May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 8

[Making_Memories]

May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves Stealing the Magic...AGAIN Panama Canal FL to CA
Link to part seven HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1747178)
Link to part six HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732575)
Link to part five HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1724970).
Link to part four HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1716554).
Link to part three HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709944).
Link to part two HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1698690).
Part one is still MIA.

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[COLOR="Black"]Fish Mail
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If you would like to be on one please PM one of the leaders or members below for more info
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ozdisneyfan
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TEAMS
May 10 - DAY 1
Team 1
TEAM LEADER: Tink Rules
HollyTyler
Team 2
TEAM LEADER: Mishoe01
Fourmcds
Gydell
Little aussie
May 11 – DAY 2 - CASTAWAY
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tink1963
ibouncetoo
Threebritts
granmaz
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Readyalready
eeyorelvr10
May 12 – DAY 3 SEA
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Tink rules
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nskjerven
Onekindman
May 13 – DAY 4 - SEA
“Geek Team”
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May 14 – DAY 5 - ARUBA
Ssynder
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May 15 – DAY 6 - SEA
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Making_Memories
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May 16 – Day 7 - PC
“Nan and the 4Ls”
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disneylover5
mom_of_2_princesses
nskjerven
Amesmom
May 17 – Day 8 – SEA
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Notsolittlemermaid
DH2DW&DS
CBEB
TracyVP
May 18 – Day 9 - SEA
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Tiffashdave
txtwins2000
Githens (non-DIS/parents)
Gatorfamily
Iankh
May 19 - Day 10 - ACA
seaulater
Mom323
Dvcmike
Cquick
Ginamarie
May 20 – Day 11 - SEA
“Liberty Belles”
Ellaenchanted
Lisag520
May 21 – Day 12
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Taysmom
Lovebeast
CameronsDad
KrisannB
Tink 58
May 22 – Day 13 - CABO
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willoughbyclan
tlb2864
wldwcnwmn
Mexican-mouseketeers
surf2di4
May 23 – Day 14 - SEA
Tupperny
Mommyto3princesses
jellojatdisney
kiserfamily
Carob1
May 24 – Day 15 – SEA
Anonymous

Mom's memorial prayer on Mother's Day
Sunday May 11 at 8:30am
secret deck on 7 aft
Anyone who wants to join in is welcome to help Venetia and Deb remember their mom's and everyone's mom's on this special day.

Champagne Girls
PM EllaEnchanted aka Deb
Champagne tasting and sipping
Not sure where and when yet, but it will be onboard.
All attendees are the Champagne girls
must wear pink clothes and probably a pink tink tiara for our picture
Cheri is our mascot Sassy Bubbles who will wear the pink tink costume and she will be assisted by her mascot champagne cork, Corrine.
We have members, the tasters, and honorary members, the sippers and non-champagne drinkers, along with our mascots.

Secret Mickey Gifting
PM Sourmug aka Martha

Homework Club
PM notsolittlemermaid aka Cheri
kids will bring their assignments and be supervised, Cheri can help them, and check over what's completed. If they don't have written assignments but are supposed to read while away, they can bring their library books and Cheri will supervise that as well.
preregistration required
May 13, 15 and 17th
8-9 a.m.
$25/kid per hour

Rubber Souvie Glow in the Dark Bracelets
PM Mishoe01 aka Monica
Bracelet Team:
Gydell
Jolene
Kaylee
Sandra (Disney Rocks)

Scavenger Hunt
PM tigger1221
send group member names and ages

Scrapbooking Session
PM Seaulater aka Linda
Monday May 12th @ 12 noon-1:30
Place: TBA
$10 to cover costs of supplies

Kids Chat Group
PM Nskjerven aka Nan
If your kids would enjoy chatting with others through Ship of Little Thieves on Yahoo

Bunco
PM Disneylover5
send your details
First game is our second sea day, at the Adults pool. DOD, Martinis and munchies

Door Tag
PM TADsMommy aka Karen
if you would like to join in and play

Hummerzines
PM fourmcds aka Kaylee
if you would like to ride from MCO to the port in a Hummer limo
The cost will be approximately 20.00 pp + tip
less then the cost of Disney transfers

Celebrations? Birthdays? Anniversaries?
PM GinaMarie
send the details so that we can all help you celebrate your special day(s)

Obtaining a Fish Extender
make your own?
eBay?
PM pahrumpgirl aka Carol she is sewing fish extenders once again

Poker Group
Looking for a leader

ABC's of Geocaching
PM MouseFaninQueue aka Ken
May 13th time TBA

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eeyorelvr10
CBEB
Bilbo UK

Mouseadventure
planned by (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23350288#post23350288) Aphoenix
tentatively will be held May 20th
What is mouse adventures? Follow link here (http://www.mouseplanet.com/mouseadventure/)to information.


2005 Navigators
Want to know what happened 3 years ago on the first trip through the canal?? Then check out:
Panama 1 (http://www.disneyinvitations.com/panama/panama1.pdf)
Panama 2 (http://www.disneyinvitations.com/panama/panama2.pdf)
Menus (http://www.disneyinvitations.com/panama/menus.pdf)


Brisully's great link to pictures of his previous DCL PC repo cruise. Including YUMMY pics of Palos Brunch!!! http://web.mac.com/brisully1/iWeb/Brian/Panama.html

Shipping something to DCL before the cruise
NOT ALLOWED ANY LONGER

Panama Canal Webcams
To see link click HERE (http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html) .

East Bound Canal Goers who would like to trade Goodies from Cruise
Rockolamamma

IMPORTANT DATES
May 10th We Sail Away!
May 11th Castaway Cay 9am-5pm
May 12th Sea Day Formal Night
May 13th Sea Day
May 14th Aruba 7:30am-9:30pm Tropical Night
May 15th Sea Day
May 16th Panama Canal Day!
May 17th Sea Day Semi Formal Night
May 18th Sea Day
May 19th Acapulco 12noon-9:30pm Mexican Deck Party
May 20th Sea Day
May 21st Puerto Vallarta 7:30am-4:45pm
May 22nd Cabo San Lucas 8am-7:30pm Pirate Night
May 23rd Sea Day Formal Ballroom under the Stars Night
May 24th Sea Day
May 25th Port of L.A. they drag us off the ship

IF YOU CAN THINK OF SOMETHING ELSE THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS POST (or removed) PLEASE PM ME!

[Making_Memories]

One of our Dis members on our cruise lost her husband in a senseless murder/robbery Feb 3, 2008

TammyAlaphabet aka Tammy Bahmanziari mother to Chris (16) and Layla (10).


Originally Posted by calmom:

I know we have a lot of people who have had loss over the year, as well as those that have lost their spouses in recent years. I hope no one is hurt that I am posting this fund information; Tammy was very reluctant for me to do so. However, given the incredible close timing, I thought the act of giving may help her, as well as help each of us as we struggle with this thing called life. Anyway....to the point...

I've been PMing Tammy and after much reluctance on her part, she has agreed for me to post the fund information I found on my own through a google search. First, I'd like to quote a little bit about Tammy's DH - from her words and some others:

Nader was an avid golfer and sports fan, a loving husband, father, son and brother. He was known for his kind heart and great sense of humor. As the service manager for a very popular restaurant, he met many many people from all walks of life and he was friendly and always did the right thing to the best of his ability. He always visited every table and personally greeting every diner at the restaurant. He was remembered and respected by many. All of this impact, and they only moved to their town in June 2006. He was a humble man and never would have believed how much he was loved and how much he is missed. He was taken from this life while working late at his restaurant, supporting his wife and children.

A fund has been established called the Nader Bahmanziari Memorial Fund. The fund will benefit Tammy and her children, Chris & Layla. The address to send donations to is Pinnacle Bank, 1745 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, Tenn., 37129.

As mentioned several times, Tammy was reluctant for me to post this, and wants to stress that she is not asking anyone to donate to this fund. It was with my encouragement she is allowing me to post this.

[gydell]

They moved us 2 pages early!

[granmaz]

Hello. Between there and here I had to login again!!!:confused3

[granmaz]

I think everyone else has got lost.:lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Hello

[granmaz]

Hello, you found us then?:laughing:

[tink1963]

Here, Present and accounted for:thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

Gydell, I can ship to my hotel in Cocoa Beach, but then how will I get it all on the boat???? That's a lot of stuff.

[granmaz]

How many bottles are there going to be Deb?

[chip&dale&fun]

Hello, you found us then?:laughing:

I found you here
I found you there
I found you just about anywhere
but then....

:rotfl:

[Ginamarie]

Ugh- I hate how they do this with threads now!

[granmaz]

I wopuld still like to view our first thread.

[chip&dale&fun]

Ugh- I hate how they do this with threads now!

Hey - not really, it makes the boards so much faster...

[gydell]

Gydell, I can ship to my hotel in Cocoa Beach, but then how will I get it all on the boat???? That's a lot of stuff.
Can you ship it in a suitcase? If we can check more luggage which I think we can then you can check boxes.

[seaulater]

Someone asked on the last page of our previous thread about suitcases fitting under bed. We have done two things:

1. If you are NOT using the bunk bed in your stateroom and there is one, ask your stateroom host/hostess to put it down for you for the whole cruise and then you can store all your extra "stuff" up there. It works great for us to give us more room.

2. Luggage under the bed. Our luggage is BIG. What we have found is to go to the bottom of the bed and then DH lifts up the bed and then I shove the suitcases up underneath right in the middle, then the bed sits back down and we've never had a problem with a lump or anything. In fact, after the 2005 PC cruise, right before we disembarked I did one last run through of the stateroom and found an empty suitcase under the bed! I already had everything long gone by then, so I just put my stuff I was carrying off into it.

[edna mode]

I kept trying to find the quote button on the last thread - DOY!

Quote:
Originally Posted by edna mode
Absolutely Not sensitive! If I could find my post to Woody, I'd repost it here. Although some recovering alcoholics are very sensitive. But they're not as "out in the open" as Jonathan is. Drink openly and talk about it openly - he'll tell you anything. And you'll be shocked when he describes himself... because you'd never guess it now. He has a huge sense of humor, so don't worry about it around him, he'll take care of him.

I saw that post and glad you told us, I don't want to offend. Now that being said he may just not like me How could he not like me and my big mouth and odd sense of humor????


Don't worry, many people don't get that he's joking about such a taboo subject. So, he may get you just fine... or he'll confuse you with me.

[edna mode]

Connie, how about putting Disney wrapping paper around the box of wine and stick a bow on it. Then put it on the bottom of Patrick's wheel chair.

[chip&dale&fun]

Someone asked on the last page of our previous thread about suitcases fitting under bed. We have done two things:

1. If you are NOT using the bunk bed in your stateroom and there is one, ask your stateroom host/hostess to put it down for you for the whole cruise and then you can store all your extra "stuff" up there. It works great for us to give us more room.

2. Luggage under the bed. Our luggage is BIG. What we have found is to go to the bottom of the bed and then DH lifts up the bed and then I shove the suitcases up underneath right in the middle, then the bed sits back down and we've never had a problem with a lump or anything. In fact, after the 2005 PC cruise, right before we disembarked I did one last run through of the stateroom and found an empty suitcase under the bed! I already had everything long gone by then, so I just put my stuff I was carrying off into it.

Ah, we will try this - the shove it under did not work when we tried.

Although I envy your packing skills if you had an entire suitcase leftover.

[seaulater]

Ah, we will try this - the shove it under did not work when we tried.

Although I envy your packing skills if you had an entire suitcase leftover.

Nope, no great packing skills, I just shipped 3 boxes to the ship before the cruise with scrapbook stuff and then brought 2 more suitcases with scrapbook stuff and after the class, it was gone, so I didn't miss the extra suitcases too much! After two weeks, I kinda forgot how many suitcases we had brought on the ship. I do remember though going to the ship and the trunk, the back window, the back half of the seat and the front passenger seat floor and in between the two seats all had luggage. For me, my DH and both my parents, we had luggage every spot we weren't sitting and DH and my dad sat side by side in the back seat with luggage in their lap on the way to the port!

[Making_Memories]

Someone asked on the last page of our previous thread about suitcases fitting under bed. We have done two things:

1. If you are NOT using the bunk bed in your stateroom and there is one, ask your stateroom host/hostess to put it down for you for the whole cruise and then you can store all your extra "stuff" up there. It works great for us to give us more room.

