didn't weigh as much.

I totally agree with the advice to take advantage of curbside check in as they seem more lenient about the weight restrictions.

I, too, am totally looking forward to the Bellatrix/Molly Weasley showdown in the final Harry Potter movies. That fight scene is going to be great.

I listen to music all the time so I'm really prone to getting songs stuck in my head. Those sailaway songs really are sticky on the brain.

[Sonnyeclipse]

Welcome MickC.....glad you found us.....we've got quite a lot of kids both in the Stack and in Oceans Quest. Please come to the DIS meet on Saturday so we can get all the kids together.

I just may do that too. What a great chance to get my sons and daughter to meet other kids prior to going into the kids club.

[sandyh67]

Well that is good to know. I won't have far to go to deliver your FEs since we are in 2146 and 2148. We were in 2138 last year when we were on the Panama East Bound Cruise. I am a little worried about the engine noise in our current cabins, but this is all we could get when we wanted connecting rooms. 2138 was absolutely fine.


Quick question then about 2138 and 2140- do either one have one of the pull down beds on the wall? My 6yo saw this on a video about DCL and has been obsessing about sleeping in this pull down bed- LOL Dont know how to tell her she might not have one!

[sandyh67]

Did we get the room number for AngelaRN79?
This is the one still missing on my list-

Thanks!

[BlueMarlin]

And almost won the Quiz night in the Leaders Bar one night too!

Is the kids thing local or a new politically correct movement? Really replying to say how happy I am that you had a great time at camp, and how jealous I am that you have a LEADERS BAR in camp. Any alcohol anywhere near any Scouting event and you are banned for life in the US.

[Aurora's Mommy]

Quick question then about 2138 and 2140- do either one have one of the pull down beds on the wall? My 6yo saw this on a video about DCL and has been obsessing about sleeping in this pull down bed- LOL Dont know how to tell her she might not have one!

As long as one of those rooms sleeps 4, there will be a bed that pulls down from the ceiling. It is pretty cool!

[Ski-and-Sea]

Really replying to say how happy I am that you had a great time at camp, and how jealous I am that you have a LEADERS BAR in camp. Any alcohol anywhere near any Scouting event and you are banned for life in the US.

I had the same reaction to reading that....would love to have a leaders bar at our camping places.

A fellow leader told this great story where she was on a Scout camping trip and the letter they received upon arrival at the camp said "no alcohol or illegal drugs". Everyone joked that "legal" drugs would be okay.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Did we get the room number for AngelaRN79?
This is the one still missing on my list-

Thanks!

Not yet.

Almost finished with my FE gifts. Boy, its like preparing for Christmas Day.

[trimix]

A fellow leader told this great story where she was on a Scout camping trip and the letter they received upon arrival at the camp said "no alcohol or illegal drugs". Everyone joked that "legal" drugs would be okay.

As a guy, if I ever found myself having to babysit a girl scout camp, there's no way I could make it through the week without my perfectly-legal leftover vicodan:laughing:

Boy Scouts, on the other hand, I could get through the week with just the Tylenol.

Next week's cruise, hopefully I won't need anything more than CAFFEINE!

C8H10N4O2 - the lifeblood of the computer field

[trimix]

Five more minutes...

In five minutes I can safely duck out five minutes early, then I am free until the end of the month!

Good timing, I still haven't packed anything and I need to leave the house by 9 AM to comfortably make my flight :)

[Ski-and-Sea]

Good timing, I still haven't packed anything and I need to leave the house by 9 AM to comfortably make my flight :)

:scared1::eek::scared1::scared:

[kylelover1]

Hello All,
No I did not fall off the face of the earth. Mini trips to the Jersey shore and job hunting has kept me busy. I hope everyone is having fun in Florida. I will be finishing FE's with Kyle this weekend. Bags are out and partially packed. We can not wait to meet all of you. We leave early on the 21st and will be at Sea World that day. Are we still thinking of having dinner at one of the hotels on the the 21? We are staying across from Sea World. Gotta run I hope Kyle has been emailing everyone but he is at his Dad's house in delaware and I really have no control over what happens there. PS forget who is addicted to Wawa coffee, but so am I. As a native Texan who moved to PA when my aunt first said that name I laughed so hard I almost peed myself!!!!!:laughing:Gosh next Friday cannot come soon enough. :yay:

[jhryb]

Quick question then about 2138 and 2140- do either one have one of the pull down beds on the wall? My 6yo saw this on a video about DCL and has been obsessing about sleeping in this pull down bed- LOL Dont know how to tell her she might not have one!

2136 sleeps 4 and it had the bed that pulls down from the ceiling. I'm not sure what 2138 and 2140 are like - if they sleep 4 then your 6yo will be very happy.

[stsomewhere]

Erik and I just got home from the Jimmy Buffet concert.
We had a great time.

I am staying up with the puppy since she has been in her crate for 11 hours.
ERik just went to bed 'cause he has to work in the morning.



Christi

[trimix]

Don't worry, KC - I am mostly parked and just waiting for a last load of laundry before I finish packing.

Of course the toiletries don't get packed until morning :)

Christi I am so jealous of you - and still mad at Jimmy. A month after announcing West coast tour dates Jimmy canceled them and eventually added east coast dates as well as Paris.

We took the puppy to a friend's house this evening. DS 7 is still crying over leaving her. I'm sure he'll be having too much fun to think of her by Monday :)

[Sonnyeclipse]

Whomever is running the FE exchange, I would love to be involved if it is not too late. Being a newbie, I assumed everyone on the Cruise did this and not just the DIS'ers.

[Aurora's Mommy]

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Brian and family, safe travels! :littleangel:

[tamman]

Christi, I'm so jealous!!! We tried to get Buffet tickets, but no such luck. We went last year. We were thinking of just going to tailgate (because that is half the fun :dance3:), but Jon's boss has been giving him a hard time about going on vacation next week.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Whomever is running the FE exchange, I would love to be involved if it is not too late. Being a newbie, I assumed everyone on the Cruise did this and not just the DIS'ers.

Maza arranged the FE exchange. She's got the list of cabin numbers. I would pm her or DH (fluffy bunny). I believe they are already here in the US but I think they said would be checking in on these boards.

Can you tell us your cabin #?

[wayneg]

Whomever is running the FE exchange, I would love to be involved if it is not too late. Being a newbie, I assumed everyone on the Cruise did this and not just the DIS'ers.

Welcome aboard
As KC says try PM Maria but we had a cut off time end of July as many of us are already in Florida some without internet access.

[Sonnyeclipse]

Maza arranged the FE exchange. She's got the list of cabin numbers. I would pm her or DH (fluffy bunny). I believe they are already here in the US but I think they said would be checking in on these boards.

Can you tell us your cabin #?


2643 and 2645.

Thanks I will PM.

[trimix]

Brian and family, safe travels! :littleangel:

Thank you, Denise. One hour, 15 minutes to go so I guess this is my goodbye note.

In the words of my favorite marine mammal, "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

[Aurora's Mommy]

So I called to reservations line and asked what movies will be showing on the 8/22 sailing. Ruby said that the following movies are currently "in rotation":

Bolt
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Race to Witch Mountain
Hannah Montana Movie
Earth
Up
The Proposal
G-Force

I'm so looking forward to Race (love THE ROCK), the Proposal and G-Force. Thought it was stange she didn't mention Ponyo.

She also indicated that we will be treated to a PrimEAR at Sea: Surrogates. Never heard of it, so I IMDB'd it (descrition below). I should note that IMDB indicates that its release date is 9/25, so I think Ruby might have misunderstood when I said we were sailing. But, in case she was right:

The filmmaking trio behind the hit sci-fi sequel Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines re-team to explore a future in which humans live in isolation while only communicating with their fellow man through robots that serve as social surrogates and are better-looking versions of their human counterparts. Bruce Willis stars as an FBI agent who enlists the aid of his own surrogate to investigate the murder of the genius college student who invented the surrogates. As the case grows more complicated, however, the withdrawn detective discovers that in order to actually catch the killer he will have to venture outside the safety of his own home for the first time in many years, and enlists the aid of another agent (Radha Mitchell) in tracking his target down. Jonathan Mostow directs co-screenwriters Michael Ferris and John Brancato's adaptation of the graphic novel by author Robert Venditti and illustrator Brett Weldele.

[Aurora's Mommy]

Tropical depression #2 is now being referred to as a "remnant low" so I think we have nothing to fear from that particular system. However, the one that just came off the Cape Verde islands is causing some excitement. The Weather Channel is saying that models are indicating that this could be a hurricane that could be impacting the southeast in the next 10 days. Still alot of uncertainty there. Hopefully, it will peter out and won't be an issue for anyone.

[Ski-and-Sea]

See you onboard Brian.....safe travels.

Denise....thanks for the movie update. DD & I saw Race to Witch mountain. Movie was pretty good though I prefer the original.

Regarding potential hurricanes......it's so hard to predict this far away. I've been on 8 DCL cruises in the summer and only once got directly impacted by a hurricane. I was on the Wonder last summer that got diverted to Miami. I'd be more upset if we missed one of our ports as I've got private excursions set up at both Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

DCL did an amazing job diverting the Wonder to Miami. They bussed all the passengers back and forth to Port Canaveral. All the food that normally gets loaded in Port Canaveral had to be sent to Miami. Clearly DCL is prepared for events like this.

[Maza]

Thank you, Denise. One hour, 15 minutes to go so I guess this is my goodbye note.

In the words of my favorite marine mammal, "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

ahh...Dolphins...got to love them...sucinct and to the point!
Safe travels!:woohoo:

We have a few days left before we embark..just doing a few last minute bits..you know...packing, travel insurance,pirate costumes, FE gifts ..just little bits really:scared1:
so much to do...so little time!:eek:
watching the weather with interest ( well...we are British after all!!)...should be interesting!:rolleyes1 Have had hurricaines two out of our last 3 trips to Florida...so hey ho!
Been reading Waynes posts on the UK boards, seems to hbe having a good time so far...excellent food porn...:laughing:

well...should be 'doing'...not:surfweb:
as my DD would say...cba!!

[jsolar]

oops - just did a recheck. We were in 2136 not 2138. 2136 was a great room so I am sure that 2138 will be equally amazing. Can I brag and state that I never took an elevator once on that trip? Too late I already did :)

Hello neighbor!
I am staying in room 2030, 2032 and 2028. I have 2 and 6 year old boys. My sister has a 6 and 11 year old girls and is in the adjoining room. Is there a meet and greet for everyone?
Thanks!!
Jill

[jhryb]

So I called to reservations line and asked what movies will be showing on the 8/22 sailing. Ruby said that the following movies are currently "in rotation"........

Thanks for sharing. My DH will be very interested in this when he gets home from work today (his last day before we leave - yay!).
Spent today taking care of lots of last minute details before we leave. Can't wait. Tomorrow at this time I'll probably bid my farewell because it will be an early night getting to bed. We must get up around 2am Sunday to catch our flight. We'll get a full day in at WDW on Sunday so I'll need my energy. I think I'll do the banana dance now :banana:

[downeysmith]

Called Disney for our dining room rotation, they informed me that it could change but I don't like the rotation. Is there anyway to change it before hand or once we are on the ship?

[jhryb]

Hello neighbor!
I am staying in room 2030, 2032 and 2028. I have 2 and 6 year old boys. My sister has a 6 and 11 year old girls and is in the adjoining room. Is there a meet and greet for everyone?
Thanks!!
Jill

My DD is also 11 so she will be happy to hear that there is another girl her age nearby. Your rooms are in a great location. We really tried to get adjoining rooms that veered a little closer to mid-ship but no luck. We are stuck with 2146 and 2148 this time. I think I have typed incorrect room numbers in the past. I am so confused but I am positive now that 2146 and 2148 are correct.

[jsolar]

My DD is also 11 so she will be happy to hear that there is another girl her age nearby. Your rooms are in a great location. We really tried to get adjoining rooms that veered a little closer to mid-ship but no luck. We are stuck with 2146 and 2148 this time. I think I have typed incorrect room numbers in the past. I am so confused but I am positive now that 2146 and 2148 are correct.

How wonderful!! My 11 year old, Victoria will be thrilled. She is giving us a hard time as she is afraid she won't make friends. I'm not sure if I signed up for the FE thing. Is it too late? Also, is there a meeting for everyone here? If so, where? Can you email me directly? I don't always get this site. Thanks!!
Jill

[stsomewhere]

I wonder if the movie PremEAR ing is:

The Wizards of Waverly Place. Alex wishes her parents had never met.

[tamman]

Last year, we were on the Wonder when the new Cheetah Girl movie came out. Kayla and I stayed in the pool for the entire time and watched it.

[Aurora's Mommy]

I wonder if the movie PremEAR ing is:

The Wizards of Waverly Place. Alex wishes her parents had never met.

As it is not a theatrical release, it will hopefully be showing on the Ariel Screen by the pool. Actually, it better be! Paige is missing her best friends birthday party on Friday night, where they were going to watch the premiere. To save my sanity, at the very least I'm hoping the Residence Inn at MCO has the Disney Channel!

As of 3:45 PM today, I am on vacation from work. I actually left work on time, with everything done and my desk clean :woohoo:. It will still be a mess by time I get back (more than two weeks from now), but at least I feelin' good at this very moment.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Called Disney for our dining room rotation, they informed me that it could change but I don't like the rotation. Is there anyway to change it before hand or once we are on the ship?

You can't change the rotation beforehand. You can request a certain rotation but that isn't guaranteed. But you can request a change once you get onboard. I think you ask the head server - ask about when you check in and find out the rotation (it will be printed on your KTTW card).

As of 3:45 PM today, I am on vacation from work. I actually left work on time, with everything done and my desk clean :woohoo:. It will still be a mess by time I get back (more than two weeks from now), but at least I feelin' good at this very moment.

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[jhryb]

How wonderful!! My 11 year old, Victoria will be thrilled. She is giving us a hard time as she is afraid she won't make friends. I'm not sure if I signed up for the FE thing. Is it too late? Also, is there a meeting for everyone here? If so, where? Can you email me directly? I don't always get this site. Thanks!!
Jill

Hello Jill - I'm afraid that I don't see your name on the FE list that I have. I believe that the final list went out at the end of July. I know that many families have already left for Florida. At least we have your cabin numbers (2030, 2032 and 2028 ) so we can still add goodies to your FE.
Hopefully we will see you at the Meet and Greet at the Promenade Lounge on Saturday at 2:30pm. Also Ski-and-Sea (KC) is hosting a Dis Meet in the Walt Disney Suite on Monday at 2:00pm cabin 8030.
Jennifer

[trimix]

Greetings from Orlando!

Flight coming to Seattle was 20 minutes late, but the staff did their best to give us a quick turnaround so we were only 10 minutes late pulling away from the gate. Then, taxiing out, we pull over to the side and sit for almost 10 minutes. Finally the captian reports a problem not with the engine, but with a sensor. They shut down engine number 2, reset the system, and restarted the engine then everything ran properly. This meant we were leaving Seattle about 30 minutes late - and we had a 45 minute layover in Salt Lake. I didn't think it was a problem, because we were scheduled into the gate directly across from our connecting flight.

Arriving in Salt Lake, only 15 minutes behind schedule, we taxiied to the next concourse over from our connecting flight! Fortunately I had requested a wheelchair for DD, and the customer care person pushed that wheelchair VERY quickly, so fast that we got to the connecting gate before main cabin boarding had begun! :) We had time to use the lavatory and the flight attendant provided some beverages as we cooled down from the forced march between gates.

All is well, we arrived in Orlando on time. And surprisingly, our checked luggage was all on the carousel by the time we got to baggage claim!

See you all in a week :)
Safe travels, everybody!

