"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Chapter 4!

[Buckeye Gal]

This is the link to Chapter 1. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1344864)
This is the link to Chapter 2. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950)
This is the link to Chapter 3. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387)
The book continues here in Chapter 5! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2081191)

~~ IT IS ALMOST TIME, DOUBLE DIP DELIGHTERS!! ~~

Hello, fellow cruisers! You have arrived! You have found the "GO-TO" place with many resources you'll want to be familar with to stay in the loop and join in on the fun! Check back here on Page 1 from time-to-time as I'll keep updating Post 6 with new things and current stats.

I have volunteered to be the Cast Roll Call owner and the go-to person to for updates and additions to our cruisers list. Here's some good info on that as well as other items that will be of interest to many joining us on our Disney Double Dip Delight Cruise!

* Cast Roll Call List Submission *

At this time, I've included the following data fields in our cruise database, which will have some content uploaded to our own website:

DIS Name:
Real Name:
Fellow Passengers/Cabin Mates & ages of kids:
Celebrations (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=57):
Dining Seating (Main or Late):
Stateroom:
Home Country/State/City:
Going to WDW prior to the Cruise?:
Friday Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Choice:
Doing a Back-to-Back cruise from 9/24-27?:
Doing a Back-to-Back cruise from 10/4-11?:

If you desire, please send any of the info above to DoubleDip09-2008@hotmail.com. Obviously no one would be obligated to provide all or any of this info, but if you already had it out there on our first thread, I've added it to the spreadsheet. If you have not yet posted any of this info about yourself and would like to do so, feel free to PM me with the scoop or see my signature block for the email addy to submit your info. I do want to make it clear that if you email me at the Hotmail account, your personal email addy will be kept private. It will not be posted to the website! As newbies join us, I'll get them added to the Cast Roll Call List and welcome them to our cruise so they know I captured what they submitted!

http://www.websmileys.com/sm/comp/comp25.gif Our Own DDD Website!

Update 9.19.08: Now that we are 7 days away from sailing and vacations are starting, we have locked down the website so no new users can be added to the website. We felt this was a necessary precaution since we cannot monitor who new users are to ensure they are truly a part of our group.

Brandie's (Fizzgig) DH, Jeremy, has graciously volunteered to create our own DIS Double Dip website!! Jeremy, Brandie, and I will work together to periodically get the updates onto the site. This website contains some chat threads related to specific topics, a group and personal calendar, and so much more! You can also include pictures of yourself or your family in your profile (as the avatar) so we know who to run to in the Disney Cruise Terminal! So please sign up to get access to the site, and check it out!!

To establish an account on the website http://www.disdoubledip.com, at the home page you will see a portlet to allow you to log in. Just below the empty fields, there is a link where it says "Don't have an account yet? Sign up as a New User". Click on "New User", fill out the required fields, and it will send an email to the site administrator and automatically email you back. Go into the email that you received (you may need to check your Junk/Spam Folder for it), and select the link within the message to activate your account. Our webmasters will keep an eye on who's requesting an account as well.

princess: Kids' Meet Forum

Also on our DIS Double Dip website is a Kids' Meets Forum. It's a great way for the children to interact and make friends before meeting them in the cruise terminal or in the clubs!

As a precaution, the Kids' Area on DISDoubleDip.com has controlled access. In order to gain access to it, you must contact Brandie (Fizzgig) with the parents' username and the kiddo's username on the DISDoubleDip website. She and her DH will then get you and your child/children access to the Kids' Meet Thread.

Note that if you only have a single household email account, then that's the only username to get added to the Kids' Area Forum. So in that case, there will be no distinction between a kiddo's account and a parents' account for that family.

Rest assured that this forum will be watched *closely* for any inappropriate content. Either the parents or our webmasters (Jeremy and Brandie) will handle the inappropriate content. The "officer" of course will depend on what the situation entails.

:teacher: INTERESTING STATS AS OF 09.18.08:

158 Cabins accounted for (DISers, family, extended family, and friends)
473 Total People
174 Kids under age 18 (broken out of the total)
4 Sets of Twins (DD4, DD10, DD12, and DD14)
57 Cabins without children/101 Cabins with children
25 Adults with parents and/or grandparents traveling with them
5 Countries represented (Canada, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA)
31 States in the US represented
3 Back-to-back cruising families (9/24-27)
2 Back-to-back cruising families (10/4-11)
1 Honeymoon
20 Anniversary Celebrations
24 Birthday Celebrations
2 Very Merry Unbirthdays
1 Master's Degree
1 Iraq Tour Completion
1 R&R from Iraq Tour
19 Cabins participating in Secret Mickey Gift Exchange
50 Cabins participating in Fish Extender Fun

For an count of kids by age and gender, go to "this" post (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27482710&postcount=510) to see the current numbers.

If you're interested in seeing how many people are from various areas of the globe, check out DISDoubleDip (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=650).

:artist: The DIS Double Dip Family Photo Album

If you would like to post a picture of you and/or your family so we can spot you at the port terminal or perhaps even at your Friday night hotel, there's a thread on our website to do so.
Just follow this link: DDD Family Photo Album (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=60)

Cruise Logo

Here is our updated logo for your use!

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z133/elibey/DoubleDipLogoMedium-1.jpg http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/Buckeye_Gal_OH/DCL%20Graphics/NewDoubleDipLogoAvatar.jpg

Feel free to use them for your siggy, door magnets, or any other grand idea you have!

Logo Merchandise

Cafe Press (http://www.cafepress.com/) has many excellent goods that you can order on-line with our cruise logo. This includes postcards, t-shirts, mugs, messenger bags, thongs, hats, and so much more! Step-by-step directions are found in Post 2200 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=21041023&postcount=2200) in our first thread.
http://www.smileycollector.com/images/smiles/icescream.gif Double Dip Delight Customized Lanyards

09.14.08 UPDATE: See Erik's post (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27572326&postcount=870) regarding lanyards!!!

On the day of our cruise departure, many of you will receive your own Double Dip Delight customized lanyard and personalized name badge!

Thanks to our lanyard leaders, Erik (tig82174) and Hadley (NHDisneylover), their solicitations led nearly 300 of us to want to proudly wear our logo-inspired lanyard. So if you signed up for lanyards by the April 1 cut-off deadline, they have them waiting for you with your name on it!!

A big "Thank You" goes out to our lanyard team sponsors who have made it possible for us to receive our keepsakes for free. The following are the DISers who have funded this memento:


anewmac
AQW
Buckeye Gal
deb123453
FinallyBoughtDVC
Hoagie Pie
ilovemangoes
KB111570
LuvtheEars
MagicMe
NHDisneylover
pit303
rkandmjsmommy
Scoobypop
Scoutsmom99
Silversea
Tigger82174
VIKKIGZ
zweihund

If you are signed up to receive lanyards, be aware that these come with a simple plastic badge-holder sleeve that will hold the nametag and your KTTWC. If you like the large pouches like you see on some lanyards that holds things like a wad of cash or a folded up Navigator, you'll need to bring/buy this yourself.

Finally, "THANK YOU", Erik and Hadley (and their families), for all the time you've put into this special keepsake! They've already designed the lanyards, placed the order, and designed the nametags. In the coming months, they will continue their efforts by producing the removable name badges for us, stuffing them in the plastic sleeve, and organizing them by family(s)/friend traveling together.

http://bestsmileys.com/music2/19.gif '80s Party Night!

Well Disney can take away the 80's Party night, but they can't take the '80s groove out of the Double Dippers!

Get stoked! All you mall chicks, pull out your leg warmers, stirrup pants, shoulder pads, and big sweater. Then, dress yourself up with jelly bracelets, a banana clip, and 4" hoop earrings. For all the studs out there, find that back pocket comb, Ocean Pacific T-shirt, shades, and parachute pants. It's time to get ready to break dance!

On "One Hit Wonder" night (or it may now be called "Rock Star"), we Double Dip Delighters will be turning the Rockin' Bar D into an '80s club. Now don't have a cow if you forget to pack your Members Only jacket, Izod, or Jordache threads. Just join us at the Rockin' Bar D and party hardy! It's going to be a totally tubular event! Read what everyone is saying about it in the "Get-togethers on the Boat (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/index.php?forum=6)" Forum.

http://bestsmileys.com/eating1/10.gifGroup Palo Brunch

Many were interested in joining some of our DIS friends for brunch at Palo, so Julie ("skoi") graciously volunteered to request the big room in Palo for Monday, our first day at sea.

On August 26, Julie received confirmation that the people in our group who signed up with her early this year got the room!!! She has already contacted everyone who will be participating to tell them the great news!

RESERVATIONS ARE AT 10:30 AM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29!
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/sport/sport-smiley-015.gifExcursions

Several of us have mentioned that we've taken some excursions off on our own that were not sponsored by DCL. Be sure to check out our website (http://www.disdoubledip.com) for some of those suggestions as well as posts on this thread.

Castaway Cay (Sunday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm & Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm)
The DCL site has all the excursions for Castaway Cay (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/shoreEx/landing?name=CastawayCayExcursionsLandingPage) listed on their website.

It has been validated by those who could book at T-105 that the traditional offer by DCL for a second day discount of 75% (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/reserve/specialOffers/detail?name=CastawayCayTwiceDetailPage) for the Double Dippers on equipment rental included in the Castaway Cay Getaway Package will be available to us as well. This discount only gets applied if you sign up for the package prior to sailing. So be on the lookout for our cruise to be included in the discount opportunity.

Grand Cayman (Tuesday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm)

UPDATED on 06.11.2008: It's official that we are NOT going to Costa Maya.

Excurisions offered by DCL for Grand Cayman (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/shoreEx/landing?name=GrandCaymanExcursionsLandingPage) are found at their website. As you plan your day, keep in mind that you have to tender to the island. This process takes from 15 - 30 minutes, depending on time of day and demand. At the drop-off point, there is a shopping market to walk around.

Cozumel (Wednesday, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm)
Excurisions offered by DCL for Cozumel (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/ports/excursionListing?name=CozumelExcursionsLandingPage ) are found at their website.

:fish: Fish Extender/Secret Mickey Fun

Sign-Up Cutoff Dates
Fish Extenders: Cut off date was July 14th.
Secret Mickey: Cut off date was June 30th.

For the final list of participants, visit this post on our website (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=61) and the detailed FE list Drea posted (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pYtw298ukIi4s2bdG7RbAOw&gid=1). You can also keep up with chit chat on our FE Forum (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/index.php?forum=5) within our website.

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/think.gif Question of the Week

Get to know your fellow DDD cast members a little more by reading the "Question of the Week" and see their enlightening and/or interesting responses! The links take you to the first page where the question was posted so you can follow the replies page-by-page. Enjoy!


Who is your favorite Disney character? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=62)
Where is your favorite spot on the Magic? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=69)
What is the last music (CD, download, etc.) you got for yourself, and what do you hope to get next? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=73)
What is your favorite Disney animated film? (Pixar counts, too) (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=85)
Other than Disney/DISboards, what is a hobby or passion that you have? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=91)
Which of the 3 main dining rooms on the Magic do you like best? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=95)
If you could hang out (coffee, dinner, or whatever) for a couple of hours with any one person (living or dead) who would you pick? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=102)
What is your favorite WDW ride, show, or attraction? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=109)
If you collect things, what are they? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=125)
What is your favorite Disney memory? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=136)
What is your favorite COLD thing to drink on a hot day? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=157)
What is your favorite place to grab a quick between-meals snack on the Magic? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=186)
In the Crayola box, what color is/was your favorite? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=209)
What is your favorite Disney song? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=238)
What is your favorite TV show (past or present)? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=14)
What is the special edible treat you look forward to having only at Walt Disney World? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=42)
What Disney character's personality is most like your own and why? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=72)
What is your ideal (localish) evening? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=92)
What is your favorite live-action Disney flick? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=124)
What is your best packing tip? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=145) Answers have been consolidated here (http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dd85kmm3_30fr3fxxhc), thanks to Drea!
Other than DISNEY where do you most like to go on vacation? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=190)
What does your screen name mean? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=239)
What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1942249&page=6)
Activities & Dining Info

Thank you Jen (nenner1) for sharing your spreadsheet (http://www.4shared.com/file/54119292/5a291396/Cruise_Spreadsheet.html) with us!