2. Luggage under the bed. Our luggage is BIG. What we have found is to go to the bottom of the bed and then DH lifts up the bed and then I shove the suitcases up underneath right in the middle, then the bed sits back down and we've never had a problem with a lump or anything. In fact, after the 2005 PC cruise, right before we disembarked I did one last run through of the stateroom and found an empty suitcase under the bed! I already had everything long gone by then, so I just put my stuff I was carrying off into it.

OMgosh you had a whole extra empty suitcase! WOW

[Making_Memories]

Connie, how about putting Disney wrapping paper around the box of wine and stick a bow on it. Then put it on the bottom of Patrick's wheel chair.


Somehow this quote is one of the reasons I know I am hanging with the right crowd :laughing:

[EllaEnchanted]

How many bottles are there going to be Deb?

I don't know for certain. That's for Karen to figure out. But we have 45 girls now.....not all of them drinkers. But some people were talking about buying some champagne too.....so if I had to take a guess, I would say at least 2 cases, that's 24 bottles.

[fourmcds]

I hadn't planned on pre-shipping anything to the ship, so that does not affect me, but I had hoped on bringing on a few bottles...now I need to rethink how I will get those on board and carry them around. Looks like we are all going to get small/midsize rolling bags for our carry ons so we can lug on some heavy bottles! :lmao:

[EllaEnchanted]

Can you ship it in a suitcase? If we can check more luggage which I think we can then you can check boxes.

I thought we couldn't check in boxes, just carry them on. That would be difficult.....even if we could get in the room at 1:30 to drop them off, I can't carry a case or two of champagne around.....John and I are just not able to do that kind of thing anymore. Besides, I need to have my carry on stuff in a bag to carry on. Where would I put those things.

[fourmcds]

Great pics everyone....at the end of the last part. Venetia....loved the family pics :lmao: Looks like the meet was another success. When are we having that PNW meet?????

[lillygator]

well my John offered to carry my box around. Sweetie!

[lillygator]

Connie - are your boys twins?

I am not going to fret....just lug my booze on and hopefully flutter my lashes adn they will let me through, or create a diversion and RUN~!


If you need less people for the Cgirls Deb, you can cross me off. I don't mind.

[gydell]

I thought we couldn't check in boxes, just carry them on. That would be difficult.....even if we could get in the room at 1:30 to drop them off, I can't carry a case or two of champagne around.....John and I are just not able to do that kind of thing anymore. Besides, I need to have my carry on stuff in a bag to carry on. Where would I put those things.

Ok we are going to figure this out! Can you get a cheap rolling cooler or small suitcase? If you have a carry on with wheels it's not bad carrying it until our lifeboat opens up. Can you buy it once you are there? Or everyone could just buy there own on the ship or BTOB. Can the tiaras be shipped in a small box to the hotel and then put the box in a duffle bag and check it?

[nskjerven]

I kept trying to find the quote button on the last thread - DOY!

Quote:
Originally Posted by edna mode
Absolutely Not sensitive! If I could find my post to Woody, I'd repost it here. Although some recovering alcoholics are very sensitive. But they're not as "out in the open" as Jonathan is. Drink openly and talk about it openly - he'll tell you anything. And you'll be shocked when he describes himself... because you'd never guess it now. He has a huge sense of humor, so don't worry about it around him, he'll take care of him.

I saw that post and glad you told us, I don't want to offend. Now that being said he may just not like me How could he not like me and my big mouth and odd sense of humor????


Don't worry, many people don't get that he's joking about such a taboo subject. So, he may get you just fine... or he'll confuse you with me.

yeah, that's what I was alluding too, but didn't want to say....:rolleyes1 I think you and I could be other set of twins of different mothers (& fathers) :rotfl2:

[nskjerven]

Here, Present and accounted for:thumbsup2

says the bean counter....okay I'm accounted for too, then. V are you?

[Making_Memories]

Ok we are going to figure this out! Can you get a cheap rolling cooler or small suitcase? If you have a carry on with wheels it's not bad carrying it until our lifeboat opens up. Can you buy it once you are there? Or everyone could just buy there own on the ship or BTOB. Can the tiaras be shipped in a small box to the hotel and then put the box in a duffle bag and check it?

a large rolling duffle would be good as you could fill it up but rolling it around does not weigh much. I could always ship some bottles to the hyatt mco I think. I have limo service all the way so I am not having to handle my bags at any point so I do not mind bringing a case of something onboard if needed for the party.

[EllaEnchanted]

Ok we are going to figure this out! Can you get a cheap rolling cooler or small suitcase? If you have a carry on with wheels it's not bad carrying it until our lifeboat opens up. Can you buy it once you are there? Or everyone could just buy there own on the ship or BTOB. Can the tiaras be shipped in a small box to the hotel and then put the box in a duffle bag and check it?

Is it really all that important to everyone??? Since it's going to be so difficult, why don't we just cancel? If we could ship it to the boat, I would have no problem with it, if we have to carry everything and I mean the fish gifts too.....I have boxes of stuff all over my house. How am I going to be able to get all of this carried and packed? It just doesn't seem worth it to me. I'm lucky to get my fish gifts packed and for that I have to bring an extra suitcase that I didn't plan on lugging around. Why don't we wait and see what Karen has to say when we inform her. I'll send her an email.

[Making_Memories]

Is it really all that important to everyone??? Since it's going to be so difficult, why don't we just cancel? If we could ship it to the boat, I would have no problem with it, if we have to carry everything and I mean the fish gifts too.....I have boxes of stuff all over my house. How am I going to be able to get all of this carried and packed? It just doesn't seem worth it to me. I'm lucky to get my fish gifts packed and for that I have to bring an extra suitcase that I didn't plan on lugging around. Why don't we wait and see what Karen has to say when we inform her. I'll send her an email.

I live like 15 minutes from their wine shop and I have no problem shipping a case to my hotel and then loading it into my limo the day we head to port. I do know that the boxes I was shipping will amount to one maybe two extra roller bags for me. I was hoping to ship fish items and some presents I had for people and then beach toys and some odds and ends. I will have to rethink some things but really as long as they do not question my bags at port I do not care if I have to pay extra to fly additional bags out as I am not going to be lugging them myself. I saw if we all come with tons of bags they can't say anything to us!

[woody73]

We are here, we are here.

Woody

[fourmcds]

Massage thought....

last week in Zihua, Scott and I got the most amazing 1 hr massages for 25.00each!!!!! So, if the prices on board are too high, I bet you could wander to a beach area at one of the ports and get an open air massage for much less than the cost on the ship. Ours were done under a canopy on the beach and the therapists were great. Having 4 therapists in my office, I get them quite regularly and thought my masseuse was pretty talented.

[edna mode]

yeah, that's what I was alluding too, but didn't want to say....:rolleyes1 I think you and I could be other set of twins of different mothers (& fathers) :rotfl2:

Well, I do look just like Ariel.

[mishoe01]

Ok quick post while I still remember what I wanted to say from the last thread....


Mary - Like you could EVER forget ME!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: (you may want to, but I think I'm now engraved in your brain).

Deb - don't cancel the Champagne Girls meet! We can always do just a few bottles and meet more for the companionship.

I don't think we need to worry about much.

[edna mode]

Never mind that picture under my name

[nskjerven]

Well, I do look just like Ariel.

and I do think just like edna mode

[nskjerven]

Never mind that picture under my name

true confessions, I have Ariel because she is Molly's twin. I love the way she looks, but my favorite princess is Cindrella.

My actual alter ego is the Evil Queen. Anyone got that avatar handy?

[EllaEnchanted]

I live like 15 minutes from their wine shop and I have no problem shipping a case to my hotel and then loading it into my limo the day we head to port. I do know that the boxes I was shipping will amount to one maybe two extra roller bags for me. I was hoping to ship fish items and some presents I had for people and then beach toys and some odds and ends. I will have to rethink some things but really as long as they do not question my bags at port I do not care if I have to pay extra to fly additional bags out as I am not going to be lugging them myself. I saw if we all come with tons of bags they can't say anything to us!

But if you check your bags in and they find it, they can confiscate it. Do you want to go through all of that and take that risk?

I can get the tiaras and my fish gifts into a second luggage bag that will have to be checked in. But I cannot bring the champagne aboard. I just can't lug it around the ship with me.

The only other thing I can think of is if everyone brings just one bottle in their carryon bags. If everyone brought one bottle of their favorite champagne, then we could taste everyone else's at the party. That's all I could come up with. What do you all think about this?

[scottishwee35]

I FOUND IT :rotfl2:

Ok quick post while I still remember what I wanted to say from the last thread....

Deb - don't cancel the Champagne Girls meet! We can always do just a few bottles and meet more for the companionship.

I don't think we need to worry about much.

That what I thought, maybe we bring own bottle of champagne??

Don't cancel the Champagne Girls okay and let us think?

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

But if you check your bags in and they find it, they can confiscate it. Do you want to go through all of that and take that risk?

I can get the tiaras and my fish gifts into a second luggage bag that will have to be checked in. But I cannot bring the champagne aboard. I just can't lug it around the ship with me.

The only other thing I can think of is if everyone brings just one bottle in their carryon bags. If everyone brought one bottle of their favorite champagne, then we could taste everyone else's at the party. That's all I could come up with. What do you all think about this?

Hi Deb

I understand what you mean and I am happy to bring my own champagne as will buy it from Airport.

Scottishwee35;)

[EllaEnchanted]

Ok quick post while I still remember what I wanted to say from the last thread....


Mary - Like you could EVER forget ME!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: (you may want to, but I think I'm now engraved in your brain).

Deb - don't cancel the Champagne Girls meet! We can always do just a few bottles and meet more for the companionship.

I don't think we need to worry about much.

OK Monica, I get what you're saying about having the party even if we don't do the tasting. We can be the champagne girls without the champagne! Just kidding. We can always order a bottle or two and do a cheers, but let's not lug cases around with us to carry on embarkment day. It just wouldn't be any fun and after all, this is our vacation. So let's have a champagne girls party and not a tasting. Drink whatever you want! I'll let Karen know.

[edna mode]

Attention Everyone:

Our lanyards are about to be printed...

So, this is your reminder and last chance to order.

If you have not returned/sent me your order form or did not receive one from me please PM me with your email and I will send you the form.

[gydell]

Deb what ever you decide is fine. I don't drink so I was just coming for the company!

[Making_Memories]

But if you check your bags in and they find it, they can confiscate it. Do you want to go through all of that and take that risk?
I can get the tiaras and my fish gifts into a second luggage bag that will have to be checked in. But I cannot bring the champagne aboard. I just can't lug it around the ship with me.

The only other thing I can think of is if everyone brings just one bottle in their carryon bags. If everyone brought one bottle of their favorite champagne, then we could taste everyone else's at the party. That's all I could come up with. What do you all think about this?


No I won't check it in. There are four in my party. We only really need one carry on for our "real" stuff and the other three can be booze. :thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

[Making_Memories]

OK Monica, I get what you're saying about having the party even if we don't do the tasting. We can be the champagne girls without the champagne! Just kidding. We can always order a bottle or two and do a cheers, but let's not lug cases around with us to carry on embarkment day. It just wouldn't be any fun and after all, this is our vacation. So let's have a champagne girls party and not a tasting. Drink whatever you want! I'll let Karen know.

Nahh just let me bring the booze. I have no problem with it and I can be pretty persuasive if I try :rotfl: I will get our booze on the ship. How many cases were there to be?

[pahrumpgirl]

I thought we couldn't check in boxes, just carry them on. That would be difficult.....even if we could get in the room at 1:30 to drop them off, I can't carry a case or two of champagne around.....John and I are just not able to do that kind of thing anymore. Besides, I need to have my carry on stuff in a bag to carry on. Where would I put those things.

Deb,

If you could ship things to your hotel and get them to the port some how several of us could take a bottle or two, or some of the tiaras and stuff them into our carry ons. I have always taken a carry on size suitcase and then I use a backpack with wheels for my purse and have never had a problem with the airlines or DCL. I know I am not part of the Champagne Girls but I would be willing to stuff a couple of bottles in my carry ons (ask my DH, I am very good at stuffing 10 lbs of stuff into a 5 lb bag :thumbsup2 :rotfl2: ) until we can go to our rooms.