[fluffy bunny]

To all the scouters, I was uploading some photo's to the group website, so thought I would put a couple here for you. The first is of us at the Opening ceremony. The other two shown the bar sign and the bar tent. We were impressed as this is run by the Kent Scouts and tours various events down there. The Beer was good as well, straight from the Barrels and very well kept.
If you want to look at the rest of the photo's have a look at our website - 11thstaffordscouts dot org dot uk.
Right last minute shopping and packing to do, we leave Wednesday.
See you all next Saturday.
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[stsomewhere]

Hello Jill - I'm afraid that I don't see your name on the FE list that I have. I believe that the final list went out at the end of July. I know that many families have already left for Florida. At least we have your cabin numbers (2030, 2032 and 2028 ) so we can still add goodies to your FE.
Hopefully we will see you at the Meet and Greet at the Promenade Lounge on Saturday at 2:30pm. Also Ski-and-Sea (KC) is hosting a Dis Meet in the Walt Disney Suite on Monday at 2:00pm cabin 8030.
Jennifer

We can put some goodies in your FE, too.
We are in cabin 6537

[Aurora's Mommy]

Lucky

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Keeping a close eye on the Weather Channel. I should note that my best friend in the world (well, beside Mark :love:) is Anna, who is married to Bill :rotfl:. I'm strangely upset with them.

[kylelover1]

hey anyone remember if there is an iron on board? :laundy:

[jhryb]

hey anyone remember if there is an iron on board? :laundy:

Yes the laundry rooms have irons, but there is usually a line-up on formal night so use it early if you need it.

[trimix]

Keeping a close eye on the Weather Channel. I should note that my best friend in the world (well, beside Mark :love:) is Anna, who is married to Bill :rotfl:. I'm strangely upset with them.

Anna shouldn't be an issue. Currently they are saying it should hit southern Florida Thursday morning, and chances of it being a hurricane at that point are only 30%.

But tropical depression three has me very concerned. I will be downright worried if it strengthens as forecast and the forecast cone still shows it coming this way on the Tuesday morning forecast. Let's hope things go well...

[jhryb]

This is my final post before the cruise. We're going out for dinner and then it will be an early night. We must wake up around 2am to make it to the airport for our flight. I'm so excited. My DH and the kids are watching a disney pixar movie (the Incredibles) to get into the groove. I'm not a big movie fan but I'm already in the groove so no movie is needed. See you all real soon!!!!

[ragtopday]

Just wanted to pop in and say hello! I have spent most of the day doing cruise prep type stuff! We booked this trip in March 2008 so it's been a long wait, and now that it's less than a week away I am suddenly panicking at all there is to do! We fly in on Friday and will see you all on Saturday - happy and safe travels to all!

[Aurora's Mommy]

This is my final post before the cruise. We're going out for dinner and then it will be an early night. We must wake up around 2am to make it to the airport for our flight. I'm so excited. My DH and the kids are watching a disney pixar movie (the Incredibles) to get into the groove. I'm not a big movie fan but I'm already in the groove so no movie is needed. See you all real soon!!!!

Bon voyage, Jennifer and family!

[Ski-and-Sea]

Safe travels for all chili cruisers leaving this weekend.

We're beginning to get giddy around here. I will be getting down the suitcases tonight and start assembling all the clothes. Last week I got new snorkeling gear for both kids (darn those growth spurts). Had to buy new pants for both kids as they've outgrown what they wore last spring (curse those growth spurts).

At least their dress shoes still fit.

Boy, gorgeous weather here in NJ. This morning DD had a three hour tryout for our fall softball travel team. That was tough in the heat as this is the first consistently hot weather we've had all summer and we're not used to temperatures above 80 degrees :beach:

Alright, I'll admit it, I'm getting concerned about the pick up in tropical storm activity in the Altantic. It was just too good to last that we went this far into the summer without any hurricanes.

Its so frustrating that you cannot predict a thing - we'll just be biting our nails waiting to see if any storms get organized, then wait to see the track then wait to see the timing.

Speaking of timing....I completely forgot that there were preseason football games last night. Wanted to watch the Jets game and Mark Sanchez. Oh well. Scary moment if you are a baseball fan.....David Wright got hit in the head by a pitch and taken to the hospital.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Oooooh, I had post 1800!!!!:yay:

[Ski-and-Sea]

To all the scouters, I was uploading some photo's to the group website, so thought I would put a couple here for you. The first is of us at the Opening ceremony. The other two shown the bar sign and the bar tent. We were impressed as this is run by the Kent Scouts and tours various events down there. The Beer was good as well, straight from the Barrels and very well kept.
If you want to look at the rest of the photo's have a look at our website - 11thstaffordscouts dot org dot uk.
Right last minute shopping and packing to do, we leave Wednesday.
See you all next Saturday.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/moninc/IMG_1563.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/moninc/DSC04256.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/moninc/DSC04324.jpg

David.....fantastic pics. :thumbsup2 We Scout leaders in the U.S. could only dream of having a bar like that at our camping trips. That is way too civilized.

Loved the sign that said "crooked staff". Next time I'm in charge of a camping trip I'm going to put up a sign like that on my door/tent....make it a play on words.

[MickC]

Hey MickC, my family is heading down on the 21st from S. Deerfield, MA (if you've ever heard of it, near UMass Amherst) Are you leaving from Logan? We fly out of Bradley, I'll be the one attempting to herd 2 toddlers.

We'll be flying out of Providence (first time for us!). Was actually our your way (sort of) at 6 Flags this past Thursday with 3 teenagers (2 of mine and a friend).

[stsomewhere]

Fuffy bunny and maza

I checked out your troop website. It looks like evereyone had a great time.

Did you have a contest -making clothes out of trash bags?

[BlueMarlin]

Fuffy bunny and maza I checked out your troop website. It looks like evereyone had a great time. Did you have a contest -making clothes out of trash bags?

The Scouting looks fun Fluffy Bunny and Maza.

Hope I can get a few pix of our summer camp before we go. The gentleman with the disc is off on a personal vacation now, and will likely not return in time. Here is one that I snapped when the boys were off at skills.

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For the first time this year we were able to motivate the troop to compete in the camp competitions. Our big wins were Honor Troop, The Nature Scavenger hunt (one point off the all time high) and Archery (we swept all 12 awards and took second in many of them, too).

[BlueMarlin]

Just wanted to pop in and say hello!
Hey RagTopDay, I presume you are a Parrot Head from your handle?

[Aurora's Mommy]

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For those of us still bothering to count!

The kids are starting to think I am addicted to the Weather Channel (actually, I am a long time addict, the joke around here is that my Jim was named for Jim Cantore). Anyway, I'm thinking positive, and it looks like our flight to Florida on Friday may be bumpy, but a go. I don't think there will be any problem getting to the port on Saturday at all. Once we get on the boat, who knows :confused3.

Most toiletries got packed yesterday, laundry is going, and I need to borrow a bigger suitcase from my parents, but packing goes on. It's going to be near 90 here today, so hoping to squeeze in a trip to the pool. Can't believe the wait is almost over!:yay:

[tamman]

"Hello, my name is Tammi and I am also a Weather Channel Addict":rotfl:

But seriously, I have always loved the weather channel for two reason:
1. I am a teacher in Michigan where getting a phone call at 5 am saying you don't have to go to work (snow day) feels like you won the lottery.

2. I love thunderstorms. I darker the sky the more expected I get. I am sure when I am old and gray I will be sitting in my garage watching the storms roll in, but for now I have to be responsible and make sure the kiddos are inside and safe.

I, too, had to borrow bigger luggage from my parents. The kids are I leave on Tuesday and Jon will join us late Wednesday night (his boss is a big meanie:mad:).

I am all packed, the house is clean and my classroom is all set up and ready to go. I am just waiting and watching the weather channel as time passes.

[travisx4]

We'll be flying out of Providence (first time for us!). Was actually our your way (sort of) at 6 Flags this past Thursday with 3 teenagers (2 of mine and a friend).

We are flying out of Providence Wednesday Morning.:cool1: We live in Southern Ma. About 45 min. from airport.We prefer to fly from Prov. easier than getting to Boston..:thumbsup2

[Ski-and-Sea]

Another weather channel fan. Personally, I think Jim Cantore is kind of hot :lovestruc ;)

My all time favorite was Paul Kosin, the winter weather expert. If he came on then you knew there was going to be a big snow dump.

As a skier, I am a weather junkie. During the winter I'm always checking accuweather.com.

Yes, it does appear that T.S. Bill won't be a big threat to us (whew). Hopefully the worst will be some overcast weather for the sailaway party.

For those of us still around and posting this week, let's post on each day what we will be doing on that particular day on the Magic. Today will be Key West day. We're planning on staying onboard and not doing doing any excursions. We'll spend the money on excursions in Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

[Sonnyeclipse]

I think at Key West, we're going to get off and just walk around for a few hours. I would like to go to the southernmost point just to say I did it. Maybe shop a bit.

We have Palo at 6pm on Key West day so we'll make sure we're back in plenty of time.

[Maza]

Key West day- we will be having a bit of a walk around, picking up a few t-shirts in Margaretaville, i have a friend who is a big Jimmy B fan:)...maybe a little train trip. Then hanging round Mallory Square waiting for the sun to go down...with a glass in hand ...obv:rolleyes1
Last time we where in Key west we had to leave wwwwaaaayyy before sundown...so this time we want to join in! Love those Florida sunsets:cool2:


Scouting- yes, well,,, the camp was awsome:lovestruc...not too much of the traditional scouting malarky...just a bit of climbing and absailing...but great fun. Planning next years trip already, but this will be a more traditional affair, which meand more work for the Scouters...but hey ho! I just provide the kit and food:) We are planning to take Daves older Scouts ( 14+)..and a few Explorers ( 14+)lol...to Gilwell24 next year. should be interesting:rotfl2:

well, I have scrubbed my kitchen, if we are burgled whilst on holiday atleast they wont think someone had beat them to it:rolleyes:...just a few more rooms to go...and just one more working day :banana::banana:

DH is tracking tropical storms as we speak...I am nodding...but not really listening...is it Claudette next:confused3....ah..we are old hurricain hands..and on a boat. As long as nothing stops us getting to Fl I will be happy:yay:

[Maza]

Fuffy bunny and maza

I checked out your troop website. It looks like evereyone had a great time.

Did you have a contest -making clothes out of trash bags?

Yes Christie...Bin Bag Bond evening. They had to make formal wear out of bin bags (although 'formal' was obviously debatable!) The girly on the right in a blue bin bag dress is our eldest DD...showing that some ppl can look good in bin bags:hug:
The lad in pink trousers is Daves Troop Assistant :laughing:...we have some interesting pictures to blackmail him with when he goes for his Warrant Committee interview when he turns 18..:scared1:

[julielouhoo]

Finally kicked out all of the relations that I can't claim on my tax return!! Now to finish cleaning up after them!! We are exhausted, but excited to spend the next few days on cruise preparations!! :woohoo:

Have tons still left to do, including a complete scrub down of my house (especially my powder room that my dim bulb sister flooded last night at midnight)!! Some lame "it wasn't my fault" comment, but DH wasn't buying it. He told her that the rule of thumb is when your A$$ gets wet, you stop flushing!!!:lmao::lmao: You definitely need comic relief when your immediate family is comprised of 24 people!!!

Our plans for Key West have changed since the seas seem like they could be choppy. We were going to go on a snorkeling catamaran trip, but are now going to do the trolley and walk around. Have to hit the southermost point and get the key lime on a stick among other stops. I found a great spot (which I'll share once I find my notes) at a roof top patio/lounge of a hotel that you can see all over key west, the atlantic ocean and the caribbean sea. Just haven't decided if we'll start there or sunset there.

I'm with all the ladies and their crushes on Jim Cantore. He is great!! They probably put him on site to distract the women from the bedlam outside!! :love: It would work for me!!

Can't wait to see you all!!

Terri

PS Maria and Dave, your camping trip looked like so much fun and definitely not like any scout camping trip I've been on!!

[BlueMarlin]

Today will be Key West day.

Christi and the kids and I were going to walk to Fort Zachary Taylor, until we saw pictures not taken from a favorable angle and saw that the San Juan Forts or others we have been to are far larger and this would be a letdown.

Therefore, we will be walking Whitehead Street to the Southernmost point Buoy and then hitting South Beach for a swim. Then we will stroll through Duval Street back and hit the shops, get some Key Lime Pie, a Margarita of course from JB's and wait for the sunset at Malory Square.

Erik

[BlueMarlin]

Some really, really nice lady posted all the Western navigators from her recent cruise here: Also, if someone out there is more computer savvy than I (and that ain't hard), could you try to include the link correctly?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2234786

The problem with the original link was the double HTTP on the front.

[dandandandan]

I need a favor... i recently went on the cruise and there was a part of the ship i wanted a picture of but i missed. if anyone can help me out let me know, all it would take is 2 seconds of your time.

[trimix]

Maria - Sorry, but we leave Key West about an hour before sunset. I'll miss sunset from Mallory Square as well. But we'll have fun on the ship!

The current forcast for TS (almost hurricane) Bill keeps it well offshore. So we might have rougher than normal seas leaving Port Canaveral, but other than that issue the forecast looks great for our cruise!

Six days from right now we'll be enjoying the sailaway party! See you all soon!

[Aurora's Mommy]

I am all packed, the house is clean and my classroom is all set up and ready to go. I am just waiting and watching the weather channel as time passes.

I would love to say that my house is clean before we leave, but I think that might be a bridge too far!

Another weather channel fan. Personally, I think Jim Cantore is kind of hot :lovestruc ;)



Yes he is :thumbsup2. I have trouble falling asleep when I am alone in the house. Every noise is someone breaking in, even though I know it's just the house settling, a car outside, etc. I find that if I leave the TV on, I can't hear the noises, and I fall asleep. But, you have to be careful what you leave on, lest you wake up at 2 AM to a slasher flick :scared1:. (Try to get back to sleep after that).

The point of this story? When we first got married, Mark was working many nights. Jim Cantore was doing mostly late nights way back then. Many a night, I have slept with Jim Cantore!:rolleyes1

[Aurora's Mommy]

:blush:I found a great spot (which I'll share once I find my notes) at a roof top patio/lounge of a hotel that you can see all over key west, the atlantic ocean and the caribbean sea.

I've been there! 20 years ago it was a Holiday Inn, don't know what it is now. Glad to hear you got rid of the relatives. What is it about relatives and overflowing toilets? My nephew did the same thing last time he was here.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2234786

The problem with the original link was the double HTTP on the front.

Thank you! It's the really easy fixes that embarrass me the most!:blush:

[Aurora's Mommy]

Count us among the aimless wanderers around Key West. We'll be standing in line to get a picture of the kids at the southern-most point of the US. We'll get a key lime pie on a stick. We'll get a picture at the end of Route 1. And, we have to get a picture at the corner of Caroline and Whitehead, as I know Caroline Whitehead, and she collects such pictures.:)

We also will be looking for pirate t-shirts for the kids for pirate night. I actually had a really cute black t-shirt for Paige, with a pink sparkly skull and crossbones, but I can not find it anywhere. It's driving me nuts!:crazy:

Plan to spend sunset on the ship, watching the action on the dock as we pull away.

[Ski-and-Sea]

The current forcast for TS (almost hurricane) Bill keeps it well offshore. So we might have rougher than normal seas leaving Port Canaveral, but other than that issue the forecast looks great for our cruise!

Six days from right now we'll be enjoying the sailaway party! See you all soon!

That's actually not a bad thing.....I find it rocks you to a deep sleep at night. And to be honest, I don't like when the sun is blaring during the sailaway party, it can be too bright and too hot on deck.

Okay, finished the FE gifts (lord knows where I'm going to pack them). Got the suitcases down from the attic. Now sorting through which clothes to bring.