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/Buckeye_Gal_OH/DDD%20Sept%202008/CruiseScheduleAgenda091208.jpg
http://bestsmileys.com/writer/1.gifTrip Reports

Check out pre-trip and post-trip reports from our fellow cruisers! You never know what you can learn about someone!! ;)


anc22 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1830934)
zweihund (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1835003)
anewmac (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26602603#post26602603)
alleluia5's pre-trip (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26625140#post26625140)
alleluia5's post-trip (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1905135)
Elliott's_Mommy (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26723201#post26723201)
nenner1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1978223)

http://www.vpsingles.com/pics/digging.gifGeocaching

For those of you who just want to get the most out of your GPS, Erica (zweihund) did some homework to find some hidden treasures at Castaway Cay (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22406145&postcount=3421) and Cozumel (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22406690&postcount=3422)!

http://www.iceweasel.net/wzl_guild/shipwreck/treasuremap.gifThe "Treasure Map"

Update 9.19.08: Stella has distributed the maps via personal email to everyone who contacted her to be noted on the maps. Stella...these are AWESOME! I'm so impressed! Thank you!!!!

Are you wondering if you have DISer neighbors (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25952580&postcount=3433) near your stateroom? Well, Stella (FinallyBoughtDVC) has kindly volunteered to put together deck plans showing where DISers are located, deck by deck!

If you would like to have your cabin noted on the "Treasure Map", please PM Stella with the following information:


Stateroom Number
DIS Name
Names of those in the cabin (if desired)
Ages (if desired)
E-mail address to which the map can be emailed

She will continue to compile the list until late August so it is as updated as possible. Then she'll email the list out to those who have opted to be listed on the Treasure Map.

http://www.vpsingles.com/pics/conga.gifDIS Meets

On embarkation day, we certainly want an opportunity to meet everyone live and in the flesh! So, we'll be meeting in the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday and will continue until we are summonsed to begin the Muster Drill at approximately 4:00.

Once the Muster Drill is over (approx 4:30), you have just enough time to return to your cabin to drop off your life vests so you can get you and your friends/family positioned in your desired location for the Sail Away Party, which begins around 5:00.

http://monorailgreen.info/April08/deck3.jpg

(See final voting results here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27287011&postcount=3281).)

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/carlapryor/Smiley-TakingPicture.jpg DIS Family Photo & Shutters Pricing

Denise (rkandmjsmommy) and Crissi (crissichef) will be making arrangements with Shutters once we board to get scheduled for a DIS Family Photo!! We really hope that you and your family will take the time out to come!!!! They will be shooting for 3:30 on Saturday, which will be during our Meets. If this is not possible, you should check a DIS Message Board found throughout the ship for the confirmed date, time, and location.

It would be wonderful if everyone who has purchased or made a DDD logo t-shirt would wear it in the picture. By no means is it a requirment, but it surely will make us look even more like a family! :-)

Prices are dated May 2008

6" X 8" $9.95
8"X 10" $19.95

6"X 8" Packages:
10 for $84.95 (save $15)
15 for $119.95 (save $30)
20 for $149.95 (save $50)
30 for $219.95 (save $80)


8" X 10" Packages:

5 for $84.95 (save $15)
10 for $149.95 (save $50)
15 for $219.95 (save $80)
20 for $289.95 (save $110)


Combo Packages: A: for $169.95 (save $40), any 5 6"x8"AND any 8 8"x10"
B:for $239.95 (save $79), any 8 6"x8"AND any 12 8"x10"
C:for $299.95 (save $119), any 12 6"x8"AND any 15 8"x10"Here's where you need to go for the Copyright Release Form (https://www.image.com/html/guest-postcruiseCopyrightReleaseForm.cfm).

Also note that you're best to purchase a package, which you can upgrade to another package later in the week if needed. If you buy photos as an individual purchase, you cannot convert those purchases to a package later.

Here's some more pricing (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27376476&postcount=101) that Drea posted for us that includes photo file CD burning as well as photo cards and more.

http://www.sscecu.com.au/images/snail_mail.gif Shipping a Package to the Magic

Our dear DIS friend, Shirley, has posted info on ALL the specifics (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19807195&postcount=1) around shipping a box (note that is singular...one box) per cabin to the ship.

I'll note the address here, but PLEASE make sure you check back to her post, which I've included a link for above and below, to ensure you adhere to all the lastest regulations. This includes the size and weight of the box, packing list, and more. Remember...you need more info on shipping a package than just the shipping address!!!

Address your package(s) to:

IDS
c/o Magic/Ground Services
<Guest Name / Stateroom #> (GTY, if you don't know what it is when you send the package)
9001 Marlin Street
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

In the bottom left corner of the top of the package put the following information:ATTN: HOUSEKEEPING. Also note the Sailing Date, 9/27/2008, on the box.

Again, DON'T overlook reading Shirley's post (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19807195&postcount=1). You don't want to risk the package not being in your cabin when you arrive!!! To quickly find this particular section about shipping in her post, once her post is showing on your monitor, press "Ctrl+F" and search for "WHERE I CAN SHIP BOXES". That will immediately take you to where you want to go!

http://www.vpsingles.com/pics/knock.gif Sources for Door Magnet Graphics

There are so many wonderful, creative people on the DISboards who are also very generous in sharing their talents. Post 1397 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26697945&postcount=1397) has a list of various websites and threads that you can go to for ideas.

http://images.buzzillions.com/images_products/07/83/motorola_9500xlr_gmrs_frs_2_way_radio_reviews_3246 97_50.jpg Two-Way Radio Communications

Our buddy, FatCat Chris, has officially designated "9-27" as the DIS public channel! I can hear the callings to Diversions now!!

http://www.educationworld.com/images2/icons/message_board.gifDDD Deck-by-Deck Message Centers

Thank you Erik (tig82174) for donating dry-erase boards and coordinating the locations for our Message Centers. Also a big thanks to everyone listed below who has volunteered to update the message boards!

Sooooo, everyone, make sure you stop by one of these cabins to get any messages that need to be conveyed to the group, like cabin number changes and the Double Dip Delight photo op!


1071 (anewmac)
2076 (cyndifan)
2604 (videoman)
5013 (NHDisneylover)
5524 (LuvtheEars)
6048 (rkandmjsmommy)
6628 (tig82174)
7125 (Gramto3)
7598 (scoutsmom99)
8068 (pfishgirl)
8576 (Magic3forme)

Walk or Run?

Need to burn some dessert calories? Do it with friends!!

There are several people who are interested in getting together in the mornings to walk or run as a group on Deck 4 or 10. You ARE on vacation, so there's no commitment or pressure to show up every day, yet more than likely, you can have a walking or runninig buddy and have an opportunity to spend time with your new friends if you do come.

Unofficial start time of the walkers is 7:45 am, but of course you can show up anytime you pull yourself out of bed and grab your coffee! The unofficial start time for the runners will be decided by the group soon, so check back. Feel free to chat about it on the DISDoubleDip (http://www.disdoubledip.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=613).

"Come See Us!"

For various reasons, the following families would love for you to stop by their cabin to see/sign/do something that's outside their cabin. So if you want to support them, for your convenience, here's the list in stateroom number order.

6044 - Leslie (Nemontinksmom)
7122 - Kimberly (Buckeye Gal)
7144 - Heather (CrazyZeus1)

"Don't Forgets" after Boarding

Palo reservations and changes at Rockin' Bar D on Deck 3
changes to dining rotation, time, or table at Rockin' Bar D on Deck 3
for any excursions you didn't book on-line, go to Shore Excursions Desk on Deck 3
drop off item(s) you want signed by characters to Guest Services on Deck 3 along with the writing tool(s) of your choice
pick up tickets to the following events at Guest Services on Deck 3: adult beverage tastings (martini, margarita/tequilla, wine, beer)
Tea with Wendy Darling

visit Guest Services on Deck 3 for the following: pick up self-tour guide "The Art of Disney Magic"
extra Navigators
purchase $75 in merchandise on Deck 4 on Day 1 (Saturday) and receive a 20% off coupon to use on a total minimum purchase of $50 on Thursday
Kids' Club sign-up, pager distribution, and facilities orientation on Deck 5
make reservations at Vista Spa and Salon on Deck 9 (don't forget that you can write "No Sales Pitch" on your sign-in form)
on Saturday, grab lunch at the buffet located in Parrot Cay on Deck 3 (beverages will be served to you) as well as Topsiders on Deck 9
send clothing out for pressing with your stateroom attendant
ask your stateroom attendant to bring you ice that you can put in a Ziploc bag; place bag of ice in your room's cooler to help keep that cool
check on tux rentals
hang your Fish Extenders so that magical fun can start sooner than later
put out the Message Board Centers
if you are participating in Secret Mickey or Fish Extender Fun and have a stateroom number change, go to all the Message Board Centers and post it asap
take cash with you to Castaway Cay to purchase a stamp for your postcards, which you may want to purchase and fill out while on-board so you can hit the sand more quickly
it's suggested that you purchase a package at Shutters for your first purchase there; you can always downgrade or upgrade a package, but you cannot convert individual photo purchases into a package later; also remember that you can swap photos in and out if you have a package purchased
finally, don't forget that the special on 50% off the amount of the deposit for a future booking expires Wednesday, October 1!!

Magic Movie Moments

Thanks, Crissi, for calling to get the scoop on which movies will be showing during our cruise!


College Road Trip
Enchanted
National Treasure 2
Swing vote
Wall E
possibly Miracle at Santa Ana

Recommended Tipping Guidelines

These are the suggested baseline guidelines per person in your party in USD.


Restaurant Server: $28.00
Restaurant Assistant Server: $21.00
Head Server: $7.00
Stateroom Host/Hostess: $28.00

Total Per Person: $84.00

Are you ready to start the party?!
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[tig82174]

WOO HOO!! I think I'm first!

[scoutsmom99]

I'm redoing my cruise doc dance because I'm so stinking happy and it was the ray of sunshine in my day today!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :rockband: :rockband: :rockband: :rockband: :rockband: party: party: party: party: party: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[zweihund]

I made page one!!!!! :thumbsup2

[Magic3forme]

:thumbsup2 Awesome job Kimberly for getting us started on page 4. Think we can make it to 5 in 3 weeks???

[crissichef]

Whew, I was reading chapter 3 and couldn't figure out why I could not do the multiquote thing........then I saw Kimberly's post about asking for the thread to be closed!

Anyway - Good luck Charlie, we will be thinking about you. Hope everything goes well with your surgery!

Elliot's Mommy - Glad you are all safe.....I was wondering about you!

My screen name is kind of boring......I used to sell Pampered Chef so it is my name with chef after it. When I stopped selling, I kept it since I do love to cook and bake! Denise can vouch for that!

Crissi

[Buckeye Gal]

Subscribing: Did you know you do not have to reply to this thread to subscribe to it? On any thread on the DISboards, near the top of the page and just under the advertisement banner and "Page # of #", there's a drop-down option named "Thread Tools". After clicking on this, select "Subscribe to this Thread". Viola! You'll find us now!

:thumbsup2 Awesome job Kimberly for getting us started on page 4. Think we can make it to 5 in 3 weeks???

Very little time will tell!

[anc22]

Everyone has been talking so fast that my last question was missed. I was hoping someone could tell me: Can we go straight to Rockin Bar D when they let us on the ship or is there a specific time to go there to make/change ressies?