We were going to ship our FE gifts ahead because they are rather heavy but now we will just distribute them between our suitcases for the plane. All this means is that I will be able to buy less on trip and that won't make my DH unhappy.:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Marilyn,

You will not go to Top Siders for formal night. We want you at the table with us. :hug: Friends we met on the 11 night and have traveled with since don't like to dress for formal night and were going to do the same thing. I told them the same thing I am telling you, wear what you would wear to dinner any other night and come. The CM's don't care and as long as you don't mind that we dress, we don't mind that you don't. I had this discussion with my mom when I got married. She wanted to wear slacks because she didn't like dresses and I was having a formal wedding. I told her that it was my wedding and if I didn't care what she wore, no one else should. We found her a very pretty pant suit. :thumbsup2

Carol

[cmash95]

if everyone going to the tasting brough a bottle, there would be plenty of champagne. or if worst comes to worst, you pay for a glass onboard. I remember when I was a kid, that my aunt always bought a sparkling wine that had a rose tinge to it. I was too small at the time to remember the brand but she always called it her Pink champaigne. anyway that way noone would have to worry about trying to get cases of the bubbly onboard the boat.

[Making_Memories]

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

:cheer2: My best high score EVER was a 165 . My daughter last year for the second grade fieldtrip got a turkey one game! She can so kick my butt in bowling. :laughing:

[lillygator]

says the bean counter....okay I'm accounted for too, then. V are you?
yep, present and accounted for!

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

Yeah PJ!:banana:

[lillygator]

Ok, gotta tuck the girls in. hopefully they will stay in bed and sleep!

[woody73]

. . . on embarkation day DCL is going to put all the GTY's in a room and let us fight for our room numbers
Is that before or after lunch?

Woody

[gaylean93]

Is it really all that important to everyone??? Since it's going to be so difficult, why don't we just cancel? If we could ship it to the boat, I would have no problem with it, if we have to carry everything and I mean the fish gifts too.....I have boxes of stuff all over my house. How am I going to be able to get all of this carried and packed? It just doesn't seem worth it to me. I'm lucky to get my fish gifts packed and for that I have to bring an extra suitcase that I didn't plan on lugging around. Why don't we wait and see what Karen has to say when we inform her. I'll send her an email.


Why can't everyone that is going to actually taste the champagne bring one bottle? You could have a list of champagne that you want and people could sign up for it. Since you only wanted 24 bottles, two people could share the cost of the more expensive bottles. I know I was looking forward to it.

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb what ever you decide is fine. I don't drink so I was just coming for the company!


Well it looks like we will definitely be having a party. I'm not sure what everyone will be drinking, but we will be having a party. Everyone still wear pink and I'll bring the pink tiaras.....we'll look good in our picture.

[gydell]

Oh no - Big Brother,AI, One Tree Hill, and Dancing with the Stars are all on at the same time!

[EllaEnchanted]

No I won't check it in. There are four in my party. We only really need one carry on for our "real" stuff and the other three can be booze. :thumbsup2

Marr, you're crazy if you want to do this. I will let you if you insist, but I think we can work it out another way.

[EllaEnchanted]

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

WOW, you go girl! I think the highest I ever bowled was a 60! I'm VERY impressed!

[CruzDirectorKaren]

Is that before or after lunch?

Woody

it better be after lunch i don't think i would want to see what it would be like before food :rotfl: :rotfl:

[iankh]

Bloomin Onion
2,710 calories
203 g fat 194 g carbs
6,360 mg sodium

I just looked that up and will not admit to how many of those I have had!

Hmmm... I gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed that there was 1g of fiber.

I calculate this out to be 71 points for the whole thing.

My daily points target is 28 points, so this would be equal to 2.5 days worth of food for me.

Now I figure I could find some people to split the appetizer with me. I calculate that I would need 24 people to split it with to bring it more in line.




.

[EllaEnchanted]

Nahh just let me bring the booze. I have no problem with it and I can be pretty persuasive if I try :rotfl: I will get our booze on the ship. How many cases were there to be?

Not sure, I was going to leave it up to Karen, but now I think I'll leave it up to you. How many cases can you reasonably bring.....one maybe two?

Send me a PM with all your info about where you'll be staying the night before. I'll have Karen send to you directly. Then you can figure out how you want to get it onboard.

[gaylean93]

Hmmm... I gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed that there was 1g of fiber.

I calculate this out to be 71 points for the whole thing.

My daily points target is 28 points, so this would be equal to 2.5 days worth of food for me.

Now I figure I could find some people to split the appetizer with me. I calculate that I would need 24 people to split it with to bring it more in line.




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But the sauce is the best and it is a lot of points as well. I think ranch and horse radish????

[gouodux]

"why the mystery, just type Nordstrom???"


Sorry if this was a frustration, there is a very good reason why not.

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb,

If you could ship things to your hotel and get them to the port some how several of us could take a bottle or two, or some of the tiaras and stuff them into our carry ons. I have always taken a carry on size suitcase and then I use a backpack with wheels for my purse and have never had a problem with the airlines or DCL. I know I am not part of the Champagne Girls but I would be willing to stuff a couple of bottles in my carry ons (ask my DH, I am very good at stuffing 10 lbs of stuff into a 5 lb bag :thumbsup2 :rotfl2: ) until we can go to our rooms.

We were going to ship our FE gifts ahead because they are rather heavy but now we will just distribute them between our suitcases for the plane. All this means is that I will be able to buy less on trip and that won't make my DH unhappy.:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Carol

Hi Carol, I could ship to my hotel and I could probably get one or maybe two bottles in my carry on, but I think it would be CRAZY to start handing out bottles at the port for people to bring them in their carry ons, especially when they already planned on bringing something for themselves to drink during the cruise.

Thank you for your offer, but I really don't see this as being a good alternative for everyone else.

[woody73]

WELL PEOPLE>>>>>>>>>BAD NEWS.....
I called to ask about sending the boxes I had been packing and was told that you can no longer send anything to this service. So shipping to your hotel is the ONLY option. I will be removing the info from shirley from the first post and then freak out about what the heck I am gonna do with all my crap.

So 2 suit cases
1 carry on
and your purse is all you are allowed to bring.
Very disappointing information, but worth repeating.

Woody

[gouodux]

Anyone excited about the start of the NCAA tournament? We can't believe Oregon actually made it in.


Side note for John - Terrelle Pryor eliminated Oregon. Looks like it is down to Ohio State and Michigan. Really hope he chooses tOSU.

[Making_Memories]

Marr, you're crazy if you want to do this. I will let you if you insist, but I think we can work it out another way.


Let me know how many cases well how many physical boxes it would be and I will see if I can get the elves on it.

[EllaEnchanted]

if everyone going to the tasting brough a bottle, there would be plenty of champagne. or if worst comes to worst, you pay for a glass onboard. I remember when I was a kid, that my aunt always bought a sparkling wine that had a rose tinge to it. I was too small at the time to remember the brand but she always called it her Pink champaigne. anyway that way noone would have to worry about trying to get cases of the bubbly onboard the boat.


Hi Chris, this is exactly what I would suggest we do. Marr, are you listening? I think the easiest thing to do is everyone bring a bottle or buy a bottle onboard.....then we could all share and taste each other's. It's the simplist way to get it done.

[Jhalkias]

Someone asked on the last page of our previous thread about suitcases fitting under bed. We have done two things:

1. If you are NOT using the bunk bed in your stateroom and there is one, ask your stateroom host/hostess to put it down for you for the whole cruise and then you can store all your extra "stuff" up there. It works great for us to give us more room.

2. Luggage under the bed. Our luggage is BIG. What we have found is to go to the bottom of the bed and then DH lifts up the bed and then I shove the suitcases up underneath right in the middle, then the bed sits back down and we've never had a problem with a lump or anything. In fact, after the 2005 PC cruise, right before we disembarked I did one last run through of the stateroom and found an empty suitcase under the bed! I already had everything long gone by then, so I just put my stuff I was carrying off into it.

Nope, no great packing skills, I just shipped 3 boxes to the ship before the cruise with scrapbook stuff and then brought 2 more suitcases with scrapbook stuff and after the class, it was gone, so I didn't miss the extra suitcases too much! After two weeks, I kinda forgot how many suitcases we had brought on the ship. I do remember though going to the ship and the trunk, the back window, the back half of the seat and the front passenger seat floor and in between the two seats all had luggage. For me, my DH and both my parents, we had luggage every spot we weren't sitting and DH and my dad sat side by side in the back seat with luggage in their lap on the way to the port!

Absolutely. What you have to do is lift that bed. They will not slide under until you do that because of the sideboards.

Hey V . . .

I found you a cooler, and it has wheels too . . .

Can you bat your lashes for this baby?

http://images1.hdpi.com/product_enlarged/SuncastCoolerDCC3000.jpg

[EllaEnchanted]

Why can't everyone that is going to actually taste the champagne bring one bottle? You could have a list of champagne that you want and people could sign up for it. Since you only wanted 24 bottles, two people could share the cost of the more expensive bottles. I know I was looking forward to it.

I agree, I think this is a wonderful idea and we can purchase right onboard no muss, no fuss, easy! Just like vaca is supposed to be.

[Making_Memories]

Hi Chris, this is exactly what I would suggest we do. Marr, are you listening? I think the easiest thing to do is everyone bring a bottle or buy a bottle onboard.....then we could all share and taste each other's. It's the simplist way to get it done.

I think I may have an "in" to get a massive amount of booze onboard. Just thought about it. Will call in the morning and see what he says! :thumbsup2

[gouodux]

Thank you for all the positive opinions regarding the swimsuit question. I ordered it last night. There is no way it will look as nice on me as the beautiful model, but I like the swimsuit.

[Making_Memories]

Absolutely. What you have to do is lift that bed. They will not slide under until you do that because of the sideboards.

Hey V . . .

I found you a cooler, and it has wheels too . . .

Can you bat your lashes for this baby?

http://images1.hdpi.com/product_enlarged/SuncastCoolerDCC3000.jpg

Whoa I want THAT.

[EllaEnchanted]

Oh no - Big Brother,AI, One Tree Hill, and Dancing with the Stars are all on at the same time!

Thank goodness for Tivo. You should have what I do. I have satellite TV and I get NY and CA stations, so I'll record some on east coast time and then record the rest on west coast time. This way, I get to see it all.

[fourmcds]

Hey V . . .

I found you a cooler, and it has wheels too . . .

Can you bat your lashes for this baby?

http://images1.hdpi.com/product_enlarged/SuncastCoolerDCC3000.jpg

I think that is perfect John and solves all the problems!!! :lmao:

[gaylean93]

Thank you for all the positive opinions regarding the swimsuit question. I ordered it last night. There is no way it will look as nice on me as the beautiful model, but I like the swimsuit.

I will say I have done very well on my diet since I saw it last night. I still won't be able to get into that one but it was incentive to get in one a little bigger or maybe a lot bigger!

[gydell]

Thank goodness for Tivo. You should have what I do. I have satellite TV and I get NY and CA stations, so I'll record some on east coast time and then record the rest on west coast time. This way, I get to see it all.

We have Tivo on 4 of our tvs so I will just switch rooms tomorrow!

[fourmcds]

didn't someone have a price for the rainforest package for this cruise? Does anyone remember what it was? And what is the daily cost? Thanks!

[Jhalkias]

Well it looks like we will definitely be having a party. I'm not sure what everyone will be drinking, but we will be having a party. Everyone still wear pink and I'll bring the pink tiaras.....we'll look good in our picture.

Not wearing pink.

Not wearing crocs.

Oh . . . . champagne girl info . . . sorry . . .

Hi Carol, I could ship to my hotel and I could probably get one or maybe two bottles in my carry on, but I think it would be CRAZY to start handing out bottles at the port for people to bring them in their carry ons, especially when they already planned on bringing something for themselves to drink during the cruise.

Thank you for your offer, but I really don't see this as being a good alternative for everyone else.

I am really laughing - sorry . . . visions of the parking lot across from the terminal with a van with cases of booze, and DIS'ers in Crocs and pink tiara's lining up to hide a bottle in their carry on . . . What a Mastercard moment that would make!

Anyone excited about the start of the NCAA tournament? We can't believe Oregon actually made it in.


Side note for John - Terrelle Pryor eliminated Oregon. Looks like it is down to Ohio State and Michigan. Really hope he chooses OSU.

Thanks for the news, I hope so too!

I think that is perfect John and solves all the problems!!! :lmao:

Exactly Kaylee - it even rolls. John2 and I can lift it sideways to fit it through the X-Ray machine, while V bats her lashes.

Problem solved.

[EllaEnchanted]

I think I may have an "in" to get a massive amount of booze onboard. Just thought about it. Will call in the morning and see what he says! :thumbsup2

Let us know. If we do two cases, that's two boxes with 12 bottles in each box.

[cquick]

Connie, how about putting Disney wrapping paper around the box of wine and stick a bow on it. Then put it on the bottom of Patrick's wheel chair.
Now, that is an EXCELLENT Idea! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

We have Tivo on 4 of our tvs so I will just switch rooms tomorrow!