[BlueMarlin]

For those of us looking to shop duty free, I did a quick comparison of the Disney Cruise Line Liquor Shop Price List to the State of Michigan Minimum Shelf Price Guide, just to satisfy myself. The results:

The Worst

BRAND NAME PROOF Bottle MI State SHIP Discount
APPLETON WHITE (JAM) 80 1000 ML $15.99 $14.95 7%
JOHNNIE WALKER GREEN LABEL 86 750 ML $59.95 $56.95 5%
MAKER'S MARK BBN 90 1000 ML $33.97 $32.95 3%
PYRAT XO RESERVE 80 750 ML $24.95 $35.95 -44%
Very strange the Pyrat is marked up $10 in the duty free.


The Best
BRAND NAME PROOF Bottle MI State SHIP Discount
STOLICHNAYA 80 (RUS) 80 1000 ML $26.70 $9.95 63%
BEEFEATER GIN (ENG) 94 1000 ML $24.95 $12.95 48%
1800 ESSENTIAL SILVER 80 750 ML $34.96 $18.95 46%
CAPT MORGAN SPICED RUM (P R) 70 1000 ML $19.97 $10.95 45%
GILBEY'S 80 1000 ML $11.95 $6.95 42%
JIM BEAM 80 1000 ML $21.97 $12.95 41%
BACARDI LIMON 70 1000 ML $19.97 $11.95 40%
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (ENG) 94 1000 ML $29.99 $17.95 40%
TANQUERAY (ENG) 94.6 1000 ML $27.94 $16.95 39%
JOSE CUERVO CLASICO 80 1000 ML $24.48 $14.95 39%
JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL 80 1000 ML $31.49 $19.95 37% GLENFIDDICH-12 YR 80 1000 ML $46.96 $29.95 36%
DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL 80 1000 ML $30.97 $19.95 36%
SMIRNOFF 80 80 1000 ML $16.98 $10.95 36%
CAPT MORGAN'S PARROT BAY 42 1000 ML $16.98 $10.95 36%

[Ski-and-Sea]

He told her that the rule of thumb is when your A$$ gets wet, you stop flushing!!!:lmao::lmao: You definitely need comic relief when your immediate family is comprised of 24 people!!!



That is priceless.....you totally deserve a cruise as a reward. :lmao:

Denise....I totally sympathize with sounds being magnified when you are home alone. Last summer I had four nights home totally by myself and while I was thrilled during the day I was so happy to have my two cats with me at night. If I heard a noise and the cats didn't move a muscle then it was okay.

[stsomewhere]

For those of us looking to shop duty free, I did a quick comparison of the Disney Cruise Line Liquor Shop Price List to the State of Michigan Minimum Shelf Price Guide, just to satisfy myself. The results:

The Worst

BRAND NAME PROOF Bottle MI State SHIP Discount
APPLETON WHITE (JAM) 80 1000 ML $15.99 $14.95 7%
JOHNNIE WALKER GREEN LABEL 86 750 ML $59.95 $56.95 5%
MAKER'S MARK BBN 90 1000 ML $33.97 $32.95 3%
PYRAT XO RESERVE 80 750 ML $24.95 $35.95 -44%
Very strange the Pyrat is marked up $10 in the duty free.


The Best
BRAND NAME PROOF Bottle MI State SHIP Discount
STOLICHNAYA 80 (RUS) 80 1000 ML $26.70 $9.95 63%
BEEFEATER GIN (ENG) 94 1000 ML $24.95 $12.95 48%
1800 ESSENTIAL SILVER 80 750 ML $34.96 $18.95 46%
CAPT MORGAN SPICED RUM (P R) 70 1000 ML $19.97 $10.95 45%
GILBEY'S 80 1000 ML $11.95 $6.95 42%
JIM BEAM 80 1000 ML $21.97 $12.95 41%
BACARDI LIMON 70 1000 ML $19.97 $11.95 40%
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (ENG) 94 1000 ML $29.99 $17.95 40%
TANQUERAY (ENG) 94.6 1000 ML $27.94 $16.95 39%
JOSE CUERVO CLASICO 80 1000 ML $24.48 $14.95 39%
JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL 80 1000 ML $31.49 $19.95 37% GLENFIDDICH-12 YR 80 1000 ML $46.96 $29.95 36%
DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL 80 1000 ML $30.97 $19.95 36%
SMIRNOFF 80 80 1000 ML $16.98 $10.95 36%
CAPT MORGAN'S PARROT BAY 42 1000 ML $16.98 $10.95 36%

Is this what you were doing when you were suppose to be working?

[stsomewhere]

I finished making the FE. Matt did help with some off the ironing.

SOme how I got the directions mixed uo. So , I hand sewn on the pockets.
Erik told me he was working....:rolleyes1
Now, I see he was comparing bottles of alchol.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Is this what you were doing when you were suppose to be working?

Consider it his community service hours for the good of our cruise ;)

[julielouhoo]

I need a favor... i recently went on the cruise and there was a part of the ship i wanted a picture of but i missed. if anyone can help me out let me know, all it would take is 2 seconds of your time.

I'll help you, so long as the part of the ship you need isn't the under side!!

[julielouhoo]

For those of us looking to shop duty free, I did a quick comparison of the Disney Cruise Line Liquor Shop Price List to the State of Michigan Minimum Shelf Price Guide, just to satisfy myself. The results:

The Worst

BRAND NAME PROOF Bottle MI State SHIP Discount
APPLETON WHITE (JAM) 80 1000 ML $15.99 $14.95 7%
JOHNNIE WALKER GREEN LABEL 86 750 ML $59.95 $56.95 5%
MAKER'S MARK BBN 90 1000 ML $33.97 $32.95 3%
PYRAT XO RESERVE 80 750 ML $24.95 $35.95 -44%
Very strange the Pyrat is marked up $10 in the duty free.


The Best
BRAND NAME PROOF Bottle MI State SHIP Discount
STOLICHNAYA 80 (RUS) 80 1000 ML $26.70 $9.95 63%
BEEFEATER GIN (ENG) 94 1000 ML $24.95 $12.95 48%
1800 ESSENTIAL SILVER 80 750 ML $34.96 $18.95 46%
CAPT MORGAN SPICED RUM (P R) 70 1000 ML $19.97 $10.95 45%
GILBEY'S 80 1000 ML $11.95 $6.95 42%
JIM BEAM 80 1000 ML $21.97 $12.95 41%
BACARDI LIMON 70 1000 ML $19.97 $11.95 40%
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (ENG) 94 1000 ML $29.99 $17.95 40%
TANQUERAY (ENG) 94.6 1000 ML $27.94 $16.95 39%
JOSE CUERVO CLASICO 80 1000 ML $24.48 $14.95 39%
JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL 80 1000 ML $31.49 $19.95 37% GLENFIDDICH-12 YR 80 1000 ML $46.96 $29.95 36%
DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL 80 1000 ML $30.97 $19.95 36%
SMIRNOFF 80 80 1000 ML $16.98 $10.95 36%
CAPT MORGAN'S PARROT BAY 42 1000 ML $16.98 $10.95 36%

I, for one, really like how you spend your leisure time!!! Now I'll race you to the spirits shop!!:rotfl2: Seriously, thanks for taking the time to do that, it will help me sort what I am going to bring. Is it correct that if you buy it on the ship, you can open it aboard, but can't carry off any that are open and unfinished??? As if.....

[julielouhoo]

The point of this story? When we first got married, Mark was working many nights. Jim Cantore was doing mostly late nights way back then. Many a night, I have slept with Jim Cantore!:rolleyes1

Denise that is so funny!! Until I remembered that it was during the same time that I was sleeping with Jim Cantore!!! :lmao: I can't fall asleep when Jack isn't home either.

KC ~ thanks for the sympathy!! It was a mess!! We really need this cruise!! :dance3:

Terri

[Maza]

I, for one, really like how you spend your leisure time!!! Now I'll race you to the spirits shop!!:rotfl2: Seriously, thanks for taking the time to do that, it will help me sort what I am going to bring. Is it correct that if you buy it on the ship, you can open it aboard, but can't carry off any that are open and unfinished??? As if.....

Terri...i dont think you can drink any liquor you buy o the ship. they deliver it to you on the last night/morning as you leave:confused3

[Maza]

btw...I am actually at work...on an admin day. I have no idea what i am supposd to be doing . i have done all the paperwork i had to do...and its 9.30. what shall i do now? I have so much still to do at home! at what point do you think it will be ok to ask if i can go early? lunchtime? supposed to be here until 20.00 hrs:rotfl2:

[Aurora's Mommy]

Denise that is so funny!! Until I remembered that it was during the same time that I was sleeping with Jim Cantore!!! :lmao: I can't fall asleep when Jack isn't home either.
Terri

Jim, how could you?! I always suspected he was a player! Do you remember how he had hair back then?

btw...I am actually at work...on an admin day. I have no idea what i am supposd to be doing . i have done all the paperwork i had to do...and its 9.30. what shall i do now? I have so much still to do at home! at what point do you think it will be ok to ask if i can go early? lunchtime? supposed to be here until 20.00 hrs:rotfl2:

Ok, let me see if I can figure this out. There is a 4 hour time difference between you and me (I think). 20.00 hours I'm assuming is military time, so that means you have to be there until 8 PM your time, which would then be 4 PM my time? Which means you still have more than 8 hours left :crazy2:. Of course, that is provided my math is correct.

So, let's see, what can Maria do for the rest of the day? As per KC's suggestion you can post what you will be doing this time next week!

Better yet, hope the powers that be spring you early :thumbsup2.

[Aurora's Mommy]

5

Today I have to take Paige and her best friend (oddly also named Paige) to Chuck E. Cheese because my Paige is devestated that she will be missing Paige's birthday party on Friday. But next week on this day, I'll be enjoying Palo Brunch, and then what I'm sure will be a lovely party in the Walt Disney Suite. :banana:

[BlueMarlin]

Terri...i dont think you can drink any liquor you buy o the ship. they deliver it to you on the last night/morning as you leave:confused3

Yea Terri, sorry. This is for the 1 (yes count it ONE) duty free bottle you get to bring back into the USA from the Caribbean. The good news is, if you scroll back about 500 posts, that DCL is the only line that allows you to bring on board. So it is kind of like the Pot discussion scene in Pulp Fiction.

Its legal to own it, and its legal to drink it if you have it, in designated areas (your room or in a drink of the day reused glass ;) ). Its legal to bring on board -- so long as it is not from Grand Cayman -- but only in a carry on sized bag. Its not legal to buy it onboard and drink it onboard unless it is in a glass from a bar.

For all of the detailed destructions, go back about three to four weeks in the discussion. Some of our mates were looking for FLA shops between the airport and cruise port. There are about three shops between the Cruise Port and Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach, less than one mile past the ship and down US1.

[BlueMarlin]

so long as it is not from Grand Cayman
Also, you can bring it back on board by hand from Key West or Mexico, the ship does not accept deliveries of mystery bottles. So if you cannot get it done before you go, you can stock up in Key West. Guessing that Tequila will be cheaper in Mexico, but then again I guessed that Rum would be cheaper in the Caribbean, and Pyrat is 33% cheaper off the shelf in Michigan.

I will actually not be bringing that much on the ship with me, because I will be saving up to stock up in Florence, KY on the way home at Party Town. Many wonderful elixirs in Bourbon country that you cannot get north of the Mason-Dixon line. They keep it all for themselves.

[BlueMarlin]

What to do today... We took the posted Navigators and turned them into an Excel Sheet with five columns, one for Family and one for each member, and listed the things that person might want to look into for the day on each tab. That is the other thing I was doing yesterday, instead of putting in O.T. on a Sunday - as a salaried employee, as Christi pointed out.

Today we were looking at the Origami Class, the Cakes and Desserts classes, the Castaway club party, Family Magic Quest at 2p and/or the Suite Reception. Then hitting two Captains Receptions, family disco fever, and the Golden Mickey's Afterparty followed by the Cabaret Show. Oh yea, and some rest and relaxation, too.

To answer my own question from about 750 posts ago, regarding the entertainment not being all Broadway Musicals. The answer is that the Cabaret Shows are each of the entertainers doing what they do best, other than singing and dancing. So that is where you get the juggler, magician and comedian type acts. Disney really is the best of both worlds, Thank's Uncle Walt.

[sandyh67]

Not sure if anyone posted this recently, but saw the talk about alcohol

You CAN carry on alcohol onto the ship- you cannot put it in your checked luggage but there is no limit as to what you can carry on. Kristen and I did this in May on the podcast cruise- we had a rolling cooler full of wine and alcohol- carried our own wine to dinner each night, no problem doing that either. You can carry a bottle of wine to dinner and they will uncork it for you, but charge a uncorking fee of $20 I think.
So there you go!
We will be making an alcohol run when we arrive in Orlando on Friday :drinking1

[sandyh67]

btw...I am actually at work...on an admin day. I have no idea what i am supposd to be doing . i have done all the paperwork i had to do...and its 9.30. what shall i do now? I have so much still to do at home! at what point do you think it will be ok to ask if i can go early? lunchtime? supposed to be here until 20.00 hrs:rotfl2:

Cant you tell them you really need to "work" from home today!

I am in the office today too, thinking of how much I have to do at home- as my patients are not showing up today LOL- that's what happens sometime at clinic- so much depends on the weather!

[sandyh67]

Wondering how many twilight fans there are involved in the FE exchange- I just might have a little something extra for my fellow twihards ;)

[stsomewhere]

Wondering how many twilight fans there are involved in the FE exchange- I just might have a little something extra for my fellow twihards ;)

I am a big twilight fan.

DS made fun of me until he watched the movie.

I let my sister borrow the bokks. SHe just didn't get it:sad2:

[Sonnyeclipse]

Wondering how many twilight fans there are involved in the FE exchange- I just might have a little something extra for my fellow twihards ;)

We are not officially involved in the exchange but are exchanging with a few other people.

We are in 2643 and 2645 if you have any extras. My daughter is a HUGE Twilight fan and we already have her Twilight magnet made for the door.

[stsomewhere]

Here's what we will be going on the ship one week from today.

Dessert demo, castaway party, goofy party, KC reception, Family Quest,

Marina is looking forwardc to Rattatoui cooking class, the golden mickey after party, campout.

EtA: I don't have anything else planned. But, you will be able to find me at the quiet cove or spa area.
I will probably get a pass to the rainforest room.

[stsomewhere]

For all you DISers already at WDW- I hope you are having go weather.

[RichieGraciemom]

Im so excited to even pack. my head is spinning in different directions and i just keep reading this boards. I have to get my but in gear and get upstairs and start putting things in the suitcases. we are leaving wed night for the drive down and two days in cocoa before getting on the beautiful ship saturday morning. I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!keep forgetting we are going to disney for a week after the cruise and have to bring things for that part because the weather channel has me so preoccupied. signing off and have a great day!!!!!!

[sandyh67]

I am a big twilight fan.

DS made fun of me until he watched the movie.

I let my sister borrow the bokks. SHe just didn't get it:sad2:

What room are you in? Assuming you are on the FE list- but just to be sure!

[stsomewhere]

What room are you in? Assuming you are on the FE list- but just to be sure!