Also, we have decided against bringing our laptop with us. We will have 4
3GB memory cards for our digital cameras though. If those all get full, I can go to Shutters and have them all put onto a CD correct? How much does it cost to do that?

[pit303]

Good Luck Charlie here is hoping all goes well with your surgery.:grouphug:

[cyndifan]

ok...........so I was reading & multi-quoting over on chapter 3 when all of a sudden the quote buttons disappeared! Ack!! :scared1: What the??? So when I got to the end, I saw chapter 3 has offically been closed. Ah, that makes sense. So, let's test the memory.........

Chris:
Its the little things that count, right? Especially the white creamy mayo things. :)

Kimberly:
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I hadn't thought of my handle that way (Cyndi Lauper fan), but it does fit. I was known to sing along w/Cyndi back in the day. Still enjoy many of her tunes.......
if you're lost you can look & you will find me
time after time
if you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting
time after time
& then there's
But I see your true colors
shining through
I see your true colors
and that's why I love you
so don't be afraid to let them show
your true colors
true colors are beautiful
like a rainbow
Thanks for the 80s flash back! There are so many great songs out there from the 80s........<sigh>

Drea:
On Angel Food - love your comment!! Yep, its a very cool ministry that offers restaurant quality food to ANYONE who orders, pays & picks it up for a fantastic price (no qualification or anything). Really helps to stretch the food $$.

Charlie:
Good luck w/the surgery!! Hope the healing goes well. I second Kimberly's request that you post while you've got the 'good' meds on board. :thumbsup2

Elliott's Mommy:
Glad you're safe & sound. Hope all is back to normal soon. We lost power for days a few years back in a bad ice storm. Not fun at all. I can empathize w/you.

TVEPFOX:
I've been meaning to ask........do you work for a local Fox station or Fox News?

I stocked up on some supplies today in anticipation of Hannah's impending visit. Figure we can always use the stuff later if we don't need it after the storm. Erica: I got some pop-tarts, too! :goodvibes

I'm sure there was more stuff, but I've forgotten now...............time for a glass of wine! It helped me sleep better last night........or was it the ice cream right before bedtime? Perhaps it will do the same tonight.

[Magic3forme]

Arin: I could be wrong ( I usually am :lmao: ) but I think Rockin D bar opens at 1:00 pm. but it wont hurt to go there and try once you board the ship. ( I cant remember what time we got there last year, but there wasnt a line at all for brunch.)

[pit303]

Everyone has been talking so fast that my last question was missed. I was hoping someone could tell me: Can we go straight to Rockin Bar D when they let us on the ship or is there a specific time to go there to make/change ressies?

Also, we have decided against bringing our laptop with us. We will have 4
3GB memory cards for our digital cameras though. If those all get full, I can go to Shutters and have them all put onto a CD correct? How much does it cost to do that?

1st question The past two cruises we went right to Rockin D for Palo as soon as we were on board

2nd question I can't answer anyone else know the answer?

[MagicMe]

First - Charlie - I forgot to wish you well tomorrow! Here's hoping your hopping around by embarktion day :cool1:

Second - I think I found the answer to my own question regarding the cruise docs. I was speaking to my Mom to see if she had gotten anything and she said no. However, in the course of our conversation, she remembered back to June and realized that she received a separate packet for herself for her 4-day cruise. She was the third adult in a 3-adult room and she had her cruise docs sent directly to her. So with that, it looks like we got 1 out of 4 docs so that gives us...

:banana: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

Hopefully tomorrow we can get happier!!!:thumbsup2

[shoes99]

Hi. Thanks for creating Chapter 4.
I'm the Aunt-In-Law, staying on deck 2 with Pfishgirl's Mom. We have 4 60+ in our party of 12. Can't wait. I'm flying solo from EWR on Friday to MCO on Continental.

[Buckeye Gal]

....So with that, it looks like we got 1 out of 4 docs so that gives us...

:banana: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

Cute! Sad, but cute!

I hope this is true for us as well.

[MagicMe]

Hi. Thanks for creating Chapter 4.
I'm the Aunt-In-Law, staying on deck 2 with Pfishgirl's Mom. We have 4 60+ in our party of 12. Can't wait. I'm flying solo from EWR on Friday to MCO on Continental.

Welcome! I think we cover all age groups so you'll fit right in. I'm in the mid 50's and my Mom is with me (mid-70's). We're joined by my oldest DS and his DGF (low 30's/high 20's - just kids!!!).

Edited to note: we're already on page 2!!!!!

Also while I'm at it - Kimberly - awesome job on keeping us current!! I love post 1!

[CrazyZeus1]

We're already to page two! :) tee he he

I was wondering WHY I couldn't do the multiquote...the only way I can remember to comment to everyone I want to comment to. Guess it's been shut down already? Got it! :)

Thanks for establishing the Chapter 4, & the all inclusive post #1 remains!!

[rkandmjsmommy]

Hi. Thanks for creating Chapter 4.
I'm the Aunt-In-Law, staying on deck 2 with Pfishgirl's Mom. We have 4 60+ in our party of 12. Can't wait. I'm flying solo from EWR on Friday to MCO on Continental.


What time is your flight? I think Crissichefs mom and sister are on continental from EWR, Newark right? I think their flight is around 1:40 or so

[FatCat]

My Cruise Docs Came.

It is official.... No Upgrade

[CrazyZeus1]

WOO HOO!! I think I'm first!


:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Yay first poster!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Sadly, I rushed over here to see if I could be first, but it was already on page TWO! :lmao:

[Jenn15]

Hi everyone...

I am here on the new thread?? lol...is that what this is called? lol...remember I am a newbie. I am going to try my best and keep up and pay attention to what is going on from here on out. I may need a little help here and there so hang with me.

I did want to inform all of you that I my husband and I are so excited and looking forward to the cruise. For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. I know some of you have went numerous times but this is our one shot and it took a long time to get here! We chose to keep it quiet to obviously surprise them but also just in case something crazy happened with weather they wouldnt have anything to be disappointed about. The funny thing is that they ask almost every week if we are ever going to go on the disney cruise and they pray about it too.

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something. I really do have the worst luck for some reason! :laughing:

Anyway, its been great reading about everyone and all of your posts. I think we made the right decision choosing this cruise as everyone so far has been amazing and helpful to the clueless girl from Ohio! Thanks again to Buckeye Gal and all of you others for all of your guidance this far.

Jenn

[CrazyZeus1]

Hi everyone...

I am here on the new thread?? lol...is that what this is called? lol...remember I am a newbie. I am going to try my best and keep up and pay attention to what is going on from here on out. I may need a little help here and there so hang with me.

I did want to inform all of you that I my husband and I are so excited and looking forward to the cruise. For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. I know some of you have went numerous times but this is our one shot and it took a long time to get here! We chose to keep it quiet to obviously surprise them but also just in case something crazy happened with weather they wouldnt have anything to be disappointed about. The funny thing is that they ask almost every week if we are ever going to go on the disney cruise and they pray about it too.

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something. I really do have the worst luck for some reason! :laughing:

Anyway, its been great reading about everyone and all of your posts. I think we made the right decision choosing this cruise as everyone so far has been amazing and helpful to the clueless girl from Ohio! Thanks again to Buckeye Gal and all of you others for all of your guidance this far.

Jenn
Hi Jenn! Just a quick note....our Reese is 5 and would love to meet Trenton! We're in 7114 & I'm sure Reese will be in the Oceaneer Club with Trenton ;)

[pfishgirl]

2 Pages already!!!!!!!!!! :scared1:

[shoes99]

What time is your flight? I think Crissichefs mom and sister are on continental from EWR, Newark right? I think their flight is around 1:40 or so
My flight out of EWR on Continental is 12:10PM on Friday 9/26, and the plane is packed.... MY SIL and BIL come in from Denver on Frontier at 4:13PM, I'll hang out and wait for them to arrive...

[pfishgirl]

My flight out of EWR on Continental is 12:10PM on Friday 9/26, and the plane is packed.... MY SIL and BIL come in from Denver on Frontier at 4:13PM, I'll hang out and wait for them to arrive...

Then the rest of us will meet up with ya at our House!!! :woohoo:

[Jenn15]

Hi Jenn! Just a quick note....our Reese is 5 and would love to meet Trenton! We're in 7114 & I'm sure Reese will be in the Oceaneer Club with Trenton ;)
Thank you so much that is great to hear. I do have him registered for that and he is such a friendly little guy too. I am getting so excited for them!

[pfishgirl]

My Cruise Docs Came.

It is official.... No Upgrade

But you have a room number now right? That's ALL that counts.. :thumbsup2

[cyndifan]

I did want to inform all of you that I my husband and I are so excited and looking forward to the cruise. For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. I know some of you have went numerous times but this is our one shot and it took a long time to get here! We chose to keep it quiet to obviously surprise them but also just in case something crazy happened with weather they wouldnt have anything to be disappointed about. The funny thing is that they ask almost every week if we are ever going to go on the disney cruise and they pray about it too.

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something. I really do have the worst luck for some reason! :laughing:
Jenn

Hi. I looked for a report on your stateroom.......there wasn't one there, but there was a report for 1070. That one is right across the hall & so is in the same general area. I would think the comments about it being quiet would apply to your room also. Here's the link:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/roomreport.cfm?Room=1070#

We have a DD (5) - Emmie. I'm sure she'll see/play with Trenton in the kids club. Its so very sweet that they are praying about going on the cruise. Precious. I know they will be super excited!

[cyndifan]

My Cruise Docs Came.

It is official.... No Upgrade

You could still get one.......betw now & boarding. Off chance, but it could happen.

[ntheory]

I'm late for the party again. :confused3 LOL! Oh well.



Catching up - Heather, I agree. I'm in my comfort zone with Unit Studies, too. Love 'em. I'm not a big Saxon fan, though - but all I've seen is their math. We use strictly ABeka for math. Now that the boys are older, we use mostly ABeka for everything.

Valerie - I'm so glad that you are all safe and sound. I hope you get power a lot sooner than they have indicated.

Charlie - praying for a good surgery and a quick, quick, quick recovery.


Kimberly - congrats on the docs. I still don't have mine. :(

[shoes99]

Quote:Originally Posted by shoes99
My flight out of EWR on Continental is 12:10PM on Friday 9/26, and the plane is packed.... MY SIL and BIL come in from Denver on Frontier at 4:13PM, I'll hang out and wait for them to arrive...

Then the rest of us will meet up with ya at our House!!! Quote

Pfishgirl, aren't you all going to MNSSHP party Friday 9/26. I thought if you leave for the party before we get to your house, we will just stop at a restaurant for dinner. I'll be in touch.
Aunt Michele

[Jenn15]

Hi. I looked for a report on your stateroom.......there wasn't one there, but there was a report for 1070. That one is right across the hall & so is in the same general area. I would think the comments about it being quiet would apply to your room also. Here's the link:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/roomreport.cfm?Room=1070#

We have a DD (5) - Emmie. I'm sure she'll see/play with Trenton in the kids club. Its so very sweet that they are praying about going on the cruise. Precious. I know they will be super excited!
Thank you for the info. I will definitely look into that. Yes, they have been praying that one day they will get to go...it is very sweet and I cannot even imagine their faces when we tell them. We have family in Florida picking us up at the airport in Orlando the day before we leave for the port so they will think even after we get down there that we are staying with family. They will not know until they drive us back to the airport to get on the bus that they are actually going! lol...

I am sure Trent will love playing with Emmie!

[Buckeye Gal]

.... For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. ....The funny thing is that they ask almost every week if we are ever going to go on the disney cruise and they pray about it too.

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something. I really do have the worst luck for some reason! :laughing: ....