That'll work too!

[gaylean93]

That'll work too!

I don't have tivo, I know, I'm crazy. Have you guys wondered about the cruise. Won't it get all filled up :confused3

[cquick]

Connie - are your boys twins?

I am not going to fret....just lug my booze on and hopefully flutter my lashes adn they will let me through, or create a diversion and RUN~!


If you need less people for the Cgirls Deb, you can cross me off. I don't mind.

Nope, actually Patrick was born October 1977, and Mike April 1979, but Patrick turned 30 in August, and I must have made a mistake! Mike will be 29 on April 7! Hey when you get old, you forget things.

When they were small I had 2 kids in diapers, 2 kids in strollers, 2 high chairs, 2 cribs! And in those daays, the olden days, I used cloth diapers, I could have 4 lines of diapers haning out to dry! Oh, my those were the days!

Connie

[gouodux]

Here is our long story from this past weekend. Our girls wanted to have their ears pierced right before the Western cruise we did this past October. We suggested they wait until we get back from that cruise. They both sort of forgot about it I guess, until they went to their friend Katie's birthday party Friday night. Katie was going to get her ears pierced on Saturday for her birthday. Our girls got all excited and asked if they could go with Katie and get theirs done too. We said "sure" if they felt they were ready. We go on Saturday and Katie gets a little nervous, so Jenna went first. Jenna did wonderful, didn't complain, cry, etc. Katie backs out. After that, Kayla becomes scared and though she was really disappointed, she backs out too. Sunday we went to the Renaissance Festival way out in east, east Phoenix. On the way home, we swing back to the Chandler mall to stop at the Apple store to get the Airport Extreme. We are having lunch at Cheesecake Factory and Shawn asks Kayla "what kind of earrings were you going to get"? Kayla says, "oh, they were really pretty, like pink diamonds". Shawn says, "do you want to go get your ears done after lunch? I will hold your hand while they do it". Kayla got a huge smile on her face and said "yes". So, she gets them done and only cried for a few minutes afterwards. Said it really hurt, but she is soooo happy. She was so proud of herself, we had to call Katie, her careprovider Tracey, and her Grandma on the way home. Fast forward to 8pm Sunday night. One of her earrings falls out. She was so upset and just hysterically crying. We tried to get it back in, but it hurt too much. You should have seen her face, it was truly sad. We told her to sleep on it, but if she wanted we would take her back Monday night to have the one ear done again. She wasn't going for it - hurt way too much! I then suggest that maybe a Build-a-Bear would make it feel better afterwards. We could care less if she has her ears pierced, she was just so proud of herself before, we didn't want her to be disappointed. Well, Kayla now has her gazillionth Build-a-Bear and both her ears pierced.

Sorry, long story, but Kayla is so happy.

[EllaEnchanted]

Not wearing pink.

Not wearing crocs.

Oh . . . . champagne girl info . . . sorry . . .



I am really laughing - sorry . . . visions of the parking lot across from the terminal with a van with cases of booze, and DIS'ers in Crocs and pink tiara's lining up to hide a bottle in their carry on . . . What a Mastercard moment that would make!




OK, my stomach hurts from laughing so hard.....what an image we have created......priceless......yes......and OH SO Funny!!!

Thanks John for pointing out how silly we look trying to figure this all out.

We really needed a good laugh and got it!:laughing: :laughing:

[iankh]

A Tale of Tails (Part Cinq)

My tails are still no where in sight. I had been told they were being sent out a week ago Monday. I found out they were shipped out yesterday and are supposed to be here Thursday.

I hope this stuff fits.

I wish I could say as much about the shoes. I have just sent the 3rd pair back to Shoebuy because they were too small. I don't blame Shoebuy, they are great to deal with and returns are super easy and free. It's the shoe manufacturer.


______________________________________________
A Bit About Batteries

I posted a while back about the best rechargeable batteries I have ever found, Powerex. They are incredible, and remarkable how long I can go for between charges.

I ordered some additional batteries because the new camera takes the same batteries.

At any rate, they sent me a 5% off discount code on the next order ... so if anyone needs rechargeable AA's PM me.

______________________________________________
Shots Around the Ship
A Stem to Stern Extravaganza

Everyone to whom I sent the survey regarding date, time and venue has responded. Thank you.

I will be pulling together the info and sending you all an email this coming weekend. I am just to brain dead to do it until then!



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[Making_Memories]

Hi Chris, this is exactly what I would suggest we do. Marr, are you listening? I think the easiest thing to do is everyone bring a bottle or buy a bottle onboard.....then we could all share and taste each other's. It's the simplist way to get it done.

I think for some though bringing one is hard. I will check in the morning and see what I can do!

[EllaEnchanted]

I don't have tivo, I know, I'm crazy. Have you guys wondered about the cruise. Won't it get all filled up :confused3


Yes it will, since I'll be gone for three weeks, so I'll have to delete everything before I go and make sure it's empty. Then I'll have to record only a few selected programs, not everything under the sun like I do when I'm home. I don't watch real time TV at all. Everything is recorded first.

You could get tivo before you leave.

[Jhalkias]

Here is our long story from this past weekend. Our girls wanted to have their ears pierced right before the Western cruise we did this past October. We suggested they wait until we get back from that cruise. They both sort of forgot about it I guess, until they went to their friend Katie's birthday party Friday night. Katie was going to get her ears pierced on Saturday for her birthday. Our girls got all excited and asked if they could go with Katie and get theirs done too. We said "sure" if they felt they were ready. We go on Saturday and Katie gets a little nervous, so Jenna went first. Jenna did wonderful, didn't complain, cry, etc. Katie backs out. After that, Kayla becomes scared and though she was really disappointed, she backs out too. Sunday we went to the Renaissance Festival way out in east, east Phoenix. On the way home, we swing back to the Chandler mall to stop at the Apple store to get the Airport Extreme. We are having lunch at Cheesecake Factory and Shawn asks Kayla "what kind of earrings were you going to get"? Kayla says, "oh, they were really pretty, like pink diamonds". Shawn says, "do you want to go get your ears done after lunch? I will hold your hand while they do it". Kayla got a huge smile on her face and said "yes". So, she gets them done and only cried for a few minutes afterwards. Said it really hurt, but she is soooo happy. She was so proud of herself, we had to call Katie, her careprovider Tracey, and her Grandma on the way home. Fast forward to 8pm Sunday night. One of her earrings falls out. She was so upset and just hysterically crying. We tried to get it back in, but it hurt to much. You should have seen her face, it was truly sad. We told her to sleep on it, but if she wanted we would take her back Monday night to have the one ear done again. She wasn't going for it - hurt way too much! I then suggest that maybe a Build-a-Bear would make it feel better afterwards. We could care less if she has her ears pierced, she was just so proud of herself before, we didn't want her to be disappointed. Well, Kayla now has her gazillionth Build-a-Bear and both her ears pierced.

Sorry, long story, but Kayla is so happy.

Ughhh . . . the ear piercing.

Sophia is still wearing the original pair she got when they were first pierced. We tried to take them out once so she could wear new ones - after much crying we got them out - but no new ones in. She then wanted them back in that night, but too afraid to do it. We went back and forth for like an hour.

Finally . . . I practically sat on her (yes call child protective services) while Amy put them back in and she carried on. She will probably wear them to her wedding.

I'm not touching those things again!

[lillygator]

sorry but why ccan't we say norstrom?

[gouodux]

Ughhh . . . the ear piercing.

Sophia is still wearing the original pair she got when they were first pierced. We tried to take them out once so she could wear new ones - after much crying we got them out - but no new ones in. She then wanted them back in that night, but too afraid to do it. We went back and forth for like an hour.

Finally . . . I practically sat on her (yes call child protective services) while Amy put them back in and she carried on. She will probably wear them to her wedding.

I'm not touching those things again!

Yep, that is almost exactly the same scenario we experienced Sunday night - think it was more like two hours though - at least it seemed like two hours.

[fourmcds]

Exactly Kaylee - it even rolls. John2 and I can lift it sideways to fit it through the X-Ray machine, while V bats her lashes.

Problem solved.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[waltsgirl]

Ughhh . . . the ear piercing.

Sophia is still wearing the original pair she got when they were first pierced. We tried to take them out once so she could wear new ones - after much crying we got them out - but no new ones in. She then wanted them back in that night, but too afraid to do it. We went back and forth for like an hour.

Finally . . . I practically sat on her (yes call child protective services) while Amy put them back in and she carried on. She will probably wear them to her wedding.

I'm not touching those things again!

Then three days later one of the earrings went all the way into the hole while she was at school. Lots of blood and I had to push the earring out. Now she won't let us touch her ears. I know they don't hurt she is just afraid. She does clean them and twists them so they are not going to grow into her ears!!

[Jhalkias]

OK, here's an idea for the "Do it Yourself" crowd . . .

http://***************************/article/211483/make_your_own_rolling_drink_cooler.html

[EllaEnchanted]

Shots Around the Ship[/B]
A Stem to Stern Extravaganza

Everyone to whom I sent the survey regarding date, time and venue has responded. Thank you.

I will be pulling together the info and sending you all an email this coming weekend. I am just to brain dead to do it until then!



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Ian, DH and I would love to join the party, but I'm not sure about those shots.....I don't do shots. Could I just have a caribbean lemonade instead?

[EllaEnchanted]

I think for some though bringing one is hard. I will check in the morning and see what I can do!

OK, we'll put it on hold till then.

[Jhalkias]

I am really laughing - sorry . . . visions of the parking lot across from the terminal with a van with cases of booze, and DIS'ers in Crocs and pink tiara's lining up to hide a bottle in their carry on . . . What a Mastercard moment that would make!


Sorry to quote myself, but I forgot an important detail . . . everyone will be going "commando" too . . . since less clothes in the suitcase makes more room for fish extender gifts and more bottles.

[gouodux]

sorry but why ccan't we say norstrom?

You all can say it as much as you want:)

Professional reasons. Could get someone close to me in a little hot water, especially with the position they may hold. You have to be very careful what you post on the internet and though what I shared is probably harmless, I probably shouldn't have.

[calmom]

Ian,
I never got a survey - do you have me on your list? I think you said you got my email....thanks! Lisa

[iankh]

Ian, DH and I would love to join the party, but I'm not sure about those shots.....I don't do shots. Could I just have a caribbean lemonade instead?

But of course! Send me an email via http://www.mousemanager.com/contact/contact.php (I don't want to post my email address) and I will add you to the list! (and send you the new follow-on survey)

[Mom323]

Attention Everyone:

Our lanyards are about to be printed...

So, this is your reminder and last chance to order.

If you have not returned/sent me your order form or did not receive one from me please PM me with your email and I will send you the form.

Hi
I emailed you the info but have not received your address. :)

[readyalready]

I live like 15 minutes from their wine shop and I have no problem shipping a case to my hotel and then loading it into my limo the day we head to port. I do know that the boxes I was shipping will amount to one maybe two extra roller bags for me. I was hoping to ship fish items and some presents I had for people and then beach toys and some odds and ends. I will have to rethink some things but really as long as they do not question my bags at port I do not care if I have to pay extra to fly additional bags out as I am not going to be lugging them myself. I saw if we all come with tons of bags they can't say anything to us!

I like your 'can do' attitude and I agree. I don't see the porters refusing to take bags at check-in, the more bags the more $$$$.

[EllaEnchanted]

But of course! Send me an email via http://www.mousemanager.com/contact/contact.php (I don't want to post my email address) and I will add you to the list! (and send you the new follow-on survey)

Thanks, just sent it....for me and DH, John.

[Mom323]

if everyone going to the tasting brough a bottle, there would be plenty of champagne. or if worst comes to worst, you pay for a glass onboard. I remember when I was a kid, that my aunt always bought a sparkling wine that had a rose tinge to it. I was too small at the time to remember the brand but she always called it her Pink champaigne. anyway that way noone would have to worry about trying to get cases of the bubbly onboard the boat.

What day is the tasting planned for?
If it is after Aruba, we could also pick something while in port. We can look for a liquor store in Aruba. Just like the Blues Brother, "We're on a mission from God." ;)

[Mom323]

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

I once bowled a 19. :rolleyes1

[gaylean93]

Yes it will, since I'll be gone for three weeks, so I'll have to delete everything before I go and make sure it's empty. Then I'll have to record only a few selected programs, not everything under the sun like I do when I'm home. I don't watch real time TV at all. Everything is recorded first.

You could get tivo before you leave.