We are on the FE list. #6537

[Maza]

:love: a few twilight extras eh....is it Edward...please say its Edward!:woohoo: Love the books...not too fussed on the film...just downloaded them onto my e-reader, for the trip :rolleyes1
Well...the 'powers that be ' did indeed spring me early:) (thank you Jackie)
The sight of my poor dejected body slumped over a PC:surfweb: was obviously too much for her and she let me go at 15:30:banana: Besides...my paperwork was all up to date, ditto my audits...and the clinical pathway I had to write has been emailed to the appropriate person!...I even returned my library books to the hospital library..and grabbed a sneaky Starbucks on the way back....got to love the selling of retail spaces in hospitals:lovestruc

so...i got home...about 16:30....to find beds not stipped, rooms not tidied...crappola alll over my spotless kitchen. Not a happy bunny:furious
but order has been restored.
One good thing...our hastily bought Scout minibus passed its MOT...which, for our American friends...IS A GOOD THING! we were just a little worried it was going to cost alot of money...but its all good!
so...one more hectic day, bit of last minute packing...and we are off.
My mum and Bro are leaving Glasgow at 0800 hrs tomorrow...not exactly sure why, but anyway! They are staying at a hotel near the airport tomorrow night, we are flying out of Manchester..which is about an hours drive for us, but about 4 for them, so they are getting the train tomorrow instead:)

so..packing...
Erik...and any other Scouters still present...we have packed a few of our group badges and some other bits if you are still interested in swapping:idea::crazy2:

this time next week....being dragged back on to the boat before Sundown...but only just apparently. Sundowners on the Port side anyone ( or is it starboard...never did get the hang of it..:blush:)

[Maza]

I thought i was on holiday...but i have just realised how much i have to do tomorrow:scared1:
0900-Nails
1030-Orthodontist. DD had her braces removed on Friday, for which she is very very grateful, but we have to go pick up her retainer in the morning.
1000-Hair....whoops. Better re schedule that one....Dentist is 20 miles away!

1200- Hair...girls. At home:headache:
1300- cleaning up after hair..:rolleyes1
1400-Pedicure, facial, Eyebrows- me:chewy:
eemmm...Hair-Me ...somewhere in there...I hope!
Packing...packing...packing
1900- slimming class...well...too many:mickeybar....need some willpower from somewhere:rolleyes1
I cant beleive we booked this 20 months ago and we are still running round like headless hens on the last day:upsidedow:crazy: absolute madness!

wish i could just be there now :teleport:

[Aurora's Mommy]

Just did an emergency dress shirt run to Kohls. Thank goodness when Mark got home from work today he thought to pull his dress shirts out for packing. He doesn't wear them for work anymore, so he hasn't had them on for a while. Somehow, they all managed to shrink while hanging in the closet :rolleyes1. I shouldn't be judgemental. Somehow my bathing suits manage to shrink over the winter every year :rotfl:.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Wow - didn't realize how many closet Jim Cantore fans we have here...:rotfl:

I am a HUGE Twilight fan so I'd love a Twilight goodie. Maybe I'll put a picture of Jacob on my FE. ;)

Maza.....don't you just love coming home to a messy house (:thumbsup2 sarcastically). I love coming home from weekend Girl Scout camping trips and finding DH hasn't cleaned a thing since Friday night. :eek:

The DCL bottled alcohol policy is just weird. :crazy: You can bring onboard at Port Canaveral all the booze you want and just pay a $15 corking fee to drink it at dinner.

But if you buy wine on the ship at the duty free shop you cannot even get the bottle until the last night of the cruise. You cannot bring wine onboard from Grand Cayman but you can in Cozumel.

What will I be doing a week from today......having a leisurely breakfast at Topsiders. Take a swim in Quiet Cove pool in the morning. Have leisurely lunch. Host the DIS party in our cabin. See the show then dinner then par-tay after dinner.

[Ski-and-Sea]

I'll help you, so long as the part of the ship you need isn't the under side!!

:rotfl2::lmao:

Just did an emergency dress shirt run to Kohls. Thank goodness when Mark got home from work today he thought to pull his dress shirts out for packing. He doesn't wear them for work anymore, so he hasn't had them on for a while. Somehow, they all managed to shrink while hanging in the closet :rolleyes1. I shouldn't be judgemental. Somehow my bathing suits manage to shrink over the winter every year :rotfl:.

Men's tuxedos do the same thing so I came up with an excuse that I posted on the DIS a while back......

"atmospheric conditions exist in the male closet that negatively impact the molecular structure of the individual fibers in the material used to make tuxedos, thus causing shrinkage".

[tamman]

This should be my last post. Flight tomorrow is at 7:35 am...need to leave the house at 4:45 am:wave2:

I have to pick up Kayla from dance tonight at 8:30. Hope to be in bed by 9:00 to watch The Closer then lights out for me!!! In a perfect script, I should be asleep by 10:05, but I am sure I will up 5 or more times on the computer.

[stsomewhere]

I just finished packing Marina's things:cool1:

Next up is Matt.

Then, me.
Erik is packing for himself.

I bought all the toilitries yesterday.

Both kids got their haircut this morning

I took the kids to the store earlier. Each picked out a new DS game for the way down. I also grabbed them new headphones for it.

Plus, they each got a new DVD.
Matt got The simpsons season 5- over 600 minutes
MArina picked icarly -around 600 minutes.

I would like to get the house cleaned, but not sure if it will happen.
Last week was very hectic so I could not get done what I had planned. My grandpa and our older dog died. Plus, I have tons of laundry from both kids being away all week.

[stsomewhere]

This should be my last post. Flight tomorrow is at 7:35 am...need to leave the house at 4:45 am:wave2:

I have to pick up Kayla from dance tonight at 8:30. Hope to be in bed by 9:00 to watch The Closer then lights out for me!!! In a perfect script, I should be asleep by 10:05, but I am sure I will up 5 or more times on the computer.

I'll be watching The Closer, too.

Have a safe trip.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Last week was very hectic so I could not get done what I had planned. My grandpa and our older dog died. Plus, I have tons of laundry from both kids being away all week.

So sorry to hear that.

Both kids will be on a one night camping trip on Wednesday so I'll have the house to myself and I'll start packing then.

[julielouhoo]

I thought i was on holiday...but i have just realised how much i have to do tomorrow:scared1:
0900-Nails
1030-Orthodontist. DD had her braces removed on Friday, for which she is very very grateful, but we have to go pick up her retainer in the morning.
1000-Hair....whoops. Better re schedule that one....Dentist is 20 miles away!

1200- Hair...girls. At home:headache:
1300- cleaning up after hair..:rolleyes1
1400-Pedicure, facial, Eyebrows- me:chewy:
eemmm...Hair-Me ...somewhere in there...I hope!
Packing...packing...packing
1900- slimming class...well...too many:mickeybar....need some willpower from somewhere:rolleyes1
I cant beleive we booked this 20 months ago and we are still running round like headless hens on the last day:upsidedow:crazy: absolute madness!

wish i could just be there now :teleport:

:rotfl2::rotfl:
Totally the truth!! I always feel like I start my vacation half dead :worship:from all of there is to do, pre vacation!! At least you don't have "go to work" on your list.

I hope :scared1: I have run the last of the errands today. Will continue packing tonight. Lots of little loose ends to finalize.

Thanks to everyone for all of the liquor clarification. I have taken down your cabin #'s and will be visiting regularly!!! :lmao: I was planning on bringing some aboard, now I'll know to load down the kids's carry ons too!!

As for what I'll be doing one week from today, aside from visiting/moving in with KC, I'm not sure. I've printed the Navigators, but have been saving them for the LONG ride down to FL from NJ. :rolleyes1

Safe travels to all leaving tomorrow!!!

[julielouhoo]

I just finished packing Marina's things:cool1:

Next up is Matt.

Then, me.
Erik is packing for himself.

I bought all the toilitries yesterday.

Both kids got their haircut this morning

I took the kids to the store earlier. Each picked out a new DS game for the way down. I also grabbed them new headphones for it.

Plus, they each got a new DVD.
Matt got The simpsons season 5- over 600 minutes
MArina picked icarly -around 600 minutes.

I would like to get the house cleaned, but not sure if it will happen.
Last week was very hectic so I could not get done what I had planned. My grandpa and our older dog died. Plus, I have tons of laundry from both kids being away all week.

What a hard week!! I'm so sorry about both of your losses. You definitely need a cruise!! (I won't be complaining about my toilet/fountain flowing on my hardwood floor again)!! You need a :grouphug:

You and I are like minded lately! We are both leaving Wed after DHs get home; we are staying Th/Fr at the Radisson; we just took our kids for new DS games/movies. But you are much smarter than me....... I had no idea they made headphones for the DS!! How many car trips have I listened to both for hours!!! :headache:

I hope you have a really easy trip down and can just relax before the cruise.

[julielouhoo]

This should be my last post. Flight tomorrow is at 7:35 am...need to leave the house at 4:45 am:wave2:

I have to pick up Kayla from dance tonight at 8:30. Hope to be in bed by 9:00 to watch The Closer then lights out for me!!! In a perfect script, I should be asleep by 10:05, but I am sure I will up 5 or more times on the computer.


Have a safe trip!!! See you soon!!

[stsomewhere]

What a hard week!! I'm so sorry about both of your losses. You definitely need a cruise!! (I won't be complaining about my toilet/fountain flowing on my hardwood floor again)!! You need a :grouphug:

You and I are like minded lately! We are both leaving Wed after DHs get home; we are staying Th/Fr at the Radisson; we just took our kids for new DS games/movies. But you are much smarter than me....... I had no idea they made headphones for the DS!! How many car trips have I listened to both for hours!!! :headache:

I hope you have a really easy trip down and can just relax before the cruise.

Thanks for everyones kind thoughts. We knew it was inevitable. But, still sad.


I got the DS headphones at Target.
It was an investment in my sanity for the drive. Matt picked out Guitar Hero-at least it is a different version than the PS2 I hear coming from the basement.

A few road trips ago, I made the mistake of buying the headphone/microphone combo. Never again. Both kids were training their Ninetend Dogs.

I asked the kids at the store if they knew where theie DVD headphones were. Santa brought them for Christmas for our long ride in Feb.

Yes, we will be hanging out by the pool most of the day. Erik would like to go to ROn Jon's. The kids want to go to the beach for awhile.

I am feeling the stress of packing.... At least I know my FE and exchange gifts are done.

[agonzalez88]

We are 7 hours away from heading out... We just packed the car up and have double checked our list of things to do before we head out in the middle of the night. Hope to be south of DC for breakfast tomorrow! See you all on Saturday!

[Aurora's Mommy]

This should be my last post. Flight tomorrow is at 7:35 am...need to leave the house at 4:45 am:wave2:

I have to pick up Kayla from dance tonight at 8:30. Hope to be in bed by 9:00 to watch The Closer then lights out for me!!! In a perfect script, I should be asleep by 10:05, but I am sure I will up 5 or more times on the computer.

We are 7 hours away from heading out... We just packed the car up and have double checked our list of things to do before we head out in the middle of the night. Hope to be south of DC for breakfast tomorrow! See you all on Saturday!

Safe travels! And I know, it's all about getting south of DC for breakfast! I have to admit, I kinda like the drive, and if our time wasn't limited I would much prefer it above flying. On our last trip south, for weeks leading up to the trip, Mark and my Dad were approaching the trip like a military sortee. They had maps spread all over the kitchen table, discussing the merits of 95 vs. 495 vs. 295. Jim finally asked "If we are going to Florida, why do we care about DC?" Because IT'S ALL ABOUT GETTING THRU DC! We ended up leaving at 4 AM, and we were thru DC (on 295) by 7/7:30. If you'll be looking for breakfast, there is a Cracker Barrel at I believe the Potomac Mills exit that was pretty tasty!

[Aurora's Mommy]

My grandpa and our older dog died.

Even when it is expected, it is still hard. I am very sorry for your losses.

[Aurora's Mommy]

I will actually not be bringing that much on the ship with me, because I will be saving up to stock up in Florence, KY on the way home at Party Town.

I grew up in Ft. Mitchell, KY, right down the road (via Dixie Hwy) from Florence (Y'all). We moved when I was 12, so I can't say that I've ever been to Party Town.

[Aurora's Mommy]

"atmospheric conditions exist in the male closet that negatively impact the molecular structure of the individual fibers in the material used to make tuxedos, thus causing shrinkage".

Oooohhh, THAT'S what happened :thumbsup2.

[shelleyr25]

OOHHHH.....getting so anxious about Hurricane Bill!!!!!

[trimix]

Last week was very hectic so I could not get done what I had planned. My grandpa and our older dog died.

I'm really sorry to hear about this. It's a little embarrassing to say, but since we lived on far sides of the country and it was expected, my grandparents' deaths didn't affect me as much as others. But I was totally crushed when the dog died. I can't imagine both happening in one week :(

OOHHHH.....getting so anxious about Hurricane Bill!!!!!

Relax your anxiety. Bill is far offshore and forecast to head towards Bermuda instead of Florida or the Caribbean. You should be much more concerned about sunburn!

[julielouhoo]

I'm really sorry to hear about this. It's a little embarrassing to say, but since we lived on far sides of the country and it was expected, my grandparents' deaths didn't affect me as much as others. But I was totally crushed when the dog died. I can't imagine both happening in one week :(



Relax your anxiety. Bill is far offshore and forecast to head towards Bermuda instead of Florida or the Caribbean. You should be much more concerned about sunburn!

Hey Brian~
I've been thinking about your family, hoping you are having a great time and wondering how your daughter is doing, getting around in WDW.

Not too much longer and you'll be on your first Disney Cruise!! :cheer2: Nothing like the very first one. As prepared as you are, you are still going to be overwhelmed by the Magic (and the magic)!!

Terri

[travisx4]

Wondering if anyone got luggage tags with their state room on them in their packets , I can't remember if you only got them when you leave the ship, or if the baggage men gave us one when we got to the ship to fill out or we had them before hand,, Thank you. Weleave in the A.M and I'm stressing over the weight and size of the luggage then I woke in a minny panick that the tags have not arrived..AUGH !!:confused:

[BlueMarlin]

Let's see - Today's Doings: Grand Cayman. Whole lotta nothing. May wander into town, and if we get really bored hire a cab to hit the beach.

Regarding Dixie Hwy, yes I know the one, it also goes past where Christi and I grew up, and we will be on it in Florida together soon.

[julielouhoo]

Wondering if anyone got luggage tags with their state room on them in their packets , I can't remember if you only got them when you leave the ship, or if the baggage men gave us one when we got to the ship to fill out or we had them before hand,, Thank you. Weleave in the A.M and I'm stressing over the weight and size of the luggage then I woke in a minny panick that the tags have not arrived..AUGH !!:confused:

We received luggage tags in our kit, but don't worry about it, the porters are great at helping you write them up!! :thumbsup2 Many, many people will fill them out at the port. Don't worry!

Terri

[julielouhoo]

Oooh, I forgot, next Tuesday, in Grand Cayman, we will be off early and head to Boatswain Beach. We were there in November and the kids loved it so much, they can't wait to get back there. :yay:We are looking forward to enjoying the snorkeling and the pool this time. It was overcast, then drizzly the last time we were there, but the Turtles were amazing!!

If anyone is planning on doing the same and would like to share a bus, taxi, driver, etc, just let me know. We took the bus last time (taxis were hard to find unless you wanted an island tour, but they may be more readily available earlier in the morning). The bus was very inexpensive, but made a lot of stops. If we can fill one up, they'll need to go straight there!!

[Sonnyeclipse]

We will be doing the Island Tour and Snorkling with the Stingrays in Grand Caymen. My kids have seen the videos online of the stingrays and are a little freaked out but I think they'll get over it once they get in there.

I have heard the Island tour isn't spectacular but thought we would give it a try. I'm sure the kids will like the Turtle Farm.

[Ski-and-Sea]

A few road trips ago, I made the mistake of buying the headphone/microphone combo. Never again. Both kids were training their Ninetend Dogs.


Ugh, those Nintendogs were incredibly annoying. :headache: We've had 6 hour car rides to Vermont and both kids were training their Nintendogs. :faint: Saying the same words over and over and over because the microphone can't pick it up.