Hi. I looked for a report on your stateroom.......there wasn't one there, but there was a report for 1070. That one is right across the hall & so is in the same general area. I would think the comments about it being quiet would apply to your room also. Here's the link:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/roomreport.cfm?Room=1070#

We have a DD (5) - Emmie. I'm sure she'll see/play with Trenton in the kids club. Its so very sweet that they are praying about going on the cruise. Precious. I know they will be super excited!

I agree with cyndifan...that's too sweet that they're praying for a trip of a lifetime. Obviously it worked because you and DH are able to go on your trip of a lifetime! You ABSOLUTELY have to tell us post-cruise how the surprise played out! I'm also anxious to hear how you present it to them! I've read several parents' reveal plans, and it just makes ya feel good and so excited for them! You have much more patience than I would to keep it a secret!

Rhonda beat me to it with a link to the Stateroom Repotrts! I'll just add that even though the Magic doesn't have a stateroom report on 1069, the Wonder does. In terms of location, it's exactly the same on the Magic. So you might also want to check out even more reports for that area of the ship. I quickly browsed a couple, and it sounds like your luck has changed!!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/roomlist.cfm

[CrazyZeus1]

Thank you so much that is great to hear. I do have him registered for that and he is such a friendly little guy too. I am getting so excited for them!

Oh I bet the anticipation is just killing you...wanting to tell them & all. Surprises like that ROCK!!!

[pfishgirl]

Pfishgirl, aren't you all going to MNSSHP party Friday 9/26. I thought if you leave for the party before we get to your house, we will just stop at a restaurant for dinner. I'll be in touch.
Aunt Michele

Yes, we are going to MNSSHP

I'm not sure what time we will leave the house for MK.. We have a reservation at 7:45 for Liberty Tree Tavern

[FatCat]

I can already taste the ESCARGOT

DIPPED IN BUTTER!!!!

BUTTER
BUTTER
BUTTER

[MagicMe]

Hi everyone...

I am here on the new thread?? lol...is that what this is called? lol...remember I am a newbie. I am going to try my best and keep up and pay attention to what is going on from here on out. I may need a little help here and there so hang with me.

I did want to inform all of you that I my husband and I are so excited and looking forward to the cruise. For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. I know some of you have went numerous times but this is our one shot and it took a long time to get here! We chose to keep it quiet to obviously surprise them but also just in case something crazy happened with weather they wouldnt have anything to be disappointed about. The funny thing is that they ask almost every week if we are ever going to go on the disney cruise and they pray about it too.

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something. I really do have the worst luck for some reason! :laughing:

Anyway, its been great reading about everyone and all of your posts. I think we made the right decision choosing this cruise as everyone so far has been amazing and helpful to the clueless girl from Ohio! Thanks again to Buckeye Gal and all of you others for all of your guidance this far.

Jenn


I believe you may have actually somewhat answered my question in a later post from this. I was going to inquire as to how you planned on springing this surprise to them. So they still won't know until you get back to the airport and board the DCL bus? That should be so exciting!! You must tell us how it all played out.

Okay - page 3...240 more until Chapter 5 :cool1:

[MagicMe]

I can already taste the ESCARGOT

DIPPED IN BUTTER!!!!

BUTTER
BUTTER
BUTTER


What no mayo :rotfl2:

[Magic3forme]

Jenn15: My oldest daughter is 10 and my son is 5, we should be crossing paths all the time with the kids in the clubs! how exciting about not telling them. I wanted to keep our dolphin enounter a secret, but that didnt happen .

Shell: no documents for us either.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

My Cruise Docs Came.

It is official.... No Upgrade

Since you didn't get an upgrade, I think you should have mayo and beer tomorrow! :)

Thank you Kimberly for starting the next chapter of this exciting journey!

I would have posted earlier but my sister needed to use the computer to do school work...oh well!

Elliott's_Mommy - I'm glad that you and your family are safe and sound! I was very worried about you during the hurricane.

Guess what my mom got me today? The new New Kids on the Block CD! I can't wait to listen to it!!!!

[cyndifan]

What no mayo :rotfl2:

You beat me to it, Melodie. I was going to ask the same thing.

Perhaps Chris could do a butter-mayo combo!

[Jenn15]

Val...it sounds like our kids may end up seeing alot of one another! We may cross paths frequently as well. I am noticing that our kids must be of great ages to go on this trip as there seems to be alot of kids their ages which is so exciting for us. My husband and I may actually get some time together kid free! yay...

I promise to let everyone know how they reacted to everything. Our family down in Orlando is playing a huge role in helping us out with it too so its been one long 13 month time frame of keeping this secret. Our local family doesnt even know! I knew my parents would blow it so they were left out of the loop too! lol...My husband and I are going crazy though trying to be like ninjas all the time and invading the mail every chance we get!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I promise to let everyone know how they reacted to everything. Our family down in Orlando is playing a huge role in helping us out with it too so its been one long 13 month time frame of keeping this secret. Our local family doesnt even know! I knew my parents would blow it so they were left out of the loop too! lol...My husband and I are going crazy though trying to be like ninjas all the time and invading the mail every chance we get!

I can't wait to hear how they react! A few years ago, with the help of my dad, my sister and I planned a 30th anniversary party for my mom (well, my sister and I had decided to throw a party and talked to my aunt who then talked to my dad who had ALREADY started to plan the party as a surprise for my mom and us so we kind of picked up where he left off) and it was so hard not to tell my mom about it! I can only imagine how you feel!

[googles111]

I can already taste the ESCARGOT

DIPPED IN BUTTER!!!!

BUTTER
BUTTER
BUTTER

I can't get myself to try this.. escargot and lamb. But lobster does sound SO good!! Do you know if there is lobster at Palo or any other dinners?

Okay, the multiquote wouldn't work on the other site so hopefully I can remember..

Erik, your bday is the same day as my cousins. I thought it was the same year, but she is 73.

Screen names: My screen name doesn't mean anything. When we first got a computer I just thought of googles. Then I found the google seach site. People always ask if I did that because of the google site, but I didn't.

Tiffany, I found those waterproof cases today at REI. Thanks :-)

Kimberly, I LOVE your scrap pages.. so cute!! I wish I could do something like that for my scrap stuff. I need to get back into it.

Oh and I can't remember who was saying to bring the Disney Cruise glasses so you can drink out of them for cheaper.. great idea. Wonder if they have them on Ebay? :rotfl:

[FatCat]

Since you didn't get an upgrade, I think you should have mayo and beer tomorrow! :)


Tomorrow is Vicki's Bday.

So perhaps I will hint that we should have bread and mayo sandwiches for her birthday meal.

[FatCat]

Oh and I can't remember who was saying to bring the Disney Cruise glasses so you can drink out of them for cheaper.. great idea. Wonder if they have them on Ebay? :rotfl:


Another option is to buy the souvenir beer mug which will give you 22 ounces vs 16 ounces for beer.

However for pre-made mix drinks (slushies) you can also fill the mugs with.

6 free ounces!!!!

And at Rockin Bar D you used to be able to get mixed drinks of certain kinds by the PITCHER

Or if you really want to be cheap after day 1 all the people that got suckered into buying the souvenir glass(not mug) and decided they do not want will have them placed on trays in the hallways. You can just pick it up. When you goto the bar for health reasons they actually exchange the glass. (This is true with the mug as well. They exchange it)

[MagicMe]

Since you didn't get an upgrade, I think you should have mayo and beer tomorrow! :)

Thank you Kimberly for starting the next chapter of this exciting journey!

I would have posted earlier but my sister needed to use the computer to do school work...oh well!

Elliott's_Mommy - I'm glad that you and your family are safe and sound! I was very worried about you during the hurricane.

Guess what my mom got me today? The new New Kids on the Block CD! I can't wait to listen to it!!!!


You have such a special Mom! Isn't it wonderful to be surrounded by all that love. Even though we are different generations, it's so nice that we have the same family values and that we each have such terrific Moms :cloud9:

[MagicMe]

Can't resist ...... Page 4 already and Chapter 4 has only been active for a couple of hours!!!!:cool1:

[pfishgirl]

I can already taste the ESCARGOT

DIPPED IN BUTTER!!!!

BUTTER
BUTTER
BUTTER

:cloud9:

DCL is the only place I get to eat Escarot.. No one else in my family eats it

[NHdisneylover]

hey everyone. So this I am a working girl now and I can't DIS at work and you take to posting 10+ pages a day:confused3 NO FAIR!:rotfl:

Charlie: Here's hoping you heal quickly:wizard:

Erik: as always you and Jason ROCK:cheer2:

Screen name (good question:thumbsup2 ): mine is obvious . . .I live in New Hampshire and I love Disney:upsidedow

[LuvtheEars]

Arin: I could be wrong ( I usually am :lmao: ) but I think Rockin D bar opens at 1:00 pm. but it wont hurt to go there and try once you board the ship. ( I cant remember what time we got there last year, but there wasnt a line at all for brunch.)

There will be this time. . . :rotfl2:
My Cruise Docs Came.

It is official.... No Upgrade

Bummer! But you could still be sleeping on deck 4 chairs? :confused3 :lmao:

Thank you for the info. I will definitely look into that. Yes, they have been praying that one day they will get to go...it is very sweet and I cannot even imagine their faces when we tell them. We have family in Florida picking us up at the airport in Orlando the day before we leave for the port so they will think even after we get down there that we are staying with family. They will not know until they drive us back to the airport to get on the bus that they are actually going! lol...

I wish I could be a fly on the wall when you tell them! I'm sure we will be able to tell at the sail away party who they are because they will be the ones with the biggest smiles on their faces!

VideoMan - I hope all goes well with your surgery!

Elliot's Mommy - I'm glad to hear you are OK! I hope they can restore power soon.

Grady had 2 teeth pulled today and they were HUGE!!! :scared1:

He did awsome and was even able to eat some dinner. He has an appointment to get 3 more pulled on the 18, but after seeing how big these 2 were I'm not sure I want to do that to him that close to the cruise. Doug and I decided we would wait and see how he feels in the morning to decide if we will cancel his appointment. Poor guy has such an overcrowding problem that he has to have the Orthodontist come check his teeth at every cleaning from now on.

I've got to go play Tooth Fairy tonight. That's the one thing I'm not very good at. I always forget and feel so bad in the morning. One time I got the giggles while I was trying to get his tooth and deposit the $. I almost got caught! I sat under his bed about 1/2 hour. The things we do!

Well - I'm going in, then I'm going to bed! Have a good evening everyone!

Tiffany

[TheDisneyGirl02]

You have such a special Mom! Isn't it wonderful to be surrounded by all that love. Even though we are different generations, it's so nice that we have the same family values and that we each have such terrific Moms :cloud9:

We all are very lucky! She is very special to me and I love her so dearly. :cloud9:

[LuvtheEars]

I forgot about the QOTD -

Well, I love Mickey and Disney and I thought this was cute.

I was posting the other day and someone else with LoveTheEars posted right after me. I couldn't understand why the quotes kept popping up with my DIS name, but I didn't write it. I had to go back and look several times to figure out why. :lmao:

Tiffany

[pfishgirl]

Tomorrow is Vicki's Bday.

So perhaps I will hint that we should have bread and mayo sandwiches for her birthday meal.

I still do that sometimes :rolleyes1
But I add lettuce, and sometimes tomato

[cyndifan]

I forget who brought it up a day or so ago in chapter 3, but guess what we just saw?

A praying mantis! It was outside on the door when we let the dog out. I was able to count the abdominal segments. So, does 8 total segments mean its a girl or boy? There wasn't another one around to give a definite answer that way.........& no, we didn't bring it inside.
It moved off the door while I was trying to count, so I tried to pick it up & put it back. It promptly hissed at me & gave me the mantis stance. I thought it was going to bring out some martial moves for a moment there. :lmao:

[anc22]

I forgot about the QOTD -

Well, I love Mickey and Disney and I thought this was cute.