I have been thinking about it. I may give into the pressure! I just don't want to watch anymore TV. I only have 2 shows and I kind of like it that way. I'd rather be with you guys!

[Making_Memories]

Here is our long story from this past weekend. Our girls wanted to have their ears pierced right before the Western cruise we did this past October. We suggested they wait until we get back from that cruise. They both sort of forgot about it I guess, until they went to their friend Katie's birthday party Friday night. Katie was going to get her ears pierced on Saturday for her birthday. Our girls got all excited and asked if they could go with Katie and get theirs done too. We said "sure" if they felt they were ready. We go on Saturday and Katie gets a little nervous, so Jenna went first. Jenna did wonderful, didn't complain, cry, etc. Katie backs out. After that, Kayla becomes scared and though she was really disappointed, she backs out too. Sunday we went to the Renaissance Festival way out in east, east Phoenix. On the way home, we swing back to the Chandler mall to stop at the Apple store to get the Airport Extreme. We are having lunch at Cheesecake Factory and Shawn asks Kayla "what kind of earrings were you going to get"? Kayla says, "oh, they were really pretty, like pink diamonds". Shawn says, "do you want to go get your ears done after lunch? I will hold your hand while they do it". Kayla got a huge smile on her face and said "yes". So, she gets them done and only cried for a few minutes afterwards. Said it really hurt, but she is soooo happy. She was so proud of herself, we had to call Katie, her careprovider Tracey, and her Grandma on the way home. Fast forward to 8pm Sunday night. One of her earrings falls out. She was so upset and just hysterically crying. We tried to get it back in, but it hurt too much. You should have seen her face, it was truly sad. We told her to sleep on it, but if she wanted we would take her back Monday night to have the one ear done again. She wasn't going for it - hurt way too much! I then suggest that maybe a Build-a-Bear would make it feel better afterwards. We could care less if she has her ears pierced, she was just so proud of herself before, we didn't want her to be disappointed. Well, Kayla now has her gazillionth Build-a-Bear and both her ears pierced.

Sorry, long story, but Kayla is so happy.

Great story and that build a bear will be special since she earned it in such a hard way.

[gaylean93]

What day is the tasting planned for?
If it is after Aruba, we could also pick something while in port. We can look for a liquor store in Aruba. Just like the Blues Brother, "We're on a mission from God." ;)

I have thought about buying some kind of rum there. Does anyone no if there is a store close to port?

[taysmom]

I don't have tivo, I know, I'm crazy. Have you guys wondered about the cruise. Won't it get all filled up :confused3

Thats why I have 2! No problems here!

I have thought about buying some kind of rum there. Does anyone no if there is a store close to port?

I've never been, but the disser we're sharing a car with assures me we will stop at a store so I can buy my alcohol.

Thanks for sharing all the luggage info Marr...Luckily my dd is small so I will have 1 empty bag just for my store stop!

And, last time in the med, they also let me put my carry on down in my room. No problem. I sure hope it's not a problem this time either. I really don't want to give them my bags, I just want to wheel them up to my room and drop them. Last time, I didn't get my regular bags until 8pm...and I could see them in the room...kept begging the porters...please...need swimsuits!

We're on thread 8....keep on rolling..I think I estimated we'd be on 16 by cruise time....

[Kulkatt]

Gydell, I can ship to my hotel in Cocoa Beach, but then how will I get it all on the boat???? That's a lot of stuff.

How about everyone takes a few bottles to carry on at the Fishlips meet? Are there enough people? I am will to take a few along with my own stash. I also have 2 kids I can use as pak mules!:lmao:
Kathie

[mishoe01]

Did you guys hear about this?? I may have to put this on my wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=amb_link_6369712_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0YS4SVYJSTGZNMKTFDYF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=371797501&pf_rd_i=507846

[gaylean93]

Thats why I have 2! No problems here!



I've never been, but the disser we're sharing a car with assures me we will stop at a store so I can buy my alcohol.

Thanks for sharing all the luggage info Marr...Luckily my dd is small so I will have 1 empty bag just for my store stop!

And, last time in the med, they also let me put my carry on down in my room. No problem. I sure hope it's not a problem this time either. I really don't want to give them my bags, I just want to wheel them up to my room and drop them. Last time, I didn't get my regular bags until 8pm...and I could see them in the room...kept begging the porters...please...need swimsuits!

We're on thread 8....keep on rolling..I think I estimated we'd be on 16 by cruise time....


We are talking a bus to the butterfly farm and then we don't have anything planned because I heard it is really nice to just hang out at the beach. I know I am new at this but I just realized that the beach might not be near the port. Does anyone know a nice beach that I can tell the cab driver to take us to?

[iankh]

Did you guys hear about this?? I may have to put this on my wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=amb_link_6369712_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0YS4SVYJSTGZNMKTFDYF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=371797501&pf_rd_i=507846

My boss bought a Kindle. She's an avid reader. I think she figured that the ebooks would be cheaper in the long run. She love it.



,

[Mom323]

Here's info on Aruba's liquor

http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/liquor-stores-4084/

[Jhalkias]

Did you guys hear about this?? I may have to put this on my wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=amb_link_6369712_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0YS4SVYJSTGZNMKTFDYF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=371797501&pf_rd_i=507846

Monica,

I also listen to a podcast called TWIT (This week in Tech) they've talked about it a lot over the last few months. It has been out of stock a lot. Right now it sounds to me like a kind of imperfect device. Lots of pluses, but some minuses too - mostly ergonomic stuff. I still would like to have one.

The most interesting thing about it is that it comes with a constantly on connection to the internet, I think through Sprint's EVDO network. No monthly charge. Any time you want a book, anywhere there is internet in the air, you can get it. You do have to pay for some things you would get for free with a laptop and a WiFi connection though, like subscriptions to current blogs. It is a much better concept though than Sony's E-Reader.

Yeah . . . Tech Geek here.

[Jhalkias]

BTW . . . they are selling for $400 - $500 on Ebay . . . Kindles that is.

[woody73]

oh no, I'm calling you Woody73 (except I'm going to forget the number and use a different one each and every time I see you) walk away and be afraid
Aaahhh! I'm afraid already!

Woody

[woody73]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.

"I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley"

OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!
Oh my! That's not good news.

Woody

[Making_Memories]

Oh my! That's not good news.

Woody

Thats other cruise lines. Disney still swears that you can booze it up in your carry on :thumbsup2

[MouseFaninQueue]

Whew that was quite the reading to get caught up. And I haven't been away for that long!

Looks like I missed all the fun with the shipping and alcohol.

Let me see if I can sum it all up:

1) No more shipping boxes/parcels/packages to the port to have onboard.
2) We are only allowed 2 bags, 1 carryon and 1 personal item to be brought on board.
3) DCL is allowing people to bring liquids (read: Alcohol) on board so long as it is in carry on or checked luggage (within the guidelines listed above).
4) Other cruise lines are now no longer allowing ppl to bring alcohol onboard at all.

Is this an accurate summary?

Are there any rules regarding bringing alcohol onboard at ports of call?

[luv2cruzsus]

Is it really all that important to everyone??? Since it's going to be so difficult, why don't we just cancel? If we could ship it to the boat, I would have no problem with it, if we have to carry everything and I mean the fish gifts too.....I have boxes of stuff all over my house. How am I going to be able to get all of this carried and packed? It just doesn't seem worth it to me. I'm lucky to get my fish gifts packed and for that I have to bring an extra suitcase that I didn't plan on lugging around. Why don't we wait and see what Karen has to say when we inform her. I'll send her an email.

this is one of those times when the best laid plans just don't work out. We can plan and plan and just one thing makes us go back to the drawing board. I know for John and I, this changes some things, but the best thing is that we are going on this wonderful trip. If we can't take some of the stuff we wanted, we'll make do and still have such a great time. After all, we believe it isn't really our plan anyway. We will accept the changes and still look forward to a great time! Party on!!!

:banana: :banana:

[EllaEnchanted]

What day is the tasting planned for?
If it is after Aruba, we could also pick something while in port. We can look for a liquor store in Aruba. Just like the Blues Brother, "We're on a mission from God." ;)


It's on the PC crossing day, so it is after Aruba.....this is a good suggestion as well. I'm sure there will be a liquor store within walking distance to the boat....at least one if not more.

But I LOVE the Blues Borther sentiment.....on a mission from God!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

I once bowled a 19. :rolleyes1


Now I feel better about my 60!

[onekindman]

Ok you were busy beavers today, you chewed through 30 pages since this morning! I will try to catch up, but I have to make dinner and finish the last 20+ pages from the last thread!:eek:

[EllaEnchanted]

I have been thinking about it. I may give into the pressure! I just don't want to watch anymore TV. I only have 2 shows and I kind of like it that way. I'd rather be with you guys!

You could still watch just those two shows....tivo them and watch them when you want to without being locked into when they're aired. It's a whole new freedom.

[lillygator]

yea, what she said...it's vacation, don't worry, be happy mon!

everything will work out!

[woody73]

Guess my carry on for the airplane is gonna be really heavy. Is there a weight restriction for your carry-on? Cuz I bet I can get 70 pounds of paper and books into a carry on that will fit the restrictions on size wise.
American Airlines has a 40 lb. carry-on weight limit.

Woody

[CSNYDER]

It's a trade off as to whether I carry more camera gear or books when I travel (clothes? who has room for them?). I'm willing to act as a central trading location for books for those who also read on vacation.

I usually have mystery stories, adventure stories and sci-fi, depending on what I find. I also tend to leave a trail of paperback books behind me when I travel. Let me know if anyone is interested.

[Tink rules]

Copied from Deb... Ella Enchanted...


Yes she is, but since she can't ship it to the boat anymore, she was going to ship to my hotel and maybe to someone else's hotel if we needed more people because there were too many boxes. I know I'll get at least a case or two shipped to my hotel.
__________________

Deb...if it makes it easier... and Karen is still going to ship anything... maybe we can have only the special stuff she thinks we absolutely need and then we can all chip in and get whatever else we need from DCL to suppliment. It may help with the shipping problem...

If you've figured it out before now... sorry... I'm still back on the other thread...:)

[woody73]

Of course, we are all being told this and then we will get to the port and the porters will be wondering where all our luggage is.

I wonder if we can ask someone on a cruise before us to scope it out with the porters at the terminal and see what they can find out for us.
Good idea.

Woody

[luv2cruzsus]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

:cloud9:

[woody73]

Does this mean that they will restrict the number of bags we bring off the ship at the end of the cruise too?
No. They sell luggage onboard.

Woody

[pjpoohbear]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

:cloud9:

Suzie, I actually chipped a tooth from clenching my teeth at night, had no clue either, now I have a mouth guard to wear at night too.

Pj

[gaylean93]

You could still watch just those two shows....tivo them and watch them when you want to without being locked into when they're aired. It's a whole new freedom.

Without commercials; that's the only reason!

[gaylean93]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

:cloud9:

I broke my jaw in a car accident in 1994 and have had tmj ever since. My jaw "tingles" in pain all the time and it hurts so bad. Unfortunately, I can't wear a mouth guard, I have to bear with it until it passes.

[woody73]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes.
Love the Eagle Creek packing cubes.

Woody

[LiserAnn]

I hadn't planned on pre-shipping anything to the ship, so that does not affect me, but I had hoped on bringing on a few bottles...now I need to rethink how I will get those on board and carry them around. Looks like we are all going to get small/midsize rolling bags for our carry ons so we can lug on some heavy bottles! :lmao:



I have a red Mickey Mouse rolling cooler that I bought for our last DCL cruise. I know I had 4 bottles of wine in it last time but there was room for more.

[LiserAnn]

Is it really all that important to everyone??? Since it's going to be so difficult, why don't we just cancel? If we could ship it to the boat, I would have no problem with it, if we have to carry everything and I mean the fish gifts too.....I have boxes of stuff all over my house. How am I going to be able to get all of this carried and packed? It just doesn't seem worth it to me. I'm lucky to get my fish gifts packed and for that I have to bring an extra suitcase that I didn't plan on lugging around. Why don't we wait and see what Karen has to say when we inform her. I'll send her an email.

Hi Deb-there will be so many activities on board that it's really not that important in the end. And we can always each order a glass of champagne to make a toast with...sure it's not tasting but at least it's something! Like V, I'm happy to withdraw my name to help alleviate the stress.

[Tink rules]

Ok... I maybe no one has posted this yet - I'm still on the other thread...

Time to buy Boxed wine?????????????? Think that might make it???

How about all of those little bottles like on the airplane???