Wondering if anyone got luggage tags with their state room on them in their packets , I can't remember if you only got them when you leave the ship, or if the baggage men gave us one when we got to the ship to fill out or we had them before hand,, Thank you. Weleave in the A.M and I'm stressing over the weight and size of the luggage then I woke in a minny panick that the tags have not arrived..AUGH !!:confused:

Our DCL luggage tags came with our cruise documents. They were in the back of the packet and kind of hidden - check yours again, it should be there.

We will be doing the Island Tour and Snorkling with the Stingrays in Grand Caymen. My kids have seen the videos online of the stingrays and are a little freaked out but I think they'll get over it once they get in there.



We did this once when the kids were little. It is a bit scary at first since there are so many stingrays and they are very, very social with humans. But they are totally harmless and view them as gigantic puppies that want to play with people. Tell your kids to think of the school teacher in Finding Nemo - that is what the stingrays are like in real life.

Okay - today and tomorrow next week (did that make sense :upsidedow) are the big days for us. Today we have our deep sea fishing trip. We'll be one of the first ones off the ship since its a 1/2 day trip.

We've been trying to go on a deep sea fishing trip for the past several years. We had two shots with DCL last summer when we did back-to-back Wonder cruises. We had signed up to do the fishing trip at Castaway Cay but the fishing boat broke down that day and the trip got cancelled. Then we got hit by tropical storm Fay the second time we headed back to Castaway Cay and the fishing trip got cancelled again :mad:

So hopefully the third time is a charm and we'll be able to fish. After that trip is finished I want to do some clothes shopping. We haven't been to Grand Cayman since 2004 and the t-shirts I bought back then are getting old and frayed.

Off to get my haircut today.

[stsomewhere]

Grand Cayman
We don't have anything planned. There are suppose to be 5 ships in port-18,000 people.

We may go to the beach. But, probably relax on the ship. We will have to take the kids onto the island for a while since they have never been there.

Plus, I need to get my Christmas ornament. I collect them from everywhere we travel. I have a special christmas tree just for travel ornaments.

Matt is now packed.
I should be packing my clothes, but thought I'd check the boards first.


*Wanted to add make sure you write in your scrapbooks( FE). It is nothing fancy, you could alos use them for autographs.There are pockets to store dinner tickets, etc. Erik wanted me to enclose a note with them,but they are packed and I am not reopening them

[sandyh67]

I thought i was on holiday...but i have just realised how much i have to do tomorrow:scared1:
0900-Nails
1030-Orthodontist. DD had her braces removed on Friday, for which she is very very grateful, but we have to go pick up her retainer in the morning.
1000-Hair....whoops. Better re schedule that one....Dentist is 20 miles away!

1200- Hair...girls. At home:headache:
1300- cleaning up after hair..:rolleyes1
1400-Pedicure, facial, Eyebrows- me:chewy:
eemmm...Hair-Me ...somewhere in there...I hope!
Packing...packing...packing
1900- slimming class...well...too many:mickeybar....need some willpower from somewhere:rolleyes1
I cant beleive we booked this 20 months ago and we are still running round like headless hens on the last day:upsidedow:crazy: absolute madness!

wish i could just be there now :teleport:

Maria- your schedule sounds just like mine for the next 2 days! Orthodontist appt, hair (for me and DS), nails, other Dr. appt, appt. to look at oldest sons senior portraits we had taken- Just HAS to be done before we leave according to him or his girlfriend will not be able to come with us- gasp:scared1:
just one more thing to fit in over the next 48 hrs! Uggg

BTW- I think we are twins separated at birth- NICU transport team- (done that too!) madwife-team edward :hug: Cant wait to meet you! I will be sure to have a special team edward gift just for you ;)

[ragtopday]

I know!

For a trip that has been booked for a year and a half I'm suddenly panicking over all there is to do before we leave! And yet, it's not like I can do things like mow the lawn or drop the dog off with the sitter before the last minute! All I can say is, I'm looking forward to relaxing on this cruise!

[BlueMarlin]

OOHHHH.....getting so anxious about Hurricane Bill!!!!!

I am too, but I think we are on opposite ends of the rainbow. I am worried that the surf in Cocoa Beach will not be high enough for fun on Friday and Saturday. The latest report is that we will get 6ft (2M) waves on Saturday for the dawn patrol. I was really hoping for something more spectacular.

Last time we were in Hawaii, I went body surfing in 18 - 24ft swells in Waimea Bay. That was fun, but we will make the best of what nature gives us on Cocoa Beach before the cruise.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3891108-md.jpg

[BlueMarlin]

If anyone is planning on doing the same and would like to share a bus, taxi, driver, etc, just let me know.

As Christi said, George Town will be a flippin' mess with five ships tendered off the port and people fighting for transit. If we decide to attempt to fight that madness, perhaps we may jump in with you. You need to work over Christi at the RATP on Friday.

[julielouhoo]

As Christi said, George Town will be a flippin' mess with five ships tendered off the port and people fighting for transit. If we decide to attempt to fight that madness, perhaps we may jump in with you. You need to work over Christi at the RATP on Friday.

Will do!! I emailed Boatswain today to ask about the possibility of getting a refund if I pre purchase our tickets (20% discount), if we can't tender or don't make it to GC. I also asked them about their own transportation. They have a statement about free transportation from the pier. I'll let you know what I find out.

[BlueMarlin]

Cruise Ship Port Schedules

Sunday Key West
Only Disney Magic

Tuesday Grand Cayman
# Vessel Name Vessel Line Passengers Tonnage Arrival Time Departure Time

Disney Magic Disney Cruise Lines 2,500 Aug 25 2009 6:14AM Aug 25 2009 5:00PM
Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line 2,124 Aug 25 2009 7:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:00PM
Carnival Liberty Carnival Cruise Line 2,974 Aug 25 2009 8:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:30PM
Carnival Valor Carnival Cruise Line 2,974 Aug 25 2009 9:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:00PM

Totals: 10,600 Passengers

Wednesday at Punta Maya (Based on Last Rotation)

Holiday International Pier Wed, Aug 12 7:00 am 6:00 pm
Carnival Legend Puerta Maya Wed, Aug 12 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Disney Magic Punta Langosta Wed, Aug 12 9:00 am 6:30 pm
Carnival Imagination Puerta Maya Wed, Aug 12 11:00 am 10:00 pm


Friday at Castaway Cay
Just Us Baby!!!

[Maza]

well...today is over! well...almost! Managed to get everything done...except i forgot to pick up new contacts..lenses that is!Was suppose to do it between nails and hair...ahhhhh. So I will apologise in advance if i walk by any of you as if i cant see you, i probabaly cant!:lmao:
all hair is cut,dried and straightened! except DH...his is a little short for the GHDs!
Pets are sorted...had a panic about cat sitters yesterday, as both my 'helpers' are going away in our middle holiday week, but its all sorted now!
Evertything is packed...more or less...obv. my laptop is still out:surfweb:
but it will be winging its way into my hand luggage case any minute!
FE gift...sorted. Fingers crossed i can import shortbread:cutie:
Tickets-check
Passports-check
Currency- check...could do with more. but isnt that always the truth!:scared1:
Twilight etc loaded onto e-reader:hug:
Sky plus is set...windows locked...house tidy:love:
right...think I am ready!

what have i forgot???

[Ski-and-Sea]

Cruise Ship Port Schedules

Friday at Castaway Cay
Just Us Baby!!!

Music to our ears......ahhhhh......there was only one other time I was on a DCL cruise and we were the only ship in a port. That was in 2006 for the double dip Costa Maya cruises. We were the only ship in Costa Maya. We had the place to ourselves and it was very comforting knowing that the majority of the other people around you were from the Magic.

[shelleyr25]

I seriously need to get motivated...have not even started packing although the list is all in my head!!
Really looking forward to meeting you guys on Saturday.


For those leaving soon...have a great drive/flight...see you soon!!:cool1::cool1:

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

[stsomewhere]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear:sad2:

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

[Aurora's Mommy]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear:sad2:

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

That's what Target is for!

Today, no one has noted that we board in 4days.

I'm coming late to the party today because in addition to my mani-pedi, and dropping DD off/picking up at a softball clinic, I had to fit in a Doctor's appt. for DS, whose ear is very painful. So, it seems that when your eardrum bursts, that as the fluid rushes out of your ear, it can cause swimmers ear. The dr. has given him ear drops, but she is concerned that it is so swollen, and there is so much crude (her words) in this ear, that if it is not feeling better by Thursday, we will have to take him to an ENT. Great, just what you want to do the day before vacation, beg an ENT to fit you in to clean out an ear! Well, hopefully the drops will manage to squeeze in between the "crude" and work some MAGIC.

In the Caymen's (one week from today!) we will be enjoying the Catamaran Snorkel and Sail/Stingrays.

[Aurora's Mommy]

I am too, but I think we are on opposite ends of the rainbow. I am worried that the surf in Cocoa Beach will not be high enough for fun on Friday and Saturday. The latest report is that we will get 6ft (2M) waves on Saturday for the dawn patrol. I was really hoping for something more spectacular.

Last time we were in Hawaii, I went body surfing in 18 - 24ft swells in Waimea Bay. That was fun, but we will make the best of what nature gives us on Cocoa Beach before the cruise.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3891108-md.jpg

I take it that is you in the yellow!

[Aurora's Mommy]

what have i forgot???

That in just a few short days you will be sitting on deck, enjoying a refreshing beverage of your choice, and simply relaxing!


Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

:woohoo:

[mickeysgirl80]

Hey gang: I can't wait till we get on that magical ship (no pun intended, lol). I, too, am getting ready for this trip; today, I got my hair cut, picked up some reading materials, some toliet trees, and went to the bank. I was a little worried about my budget but I think I'll be A-OK. I switched a shore excursion in Cozumel. I was gonna do the dune buggy but I have no clue how to drive a stick shift and quite honestly, I don't want to invest in something that I'll have a hard time doing. Plus, I wanna relax on this vacay with limited movement, so I booked the Conzumel Beach Break. A Disney reservationsit was so nice and patient and helped me pick this excursion by sharing her own wonderful experiences.

Tomorrow, go to bank for gift cards and start packing.

And stsomewhere, I have a dog who enjoys getting underwear. My friend, you are not alone in that torture.

Look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!! Mickey, here I come! God bless and happy Mickey

[StitchMad]

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!
My Dad (wayneg) has changed your number on our list to 6546:goodvibes:thumbsup2

Can't wait to get on the cruise!!

[MrR]

Hey all! Hello from Orlando. We've almost finished phase one of our stay - we've just packed up, ready for three nights at AKL.

The weather has been great here - never too stifling, but Blizzard Beach was a washout today. Though we did laugh sitting there in a downpour eating a burger and fries, surrounded by thunder and lightning!

Anyhow... Just checking in to say hello - see you all aboard on Saturday!

[trimix]

Hey Brian~
I've been thinking about your family, hoping you are having a great time and wondering how your daughter is doing, getting around in WDW.

Not too much longer and you'll be on your first Disney Cruise!! :cheer2: Nothing like the very first one. As prepared as you are, you are still going to be overwhelmed by the Magic (and the magic)!!

Terri

Hi Terri,
Kirstin is doing just fine. The rest of us are the ones getting worn out, and she keeps going strong! But today at Sea World, between a few rain showers, a major (at least to me) thunderstorm, and getting saturated on the Journey to Atlantis ride, she started shivering more than we would like. So she gave us a good excuse to head out of the park and change into dry clothes.

I am hoping to take at least tomorrow morning off just to give my feet a break, and I am really looking forward to relaxing on the Magic! I am sure I will be overwhelmed, but I am looking forward to sharing it with you all!

[trimix]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear:sad2:

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

Your puppy too? Several times when cleaning my backyard I noticed some weird looking sticks, but didn't think more about it. Then one day I was walking her and she dropped one of those sticks. I bagged it then hosed it down when I got home and was amazed to find underwear! Talk about variations on a skidmark!

I hope nobody spits a beverage across their keyboard reading the previous sentence!

[kylelover1]

Hey Christie we got a new puppy three weeks ago Australian Shepherd, named her Jasmine in honor of Disney Cruise. We are almost packed. FE's done Just finishing up dog and cat arrangements and we will go 5am on Friday and planning to spend some time at Sea World. DH is a Marine so we get in for free. Anyway point was our Cocker Spaniel Daisy who is a little over a year, has a fondness for my underwear only. Can't understand it and drives me crazy she does not go after the boys underwear. Christie think you are leaving tomorrow. Safe trip and plane rides to those leaving can't wait to see you all on the ship:beach:Marianne!!!!

[stsomewhere]

Hey Christie we got a new puppy three weeks ago Australian Shepherd, named her Jasmine in honor of Disney Cruise. We are almost packed. FE's done Just finishing up dog and cat arrangements and we will go 5am on Friday and planning to spend some time at Sea World. DH is a Marine so we get in for free. Anyway point was our Cocker Spaniel Daisy who is a little over a year, has a fondness for my underwear only. Can't understand it and drives me crazy she does not go after the boys underwear. Christie think you are leaving tomorrow. Safe trip and plane rides to those leaving can't wait to see you all on the ship:beach:Marianne!!!!

Congrats on your puppy! Ours in a mini AUstralian shepard. .

[kylelover1]

we have heard they are really great dogs. But all our dogs are sweet and fun. We now have 3!!!

[BlueMarlin]

I take it that is you in the yellow!

Don't I wish. He has enough money left over to purchase a board. After Christi spends all my money on cruising, I could never afford a board. (Not that I am complaining, just stating the facts) Besides, boards just get in the way... until you learn how to use one.

I was body surfing, just me and the wave. At 18' the wave has plenty of power to throw you around. In fact, one biggun' crawled up the beach and grabbed a college-age girl and ripped her down into the ocean and the lifeguards had to make a human chain to save her. They just did not wait for her to get out to me.

[Aurora's Mommy]

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To everyone leaving today (and I think that is a lot of you, it may be lonely here the next couple of days) travel safely!:littleangel:

Next week at this time, Cozumel. For most of the day, we plan to enjoy the ship while everyone else gets off, although we do plan to head to the market and do some bargaining, maybe find a margarita. We have Palo that night :thumbsup2.

Glad to hear from those in Orlando already that you are having a good time, regardless of some rain yesterday :umbrella:.

[Sonnyeclipse]

This time next week, we will be heading for Cozumel...

Our plan is to relax on the ship in the morning and then we are doing the Fury Catamaran snorkel and beach excursion. I have cameras for each of the kids so they can take some pictures while we snorkel.

Pirate party will be that night and the costumes for the kids are ready! I am a little bummed we will miss dinner as we have early seating and our excursion does not get back until 5:55pm.

[BlueMarlin]

Let's see today is Wednesday, at the apogee of our travels on the Magic. We are waking up to Cozumel.

The Marlin's will be slamming into gear to get on the Ruins Tour Bus. I saw some travel shows about Tulum and the area around the ruins looks really cool, probably no stopping there, but we can check it out on the way through and decide if we want a whole week somewhere nearby.

If there is time when we get back to the ship, there may be a little Mezcal sampling at one of the shops. Last time we were in Cozumel, I stopped at one of the booths, I am not sure if the planets were in alignment or what, but 1/2 a shot of Mezcal put me over the edge for quite some time.

Notes on other posts:
Wow, those were some dog logs, with the drawers inside. I was going to take credit for the training, but it seems this is a natural phenom.

Won't get around to posting Thurs and Friday, so I will in advance: Lounging around and doing nothing!! Perhaps I will gather enough strength to walk down the beach and grab a Konk Kooler on Friday.

One last item: For anyone who is wanting to stop for liquor to board the ship while in transit. I called down to plan ahead and it seems the ABC shops are the big ones that buy in volume and discount. They were up to $5 per bottle cheaper than the small private stores. Also, I thought that Florida was a State Shop liquor control, but they are not. So each store sets the prices and they are market driven. Airport and Orlando shops will be more expensive than ones in less touristy areas. I was also happily shocked to hear that my favorite blended scotch was half-price compared to Michigan at ABC. Don't want to take a "good" bottle on board and have to dump it out. REMEMBER: You can't bring it back.