I was posting the other day and someone else with LoveTheEars posted right after me. I couldn't understand why the quotes kept popping up with my DIS name, but I didn't write it. I had to go back and look several times to figure out why. :lmao:

Tiffany

Tiffany: Speaking of screen names, I just went thru ALL of my F/E gift bags to add room numbers to the labels :eek: and I noticed that when I typed your label out, my auto spell check changed LuvthEars to LUTHERANS without me noticing :rotfl: :rotfl: So, I scribbled it out and wrote in the correct name :thumbsup2 I got a giggle out of that one, if I woudn't have caught it, you would have gotten a giggle instead :)

[pfishgirl]

pfishgirl = everywhere I have ever lived had something to do with water..

Toms RIVER
OCEAN county
kettle CREEK rd
Holiday on the BAY
BAYville

and When I was young my Grandma said I swam like a little "fish".. She always had to get me out of the water..

oh, and, there is a band I use to listen to called phish

Plus, I'm a girl

Soooooooooooo wa lah pfishgirl

[googles111]

Another option is to buy the souvenir beer mug which will give you 22 ounces vs 16 ounces for beer.

However for pre-made mix drinks (slushies) you can also fill the mugs with.

6 free ounces!!!!

And at Rockin Bar D you used to be able to get mixed drinks of certain kinds by the PITCHER

Or if you really want to be cheap after day 1 all the people that got suckered into buying the souvenir glass(not mug) and decided they do not want will have them placed on trays in the hallways. You can just pick it up. When you goto the bar for health reasons they actually exchange the glass. (This is true with the mug as well. They exchange it)

You are so smart! :hug: I am going to do that..



I've got to go play Tooth Fairy tonight. That's the one thing I'm not very good at. I always forget and feel so bad in the morning. One time I got the giggles while I was trying to get his tooth and deposit the $. I almost got caught! I sat under his bed about 1/2 hour. The things we do!

Tiffany
That reminded me of the time I forgot to leave money for my sons tooth. I feel asleep. He came in my room crying saying the tooth fairy forgot about him. OMG.. I felt horrible! I ran in my room and grabbed the $2 I had and ran in his room. I told him too look around, it had to be somewhere.. I hid it under the bed a little and said look, you must have dropped it in the night..
Whewww, it worked.. lol

Tiffany: Speaking of screen names, I just went thru ALL of my F/E gift bags to add room numbers to the labels :eek: and I noticed that when I typed your label out, my auto spell check changed LuvthEars to LUTHERANS without me noticing :rotfl: :rotfl: So, I scribbled it out and wrote in the correct name :thumbsup2 I got a giggle out of that one, if I woudn't have caught it, you would have gotten a giggle instead :)

That's funny. It's like the text messaging. I have sent messages before trying to hurry and right as I hit send I notice the word it corrected is NOT the word I wanted.. oops.. it came out saying something like how many did you end up sleeping with instead of how many did you end up paying .. how did that happen, I have no idea! lol :confused3
Tonya

[GammaRee]

Hey folks! there is no way I can keep up with everyone! I enjoy reading about the different screen names.

I use GammaRee on the DIS Boards and for family-type stuff. GammaRee combines a couple of things; our family has a scientific/techie blend and my given name is Marie. We called my mother Gram (as in just a little bit). I liked the term Gamma (sci-fi nut that I am). Adding the Ree to it was just fun.

My granddaughter calls me whatever comes out. My "adopted" grandkids call me Mis'ery, though I am not sad at all.:lmao:

[NZMUM]

Wow you guys. Page 4 already. I only just caught up last night and have had to read through another 10 pages or so tonight.

So I've been waiting for my documents to come. Went out this afternoon to take DD shopping for shoes. What do I find when I get home. A note on our door from FedEx saying they had been and won't be coming back until Monday (it's Friday evening here). Arrrrgh :eek: :sad2:. So hopefully I will be doing the document dance on Monday.

My screen name is pretty obvious - from New Zealand and am a mum (NZ spelling of mom).

Tania

[TVEPFOX]

You asked...

TVEPFOX:
I've been meaning to ask........do you work for a local Fox station or Fox News?

I work for FOX in Albany. My husband works for NBC in Albany (I worked there for 9 years) and my huband works for FOX Network in NYC. All we've ever done is television, we both love it!

[LuvtheEars]

Tiffany: Speaking of screen names, I just went thru ALL of my F/E gift bags to add room numbers to the labels :eek: and I noticed that when I typed your label out, my auto spell check changed LuvthEars to LUTHERANS without me noticing :rotfl: :rotfl: So, I scribbled it out and wrote in the correct name :thumbsup2 I got a giggle out of that one, if I woudn't have caught it, you would have gotten a giggle instead :)

Well that DIS name sounds like I love some sports team. :rotfl:

I wanted to say a quick thank you to Kimberly and Rhonda for their kind words about Angel Food! I love the fact that I am blessed to be a SAH Mom and have the time to give to this Ministry! The stories I hear from families that order from us are incredible. I must say though that I could not do this alone and have a great group that is always around to help (including Rhonda, Bill and Emmie). September 27th is Distribution day and, well as you all know we won't be there! I'm not worried about it because I know those already signed up to help will take care of everything! I've even told them they can reach me by cell phone, but the reply is always - We'll be OK! Such a great group! :cheer2:

I went into Grady's room to play "Tooth Fairy" last night and left the $, but couldn't find his teeth! When I turned around to leave I stepped on something and it stuck to my foot. I didn't want to take the time to take it off because he was moving around and I needed to get out of his room, so I just left it. :lmao: I tell you, I'm just not good at this. :rotfl:

Tiffany

[TVEPFOX]

BC-APNewsAlert,0015


MIAMI (AP) - National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Ike
weakens to Category 3 storm in Atlantic.

More to come....

[TVEPFOX]

That means it's time for your morning hurricane update!

Taking a look at the overview map... bring your umbrella this weekend if you live along the east coast of the US. Hanna will be a soaker!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/overview_atl/atl_overview.gif

Ike, Ike, Ike...
The old man lost some steam this morning. He's down to a cat 3, but only briefly. Restrengthening is in the forecast and Ike will be a major hurricane in the long range, the next 96 hours.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0908W5_sm2+gif/085513W_sm.gif

Jojo is losing her mojo. She will weaken over the next 36 hours, while moving north/northeast. No worries.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT10/refresh/AL1008W5_sm2+gif/084015W_sm.gif

[NZMUM]

I went into Grady's room to play "Tooth Fairy" last night and left the $, but couldn't find his teeth! When I turned around to leave I stepped on something and it stuck to my foot. I didn't want to take the time to take it off because he was moving around and I needed to get out of his room, so I just left it. :lmao: I tell you, I'm just not good at this. :rotfl:

Tiffany

Tiffany - I've had tooth fairy problems before too. Trying to sneak in and then standing on something, I've had to do a quick hide until I've been sure DS is still asleep. He hides his teeth under his pillow & then I can't get them easily. One day I'm sure I'm going to get caught :eek: .

Tania

[pfishgirl]

All this talk about ToothFairies... :wizard:

You should get a Tooth holding pillow... It made life with my son soooo much easier.. :thumbsup2

He would put his tooth in the pocket and leave it on top of his pillow

[Magic3forme]

:rotfl2: tooth fairy problems?? I am the absolute worst! my kids have waited days for her to arrive. I fall asleep the same time as them!! my daughter wrote a not one time since the t.f. forgot her 2 days in a row! whoops, that one cost me 5.00 to make up for it.

Fatcat: Happy Birthday Vicki :cheer2:

[pfishgirl]

:rotfl2: tooth fairy problems?? I am the absolute worst! my kids have waited days for her to arrive. I fall asleep the same time as them!! my daughter wrote a not one time since the t.f. forgot her 2 days in a row! whoops, that one cost me 5.00 to make up for it.

Fatcat: Happy Birthday Vicki :cheer2:


I did that once... DS woke up, the tooth was still in the pocket of the pillow.. He says with the sadest little face... :guilty: "mommy, the tooth fairy forgot me" and then me screaming in my head... Oh *beep* I totally forgot :headache: So when he went down for his nap, that day, guess who left double money and a note saying she was sorry but had soooooo many teeth to pick up the night before.. :rolleyes1

[Buckeye Gal]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. FATCAT!!

Grady had 2 teeth pulled today and they were HUGE!!! :scared1: ..... One time I got the giggles while I was trying to get his tooth and deposit the $. I almost got caught! I sat under his bed about 1/2 hour. The things we do!

Literally LOL!! That's a great visual! I hope he's doing okay this morning!!

... my auto spell check changed LuvthEars to LUTHERANS without me noticing :rotfl: :rotfl:

Still LOLing!

BC-APNewsAlert,0015

MIAMI (AP) - National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Ike
weakens to Category 3 storm in Atlantic.

More to come....

Ike, Ike, Ike...
The old man lost some steam this morning. He's down to a cat 3, but only briefly. Restrengthening is in the forecast and Ike will be a major hurricane in the long range, the next 96 hours.

Great to hear that JoJo lost her MoJo! Waiting patiently for Uncle Ike to take a hike...... :)

[Epperbiker]

:cloud9:

DCL is the only place I get to eat Escarot.. No one else in my family eats it

Me too! And it's sooooo good!!!

Kimberly: Thanks so much for your hard work! I can't believe I just found us and we're at 5 pages!

Originally Posted by Epperbiker:
...I sold my last street bike to buy DW's engagement ring...

Originally Posted by Buckeye Gal:
THAT is real love!


And today, September 5th 2008, is our 5 year Anniversary!!! (This cruise is our gift to each other!)

[Magic3forme]

Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs Epper......!! :love:

[cyndifan]

Happy anniversary, Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker.

Happy birthday, Mrs. FatCat.

[CrazyZeus1]

I can already taste the ESCARGOT

DIPPED IN BUTTER!!!!

BUTTER
BUTTER
BUTTER
Someone's already said it (twice)....but wouldn't you rather have MAYO??

Guess what my mom got me today? The new New Kids on the Block CD! I can't wait to listen to it!!!!
Isn't she so sweet??? Lucky girl :)

Or if you really want to be cheap after day 1 all the people that got suckered into buying the souvenir glass(not mug) and decided they do not want will have them placed on trays in the hallways. You can just pick it up. When you goto the bar for health reasons they actually exchange the glass. (This is true with the mug as well. They exchange it)
I always bring a tiny little squeeze bottle filled with dish soap. At hotels, I don't like to drink out of any glass anything unless it's washed first! So if you brought a tiny little bottle of dish soap, you could wash it yourself if you didn't want to ask for a clean one. But THAT is a great idea FatCat!


Grady had 2 teeth pulled today and they were HUGE!!! :scared1:


Tiffany
I hope he's doing OK today! Poor kiddo....
I forget who brought it up a day or so ago in chapter 3, but guess what we just saw?

A praying mantis! It was outside on the door when we let the dog out. I was able to count the abdominal segments. So, does 8 total segments mean its a girl or boy? There wasn't another one around to give a definite answer that way.........& no, we didn't bring it inside.
It moved off the door while I was trying to count, so I tried to pick it up & put it back. It promptly hissed at me & gave me the mantis stance. I thought it was going to bring out some martial moves for a moment there. :lmao:
I had brought up the whole segments thing! If it had 8 segments, it was a male. And you know what I didn't know? They fly! How does a person live 32 years and see praying mantises all the time & not know they fly?

I use GammaRee on the DIS Boards and for family-type stuff. :
You know what's funny? I've always read your name as "GRammaRee". :rotfl:

And today, September 5th 2008, is our 5 year Anniversary!!! (This cruise is our gift to each other!)

:wizard: Happy Anniverssary!:wizard:


Well, this morning Reese caught what Jessie had last weekend. I thought all my Lysol on the door handles & hand sanitizer on everyone constantly would have helped. But lo and behold, he caught her nose/head crud. Dang! We were supposed to go to our first day of homeschool PE today, but that's not happening.