Think they will start to do the 3 oz bottles thing like the airport???

I am NOT taking my shoes off anymore if I don't have to...

[gaylean93]

OK so I have been researching a little and found out that the butterfly farm in Aruba is right across the street from the hotel district where there is the Westin and other hotels. It is in Palm Beach. Does anyone know anything about Palm Beach? We are going to the butterfly farm in the morning so we could just walk to the hotel and hang out on the beach. If it is a good beach I will probably get a room at one of the hotels and just "resort it"!!!!!

[LiserAnn]

Sorry to quote myself, but I forgot an important detail . . . everyone will be going "commando" too . . . since less clothes in the suitcase makes more room for fish extender gifts and more bottles.

OMG!!! I just spit green tea all over my computer. Some image in my head of "commando" style did me in....excuse me while I go compose myself (and clean up my computer).

[Tink rules]

Not that anyone needs to do more shopping... but... Coldwater Creek is doing the spring sale already... Almost everything in the stores is 60% off... I got a couple of tops and a hat for mom... good stuff...

[gaylean93]

OMG!!! I just spit green tea all over my computer. Some image in my head of "commando" style did me in....excuse me while I go compose myself (and clean up my computer).

You don't want to see a bunch of winos going commando with lime green faces?

[CBEB]

For anyone buying FE gifts on Oriental Trading, they are having a 15% off and free shipping sale through March 21. Use this code: WC86773

:cool1:

[LiserAnn]

Is the host Leo Laporte? On Sat/Sun he's on a local radio station 640 KFI and I love him! Sounds geeky but he just has such great info and he's funny too. Ok, now I sound like a real geek, don't I? :love:

Monica,

I also listen to a podcast called TWIT (This week in Tech) they've talked about it a lot over the last few months. It has been out of stock a lot. Right now it sounds to me like a kind of imperfect device. Lots of pluses, but some minuses too - mostly ergonomic stuff. I still would like to have one.

The most interesting thing about it is that it comes with a constantly on connection to the internet, I think through Sprint's EVDO network. No monthly charge. Any time you want a book, anywhere there is internet in the air, you can get it. You do have to pay for some things you would get for free with a laptop and a WiFi connection though, like subscriptions to current blogs. It is a much better concept though than Sony's E-Reader.

Yeah . . . Tech Geek here.

[nskjerven]

"why the mystery, just type Nordstrom???"


Sorry if this was a frustration, there is a very good reason why not.

Would you like to share it with us or just allude to it like you did the Nordstrom name???:confused3

Nevermind, I read your reason.

[LisaG520]

I once bowled a 19. :rolleyes1

You beat me :thumbsup2

First day of bowling class in college (yep still had to take 3 gym credits when I went) I bowled a 21, I got paired with the best bowler in the class since teams were supposed to average out to the class average.

I did get recognized as most improved at the end of class - and I still hadn't broken 100 :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Gydell, I can ship to my hotel in Cocoa Beach, but then how will I get it all on the boat???? That's a lot of stuff.

6 will fit in a backpack. 3 up and 3 down, wrapped in light bubble wrap so they don't clink against each other......I know this to be a fact. ;)

[MrsMork]

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

You ROCK!!

[calmom]

I'm still catching up, but am reading about the issue with shipping stuff to the ship. I think we will plan on taking 4 large suitcases, 1 wardrobe one. So that means we can take on 7 more suitcases. If anyone wants to use our allowance, just let me know. It might be a little complicated, but basically I think it would need to be sent to my cabin, and then you can pick it up. My recollection is the porters don't need to verify your cabin - so you can check in your 4 suitcases to your cabin, and then assign the others to our cabin. Just a thought...since we have such a large family.
Lisa

[EllaEnchanted]

Without commercials; that's the only reason!


Yeah, a one hour show takes 40 minutes to watch.

[EllaEnchanted]

Love the Eagle Creek packing cubes.

Woody

OK what are the packing cubes.....link please. I have the bag, but I don't have a clue what the packing cubes are.:confused3

[gaylean93]

Yeah, a one hour show takes 40 minutes to watch.

OK so I'm convinced!

[woody73]

You don't want to see a bunch of winos going commando . . .
Especially not in the fitness center while wearing Richard Simmons type shorts. RichardSimmons (http://www.dotspotter.com/news/572623_Richard_Simmons_Is_Flexible)

Woody

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi Deb-there will be so many activities on board that it's really not that important in the end. And we can always each order a glass of champagne to make a toast with...sure it's not tasting but at least it's something! Like V, I'm happy to withdraw my name to help alleviate the stress.

Lisa, I don't want you or V backing out. We're going to end up doing some kind of a party because that's what everybody wants. I think the easiest thing to do is just buy a bottle of something onboard and bring it to the party. Drink whatever you like and share it if you want. That's it. Forget about an official tasting and just keep it simple and informal. That's what I think.

[woody73]

OK what are the packing cubes.....link please. I have the bag, but I don't have a clue what the packing cubes are.

We've been using packing cubes for years. PackItCubes (http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/packing_cubes/)

Woody

[gouodux]

Would you like to share it with us or just allude to it like you did the Nordstrom name???:confused3


I think we are done.

[nskjerven]

Ughhh . . . the ear piercing.

Sophia is still wearing the original pair she got when they were first pierced. We tried to take them out once so she could wear new ones - after much crying we got them out - but no new ones in. She then wanted them back in that night, but too afraid to do it. We went back and forth for like an hour.

Finally . . . I practically sat on her (yes call child protective services) while Amy put them back in and she carried on. She will probably wear them to her wedding.

I'm not touching those things again!

We're waiting for Molly's 13tth birthday. At that age she can take care of it herself. I'm just not the mom to hand hold over stuff like this at an earlier age.:sad2:

[gaylean93]

Lisa, I don't want you or V backing out. We're going to end up doing some kind of a party because that's what everybody wants. I think the easiest thing to do is just buy a bottle of something onboard and bring it to the party. Drink whatever you like and share it if you want. That's it. Forget about an official tasting and just keep it simple and informal. That's what I think.

Well I am willing to bring one or two on board so if there is something specific you were thinking about that they do not sell on board, please let me know. I love brut or natural the best but I would love to bring something you were originally thinking about bringing so we can make it a tasting.

[nskjerven]

Then three days later one of the earrings went all the way into the hole while she was at school. Lots of blood and I had to push the earring out. Now she won't let us touch her ears. I know they don't hurt she is just afraid. She does clean them and twists them so they are not going to grow into her ears!!

all more reason, I'm sticking to the 13 year old rule :rolleyes1

[nskjerven]

Sorry to quote myself, but I forgot an important detail . . . everyone will be going "commando" too . . . since less clothes in the suitcase makes more room for fish extender gifts and more bottles.

Glad to have ya back John, in rare form:lmao: :lmao:

[taysmom]

When is molly doing the hair thing?

[taysmom]

My tivo will be holding a ton of stuff for me to watch, but I won't be tivoing ellen or the view so I have enough space for the nightly shows. I don't want to miss the season finales..then I'll be lost!

[taysmom]

So watching AI (tivo version) the little boy did much better tonight. Paula seems nervous, she can't speak properly tonight...she's crazy!

[woody73]

I think we are done.
Good answer.

Woody

[taysmom]

So I'm talking to myself again...alrighty, so lets see whats new....

I am starting to feel like I have alot of loose ends to clean up before vacation. I was so ahead of the game 2 months ago..what happened?!?! I just had to sign a permission slip for my dd's 1st overnight field trip at school...right before we leave. Doing that slip reminded me that I have to get the food allergy sheet for my dd filled out by her doctor...and how crazy is it that you have to pay for forms at the doctors office. Plus I have to get a new epi pen for her. Crap..so much to do.

[nskjerven]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

:cloud9:

I've heard that is really painful, take care of yourself and get better, follow the doctors orders :teacher: (i know not a doctor, but ya get the drift, right?)

:hug:

[gaylean93]

all more reason, I'm sticking to the 13 year old rule :rolleyes1

Think about it this way, when OUR girls are asking to get their noses pierced your daughter will be asking to get her ears pierced. I wish I would have thought about this when I got my 6 month old ear's pierced. I had to replace them soooooo many times that I just took them out. When she was 5 she insisted so I just tried and they went right in. I would wait now if I could.

[EllaEnchanted]

We've been using packing cubes for years. PackItCubes (http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/packing_cubes/)

Woody

Thanks Woody.....I get it now, you pack it into the cubes and put the cubes in a bag or suitcase. Ohhhhhh, I see! Very handy.

[nskjerven]

I have a red Mickey Mouse rolling cooler that I bought for our last DCL cruise. I know I had 4 bottles of wine in it last time but there was room for more.

I have one too...something else we have in common ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

Well I am willing to bring one or two on board so if there is something specific you were thinking about that they do not sell on board, please let me know. I love brut or natural the best but I would love to bring something you were originally thinking about bringing so we can make it a tasting.

Thanks Gaylean.....that's very kind of you to offer. Let's just give it a day or so and see what happens. We have time to figure this out and we want to make it easy. No worries, we're on vacation.

[nskjerven]

Especially not in the fitness center while wearing Richard Simmons type shorts. RichardSimmons (http://www.dotspotter.com/news/572623_Richard_Simmons_Is_Flexible)

Woody

refusing to click thru on that link :scared1:

[nskjerven]

When is molly doing the hair thing?

It is done!!!!

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[Tink rules]

Well, I do look just like Ariel.

and I do think just like edna mode

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh... I'm stayin out of this one...

Except to say... I have an attitude like Tink...



WOW, you go girl! I think the highest I ever bowled was a 60! I'm VERY impressed!

I bowled a 16 once, but I was a teenager and had a crush on one of the boys and couldn't keep a straight face and was giggling alot... :cloud9:

Hmmm... I gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed that there was 1g of fiber.

I calculate this out to be 71 points for the whole thing.

My daily points target is 28 points, so this would be equal to 2.5 days worth of food for me.

Now I figure I could find some people to split the appetizer with me. I calculate that I would need 24 people to split it with to bring it more in line.
.

Just eat it slowly... couple of days... we could justify it... ;)

Hey V . . .

I found you a cooler, and it has wheels too . . .

Can you bat your lashes for this baby?

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John... how are you going to fit that think under the seat in front of you???

Not wearing pink.

Not wearing crocs.

Oh . . . . champagne girl info . . . sorry . . .



I am really laughing - sorry . . . visions of the parking lot across from the terminal with a van with cases of booze, and DIS'ers in Crocs and pink tiara's lining up to hide a bottle in their carry on . . . What a Mastercard moment that would make!



Actually John... I think I could fit a bottle or two in my bra... think Madonna in the 80's........

OK, my stomach hurts from laughing so hard.....what an image we have created......priceless......yes......and OH SO Funny!!!

Thanks John for pointing out how silly we look trying to figure this all out.

We really needed a good laugh and got it!:laughing: :laughing:


Yes... we need to just take a breath.... the Gods of Champagne will shine down upon us and give us the answer... and the bubbly!!!

[nskjerven]

Think about it this way, when OUR girls are asking to get their noses pierced your daughter will be asking to get her ears pierced. I wish I would have thought about this when I got my 6 month old ear's pierced. I had to replace them soooooo many times that I just took them out. When she was 5 she insisted so I just tried and they went right in. I would wait now if I could.

Please lord no nose piercing...it's so not my thing.:scared1:

[gaylean93]

It is done!!!!

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[Tink rules]

It is done!!!!

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NAN!!!!

SHE LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!!

I LOVE THE LOOK!!!

& it truely was a WONDERFUL thing that she did!!!

[gaylean93]

Please lord no nose piercing...it's so not my thing.:scared1:

Me either, that's what I mean.

[EllaEnchanted]

It is done!!!!

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Oh how cool Nan......she looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Molly has georgous hair too. It' looks great long or short. Good Job. Great Pics. How proud you must feel!

[nskjerven]

Oh my, she's all grown up! And beautiful.

I'm sad...:sad1:

Thank you. I love the look, but that's my "little" girl. I'm not fairing well with these changes...:sad2:

[nskjerven]

NAN!!!!

SHE LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!!

I LOVE THE LOOK!!!

& it truely was a WONDERFUL thing that she did!!!

Thank you. I'm so proud of her determination to do this especially since she knew I wasn't ready...

I'm just so sad. I have to find the happy place in this. I'm crying for real now. :sad1:

[pjpoohbear]

Way to go Molly! Nan your little girl is becoming a wonderful young lady.