[BlueMarlin]

I am a little bummed we will miss dinner as we have early seating and our excursion does not get back until 5:55pm.

Don't worry there is plenty of food on board for you, no one goes hungry. On the flip side of that, if you find out your dining rotation and learn that this is the night that you would have seen the Animators Palace Show, you may want to consider asking for an alternate rotation so you don't miss that event. We will be checking our A.P. Show vs. our Paolo reservation and debating a swap, too.

[Aurora's Mommy]

OK, so I was over on the Weather Channel website checking on Bill (I know it is no threat to our cruise, but still curious), and I started checking on our ports. Interesting pattern:

Cape Canaveral, Sat, 89 and Scattered T-storms

Key West, Sun, 89 and Scattered T-storms

Caymen Brac, Tues, 89 and Scattered T-storms

Cozumel, Wed, 87 and......Showers (:sad2:) (Of course, predicting weather a week out is certainly not exact science.)

Today's weather in beautiful Downtown Newtown? 89 and....Isolated T-storms!

[Aurora's Mommy]

I was also happily shocked to hear that my favorite blended scotch was half-price compared to Michigan at ABC. Don't want to take a "good" bottle on board and have to dump it out. REMEMBER: You can't bring it back.

I'll have to make a note of your cabin number. Mark will have 375 ml of Dewars with him. Should be more than enough, but if he runs out, he may be knocking on your door with glass of ice in hand.

[BlueMarlin]

Mark will have 375 ml of Dewars with him.
Hey Mark, my money is betting on seeing you Tuesday, although it could be Wednesday. You are welcome to share the wealth.

Erik

PS: Remember the secret knock, it is the J.Giles live intro to Musta Got Lost

[trimix]

Hey Christie we got a new puppy three weeks ago Australian Shepherd, named her Jasmine in honor of Disney Cruise. We are almost packed. FE's done Just finishing up dog and cat arrangements and we will go 5am on Friday and planning to spend some time at Sea World. DH is a Marine so we get in for free. Anyway point was our Cocker Spaniel Daisy who is a little over a year, has a fondness for my underwear only. Can't understand it and drives me crazy she does not go after the boys underwear. Christie think you are leaving tomorrow. Safe trip and plane rides to those leaving can't wait to see you all on the ship:beach:Marianne!!!!

How sweet! I hope the kids didn't get upset leaving the puppy behind - when we dropped off our puppy with friends Brennan, 7, started crying - and has been crying ever since if somebody mentions the puppy.

Regarding Sea World, we were just there yesterday and I have some important advice - save Journey to Atlantis for LAST, and use the 50 cent lockers for anything that can't handle immersion in water. The ride is designed so if you don't get wet on the big drop, your clothes will be completely saturated somewhere else! And in Shamu stadium, the entire lower half of the stadium is a splash zone. A friend who works on the show told me the big orca can splash the first two rows of the upper section!

It's very hard to enjoy yourself when your clothes are completely soaked, so take the warning for Journey to Atlantis seriously!

[aidtrismommy]

OMG we got main dining!!!!!!!!!!!! We have been waitlisted since we booked and just got the call. Let's cruise :woohoo: Oh wait, I need to finish packing.

[kylelover1]

thanks for the advice. We are looking forward to it. My kids may cry tommorrow night when we take them to a friends house. I love the weather forcast too although I think it is even hotter in Hatboro

[Ski-and-Sea]

3 Days To Go!!!!!!

The puppy stories are too funny. :rotfl::cutie: What is it about underwear and puppies? My brother got a puppy and he only went for my niece's underwear - and that was her thongs!!!!! She was just mortified to see the puppy run down the stairs with her thong wrapped around the puppies head. :lmao:

Good to read we've got a group that knows its alcohol. Word of advice on ordering margaritas onboard. Many of the CMs make them on the sour side. You have to ask them to make them sweet. And if you're willing to spend the extra $$$ then ask the CM to use a better quality tequilla.

Safe travels to everyone who is on the road last night and today. The remaining group here is dwindling.

We have a big excursion planned in Cozumel. A three reef snorkeling trip with Eagle Ray Divers. We did this trip back in 2006 and loved it!!!! Only back then Cozumel was still recovering from hurricane Wilma and the snorkeling wasn't as good. Hopefully the fish population has recovered.

This excursion ends around 3pm so not too much time to shop. We usually make a quick round of the shops close to the pier. I'm the one in the family that haggles with vendors.

Both kids are on a one night camping trip with their summer camp. They are just tent camping about 1/2 hour from their camp. But its a strenuous mile long walk to the campsite and last year both kids had brought bulky luggage. It was a miserable hike.

This year they went with the "less is more" principle and just put their pajamas and change of clothes in their school backpacks. Then they can just carry the sleeping bag in their hands.

[dancingdisneygirl]

I will be doing a dolphin excursion at Cozumel!! I'm sooooo excited for it, I've been wanting to do it since I was little:banana:

[shelleyr25]

I cant believe we leave in 2.5 days!! I need to start packing!!!!:thumbsup2

[RichieGraciemom]

cant believe it but in five hours we will be in the car and leaving for our magical cruise. signing off and getting the kids ready for bed and getting ready for our sixteen/seventeen hour car ride to the radisson and celebrating our ten year anniversary on friday. safe travels to all the august 22nd sailers and have a wonderful vacation. enjoyed reading this thread:lmao:

[Ski-and-Sea]

I will be doing a dolphin excursion at Cozumel!! I'm sooooo excited for it, I've been wanting to do it since I was little:banana:

Are you doing it through DCL? Its a great excursion. Loved it when we did it.

I cant believe we leave in 2.5 days!! I need to start packing!!!!:thumbsup2

I just literally started packing the non-clothes: snorkeling gear, beach stuff. Then I picked out what I'm going to wear on formal and semi formal night. Got out the pirate costume. And then outfits for all the casual nights. Plus shoes.

In the past my formal and semi formal outfits were different colors meaning I had to wearing different colored shoes. Not this year. Both outfits are black so I can wear the same shoes.

I'm doing everyone's laundry right now. Tomorrow I will pack all the kids' stuff and finish mine.

Our flight on Friday isn't until 4pm so no need to get up early. I can pack all the toiletries that morning.

Last, but not lease, pack all the FE gifts. They turned out to weigh a heck of a lot more than I expected.

And get this.....DH just came up to me and asks if me and the kids have extra room in our luggage for his stuff. :lmao: The nerve :eek: I told him no mooching off our luggage.

[downeysmith]

Are 5 checked bags a bit much for 2 adult and 1 child. I love my shoes. Can't wait to be on a beach.

[dandandandan]

i hope all you guys have a great time, i was just on the cruise last week and i miss it...

[dancingdisneygirl]

Are you doing it through DCL? Its a great excursion. Loved it when we did it.



Yes I'm doing it through DCL. I'm going to Dolphinaris. We fly down tomorrow!!! I can't wait :cool1:

[travisx4]

We arrived yesterday afternoon. Heading to Universal until Saturday. See you all on the ship

[Sonnyeclipse]

The packing has begun and the discussions about what to take and what not to take are underway. We have an early day tomorrow but are going to head to DTD for lunch at T-Rex before driving to Canaveral.

Hopefully I will get a chance to meet everyone on the ship.

[trimix]

Are 5 checked bags a bit much for 2 adult and 1 child.

Not with current airline weight restrictions. My family could easily have gotten by with three suitcases, but we took five to keep everything below 50 pounds.

I am SO looking forward to beaches! Swimming pools aren't anything similar to a beach, even if they have slides, fountains, and waterfalls.

[sandyh67]

Just printed our boarding passes- in less than 24hrs we are outta here!!!:cool1:
See ya on the ship!

[Ski-and-Sea]

2 DAYS TO GO!!!!!
Well, today is our 2nd sea day on the ship. I have a feeling it will be a very late morning for us. Probably hit Topsiders just as its closing.

I will most likely do one of the bingo sessions. I love playing bingo on DCL but its getting super expensive. I'm not a big fan of those electronic bots. I think half the thrill is searching the cards for the numbers.

I forgot to ask who wants to hang out at Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay? Both kids are doing the teen wild side in the morning so I don't have to be at the family beach. I plan on doing some serious sun bathing at Castaway Cay with a good book in one hand and a fancy drink in the other.

As for today in real life......I have to run to the eye doctor's office and pick up a new supply of contact lenses. Was down to my last pair. Once I get back then I finish the packing.

Oh yes, have to remind DH to print out our boarding passes.

This is getting so exciting I'm having a hard time typing....:woohoo:

[IGetAKickOutOfFlik]

What is the teen wild side at Castaway Cay?

I have same feeling as you do - did most of the packing last night, now sitting at my desk and trying to focus but can only think about this upcoming trip. Got the airport limo picking me up at my house at 5PM EST this afternoon, and I'm wigging out!

[jsolar]

thanks for the advice. We are looking forward to it. My kids may cry tommorrow night when we take them to a friends house. I love the weather forcast too although I think it is even hotter in Hatboro

Are you in Hatboro, PA? How old are your kids? I am in Huntingdon Valley, PA so we may be neighbors.

[Ski-and-Sea]

What is the teen wild side at Castaway Cay?



Its a teens-only excursion at Castaway Cay. They go bike riding, kayaking and I think hiking. The really cool thing is they get to go to a restricted section of CC.

The teens meet in the morning and they are finished around lunchtime.

The "wild side" is a bit misleading. Its really a multi-activity excursion just for the teens.

Maybe they get to see a "wild side" of CC.

Bottom line....its a great way to get rid of your teens in the morning so you can enjoy Serenity Bay. :thumbsup2

[dandandandan]

juliehoo i pm you in detail about what picture i need, thanks

[Ski-and-Sea]

Ugh, the weather here in NJ is awful - hot and very humid. The air is so unstable, feels like thunderstorms could pop up any minute.

Definitely getting us acclimated to the tropical weather that will greet us on Saturday.

Packing is going well - having to bring all the FE gifts is making me economize on other things, which is a good thing.

[kylelover1]

JSolar are you in UPper Moreland? My DH is a UM Police Officer!!! We live at York and Warminster Rds in the little section of houses on the right (near where the lighthouse is on Warminster Rd) Have to meet up with you. Two boys are 4 and 12. Tommy and Kyle respecitively. Any chance you are leaving tomorrow at 5am like us (Flight at 8:50am) I am so psyched that I could not sleep last night and probably wont get much tonight either, but who needs sleep (LOL). See you all soon!!!!!:banana:

[shelleyr25]

I can not believe that this cruise is finally here!!!:cool1::cool1:

I have been so lax about packing, everything is in piles all over the place. I had to go out this morning and buy a new suitcase because I am afraid that the ones we have will be too heavy....

Decided on margaritas at the pool....dh bought a bottle of tequila and 2 plastic bottles of mixer...we will pack in our luggage and then remove to carry on the ship. I also packed a coleman beverage holder...you wont miss me at the pool!!~!

[Ski-and-Sea]

I can not believe that this cruise is finally here!!!:cool1::cool1:

I have been so lax about packing, everything is in piles all over the place. I had to go out this morning and buy a new suitcase because I am afraid that the ones we have will be too heavy....

Decided on margaritas at the pool....dh bought a bottle of tequila and 2 plastic bottles of mixer...we will pack in our luggage and then remove to carry on the ship. I also packed a coleman beverage holder...you wont miss me at the pool!!~!

I know what you mean about heavy suitcases. I have one that I bought years ago and even empty it feels like I'm carrying bricks. I put all our beach/snorkeling gear in it.

I will definitely be looking for you at the pool with the margaritas.

My packing piles are just about into the luggage. Will finish packing the toiletries tomorrow.

[Aurora's Mommy]

Hey Mark, my money is betting on seeing you Tuesday, although it could be Wednesday. You are welcome to share the wealth.

Erik

PS: Remember the secret knock, it is the J.Giles live intro to Musta Got Lost

Mark thanks you, but he does plan on supplementing with some fruity drinks poolside, so the scotch should make it a little longer into the week. Oh, and although he enjoyed a live J.Giles performance at Penn State back in the early 80s, he doesn't know Musta Got Lost. If he does need to borrow, he wants to know if he can do intro of Yes's "Roundabout" instead?

I love my shoes.

I hear ya! I was having shoe issues as well while packing.


Probably hit Topsiders just as its closing.



Wait a minute! I thought they will bring a complete breakfast from Lumineres to your suite? Pancakes in bed, baby. :banana:

[Aurora's Mommy]

We're leaving for PHL around 8:30 tomorrow, so this will be my last post. It's been a busy day, but everything is packed (well, except for those last minute toiletries), boarding passes are printed, and I'm about to head up to bed.

Hope I can sleep, I'm kind of hyped up :hyper:

Everybody who hasn't left yet, safe travels.

Goodnight

[trimix]

For those of you coming to FL tomorrow or Saturday, the weather is great! It's uncomfortably hot for me - in the upper 80s or low 90s with high humidity - but coming from the Pacific Northwest it sure is nice to wake up to sunny mornings!

This is my goodbye number two - bright and early tomorrow we leave Orlando for the Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach, then I'll see you all onboard!

I don't have anything with the RHCC logo, so in the terminal look for a fat guy with a t-shirt from Linuxfest Northwest - it has the Linux mascot Tux the penguin on top of a totem pole.

[Maza]

:banana:do i get to switch the lights out...doI? do I ? I switched them on...well fot this thread anyway....assuming my DHs identnity obv:lmao:

well...we head off to orlando today (Thank heavens)....we have had a hectic 48 hours in NY...Jack Bauer has nothing on us....:rotfl:..and i will be sooooooooooo glad to hit Orlando later this evening!
managed to resist the sales here in the big apple,,,just bought a few tacky touristy bits...it just has to be done!
Glad you are all ok...and prepared.ing...had to help my DB buy a tie in Macys...almost 2 years to prepare and he hadnt packed a tie..he doesnt 'do' ties...heaven help us! He never sorted out his kilt either, which i ama little disappointed about, but his middle name is Apathy, so i shouldnt have expected any less!:headache:

well...need to re-pack:rolleyes1...seems my great plan for having a 'NY' suitcase went a little arye, and i find that I am short of knickers...just me mind....maybe all those gusset chewing dogs have been at 'em!:scared1:
Had to open one of the cruise cases...not what i had planned at all...hey ho. Best laid plans etc etc

KC- we will be on Serenity oo on CC day, equally 'active' ...taking my e-reader so i dont even have to turn a page:woohoo: both my little darlings will be wild siding too...and last time we cruised the eldest never came near us even after the excursion finished, far too much fun to be had with her new found friends!:hug:

Booze- we will be stopping off on the journry from MCO to the port...need a few bits (dont ask!!)...and maybe a few bottles too. Alcohol is a lot chaper over here ( in the off-licences anyway!) than at home ...although to be fair its not too bad there either, so it all looks like a bargain to us!

Erik- BLENDED SCOTCH....shame on you...:confused3...and here is me thinking we would get on!

right gtg...still got a few hours to nail NY...really need a holiday now!

maybe i will check in later....think the wifi is free in the Hyatt..
if not ...welll....its been a pleasure posting with you
*cue small boy with bugle*

see you all on Saturday...wait... THATS TOMORROW:dance3::dance3::dance3:

[Maza]

:confused3DAMN...WE DIDNT MAKE 2000 POSTS....

[shelleyr25]

I am still here until 4am tomorrow morning...I can post 70 more times to get to 2000!!!

[BlueMarlin]

and i find that I am short of knickers...just me mind....maybe all those gusset chewing dogs have been at 'em!:scared1:

Erik- BLENDED SCOTCH....shame on you...:confused3...and here is me thinking we would get on!