We are going to make our way to the music store, because his violin teacher has approved his "graduation" from the foamalin (a little violin made out of foam that he learned proper hand placement, bow hold, etc.) to a REAL violin! He is soooo excited...he had worked for 5 months on the foamailn, learning his Twinkle Variations & holding techniques. He is quite proud of himself :)

So I guess we're lying low today....

Hope you all have a great day...I'm trying my hardest to keep up!!

[TVEPFOX]

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!


My mom got me a hand held travel scale too! I really need it!!! I had to pay extra last year for my bag! :scared1:

[FatCat]

Happy birthday, Mrs. FatCat.

Vicki DD 6

[Buckeye Gal]

And today, September 5th 2008, is our 5 year Anniversary!!! (This cruise is our gift to each other!)

Joyeux Anniversaire, Jeff & Dawn!

Looking at our "Let's Celebrate" thread, we have a lot of celebrations that have or are about to go on!!

...We are going to make our way to the music store, because his violin teacher has approved his "graduation" from the foamalin (a little violin made out of foam that he learned proper hand placement, bow hold, etc.) to a REAL violin! He is soooo excited...

That's exciting!! Congrats to Reese! I hope he feels better in a few days. Get that crud out of the house now!

...I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!

I agree! That's a great tip that I read on our thread a little ways back. I found one at Bed Bath & Beyond for $10 plus I had the 20% off coupon. Well worth $8!!

[Fizzgig]

cyndifan and CrazyZeus1: Ya'll are :scared1: me out!!! Knock it off with the praying mantis horror stories... GREAT, they FLY???? :rotfl: at myself.

Kimberly: I think my mother enables my geek tendencies. :rotfl:

GammaRee: I challenge you to hit 50 posts before the cruise. I dare you. :dance3:

For all those undergoing surgery, I hope your recovery is easy and smooth.

For FatCat's big girl: :cheer2: Happy Birthday!

For the Epperbikers: :thumbsup2 Way to go, guys! Keep up the good work! :)

[cyndifan]

I had brought up the whole segments thing! If it had 8 segments, it was a male. And you know what I didn't know? They fly! How does a person live 32 years and see praying mantises all the time & not know they fly?
Thanks for reminding me! I thought it was pretty funny that we saw one last night after all the conversation about it just a few days ago. & after I posted, I did a little digging on the net......females usually have 6 segments, males 8; females don't always bite off the males' head - seems to be more common in 'domestic' ones vs those in the wild. & yes, this one definitely had wings!

Well, this morning Reese caught what Jessie had last weekend. I thought all my Lysol on the door handles & hand sanitizer on everyone constantly would have helped. But lo and behold, he caught her nose/head crud. Dang! We were supposed to go to our first day of homeschool PE today, but that's not happening.
poor baby. hope he's better soon.

We are going to make our way to the music store, because his violin teacher has approved his "graduation" from the foamalin (a little violin made out of foam that he learned proper hand placement, bow hold, etc.) to a REAL violin! He is soooo excited...he had worked for 5 months on the foamailn, learning his Twinkle Variations & holding techniques. He is quite proud of himself :)


way to go, Reese!! :thumbsup2

[cyndifan]

Vicki DD 6

Oops!!

Happy birthday, Vicki!!!

Our DD (Emmie) will be 6 in March. :)

[MagicMe]

Happy Anniversary to Mr & Mrs Epperbiker!!! :love:

AND

Happy Birthday to little Ms. FatCat!!! :cheer2:

[Grandma4ever]

Hi everyone...

I am here on the new thread?? lol...is that what this is called? lol...remember I am a newbie. I am going to try my best and keep up and pay attention to what is going on from here on out. I may need a little help here and there so hang with me.

I did want to inform all of you that I my husband and I are so excited and looking forward to the cruise. For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. I know some of you have went numerous times but this is our one shot and it took a long time to get here! We chose to keep it quiet to obviously surprise them but also just in case something crazy happened with weather they wouldnt have anything to be disappointed about. The funny thing is that they ask almost every week if we are ever going to go on the disney cruise and they pray about it too.

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something. I really do have the worst luck for some reason! :laughing:

Anyway, its been great reading about everyone and all of your posts. I think we made the right decision choosing this cruise as everyone so far has been amazing and helpful to the clueless girl from Ohio! Thanks again to Buckeye Gal and all of you others for all of your guidance this far.

Jenn

Welcome what an awesome surprise. I can't wait to meet the family.

Me too! And it's sooooo good!!!

Kimberly: Thanks so much for your hard work! I can't believe I just found us and we're at 5 pages!

Originally Posted by Epperbiker:
...I sold my last street bike to buy DW's engagement ring...

Originally Posted by Buckeye Gal:
THAT is real love!


And today, September 5th 2008, is our 5 year Anniversary!!! (This cruise is our gift to each other!)

Happy Anniverary !!!

Kimberly thanks for Chaper four!

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!

Janet and I bought one too. One of our bags is very large and it is too easy to over stuff. Had to rearrange things at the airport last year.

Can't believe we are on page 6 already. I just can't keep up. Hope everyone is doing well and recovering as expected. My Countdown is now 15 days!!!. Just two weeks from my vacation. It is going to go sooo fast!!! Lois

[MagicMe]

My mom got me a hand held travel scale too! I really need it!!! I had to pay extra last year for my bag! :scared1:

If I remember correctly, this was on the way home....too much shopping :rolleyes1

[tig82174]

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!

Yeah....you must've missed the question of the week a while back was about travel tips......and several of us' tip was exactly that....buy a luggage scale. Jason and I have one and take it everywhere....and are compulsive about using it when we pack. I pack some stuff, close the suitcase....weigh it, see where I'm at and how much I can put in...and then open it back up and figure out what should go in next. :lmao: We've already got all our hanging garments and most our toiletries packed....and that bag is at 44lb....so I might still find a few small somethings to shove in there!!

We're working very hard to get all our toiletries and hanging stuff into our rolling garment bag, most of our clothes and costumes into our larger rolling suitcase, and then whatever is left try to get into a single duffle bag along with our castaway bag which will have our swim stuff and our Typhoon Lagoon mug. That way we can check the garment bag as mine, the suitcase as Jason's, I can carry our laptop and documents in my computer bag as a carry-on and Jason can carry the duffle as his carry-on. This way we minimize the amount of baggage charges we have to pay. Then once we arrive, we are going to check into our room (which won't be ready), leave our computer bag and the duffle at the bell desk, and head off to Typhoon Lagoon with our swim stuff for the day!

[Magic3forme]

I was just at Target and almost bought a Ghostbusters tshirt for our informal 80's night. They had a few others that were from the 80's. :)

[CrazyZeus1]

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!

We always just use our scale at home. Ours is a digital scale that will "hold" the numbers for a few seconds after you step off the scale. So I can balance our bag on the scale, take it off, & check the weight real quick.

That wouldn't do much good for some of you shoppers, because coming HOME you wouldn't know if your bag was ok or not!

I can't imagine someone dragging their packed luggage to the gym...:lmao:

[TVEPFOX]

BC-Continental-Bag Fee,0134
Continental to charge $15 for first checked bag
Eds: APNewsNow.
HOUSTON (AP) - Continental Airlines Inc. will begin charging
some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag.
Continental announced the move Friday, matching rivals who
already charge for checking a single bag.
The move is effective immediately, the airline said.
Continental said the fee wouldn't apply to elite members of its
frequent-flier program, those in first- or business-class seats,
customers traveling on full-fare economy tickets, or military
personnel and their families traveling on official orders.
Shares of the company added 19 cents to $18.12 in morning
trading.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

AP-NY-09-05-08 1019EDT

[Fizzgig]

BC-Continental-Bag Fee,0134
Continental to charge $15 for first checked bag
Eds: APNewsNow.
HOUSTON (AP) - Continental Airlines Inc. will begin charging
some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag.
Continental announced the move Friday, matching rivals who
already charge for checking a single bag.
The move is effective immediately, the airline said.
Continental said the fee wouldn't apply to elite members of its
frequent-flier program, those in first- or business-class seats,
customers traveling on full-fare economy tickets, or military
personnel and their families traveling on official orders.
Shares of the company added 19 cents to $18.12 in morning
trading.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

AP-NY-09-05-08 1019EDT

Here's (http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/checkbag.aspx) the page on their website, because I find "effective immediately" to be a bit vague. This policy applies to tickets purchased today and later, for travel in October.

Hope that helps!

[AQW]

Straggling over to our new thread - late but here! :)

Someone (Heather?) asked about homeschooling on the cruise - I've got a 6½yo first grader and we're not doing anything formal. I'm totally stealing the "tell us where you're from" US map idea though! I was really hoping to find a high-quality map of the area that would allow us to use our GPS system to track the ship's progress, but a perfunctory search didn't turn one up and I don't have time right now to dig for just the right thing. We will bring our atlas so we can look up places we hear about, like countries where our servers are from and such. And we'll continue reading our current chapter books (the Boxcar Children series)... but other than that, NO SCHOOL on the trip! :thumbsup2

Four more garments sewn, now just 19 to go! WOOHOO! Thanks for the kudos and encouragement - these aren't fancy garments, mostly just elastic-waist shorts and matching appliqued tees. But still, as a novice seamstress I'm pretty darn proud of myself. (trying not to dislocate my elbow as I pat myself on the back!)

QOTW: My screen name is my initials (AQW). Yawn.

And my question for you all:

What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise?

I plan to do some more sewing, tie-dye some Mickey-head shirts, book our airport-to-port transportation, order pirate tees for the adults, and START MY PACKING LIST!

[anewmac]

So I was on the old thread freaking out that I couldnt respond.. or quote or anything.. kept thinking what did I do to get my multi quote let alone any reply privledges revoked LMAO... then finally saw that it was closed and Kimberly's post LMAO.... Suffice to say I went and got another cup of coffee!:surfweb:

OK now to catch up on all you fast talkers... where are all of you at midnight pacific coast time as I am up still LMAO... no your all quiet then LOL

[Grandma4ever]

What are we doing this weekend that is Cruise related? We are working to get stuff done at the office so we can leave and are giving the dogs their pre-setter baths. Boy that sounds like a whole world of fun!!!

[tig82174]

I have cheerleading practice all day on Saturday and Sunday....plus we did all our cruise stuff last weekend, really. We will go shopping ot buy a few little odds and ends we need (more razor blades, lip balm) and we'll probably put a bit more in suitcases....but most our cruise stuff is done until the 18th when i'll do laundry and actually finish off the packing.....and then also have to get the bird groomed and off to the bird sitter, etc.

[TVEPFOX]

The 11am advisory has Ike going into the Gulf of Mexico on the 5 day cone (outlook). This would spare CC a direct hit!!! Good news for our little island, bad news for the folks on the west coast of FL or in the Gulf, there's goes gas prices!!

Ike is moving at 16 mph, that's fast, but his wind speed is down in the 120's. Yesterday Ike was at 145. Big drop in one day. He'll slow a little around land.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0908W5_sm2+gif/144213W_sm.gif

[FatCat]

oooh Hellmans light is 20 calories per tablespoon
regular Hellmans is 90 calories per tablespoon

[anewmac]

Also, we have decided against bringing our laptop with us. We will have 4 3GB memory cards for our digital cameras though. If those all get full, I can go to Shutters and have them all put onto a CD correct? How much does it cost to do that?
I remember reading this.. yes you can Arin... dont have the price with me at this time.. sorry! Post on the main board Im sure they will Know!


I did want to inform all of you that I my husband and I are so excited and looking forward to the cruise. For those of you who do not know our kids Brianna (10) and Trenton (6) are still as clueless as ever and have no idea they are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime.
make sure to get a pic of their priceless faces... how awesome!