Pj

[fourmcds]

I have a red Mickey Mouse rolling cooler that I bought for our last DCL cruise. I know I had 4 bottles of wine in it last time but there was room for more.

Well, Lisa, I am sure I could help you pack that for our dinner drinks!!! :goodvibes

[nskjerven]

Oh how cool Nan......she looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Molly has georgous hair too. It' looks great long or short. Good Job. Great Pics. How proud you must feel!

Thank you. She truely is a better person than me. I just feel really blessed to have been given a child that thinks like this (without adult influence).

Now, get a grip and stop my blubbering.

I'm feeling a great pull to go and look at her pictures from when she was really little, just to see her baby curls...

[nskjerven]

Way to go Molly! Nan your little girl is becoming a wonderful young lady.

Pj

Thank you (inspite of her mom, at the moment...):guilty:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

OK Monica, I get what you're saying about having the party even if we don't do the tasting. We can be the champagne girls without the champagne! Just kidding. We can always order a bottle or two and do a cheers, but let's not lug cases around with us to carry on embarkment day. It just wouldn't be any fun and after all, this is our vacation. So let's have a champagne girls party and not a tasting. Drink whatever you want! I'll let Karen know.

I'm only on page 3, so there's no telling what is to come, BUT...what am I going to do with my pink Tink costume if we cancel the champagne girls?????

We have to still get together! I have a wand and everything!!!!
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[gaylean93]

I'm sad...:sad1:

Thank you. I love the look, but that's my "little" girl. I'm not fairing well with these changes...:sad2:

I know what you mean. Brooke's hair is past her waist now and people say that it looks good but I see a lot of the girls in her class get "cute" cuts and I'm tempted to cut it but they all look a lot older and more mature.:sad2:

[EllaEnchanted]

Thank you. She truely is a better person than me. I just feel really blessed to have been given a child that thinks like this (without adult influence).

Now, get a grip and stop my blubbering.

I'm feeling a great pull to go and look at her pictures from when she was really little, just to see her baby curls...

Oh they are so needy when they are little and then they grow and you have to learn to keep letting go.....that has got to be the hardest thing about parenting. I understand.

[fourmcds]

Thank you. She truely is a better person than me. I just feel really blessed to have been given a child that thinks like this (without adult influence).

Now, get a grip and stop my blubbering.

I'm feeling a great pull to go and look at her pictures from when she was really little, just to see her baby curls...

Nan...she looks beautiful! What a wonderful gift she has just provided for someone.

[Tink rules]

American Airlines has a 40 lb. carry-on weight limit.

Woody

So in other words.. you need to leave the small child stowaway at home???

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

:cloud9:

ME TOO!!! After my accident and with my neck and arm problems... I've had it and can't wear the guard either... kills me alot... sometimes I'm on muscle relaxants... but I get the headaches and such also...



Yeah, a one hour show takes 40 minutes to watch.

Thanks... that was the #1 thing I learned when I took TV production in college...

Thank you. I'm so proud of her determination to do this especially since she knew I wasn't ready...

I'm just so sad. I have to find the happy place in this. I'm crying for real now. :sad1:

Way to go Molly! Nan your little girl is becoming a wonderful young lady.

Pj

Thank you (inspite of her mom, at the moment...):guilty:

Nan... She's beautiful and MOM is going to be just fine.... have your VERY short pity party... and be proud of not only her but you... you've raised a very wonderful young lady!!! princess:

[gaylean93]

I'm only on page 3, so there's no telling what is to come, BUT...what am I going to do with my pink Tink costume if we cancel the champagne girls?????

We have to still get together! I have a wand and everything!!!!
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A wand in one hand and a champagne glass in the other, I promise. Some how some way!

[Tink rules]

I know what you mean. Brooke's hair is past her waist now and people say that it looks good but I see a lot of the girls in her class get "cute" cuts and I'm tempted to cut it but they all look a lot older and more mature.:sad2:


Show her Molly's pictures... maybe that will help....

[nskjerven]

I know what you mean. Brooke's hair is past her waist now and people say that it looks good but I see a lot of the girls in her class get "cute" cuts and I'm tempted to cut it but they all look a lot older and more mature.:sad2:



Oh they are so needy when they are little and then they grow and you have to learn to keep letting go.....that has got to be the hardest thing about parenting. I understand.

Nan...she looks beautiful! What a wonderful gift she has just provided for someone.

This mom job has got to be the best and hardest job on the earth...

Thanks for understanding :grouphug:

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm only on page 3, so there's no telling what is to come, BUT...what am I going to do with my pink Tink costume if we cancel the champagne girls?????

We have to still get together! I have a wand and everything!!!!
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Sassy Bubbles, what would we do if we didn't have you! YOU ARE SO RIGHT! We MUST have the party/tasting. We'll have our bubbly too. We will work it out. Let me get in touch with Karen too and see what she has to say about it.

What is it they say.....the show must go on!

:cutie:

[taysmom]

It is done!!!!

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Oh my...she looks so much older now! BUT it's totally cute.

[nskjerven]

Nan... She's beautiful and MOM is going to be just fine.... have your VERY short pity party... and be proud of not only her but you... you've raised a very wonderful young lady!!! princess:

well spoken, in the tongue of the AUNT!!! (did my sister call you???) :lmao: just kidding I haven't called or showed her yet, I think she will actually shed a tear too. But I know it was the right thing for Molly and this will be just one more of the things that I can look back on with pride and joy for her. She really does make me proud. She has such a tender soul and a niceness about her (she didn't get from me) I really don't feel like I can take much credit for her attitude in life, she has always been a "good" girl. Now, her brother...ok can I not take the blame for him?:rotfl: He is my son, and fruit of my loin, and yes we are very much alike...not so much of a good thing....:rolleyes1

[taysmom]

Nan...sorry couldn't make it to your house. Tay had a doctors appt and I was so busy catching up I completely forgot it was st. pattys day. Sounds like you all had a good time.

S

[gaylean93]

This mom job has got to be the best and hardest job on the earth...

Thanks for understanding :grouphug:

OK I am trying to post a picture. Do you guys copy and paste from photo bucket?

[gaylean93]

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I'm not sure what I am doing but this is Brooke if you get it. This one year ago.

[nskjerven]

Show her Molly's pictures... maybe that will help....

no, you missed her point. Mom isn't ready. Hide Molly's picture, and don't tell the story, save yourself Gaylean!!!

[nskjerven]

Nan...sorry couldn't make it to your house. Tay had a doctors appt and I was so busy catching up I completely forgot it was st. pattys day. Sounds like you all had a good time.

S

another time another party...it will happen again and maybe on a normal night, no school night. We did miss you :hug:

[gaylean93]

OK so I don't know how to post a picture. Sorry.

[nskjerven]

I think you meant this one, right???

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I think you meant this one, right???

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Gaylean, she is beautiful. And her hair is too!!! You said it grows quickly? I'm afraid Molly's is slow growing, I don't suspect we will see long hair on her for a long time to come...

[gaylean93]

So my DH is saying it is time for bed and I agree since I haven't been getting much sleep lately. I will speak with you guys later. Hopefully tomorrow but you never know with my crazy schedule! I know I will dream of checking in multiple cases of champagne with green DISers going commando!

[gaylean93]

Gaylean, she is beautiful. And her hair is too!!! You said it grows quickly? I'm afraid Molly's is slow growing, I don't suspect we will see long hair on her for a long time to come...

How did you do that? Brooke's hair is a lot longer already. This picture is her first day of kindergarten. Another sad day :sad1:

[nskjerven]

How did you do that? Brooke's hair is a lot longer already. This picture is her first day of kindergarten. Another sad day :sad1:

kinda creepy that I did that huh? I think (not sure if this is true) that once you post a picture a person can quote it and it will show you the link to their photobucket account. With yours I saw the link in the first post you tried and could tell that it had more stuff in it that didn't need to be there and that was why it wasn't posting correctly. So, I copied and cut some of the stuff, but that didn't exactly work, here is the creepy part, I hit the link and could go to your photobucket account page and see all you pictures :scared1: Not sure if everyone can do this, I think they can. So be very careful what you post and not personal info of course in photobucket...I'll ask my friend on another thread tomorrow, she is pretty photobucket savvy. She may know how to block others from seeing your stuff. If I find out I'll let ya know. btw, nice pictures on your photo bucket (not that I looked :laughing: )

[nskjerven]

How did you do that? Brooke's hair is a lot longer already. This picture is her first day of kindergarten. Another sad day :sad1:

And yes, first day of kinder was a killer for me too...Molly went to 3 schools that year (long story) we did it 3 times in 6 weeks :scared1:
Not to worry it just gets harder :sad1:

[gaylean93]

kinda creepy that I did that huh? I think (not sure if this is true) that once you post a picture a person can quote it and it will show you the link to their photobucket account. With yours I saw the link in the first post you tried and could tell that it had more stuff in it that didn't need to be there and that was why it wasn't posting correctly. So, I copied and cut some of the stuff, but that didn't exactly work, here is the creepy part, I hit the link and could go to your photobucket account page and see all you pictures :scared1: Not sure if everyone can do this, I think they can. So be very careful what you post and not personal info of course in photobucket...I'll ask my friend on another thread tomorrow, she is pretty photobucket savvy. She may know how to block others from seeing your stuff. If I find out I'll let ya know. btw, nice pictures on your photo bucket (not that I looked :laughing: )

OK now I have to go back and see if there is any bad ones!

[nskjerven]

OK now I have to go back and see if there is any bad ones!

well, just one :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: just kidding. But didn't that freak you out! It did me when I realized it. I was looking at another friends pictures and she just gave me a link and I realized ooooohhhh, this could be bad.

[gaylean93]

OK now I have to go back and see if there is any bad ones!

OK some incriminating but not too bad!

[gaylean93]

And yes, first day of kinder was a killer for me too...Molly went to 3 schools that year (long story) we did it 3 times in 6 weeks :scared1:
Not to worry it just gets harder :sad1:

I know, I have a second grader. It didn't hit me as hard with him. He seems to stay younger and need me more some how.

[nskjerven]

I know, I have a second grader. It didn't hit me as hard with him. He seems to stay younger and need me more some how.

maybe it's a daughter thing, because my son is the little one in our family. nope not concerned about him at school, or haircuts for that matter. Okay the first one, but then no big deal.

[gaylean93]

maybe it's a daughter thing, because my son is the little one in our family. nope not concerned about him at school, or haircuts for that matter. Okay the first one, but then no big deal.

Well I think Brooke is a little women. She tells me what is suppose to happen in school the next day. Ethan is a little man, he doesn't know anything that is going on EVER.

[nskjerven]

Well I think Brooke is a little women. She tells me what is suppose to happen in school the next day. Ethan is a little man, he doesn't know anything that is going on EVER.

so true my friend, so true...

Gotta hit the hay, see ya guys tomorrow. nite nite :cloud9:

[LiserAnn]

Suzie, I actually chipped a tooth from clenching my teeth at night, had no clue either, now I have a mouth guard to wear at night too.

Pj

Me too...I cracked 6 molars before I knew I had TMJ. Because of it I now have 7 crowns and my top front teeth are cracked but since it's not noticeable to the naked eye and they're not causing pain we're waiting on doing anything with those. I'm a clencher, not a grinder...thank god for my night guard else I think I'd not have teeth in my mouth. It's awful!

[LiserAnn]

OK what are the packing cubes.....link please. I have the bag, but I don't have a clue what the packing cubes are.:confused3

We like these (the first set shown) and they even come in an almost DIS green:
http://www.ebags.com/travel_accessories/packing_folders_cubes/category_search/index.cfm?N=20014520&end_keywords=packing%20cubes


Lisa, I don't want you or V backing out. We're going to end up doing some kind of a party because that's what everybody wants. I think the easiest thing to do is just buy a bottle of something onboard and bring it to the party. Drink whatever you like and share it if you want. That's it. Forget about an official tasting and just keep it simple and informal. That's what I think.

I'm good with whatever is decided....I'm being Gumby! HA HA...(flexible).

[LiserAnn]

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She looks so cute, love the new style and what a wonderful thing she's done for someone else!

[LiserAnn]

Well, Lisa, I am sure I could help you pack that for our dinner drinks!!! :goodvibes

Come on over girl...you'll know where to find me. Seriously, I plan to take it on the plane. I think I'll fill it with our Friday night/Sat morning necessities, put our airplane travel clothes in one of our expandable suitcases and voila, we'll then have an empty cooler ready to fill with the wine bottles that we have Karen ship to the Hyatt. How's that for a dual use item?!?! :laughing: By the way....shouldn't we think about what wines we want to order?