THATS TOMORROW:dance3::dance3::dance3:

Wahoo we are in Orlando safe and sound. Time to hit the surf shop and then the waves.

Right, I was in two minds about the reply, one being about asking you to teach me, however I will go with the second. I am bringing blended to avoid losing it after a week. Single malt is a thing of beauty and should be enjoyed like courting a complex lady. Thus the Ballentines for me. When I am home I will suffer through a MacAllen or Oban. And much pleasure comes from visiting Glen Morangie. I would go to great lengths to find more Port Ellen. So please don't write off our friendship, just understand we went to 25 cent beer night in this bottle.

Before you accused the dogs, take a look at your spouse...

[BlueMarlin]

Oh, and although he enjoyed a live J.Giles performance at Penn State back in the early 80s, he doesn't know Musta Got Lost. If he does need to borrow, he wants to know if he can do intro of Yes's "Roundabout" instead?

Yes, yes would work fine, or maybe some of Rush's the trees or 2112 intro.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Wait a minute! I thought they will bring a complete breakfast from Lumineres to your suite? Pancakes in bed, baby. :banana:

Takes too long!!!! Once I'm up I need to eat. Well, maybe one day we'll do this. ;)

1 DAY TO GO!!!!!!!!
Saying that sounds soooooooo sweeeeetttttt!!!!

Kids left for last day of camp. I'm going to make breakfast, shower then finish packing. We leave at 2pm.

DH is a whiskey connoisseur....he will fit right in with this group.

[Ski-and-Sea]

If he does need to borrow, he wants to know if he can do intro of Yes's "Roundabout" instead?



Ahhhhhh Roundabout by Yes......they don't write music like that anymore. :hippie:

:confused3DAMN...WE DIDNT MAKE 2000 POSTS....

Man, I was so hoping we'd get there, too.

I hate packing. I always have the awful suspicion I'm forgetting something even though I have very detailed packing lists. :headache: At least for this itinerary if you've forgotten something you can get off the boat in Key West and find a store.

Today on the cruise is Castaway Cay. My kids never tire of that playground in the water at the family beach.

[JoiseyMom]

Ahhhhhh Roundabout by Yes......they don't write music like that anymore. :hippie:



Man, I was so hoping we'd get there, too.

I hate packing. I always have the awful suspicion I'm forgetting something even though I have very detailed packing lists. :headache: At least for this itinerary if you've forgotten something you can get off the boat in Key West and find a store.

Today on the cruise is Castaway Cay. My kids never tire of that playground in the water at the family beach.

Have a great trip!!

[Ski-and-Sea]

Have a great trip!!

Thanks, Joiseymom......still disappointed you're not coming with us.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Okay everyone......car service picks us up in an hour. Picked up the kids at camp. It was their last day of summer camp.....lots of tears from the girls.....end of summer camp is always a heart breaking day.

I don't know if any of us are departing after me but I'll make it official.....

"I'M TURNING OUT THE LIGHTS!!!!!!"
SEE YOU ALL ONBOARD TOMORROW AT THE DIS MEET.

Look for us in the terminal....we have Red Hot Chili Peppers t-shirts.

[trimix]

Greetings from Cocoa Beach! The Residence Inn is a great hotel so far, but I am exhausted after a day at the Kennedy Space Center. The day touring the KSC is one of the highlights of my life! Then again, I have always loved astronautics and I still want to be an astronaut when I grow up.

See you all tomorrow!

[BlueMarlin]

Greetings from Cocoa Beach! The Residence Inn is a great hotel so far, but I am exhausted after a day at the Kennedy Space Center. The day touring the KSC is one of the highlights of my life! Then again, I have always loved astronautics and I still want to be an astronaut when I grow up.

See you all tomorrow!

Were you by the pool tonight? The four of us were there from 8p - 10p. We were lounging between the guitar man and the waterfall.

Lights-out...?!?! Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell-no, and it ain't over now. Who's with me?

I say we rush the ship about 10:30-11am and make them give us fun for a whole week.

[wayneg]

Just settling down for our last sleep at Old Key West, had a great 16 nights here. See you all in a few hours.:goodvibes

[Sonnyeclipse]

Woohoo!!!!

We arrived at the port and were upgraded to category 4!!!!

We are now in room 8514

[trimix]

Woohoo!!!!

We arrived at the port and were upgraded to category 4!!!!

We are now in room 8514

Awesome!
If you are still on, look for me in line for Mickey. Grey-blue t-shirt, blue shorts, fat, with 7 yo boy and an iPhone.

[trimix]

Make that Minnie - so much for the photo I was planning on...

[Sonnyeclipse]

Must have missed you. We are over on the wall by the Dvc kiosk. I'll keep an eye out. My wife is sitting on the floor with my son who has orange crocs on. I have twin boys

[Mackie Mouse]

Returned home a few hours ago to lots of rain here in Philly. Even the weather is sad that our fantastic cruise had to come to an end! I wanted to make sure to stop by here tonight to say a BIG "thank you" to all the friends we made on our honeymoon. It was such fun meeting many of you, and Colin and I were thrilled by the many well-wishes we got all week long. We had an absolute blast and are already plotting when Disney Cruise #2 will happen. (Hitting up the Disney Dream in 2011 might be awesome...but a 4-night cruise would be WAY too short...) Castaway Club, here we come ;)

[Mackie Mouse]

...AND ANOTHER THING!

I promised a few of you that I would post a link to photos from our wedding. Here's the photo-sharing website we set up for all our family and friends:

http://s960.photobucket.com/albums/ae88/heathercolinwedding/

You can also find some VIDEOS from our wedding if you search "Heather and Colin wedding" on YouTube. Seven short videos from our ceremony should come up, as well as an episode of our friend's video blog. (He is spending a year abroad in London and played piano during our ceremony. He created the vlog to chronicle his experiences overseas, but devoted an episode to the wedding, too. In general he's a pretty entertaining guy ;) )

Enjoy! I know it won't beat seeing Colin and me frolicking about the Magic in our bride and groom Mickey ears...but hopefully those will still keep you occupied for a while.

[kylelover1]

Hi Heather, I will view photos later have to run to church and go pick up the dogs. Yes, we are already thinking about our next cruise too would like to catch the Dream as well. We wish you and Colin many years of magical happiness!

[kylelover1]

Viewed the photos. You guys look so happy. Heather you were stunning

[trimix]

Great pictures, Heather. It looks like you had a wonderful wedding, and you two looked really happy together when I saw you. I wanted to stop at your table and say hi during our brunch at Palo, but I didn't want to intrude.

For some reason Michelle insisted we get up at 5 AM that last day. So, after watching the space shuttle launch, I got less than five hours of sleep that night. Then we didn't get our luggage at the Seattle airport until about 9:30 PM PDT, and due to road construction we didn't get home until almost midnight. Yesterday was a 22.5 hour day for me!

I am glad I was able to meet most of you, and I apologise for being so poor with your names :)

This was the best vacation of my life and I booked another one before debarking. When 2011 dates are announced I am hoping the schedule works for the Panama Canal repo. If not, I will either do the Eastern Caribbean or Mexico.

The best part getting home - my wife had been making snide comments about how much I was eating and how much weight I was gaining all week. It's her strange idea of how to encourage me to cut back. When we got home we found she had gained seven pounds! But I LOST THREE POUNDS! Ha!

I hope to meet you all on a future Disney cruise - I am officially hooked!

[Ski-and-Sea]

We, too, came home to overcast and dreary weather. In fact, our flight was delayed because of the weather in NJ.

But we still had some of that DCL pixie dust on us because when we got to our gate we found out we had been upgraded to first class on our flight. :cool1:

It was only a 2 hour flight and I slept the entire way but hey, it was nice to snooze in a big seat. :thumbsup2

This was our 9th cruise in 8 years and this was the best one ever!!!! A great big wonderful thank you to everyone in this group for making this a truly magical cruise. To watch the shuttle launch on the final night was the perfect way to end an amazing experience.

We had so many incredible experiences during our seven days together. We were so lucky that we didn't get affected by the hurricanes and we had great weather throughout the week. The entertainment was amazing (Ron Pearson was fantastic) and the CMs were terrific.

But the real magic was going anywhere on the ship and running into all you fellow red hot chili cruisers. It made the ship feel like home.

Back to reality :sad: now......my house looks like a disaster area. The laundry is all washed but piled all over the place. I still have to wash all the snorkeling gear. Suitcases are everywhere. And the kids' fall sports start bright and early on Monday.

And what's this awful nonsense about having to put away dirty dishes????:mad: Huh? We did takeout both Saturday and Sunday night. Monday night I will be forced to start cooking again. :headache:

I miss the Magic and I miss all of you :grouphug: Hope you all make it back home safely.

[tamman]

UGH...back to reality!!! I think I can see my floor in the laundry room. Now I just have to put it all away. Trevor has jr high orientation today and I start school on Wednesday (teacher day). We all start on September 8th. This is going to be a busy week with soccer practice and all the school open houses.

I had my kids pass out our fish extender gifts and somehow they came back with a few because they didn't see a FE, so I don't know if some had room changes that I missed or we made a big boo-boo. Anyhow, these are the staterooms we missed....2645, 2060, 8548, 7508. If you PM me your address, I can see them in the mail. Sorry about the miss-up...Tammi

[MrR]

Hi all.

Well, coming home sucks, but we knew it had to happen.

Huge apologies for missing most of you over the past week - we never made it to either the Saturday or Monday meets, due to various scheduling clashes and/or everyone scattering to the four corners of the ship, but your FE gifts were all warmly received. What fun!

Suffice to say, we had an utterly amazing time. The kids all agree that it was the best holiday/vacation they've ever had, and we're now doing the sums to see if we can afford another next summer. Being self-employed we might not know until closer the time... but we're looking at taking one of the Mediterranean cruises. Fingers crossed.

Once again - thanks for all your gifts. They really helped to make the cruise!

[Ski-and-Sea]

Hi all.

Once again - thanks for all your gifts. They really helped to make the cruise!

Totally agree!!!! You all are so creative. This is the first cruise where we've done the FE exchange. It was so neat to come back to the stateroom and see something in our bag.

I talked to some of the CMs about it and they said they enjoy seeing all the FE bags and all the door signs.

Funny story with us.....our flight to Orlando was delayed 6 hours and I had packed all the FE gifts in our checked luggage. Our plane was at the gate the entire time and I was getting more and more worried that the FE gifts would be ruined with the plane sitting on the tarmac for 6 hours in the heat.

Fortunately everything turned out alright in the end.

[Mackie Mouse]

Funny story with us.....our flight to Orlando was delayed 6 hours and I had packed all the FE gifts in our checked luggage. Our plane was at the gate the entire time and I was getting more and more worried that the FE gifts would be ruined with the plane sitting on the tarmac for 6 hours in the heat.

Fortunately everything turned out alright in the end.

We had even worse luck, as I'm sure some of your can tell. Colin and I were both excited about our FE idea - we're the ones who gave out Tastykakes! - but Colin accidentally let the DCL people take our carry-on bags (which contained said Tastykakes) along with our checked luggage. Needless to say, things got a little squishy! I had been SO careful with them all through our trip down to Orlando and was majorly disappointed that our cream-filled yummies became so difficult to eat. Hopefully you all still enjoyed your little taste of Philadelphia anyway :)

[kylelover1]

Am wondering if anybody by chance ran into this problem. I had gotten a photo package and the last night I bought the binders with extra pics on the side. We opened them and they are STUCK together!!!! Then I call Shutters and they say they can send me some more but we have to pay for them because inadvertantly I exposed them to humidity . Why didn't they put a sheet or something in that. Damn I am so pissed!!!! Yes, back to reality I have to go do some laundry. I miss you all and yes wish we were all back there. We will not be able to go on another cruise for 2 years but will book it as soon as possible (and after I get a job) Hope all are doing well, although I am feeling like this:mad:

[Aurora's Mommy]

To watch the shuttle launch on the final night was the perfect way to end an amazing experience.



You know, I was wondering how Disney managed to pull that one off!

The kids are back at school, we're back at work (so that we can pay for our next vacation :thumbsup2), and the weather here is strangely fallish (but lovely).

It was our pleasure to meet everyone that we did, and sorry that we didn't get to meet everybody!

After our first Disney cruise, we felt we would do it again. After this one, we are definitely doing it again! Just have to figure out when. Next year is a no go, and my sister just claimed 2011 for a family trip to WDW (Grammy's and PopPops will unfortunely not go on of cruise), so it is looking like 2012 at the soonest :sad2:. Well, at least we'll have four ships to choose from!

Take care everybody!

[Ski-and-Sea]

was majorly disappointed that our cream-filled yummies became so difficult to eat. Hopefully you all still enjoyed your little taste of Philadelphia anyway :)

Tastykakes were yummy - we saved our until we got home so no worries that it was a tad thinner.

I had a similar experience coming home when I let our car driver put my carryon luggage in the back - he just picked up the case and tossed it on top of the other luggage :scared1: Good thing I didn't have anything breakable in that case.

so it is looking like 2012 at the soonest :sad2:. Well, at least we'll have four ships to choose from!



We've got a 4-night Wonder cruise booked for next summer but not sure about 2011. DCL seems intent on taking the Magic elsewhere for the summers and we've done Nassau enough times that we don't need to go back. So we might take a break from DCL in 2011.

Yes, having 4 ships to choose from in 2012 will be very interesting.

Man, its been downright chilly yesterday and today. Feels more like the end of September rather than the beginning.

I've been told the weather while we were away was just dreary (ha!). I can tell because I'm still waiting for the tomatoes on my tomato plants to turn red.

[trimix]

Two days after returning from our cruise, Kirstin burst her appendix! First her knee three weeks before our cruise, then her appendix immediately afterward - I am sure glad she didn't hurt herself ON the cruise!

There's a good reason to have insurance next time - who knows what she might do :rotfl:

On an unrelated subject - who was it that was cruising for four consecutive weeks? I hope you finally hit the Eastern Caribbean after three trips on the Western itinerary!

[Ski-and-Sea]

Two days after returning from our cruise, Kirstin burst her appendix! First her knee three weeks before our cruise, then her appendix immediately afterward - I am sure glad she didn't hurt herself ON the cruise!

There's a good reason to have insurance next time - who knows what she might do :rotfl:

On an unrelated subject - who was it that was cruising for four consecutive weeks? I hope you finally hit the Eastern Caribbean after three trips on the Western itinerary!

Brian....:scared1:....that is truly DCL "magic" that it didn't happen on the cruise.

It is Dawn who is doing the 4 week sailing....I was just thinking about her and saying "hey, she finally got her Eastern sailing". Can you imagine the post cruise depression she is going to feel after a month on the Magic.

How about the Wonder rescuing that passenger who fell off the Carnival ship.

[wayneg]

How about the Wonder rescuing that passenger who fell off the Carnival ship.

Amazing story.

We got home Tuesday morning, struggling with jet lag still.
I posted our group shot on my UK trip planning thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2249674&page=19 if anyone wants a look, I am still adding pics to the thread every day.
Had a great time onboard, great to meet you all, sorry anyone I missed, it was so busy.
Thank you for the FE gifts, so good to come back and find a little something waiting. Especially liked the empty bottle idea, I think Matts fave gift was the Hairy Horace toy, although the squishy cake went down well even with all that food onboard.
KC & Roger thank you for our invite, it was great to see the suite, hope you got the chocolate squares home without melting.
Brian, hope Kirstin is well soon.
No more plans for us cruising with Magic in Europe next year. Will probably wait for new ships and new itineries now. I think next August will be 25 nights at WDW unless we do a split stay, another consideration is flying into NYC and driving down, calling to see friends in NC.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Brian....:scared1:....that is truly DCL "magic" that it didn't happen on the cruise.