I know we are in 1069 which I would assume is somewhere in the very lower end of the ship. My luck we are probably right by the noisiest part of the entire ship like where they drop anchor or something.
Jenn
I had thought that too but after reading some room reports on here I realized it has its advantages (being the 1st one on and off port LOL) and doesnt seem like it will be too nosie! I HOPE! btw incase you missed it.. were neighbors! Im in 1071

I can already taste the ESCARGOT

DIPPED IN BUTTER!!!!

BUTTER
BUTTER
BUTTER
Are we twins seperated at birth.. I LOVE SNAILS!


I would have posted earlier but my sister needed to use the computer to do school work...oh well!

doesnt she know DIS'ing is more important then homework LOL

I can't get myself to try this.. escargot and lamb. But lobster does sound SO good!! Do you know if there is lobster at Palo or any other dinners?

You will have to try it on the cruise... if ya dont like it you can send it back and get something else.. heck ill order 3, 2 for me and 1 for the table to try LMAO

Or if you really want to be cheap after day 1 all the people that got suckered into buying the souvenir glass(not mug) and decided they do not want will have them placed on trays in the hallways. You can just pick it up. When you goto the bar for health reasons they actually exchange the glass. (This is true with the mug as well. They exchange it)
:rolleyes1 all im saying....

Bummer! But you could still be sleeping on deck 4 chairs? :confused3 :lmao:
he could still be sleeping on the deck chairs after a few too many out of the patron bottle LOL

Grady had 2 teeth pulled today and they were HUGE!!! :scared1:

I've got to go play Tooth Fairy tonight. That's the one thing I'm not very good at. I always forget and feel so bad in the morning. One time I got the giggles while I was trying to get his tooth and deposit the $. I almost got caught! I sat under his bed about 1/2 hour. The things we do!

Poor Grady! and Im horrible with the TF too LOL I always forget and have to run in there in the am. Worse is that my kids expect a lot of money now cuz when both of them lost there 1st tooth, they were at my parents and well you know how gma and gpa's are... $10 each.. thanks for setting the bar HIGH mom and dad LOL (they only get $5 from us now LOL)

Tiffany: Speaking of screen names, I just went thru ALL of my F/E gift bags to add room numbers to the labels :eek: and I noticed that when I typed your label out, my auto spell check changed LuvthEars to LUTHERANS without me noticing :rotfl: :rotfl: So, I scribbled it out and wrote in the correct name :thumbsup2 I got a giggle out of that one, if I woudn't have caught it, you would have gotten a giggle instead :)
I literally lol at work:laughing:

Happy anniversary, Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker.

Happy birthday, Mrs. FatCat.
Have a great day Epperbiker party:and lil MS. Fatcat! :bday:

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

LMAO Could you imagine the look of people on treadmills watching you weigh your luggage LMAO :rotfl2:

Can't believe we are on page 6 already. I just can't keep up. Hope everyone is doing well and recovering as expected. My Countdown is now 15 days!!!. Just two weeks from my vacation. It is going to go sooo fast!!! Lois
woooHooooo:dance3:

I was just at Target and almost bought a Ghostbusters tshirt for our informal 80's night. They had a few others that were from the 80's.
I know where Im going for lunch

Four more garments sewn, now just 19 to go! WOOHOO! Thanks for the kudos and encouragement - these aren't fancy garments, mostly just elastic-waist shorts and matching appliqued tees. But still, as a novice seamstress I'm pretty darn proud of myself. (trying not to dislocate my elbow as I pat myself on the back!)

And my question for you all:

What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise?

I plan to do some more sewing, tie-dye some Mickey-head shirts, book our airport-to-port transportation, order pirate tees for the adults, and START MY PACKING LIST!
way to go Adriane your a sewing machine!

what am i doing today/thie weekend... trying to keep up with this thread LOL:lmao:

No sending my box off and wishing it a good trip to get there in time.. yall think its enough time to send off?

going to E's work to finish printing my magnets (he said to just give him the stuff and email it to him and he would do it.. but can we say I have control issues and dont trust that he will do it correctly LMAO shhhh dont tell him I said that LOL) Starting my packing LIST and trying to get some odds and ends in the bag if i can LOL

ok guess i best get back to work now... :guilty:

[googles111]

THAT is real love!


And today, September 5th 2008, is our 5 year Anniversary!!! (This cruise is our gift to each other!)
Happy Anniversary!

I just read the best post on the main board....

I'm always wondering how much my luggage weighs, don't want it to go over. One cruiser suggested taking your bag to the fitness center to weigh them!

I just bought a hand held travel scale at Target!
Ours can only be 50 lbs, but I think the suitcase with it empty is around 15 or so.. :confused3 It's heavy!



Happy birthday, Vicki!!!



Happy birthday!


I post a while back but I can't remember if it was answered or not.. My mind is not working now.. aughh..

Anyways, I was wondering if there are any restaurants we should try at the Magic Kingdom? We have the meal plan. Or any place is okay? I wasn't sure if need to reserve one now. Thanks.

[anc22]

What will I be doing this weekend that is cruise related?: Printing out door magnets. I bought the magnetic paper at Office Depot and it was $15.99 for 5 sheets! :scared1: I'm sure that I could have gotten a better deal if I had the patience to shop around but patience + me = :rolleyes1

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Even though I didn't ask my DBF the QOTW, I can pretty much answer it for him!

DBK1029 - DBK are his initials and 1029 is his birthday!

I got mine because one of my friends who I actually met when he was working at the Disney Store with me had his email address as TheDisneyMan so I decided to be TheDisneyGirl and add 02, which is the year I graduated from college.

As far as trip prep for the weekend, I'll be doing my FE gifts...well one of the FE gifts. I may have to give out IOUs to people because I don't think I'm going to get everything done in time. I'll give people my email address and have them email me with their address and I"ll send them the completed gift once it is done. Do you think that's ok?

We are supposed to get the effects of Hanna tomorrow and would you know we have a free day here at the science center? It's usually crazy! I don't want to imagine what it's going to be like in the rain too! :scared1:

[ntheory]

I did that once... DS woke up, the tooth was still in the pocket of the pillow.. He says with the sadest little face... :guilty: "mommy, the tooth fairy forgot me" and then me screaming in my head... Oh *beep* I totally forgot :headache: So when he went down for his nap, that day, guess who left double money and a note saying she was sorry but had soooooo many teeth to pick up the night before.. :rolleyes1


I can't tell you how many times that our tooth fairy has failed in HIS duties. LOL!!! My dh has always had that job, and wow. :sad2:



Straggling over to our new thread - late but here! :)

Someone (Heather?) asked about homeschooling on the cruise - I've got a 6½yo first grader and we're not doing anything formal. I'm totally stealing the "tell us where you're from" US map idea though! I was really hoping to find a high-quality map of the area that would allow us to use our GPS system to track the ship's progress, but a perfunctory search didn't turn one up and I don't have time right now to dig for just the right thing. We will bring our atlas so we can look up places we hear about, like countries where our servers are from and such. And we'll continue reading our current chapter books (the Boxcar Children series)... but other than that, NO SCHOOL on the trip! :thumbsup2

My guys will bring books on the ship, but they take books *everywhere*. They have always been incredible readers.




Four more garments sewn, now just 19 to go! WOOHOO! Thanks for the kudos and encouragement - these aren't fancy garments, mostly just elastic-waist shorts and matching appliqued tees. But still, as a novice seamstress I'm pretty darn proud of myself. (trying not to dislocate my elbow as I pat myself on the back!)


Incredible!!!!!!!!!! Wanna teach me?!




And my question for you all:

What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise?

I plan to do some more sewing, tie-dye some Mickey-head shirts, book our airport-to-port transportation, order pirate tees for the adults, and START MY PACKING LIST!


Hmmmmmmm .... today, I'm going to work on FE gifts, get a project done that has to be done well before we leave, call concierge - again, and work on the list of what I want to do next week. Tomorrow, we have our monthly family fun day, so I won't get anything done then. Next week will be filled with cruise stuff and dd's birthday party stuff.

I might just have to try those Mickey tye dyes........

[Fizzgig]

Anyways, I was wondering if there are any restaurants we should try at the Magic Kingdom? We have the meal plan. Or any place is okay? I wasn't sure if need to reserve one now. Thanks.

Read the menus and reviews at Allears and YES, you NEED to make reservations, if you want to eat at a table service restaurant.

[anewmac]

hey forgot to say a few things.... cuz you know my previous post just wasnt long enough LMAO

* Fatcat- you posted somewhere that resort prices are down... where can i see that.. were at the POP post cruise and its $99 now but if we can get it for $59 woohoo

*Elliot'smommy- so glad to hear you all are ok!

*Charlie- keeping you in my thoughts, hope all went well with the surgery!

*Arin- it was bugging me to find the answer to this question also.. SO here ya go madam....along with some other photo info

Photo Cards
40 cards for $39.95
100 cards for $69.95
200 cards for $119.95

Actual card size 4" x 8"

Film Developing & Processing
Don't wait until you get home to see those great pictures! Shutters offers a high quality film and media developing service onboard. Look for the drop-off box in Shutters. Drop off before 11am to get the photos the same day before 5pm.
Costs are around $10 for 24- 4x6 prints, or 40c each.

They can also transfer digital photos to a CD for around $15.


2D Crystals
Engrave your cruise memories on a 2D crystal and receive gifts worth $50 absolutely free!
Only $59.95
Free 8x10 stock photo ($12.50 value)
Free illuminating base ($20 value)
Your portrait free ($20 value)

[cyndifan]

Cruise stuff this weekend.........

working on FE gifts (still)
picking up odds & ends
something indirect: tagging & dropping off some things at a local consignment sale. The $$ made from the sale is supposed to be back the Sun before we leave - it will go into the cruise fund! So I count it as cruise related. :)

[FatCat]

* Fatcat- you posted somewhere that resort prices are down... where can i see that.. were at the POP post cruise and its $99 now but if we can get it for $59 woohoo



You should be able to adjust it.

Call and mention code MXK

Might be a little more for weekend nite

[FatCat]

Arin,

I would just bring a few blank CD-R or even better a blank DVD-R since you have 3 gig sticks.

I am sure someone would be able to burn it for you.
(Drink of the Day may smooth it over nicely)

$15 for a CD that is approx .70 gig is not gonna help you that much

[FatCat]

Charilie,

Hey what are they giving you for pain after surgery?

Anejo, Reposado, or Silver?

[Magic3forme]

Someone asked about lobster. it is night 6, the semi formal night. I think you can get lobster at Palo if you have it on night 6. ( escargot is on the menu at Lumieres.) I tried it once.. not for me. I probably watched Pretty Woman too many times. --- Slippy lil suckers. :lmao:

This weekend-- assemble my f/e gifts. got most everything, still need one thing, but that can added on its own.

I am going to put all our our evening clothes in an area, so I can make sure everyone has enough clothes. :rotfl2: and a bunch of dh's stuff. he is travelling so much I dont trust him to get it all done. He leaves for Germany next weekend.

hopefully today we will get our documents so we can do the :cool1: dance.

[FatCat]

Lobster.

It is freshwater lobster.
No Claws.

I had about 4 of them none the less.

Had escargot a few nites in a row too.

As you guys may have been able to tell I am not afraid to speak up.
It is amazing what your waiters and head server can do if you ask.

I got king crab one nite.

[Magic3forme]

:cool1: :banana: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

Guess what we finally received?? Our cruise documents!! :cool1:

[TVEPFOX]

What am I doing this weekend? Starting to pack! I get crazy laying out clothes, shoes, purses, etc. Since we'll be in WDW for 5 days before the cruise that means more luggage. I've spent the past two weeks shopping for new stuff. I probably could have paid for another cruise LOL!

I will also spend my weekend watching Ike.

[thepanmanman]

Happy anniversary, Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker.

Happy birthday, Vicki.