[gaylean93]

Come on over girl...you'll know where to find me. Seriously, I plan to take it on the plane. I think I'll fill it with our Friday night/Sat morning necessities, put our airplane travel clothes in one of our expandable suitcases and voila, we'll then have an empty cooler ready to fill with the wine bottles that we have Karen ship to the Hyatt. How's that for a dual use item?!?! :laughing: By the way....shouldn't we think about what wines we want to order?

Sounds like you are all prepared, I need to get in on that exel spreadsheet of yours!

[CruzDirectorKaren]

I think we all need copies of Lisa W's and Kelly's spread sheet so we aren't missing anything.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[granmaz]

We were going to ship our FE gifts ahead because they are rather heavy but now we will just distribute them between our suitcases for the plane. All this means is that I will be able to buy less on trip and that won't make my DH unhappy.:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Marilyn,

You will not go to Top Siders for formal night. We want you at the table with us. :hug: Friends we met on the 11 night and have traveled with since don't like to dress for formal night and were going to do the same thing. I told them the same thing I am telling you, wear what you would wear to dinner any other night and come. The CM's don't care and as long as you don't mind that we dress, we don't mind that you don't. I had this discussion with my mom when I got married. She wanted to wear slacks because she didn't like dresses and I was having a formal wedding. I told her that it was my wedding and if I didn't care what she wore, no one else should. We found her a very pretty pant suit. :thumbsup2

Carol

I'm not sure where everyone on our fishmail group live, but maybe you can mail some to another member to take so you aren't taking the brunt of this.

I have decided to take my black skirt and keep looking for tops. Thanks to those who helped me there. I have some other skirts and tops that will do for normal nights. I have a few crinkle skirts and tops which are great for packing.



Not sure, I was going to leave it up to Karen, but now I think I'll leave it up to you. How many cases can you reasonably bring.....one maybe two?

Send me a PM with all your info about where you'll be staying the night before. I'll have Karen send to you directly. Then you can figure out how you want to get it onboard.



I do feel a bit sad for Karen who was getting the business for our Champagne. Perhaps some of us can put other business her way. I know i am going to get a couple of bottles(if we can actually take some in our hand baggage) to be delivered to our hotel.

I wasn't going to drink much on the Champagne girls day(can't cope with much), so don't worry about the amount belonging to me!!!!!:rotfl:

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Thank you. I'm so proud of her determination to do this especially since she knew I wasn't ready...

I'm just so sad. I have to find the happy place in this. I'm crying for real now. :sad1:

Nan, Molly has done a lovely thing there and looks fab, she really does. I think a lot of girls go for shorter styles around that age, and then grow their hair again. Most teen girls have long hair. She has a lovely heart to do this.

[iankh]

I'm only on page 3, so there's no telling what is to come, BUT...what am I going to do with my pink Tink costume if we cancel the champagne girls?????

We have to still get together! I have a wand and everything!!!!
:confused3 :sad2: :sad1: :sad: :sad: :sad:

Do I understand correctly that you have a Tinkerbell costume?

How could you not wear it to nearly every event on the ship, if for no other reason than to disturb people.

For starts, wear it for the lifeboat drill. Wear it to the pirate party, just to put people off balance. Wear it to the Mexican party sport a French flag.

There are probably 1001 different uses for a Tinkerbell costume.

[iankh]

The butterfly farm excursion. Does that only go to the butterfly farm, or does it go somewhere else? We would be interested in that excursion if it only did the butterfly farm.


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[chip&dale&fun]

Oh my, she's all grown up! And beautiful.

Molly's new "do" is indeed beautiful.

Did she donate to locks of love - I missed that part if you posted...

[Jhalkias]

Is the host Leo Laporte? On Sat/Sun he's on a local radio station 640 KFI and I love him! Sounds geeky but he just has such great info and he's funny too. Ok, now I sound like a real geek, don't I? :love:

Yes. Leo has a whole bunch of podcasts all tech related that you can subscribe to at www.twit.tv. Another one I really like (tell Dr. Hug Angie) is "This week in Photography" - about digital photography.

We're waiting for Molly's 13tth birthday. At that age she can take care of it herself. I'm just not the mom to hand hold over stuff like this at an earlier age.:sad2:

I told Amy we were waiting until Sophia wanted it. At the end of last year she made the decision for herself.

BTW Nan, Molly looks great - and for a wonderful cause!



Actually John... I think I could fit a bottle or two in my bra... think Madonna in the 80's........



Madonna in the 80's and bottles brings up another image . . . think "Truth or Dare" . . .

[EllaEnchanted]

Do I understand correctly that you have a Tinkerbell costume?

How could you not wear it to nearly every event on the ship, if for no other reason than to disturb people.

For starts, wear it for the lifeboat drill. Wear it to the pirate party, just to put people off balance. Wear it to the Mexican party sport a French flag.

There are probably 1001 different uses for a Tinkerbell costume.

Ian, it's pink for the pink champagne girls! I personally can't wait to see Cheri in her outfit especially with her wand and pink tiara! Her name is Sassy Bubbles.....she is our mascot......you had to be on here about a year ago! Ha Ha Ha:laughing: :laughing:

Sassy Bubbles' assistant mascot is Cork! We've got it all worked out!

[gydell]

I have thought about buying some kind of rum there. Does anyone no if there is a store close to port?

We dock in the middle of town so you will have no problem.

[gydell]

Nan, I love Molly's new haircut!

[pahrumpgirl]

It is done!!!!

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Nan,

Molly's hair is beautiful and i am sure someone will be very proud to wear it. Your little girl is really growing up in more ways than looks.



I'm not sure where everyone on our fishmail group live, but maybe you can mail some to another member to take so you aren't taking the brunt of this.

We weighed the package and it really isn't as heavy as it feels so I think we will be fine. :thumbsup2 :cool1: Thanks for the idea, though.

I have decided to take my black skirt and keep looking for tops. Thanks to those who helped me there. I have some other skirts and tops that will do for normal nights. I have a few crinkle skirts and tops which are great for packing.

You will look great in your black skirt! :thumbsup2 :cool1:

Carol

[EllaEnchanted]

OK Girls, I wrote to Karen and Ted and informed them of our dilemma with getting our champagne onboard. I asked if they had a DCL contact that could help us out since they have done this many times in the past.

Marr, you try to reach your contact person also and see what they say.

With all of our attempts, something will work out and we will make this happen!

I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from Karen. Marr, let us know as soon as you hear back from your contact peson also.

Have a great day everyone......Sassy Bubbles, not to worry.....we will get this party going no matter what!

One more thing, Marr, could you add to the first page that we're going to be doing our tasting on PC crossing day at 4pm happy hour! Place is yet to be announced. Thanks.

PJ I think it's already on the calendar right. Thanks.

[iankh]

We've been using packing cubes for years. PackItCubes (http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/packing_cubes/)

Woody

Woody,

Interested in knowing more about why you find the cubes useful. How do you use them?

[lillygator]

nan - Molly's hair looks great...I know how you feel though, I miss Samantha's hair.

John is taking the girls to school and I actually made it to work at a decent hour!

[mishoe01]

You don't want to see a bunch of winos going commando with lime green faces?

That would be a sight, wouldn't it! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[granmaz]

Do I understand correctly that you have a Tinkerbell costume?

How could you not wear it to nearly every event on the ship, if for no other reason than to disturb people.

For starts, wear it for the lifeboat drill. Wear it to the pirate party, just to put people off balance. Wear it to the Mexican party sport a French flag.

There are probably 1001 different uses for a Tinkerbell costume.

:lmao: :lmao:

[lillygator]

I am just ready for vacation...I really don't care, I want to relax....enjoy John and the girls and have some fun!
Whooo Hoooo!

[tom31b]

kinda creepy that I did that huh? I think (not sure if this is true) that once you post a picture a person can quote it and it will show you the link to their photobucket account. With yours I saw the link in the first post you tried and could tell that it had more stuff in it that didn't need to be there and that was why it wasn't posting correctly. So, I copied and cut some of the stuff, but that didn't exactly work, here is the creepy part, I hit the link and could go to your photobucket account page and see all you pictures :scared1: Not sure if everyone can do this, I think they can. So be very careful what you post and not personal info of course in photobucket...I'll ask my friend on another thread tomorrow, she is pretty photobucket savvy. She may know how to block others from seeing your stuff. If I find out I'll let ya know. btw, nice pictures on your photo bucket (not that I looked :laughing: )

For what its worth, Photobucket is inherently NOT secure. Even if you have your photos password protected, once you post one of them, it is relatively easy to see others in the account and there are programs on the net that will help you "hack" others accounts. Part of the problem is 99% of people post sequential numbered photos (e.g. how your camera numbers them). So if someone knows you have photo http://www.photobucket.com/username/IMG_0001.jpg then they can use a program to check for http://www.photobucket.com/username/IMG_0002.jpg, http://www.photobucket.com/username/IMG_0003.jpg, http://www.photobucket.com/username/IMG_0004.jpg even if you have a password on your account, the photos will show. Other sites, like flikr and webphotos?? randomize the display name so you can't do this.

Also, if you don't lock your photobucket, if someone sees your photo name http://www.photobucket.com/username/IMG_0001.jpg then all they need to do is lop off the photo extension "IMG_0001.jpg" to see your entire account at http://www.photobucket.com/username/

So if you have embarrassing photos on photobucket....

Geek content added, now returning to my EB thread....

[mishoe01]

It is done!!!!

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Nan!!! Molly looks FANTASTIC!!!

I LOVE it! I'm sure she'll feel like her hair is now very light - just remind her to use less shampoo!

[cquick]

It is done!!!!



What a beautiful girl! And what a beautiful thing to do! I love her new haircut! :love: Connie

[mishoe01]

Do I understand correctly that you have a Tinkerbell costume?

How could you not wear it to nearly every event on the ship, if for no other reason than to disturb people.

For starts, wear it for the lifeboat drill. Wear it to the pirate party, just to put people off balance. Wear it to the Mexican party sport a French flag.

There are probably 1001 different uses for a Tinkerbell costume.

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :laughing:

[mishoe01]

Molly's new "do" is indeed beautiful.

Did she donate to locks of love - I missed that part if you posted...

Yep

[cquick]

I think we all need copies of Lisa W's and Kelly's spread sheet so we aren't missing anything.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Can I please :lovestruc have a copy of the spreadsheet? I was going to make one from the roll call list on PJ's website, but an excel spreadsheet would sure make my life easier!

Connie

[mishoe01]

I went to Target this morning and actually bought a new swimsuit (2 really). Will try them on tonight (and try not to be too :scared1: ) and return 1 if not both of them.

They had some shirts that look like they could pass for Mexican wear, so will head back there tonight after work (I only had about 30 min this am-killing time btwn my stop at the post office & work).

I am now going to look at a larger suitcase to take everything in. I think I'm going to have my rolly-polly carry on and my backpack (the lowepro that still needs to be purchased) with me in the terminal. I can always check my rolly polly when flying home if need be.

BTW - RE: Champagne Girls - we HAVE to have the get together----I have gifts!

[mishoe01]

Did anyone ever find out if Aunty Brat (Laura) is still on board?

[cquick]

So if you have embarrassing photos on photobucket....

Geek content added, now returning to my EB thread....

OH! NO! I'd better get rid of those pics of Chuck and me! They are very very scary! Esp. the ones from the TA last year! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[granmaz]

I went to Target this morning and actually bought a new swimsuit (2 really). Will try them on tonight (and try not to be too :scared1: ) and return 1 if not both of them.

They had some shirts that look like they could pass for Mexican wear, so will head back there tonight after work (I only had about 30 min this am-killing time btwn my stop at the post office & work).

I am now going to look at a larger suitcase to take everything in. I think I'm going to have my rolly-polly carry on and my backpack (the lowepro that still needs to be purchased) with me in the terminal. I can always check my rolly polly when flying home if need be.

BTW - RE: Champagne Girls - we HAVE to have the get together----I have gifts!

I'm :rotfl2: at the rolly-polly carry on, because I think someone might have to carry off rolly-polly me at the end of the cruise!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Did anyone ever find out if Aunty Brat (Laura) is still on board?

Not heard at all. I did send another PM to Ivanova, but guess they don't come here any more. Laura was given a hard time with the post about how she felt the Transatlantic Repo went for her. I wonder if she was upset about that. Otherwise I just can't understand her complete blocking us out when she was so excited and planning everything with the group. The major op and treatment must have had a big impact I realise though.

Did you ever hear back after sending the gifts Monica?