It is Dawn who is doing the 4 week sailing....I was just thinking about her and saying "hey, she finally got her Eastern sailing". Can you imagine the post cruise depression she is going to feel after a month on the Magic.

How about the Wonder rescuing that passenger who fell off the Carnival ship.

Hi everyone,

I just got in last night and this morning when I woke up I realized I am now the stateroom attendant, dining room server and assistant! It was a rude awakening.

We did get to do the Eastern Caribbean finally and we got to Maho beach in Saint Maarten. If anyone goes there make sure to check it out, you will be blown away! (literally)

I booked 4 more next August on the Wonder. Yes, I am also sick of Nassau, but love the Disney experience too much to pass it up. Hope to see some of you next August. I had a great time and it was a pleasure meeting all of you.

Dawn

[Ski-and-Sea]

KC & Roger thank you for our invite, it was great to see the suite, hope you got the chocolate squares home without melting.

No more plans for us cruising with Magic in Europe next year. Will probably wait for new ships and new itineries now. I think next August will be 25 nights at WDW unless we do a split stay, another consideration is flying into NYC and driving down, calling to see friends in NC.

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting everyone in the Walt suite. I was chatting with the ship's hotel director and remarked about the wonderful furnishings in the room - particularly all the little "knick knacks" on the shelves. He said that was all deliberately picked out by the Disney Imagineers - all something that either Walt would have used himself or represented his interests.

Really interesting stuff - wish I had known that before the party so we could all look at it together.

Yes, the chocolates were wonderful. I am a confirmed choco-holic. The box made it safely home but alas was demolished within 24 hours.

We'll be in WDW in the middle of August in 2010.

Hi everyone,

I just got in last night and this morning when I woke up I realized I am now the stateroom attendant, dining room server and assistant! It was a rude awakening.

I booked 4 more next August on the Wonder. Yes, I am also sick of Nassau, but love the Disney experience too much to pass it up. Hope to see some of you next August. I had a great time and it was a pleasure meeting all of you.

Dawn


We all know what you mean about the rude awakening. :sad:

We're on the August 22, 2010 Wonder. Hope that's when you are sailing, too. We're going to do another deep sea fishing trip. Since we caught absolutely nothing in Grand Cayman, we're hoping to have some luck in Nassau.

Happy Labor Day holiday to everyone in the U.S....the unofficial end to summer. Kids start school this week.

[Ski-and-Sea]

Has anyone gotten sick since you've been home? I definitely was feeling a bit under the weather last week - very tired. Felt like I was fighting something beyond post cruise depression.

DD has a head cold.

We went through the same thing the last time we were on the Magic. I remember a lot in our DIS group came home and caught some kind of virus.

I don't think it was anything we caught onboard or at any of the port stops. I think its more feeling exhausted and run down and more susceptible to viruses.

[RichieGraciemom]

getting kids ready for first day of school and my daughter wants to wear her new disney cruise line shirt and i of course said aokay. home two days ago after a week in disney after our magical cruise. my husand said it was his best vacation ever. cant wait to do another one, but probably in two years. hope everyone had fun and happy labor day. "HOPE TRUST AND PIXIE DUST" I hope thats it, my seven year old knows it better then me.

[trimix]

Has anyone gotten sick since you've been home? I definitely was feeling a bit under the weather last week - very tired. Felt like I was fighting something beyond post cruise depression.

The day we were in Cozumel I developed a sore throat - presumably from a little postnasal drip. I assumed it was from the shock between the warm humid outside air and the dry air-conditioned interior air. The day we got back my wife was starting to get sick - a bit of a head cold, and my daughter started feeling sick on Sunday. Monday she was having cramps and vomiting - symptoms we assumed were a combination of 'that time of month' and being a bit more sick. She stayed the same through Wednesday but was a lot worse Thursday so we took her to the doctor. That night they operated on a burst appendix and, as of today, we are hoping she'll be able to leave the hospital next weekend.

So two of us, maybe three, got sick at the end of the trip.

"HOPE TRUST AND PIXIE DUST" I hope thats it, my seven year old knows it better then me.

I believe it is "Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust." I have the CDs of several musicals in my collection; I wish I could get CDs for Twice Charmed and Disney Dreams.

[julielouhoo]

Just wanted to pop in and say thank you so much for all of the wonderful FE gifts and for all of the smiling faces all over the ship! It was really nice to meet all of you.

KC and Roger, thank you so much for hosting such a nice get together. Your suite was so beautiful, I hope you continued to really enjoy it all week.

I'm sorry to hear of all those sick after the cruise. We actually got it on board. I started with a fever, sore throat and cough on Tuesday, Jack got it on Thursday and Ryan was so sick on Friday, I thought we were going to have to airlift him off of the ship. I've never seen him that sick and his fever that out of control. Jack and I both felt like we were run over by a truck all of last week and all 3 of us are still coughing. My friend who is a pediatric nurse swears we had H1N1. When I saw the ship's doctor on Wednesday, he told me to use my inhaler, take tylenol and drink a lot of rum to kill the germs!!! :scared1: We had a beautiful week, non the less.

How lucky were we with the weather and the Tropical systems?!!

I'm not sure when our next Disney cruise will be. We priced Europe next summer and it was really out of control!!! I think we'll be doing a land vacation next year. Remember Friday's the day for the announcement of the new itineraries!! I'm hoping for Alaska!!

Take Care!!

Terri

[Mackie Mouse]

Hope you dont mind the re-post...here's our crew:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/wayneg1/Disney%20Cruise%20Aug%2009/IMG_1472Medium.jpg

For the record...I ALWAYS get sick from airplane air and am finally today over my post-cruise cold :P

[stsomewhere]

Bev-

Matt has been trying to email James. It keeps coming back as an error. Did he change his email address?


Christi

[aidtrismommy]

Just wanted to post one last time as I need some closure from that wonderful vacation. It was my first Disney cruise and I will now never cruise Carnival again. I am a Disney freak and just can't see myself anywhere else. I missed the sail away party and the pirate party (naps/bedtimes for my 2 boys) so I will definately need to go again soon to see what I missed. We will be aiming for sometime in 2011. We will be in Disney World the first week in Jan 2010!! So excited for that. We didn't really meet any fellow cruisers aside from the lovely family in the Walt suite (that was a highlight of my trip). It was a lot of work juggling naps, activities, meals, and shows with a 1 and 3 year old, but I wouldn't change it for anything. It was the BEST. I want to go back now. My son lost his "chip" figurine (from Beauty and the Beast) somewhere in our stateroom and keeps asking to go back and get it. I want to say YES!! Ok, signing off, and I hope everyone gets many more Disney cruises in their future.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi all,

I did see a lot of people coughing and sneezing on board the August 29th cruise, including the crew.

We all did get sick here too, dh on the way home boarding the plane, dd missed the first day of school and I had to not think about it being sick and take care of them. I started not feeling so great mid week on my last cruise. Coughing an congestion. DD has the fever and vomiting. It is like a little souveneir, I guess. :headache:

We now have five cruises with the Wonder planned for next year. (August)Yes, I will be cruising with you KC!! Third year in a row! I just hope we are just as lucky with the weather next August as we were this August. We loved coming up to see you in your suite. That was so nice of you to open your doors to us and have goodies for everyone!

I have a few cruises planned for Feb, March, June and July, with another cruise line. I am wishing I were spending it on Disney instead.

Hope everyone is feeling better!!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Viewed the photos. You guys look so happy. Heather you were stunning

How are you feeling? Did you ever get to the doctor and find out what was happening to you? I felt so bad for you that last night. There definitely was something strange going around on the ship those last days and the following week it seemed like everyone had something.

When I saw you that night I was looking for my dd and later on found out that she was in the movie theatre with your son. That is why I couldn't find her in all the usual places.

Hope you book for next August, it would be nice to see everyone back on board again!!

[kylelover1]

Hi Dawn,
No I did not go to doctor. I was feeling better by Sunday however it went through the whole family. Body aches, temp, coughing (I was the only one who vomited) I wish we could go cruising again soon, but alas we have to wait until 2011. Maybe we can catch you the following August! Kyle won his first soccer game today, assisted on two goals, he was great. Well hopefully will hear from everyone soon. Christi, Kyle e mailed Matt. Did he get it?

[stsomewhere]

Hi Dawn,
No I did not go to doctor. I was feeling better by Sunday however it went through the whole family. Body aches, temp, coughing (I was the only one who vomited) I wish we could go cruising again soon, but alas we have to wait until 2011. Maybe we can catch you the following August! Kyle won his first soccer game today, assisted on two goals, he was great. Well hopefully will hear from everyone soon. Christi, Kyle e mailed Matt. Did he get it?

No, Matt did not gat an email fron Kyle. He did get one from James, but for some reason we keep getting an error unable to deliver.

[trimix]

Hi all,
I wanted to report Kirstin finally came home from the hospital today. She is doing a lot better now, and is back to her normal self - except that she is a bit slower than usual.

Unfortunately I don't think there is any way I could take another cruise next year, but if I find another job before medical and COBRA bills put me too deep in the hole I plan to be on either the LA to Vancouver repo or the 8/23/11 Alaska cruise. Maybe I'll see some of you in my part of the world :)

[trimix]

Hi all,
I wanted to report Kirstin finally came home from the hospital today. She is doing a lot better now, and is back to her normal self - except that she is a bit slower than usual.

Unfortunately I don't think there is any way I could take another cruise next year, but if I find another job before medical and COBRA bills put me too deep in the hole I plan to be on either the LA to Vancouver repo or the 8/23/11 Alaska cruise. Maybe I'll see some of you in my part of the world :)

[stsomewhere]

Hi all,
I wanted to report Kirstin finally came home from the hospital today. She is doing a lot better now, and is back to her normal self - except that she is a bit slower than usual.

Unfortunately I don't think there is any way I could take another cruise next year, but if I find another job before medical and COBRA bills put me too deep in the hole I plan to be on either the LA to Vancouver repo or the 8/23/11 Alaska cruise. Maybe I'll see some of you in my part of the world :)

Brian,
We are looking at the 8/23 cruise, too.


Christi

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi Dawn,
No I did not go to doctor. I was feeling better by Sunday however it went through the whole family. Body aches, temp, coughing (I was the only one who vomited) I wish we could go cruising again soon, but alas we have to wait until 2011. Maybe we can catch you the following August! Kyle won his first soccer game today, assisted on two goals, he was great. Well hopefully will hear from everyone soon. Christi, Kyle e mailed Matt. Did he get it?

Glad you felt better quickly. That was still a horrible ordeal to have to go through on a cruise!

Hooray for Kyle!!!!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi all,
I wanted to report Kirstin finally came home from the hospital today. She is doing a lot better now, and is back to her normal self - except that she is a bit slower than usual.

Unfortunately I don't think there is any way I could take another cruise next year, but if I find another job before medical and COBRA bills put me too deep in the hole I plan to be on either the LA to Vancouver repo or the 8/23/11 Alaska cruise. Maybe I'll see some of you in my part of the world :)

Poor Kirstin, I am happy to hear she is home from the hospital and back to being almost herself again. She will get there.

We don't have anything planned on the West coast as of yet, but the wheels in my head are always turning and ya never know. Hopefully one day we will be on the same thread again. That is always fun!

Good luck to you.

Nice to have met you.

Dawn

[Ski-and-Sea]

I'm sorry to hear of all those sick after the cruise. We actually got it on board. I started with a fever, sore throat and cough on Tuesday, Jack got it on Thursday and Ryan was so sick on Friday, I thought we were going to have to airlift him off of the ship. I've never seen him that sick and his fever that out of control. Jack and I both felt like we were run over by a truck all of last week and all 3 of us are still coughing. My friend who is a pediatric nurse swears we had H1N1. When I saw the ship's doctor on Wednesday, he told me to use my inhaler, take tylenol and drink a lot of rum to kill the germs!!! :scared1: We had a beautiful week, non the less.



:scared1: How awful to get sick while on the cruise. I feel so bad for you. That's funny that the ship's doctor saying to drink a lot of rum. On one of our earliest cruises DD got stung by a jellyfish on CC and we went to the first aid building. The doctor there told us that if you are ever without anti-bacterial cream to just use human urine (ie pee directly on your skin).

Just wanted to post one last time as I need some closure from that wonderful vacation. It was my first Disney cruise and I will now never cruise Carnival again. I am a Disney freak and just can't see myself anywhere else. I missed the sail away party and the pirate party (naps/bedtimes for my 2 boys) so I will definately need to go again soon to see what I missed. We will be aiming for sometime in 2011. We will be in Disney World the first week in Jan 2010!! So excited for that. We didn't really meet any fellow cruisers aside from the lovely family in the Walt suite (that was a highlight of my trip). It was a lot of work juggling naps, activities, meals, and shows with a 1 and 3 year old, but I wouldn't change it for anything. It was the BEST. I want to go back now. My son lost his "chip" figurine (from Beauty and the Beast) somewhere in our stateroom and keeps asking to go back and get it. I want to say YES!! Ok, signing off, and I hope everyone gets many more Disney cruises in their future.

Awwww......glad you could make it. I don't know how people cruise with such young children. My kids were 5 & 7 when we first cruised and they were asleep every afternoon and all of us were asleep by 10pm. This was the first cruise that I've ever been able to stay out past 10pm and enjoy all the adults shows and dancing.

Wow...I had no idea how many of us got sick either on the cruise or after. I guess misery loves company. We're all finally better. DD was at the doctor on Friday for a skin rash that started right before we cruised and all the salt water in the Caribbean made worse. You would think salt water would make a skin rash better but it did the reverse and she ended up with a skin fungus. Once we got home it started quickly spreading so I took her to the doc. The rash is almost gone now.

[Donald Applecore]

Well long time no post – Glad everyone made it back safely! I figured I’ld drop by the boards today to check out the pricing/info that all the gold &platinum CCers have been posting about the 2011 cruises. We booked a dummy res. while on board that we could transfer once the 2011 prices came out. Unless DW tries to convince the rest of her family to cruise with us, we are shooting for an early November 2011 Eastern on the Magic. Because we don’t have kids, we figured we would give an off-season cruise a try – plus both our birthdays are in early November:cake: Anybody have experience sailing in November? We Hopefully with the entire hubbub over the new ship & new itineraries, prices for the traditional Caribbean itineraries will stay reasonable.

I also wanted to make sure we thanked the mystery DISer :thanks:that made the door decorations for our cruise!!!! Hopefully we got to meet you, & if not hopefully we can sail together again sometime in the future!

~Bryan:disrocks:

[wayneg]

Hi Bryan

We didn't book anything onboard. No idea when we will get to sail Disney again. Even though we have done 5 cruises and could have booked today there is nothing suitable for us.
We want to do Alaska(almost did it this May) but Tuesday sailing is no good for us with Matt at school, His school only gets 1 week off in spring so Tues sailing means too many days out of school. Only other option is August but other factors against that.
So looking like HAL or RCCL instead. They sail Saturdays from Seattle(also easier airport for us than Vancouver)

[trimix]

I also wanted to make sure we thanked the mystery DISer :thanks:that made the door decorations for our cruise!!!!

I knew I had forgotten something! Thanks to whomever decorated our door as well! I enjoyed finding the magnets up there, and my daughter really loved having them!

I also rebooked dummy dates onboard, and I am going to discuss a firm plan with family this week, since I can't book until Monday.

What would work best for us, assuming we don't move, is the Aug 23 2011 Alaskan cruise. But my first choice is the northbound repo. No Disney ship has ever been to those ports before and I recall Disney had a special celebration the first time the Magic visited Barcelona. Hopefully there will be something special in Vancouver.

Of course, regardless of what the family decides is first choice, booking depends on cost and me finding another job. I did find an IT job at WDW - maybe I'll hear back from them!