QOTW, we will begin packing and working on FE gifts.

Only a few weeks until we cruise.

[ntheory]

Woohoo!!! No.... I don't have my docs yet, BUT I know that they ARE at the travel agency now!!!!!!!!!! Concierge looked up the tracking number for me.

Yippee!!!!!

[pfishgirl]

FINALLY!!! DOING THE DOCUMENTS DANCE!!! :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :yay: :dance3: :dance3: :woohoo: :cheer2:



Happy Anniversary, Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker

:cheer2: Happy Birthday, Vicki-FatCat :cheer2:

[rkandmjsmommy]

Wow, its tough keeping up with this thread

FINALLY can do the docs dance:cool1: :banana: :yay: :cool1: :banana: :yay:

Happy Birthday FatCat family
Happy Anniversary Epperbiker and wife...we are also going on this cruise as our anniversary present, it was 10 years in APril:love:
FatCat: thanks for the MXK code, Crissi was able change My ressie to $59 per night only 136.74 for 2 nights, WOOOOHOOOO
This weekend for cruise
*make MNSSHP shirts
*come up with 80's costume for DH
*go thru kids clothes again, I think they got into them
*go thur my tote to make sure I have everything on my list

Happy Friday, 3 weeks from today we will be at the airport!

[MagicMe]

Wow - three weeks from now I should just about be touching down at MCO!! Hopefully everything will stay calm (weather wise) for the end of the month.

This weekend - probably working a little to catch up on what I'm not doing while I'm on here :rolleyes1

*Getting my FE's together.
*Seeing what clothes may still fit :scared:

Started to pick up little things from the store to take along. On yeah - note to self - need to purchase new undies!!!!!

Hopefully I will get home today and find my docs!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

[CrazyZeus1]

Four more garments sewn, now just 19 to go! WOOHOO! Thanks for the kudos and encouragement - these aren't fancy garments, mostly just elastic-waist shorts and matching appliqued tees. But still, as a novice seamstress I'm pretty darn proud of myself. (trying not to dislocate my elbow as I pat myself on the back!)
!

You should pat yourself on the back! That's a LOT of sewing to tackle. Sounds like you're plowing through it :)

Our weekend plans...going to a bday party for one of Reese's little friends tomorrow. Going to finish my cruise magnets & start making my packing list of "extra" cruise things. I always keep a packing list on the computer for clothing & toiletries, but the cruise vacations always require more fun stuff than normal trips (costumes, glow sticks, shoe rack thingies for the door, etc) so I need to actually SAVE the document as I type it so I don't have to recreate the wheel for the next cruise !!

[Fizzgig]

FatCat: Thanks for the head's up! You saved my family some money, too!

[FatCat]

OK.

An old one but it gets me excited

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ929tlOrvY

[anewmac]

You should be able to adjust it.

Call and mention code MXK

Might be a little more for weekend nite

awww fizzle sticks... its for Room only they told me., I already used a code for a package deal for tix's and dinning.. aww well thanks anyhow Cat! :)

[MagicMe]

OK.

An old one but it gets me excited

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ929tlOrvY


Puts me in the mood :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[FatCat]

Hungry???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwRvFo3m5AA&feature=related

[FatCat]

Post 600 for me.


Kittly Litter is real Crunchy

[Jenn15]

anewmac...
I saw that we are neighbors! After looking at a website I was given on here it looks like we have a decent location on the ship! Maybe my bad luck has temporarily went away! yay...lol..

[ntheory]

Ahhhhh ... THANKS FatCat .... those videos made my day. Like I *needed* to be more excited?!

Happy Birthday to Vicki!!!!! I hope she has the most awesome birthday of any 6 year old yet. :)

[TheDisneyGirl02]

OMG!!! I can't wait to experience the boarding process for the first time!!!! :)

[MagicMe]

Hungry???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwRvFo3m5AA&feature=related

If I wasn't - I am now.....CAN'T WAIT....3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skoi]

Happy anniversary Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker!
Happy birthday Vicki!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Charlie- hope you're doing well.

ALEX update: he's still "draining" (doesn't that sound pleasant) so they couldn't take out the catheter or the Penrose drain. I was near hysterical, what with the threat of another surgery if the interior stint slid out of place. However, doc says irregardless we should be good to go by the end of September. If NOT, does someone who's in the brunch group want to pm me to take over as Brunch Master/Mistress. Because if I can't go due to the darn straw hanging out of his back, someone needs to the info I have.

Julie

[ntheory]

ALEX update: he's still "draining" (doesn't that sound pleasant) so they couldn't take out the catheter or the Penrose drain. I was near hysterical, what with the threat of another surgery if the interior stint slid out of place. However, doc says irregardless we should be good to go by the end of September. If NOT, does someone who's in the brunch group want to pm me to take over as Brunch Master/Mistress. Because if I can't go due to the darn straw hanging out of his back, someone needs to the info I have.

Julie


Oh Julie. {{{{{{hugs}}}}}:hug: my friend. I'm so sorry. I can hear the frustration in your post. Saying a prayer for you and Alex right now.

[FatCat]

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:

[rkandmjsmommy]

Happy anniversary Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker!
Happy birthday Vicki!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Charlie- hope you're doing well.

ALEX update: he's still "draining" (doesn't that sound pleasant) so they couldn't take out the catheter or the Penrose drain. I was near hysterical, what with the threat of another surgery if the interior stint slid out of place. However, doc says irregardless we should be good to go by the end of September. If NOT, does someone who's in the brunch group want to pm me to take over as Brunch Master/Mistress. Because if I can't go due to the darn straw hanging out of his back, someone needs to the info I have.

Julie

OH NO Julie :grouphug: Are you thinking you wont be able to go to Palo or on the cruise:scared1: We will keep Alex and you in our thoughts, keep us updated, poor little guy and poor mommy :hug:

[MagicMe]

Okay, that's not a fact I've ever come across!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Doc update: Received my docs today and my Mom received her docs. So we are presently 3 for 4: :banana: :banana: :banana: :sad2:

[ntheory]

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:


Wow. That's .... special. :rotfl:





I guess dd will NEVER want to flush after this experience .... :sad2:

[LuvtheEars]

And my question for you all:

What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise?

I plan to sew pirate costumes, Megan's Sleeping Beauty dress, FE's and Pillow Cases. That is if Hanna doesn't knock out the power. If she does I will work on packing some (finished my packing list this week!), reading a book and playing board games with the kids.

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:

Video evidence please! :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl:

Julie and Alex: :hug:

Tiffany

[Magic3forme]

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:

Good thing my son cant read or he would be all over doing this. :lmao:

Julie: saying extra little prayers for you and Alex.

[ntheory]

Hey, Val .... if I put the FE gifts that I made for adults on my blog, you WON'T go look, will you?????? :rotfl:

[Grandma4ever]

Good thing my son cant read or he would be all over doing this. :lmao:

Julie: saying extra little prayers for you and Alex.


Julie you have are prayers and we are counting on you being on this cruise. Sending pixie dust to you and Alex!!

Not to worry, now I am going to have to try it just to see if it works. Look out toilet paper: Get ready, 1,2,3 flush!!!

[zweihund]

What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise?


Getting my formal dress and Lionel's sport coat altered - we're down to the wire! Speaking of wires, I am posting from Starbucks because our digital signal got interrupted at home. The possibility of a weekend without internet is kind of freaking me out. Which is kind of pathetic, considering Elliot's Mommy doesn't even have POWER!

[anewmac]

OMG!!! I can't wait to experience the boarding process for the first time!!!! :)
same here.. I was trying to think of a cute way to say our name something different so the kids and E would get a kick out of it they dont know we are ANNOUNCED

ALEX update: he's still "draining" (doesn't that sound pleasant) so they couldn't take out the catheter or the Penrose drain. I was near hysterical, what with the threat of another surgery if the interior stint slid out of place. However, doc says irregardless we should be good to go by the end of September. If NOT, does someone who's in the brunch group want to pm me to take over as Brunch Master/Mistress. Because if I can't go due to the darn straw hanging out of his back, someone needs to the info I have.

Julie
Oh No Julie you poor thing and per lil Alex... giving you a big hug from Cali:hug: keep us posted!

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:
why does it not surprize me that you know this... but hey I would LOVE to see that one on you tube LOL

also I thought of you today at lunch... had chipotle, no mayo but had them put extra sour cream and cheese and guacamole on it .. lol:rotfl:


Doc update: Received my docs today and my Mom received her docs. So we are presently 3 for 4: :banana: :banana: :banana: :sad2:
3 down 1 to go... :woohoo:

[Magic3forme]

Hey, Val .... if I put the FE gifts that I made for adults on my blog, you WON'T go look, will you?????? :rotfl:

who me?? :rolleyes1
Now everyone will go look.


Drea: they will say something about it being your first cruise.. or welcome back E from Iraq. :) Put whatever you want on an index card!! :)

[ntheory]

who me?? :rolleyes1

Yeah ... somehow I didn't think I could count on you for that. :lmao:

I don't think I can trust Kimberly with it, either.


Oh well......... I may just post them, anyway. They are certainly nothing fancy. Not posting them right now, though. Gotta go eat some supper. Got hungry after watching the cruise food video that Chris posted. :rotfl:

[crissichef]

Happy anniversary Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker!
Happy birthday Vicki!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Charlie- hope you're doing well.

ALEX update: he's still "draining" (doesn't that sound pleasant) so they couldn't take out the catheter or the Penrose drain. I was near hysterical, what with the threat of another surgery if the interior stint slid out of place. However, doc says irregardless we should be good to go by the end of September. If NOT, does someone who's in the brunch group want to pm me to take over as Brunch Master/Mistress. Because if I can't go due to the darn straw hanging out of his back, someone needs to the info I have.

Julie


Oh Julie, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was being selfish that I need a break...you need it more than I do. Here is some pixie dust that everything starts to improve !

Crissi pixiedust: pixiedust:

[nenner1]

Glad I finally found our new home.
Only 9 pages (plus 4 from the other thread) to catch up on.
What's wrong with you guys? Cat got your tongues? ;)

Everyone has been talking so fast that my last question was missed. I was hoping someone could tell me: Can we go straight to Rockin Bar D when they let us on the ship or is there a specific time to go there to make/change ressies?


That happens to me all the time! (getting overlooked). I always seem to post in the middle of other conversations!:laughing: I know you've been basically answered but I'll clarify..on the Magic yes, you can go as soon as your board. It's on the Wonder that they don't start til later (1:00)

Now it's my turn. Does anyone know what times the Character Breakfasts are? I think I read somewhere that late seating starts at 9:15. That means that all of us (and there will be quite a few) who have that on Thursday will miss the group picture. If nobody knows I may have to ask on the main board, cause I personally don't want to miss the group shot, and this is something that will affect a large number of us.


No sending my box off and wishing it a good trip to get there in time.. yall think its enough time to send off?


Yep. You should be fine. Even if you send it ground transportation. According to the FAQ it just needs to arrive there by the Friday before at 5:00 PM.



ALEX update: he's still "draining" (doesn't that sound pleasant) so they couldn't take out the catheter or the Penrose drain. I was near hysterical, what with the threat of another surgery if the interior stint slid out of place. However, doc says irregardless we should be good to go by the end of September. If NOT, does someone who's in the brunch group want to pm me to take over as Brunch Master/Mistress. Because if I can't go due to the darn straw hanging out of his back, someone needs to the info I have.

Julie

I'm so sorry to hear about your frustration with Alex, Julie. Did you tell his doc about all the nurses on our cruise? I know they would all help you with the drain. (OMG, I still remember vividly my first encounter with flushing a j-tube.) I hope it doesn't prevent you from going. Anyway..hugs for you and Alex. Hang in there!:hug:

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:

I am just NOT going to ask how you know this.

What am I doing cruise related this weekend????
HOPEFULLY buying some ink for my printer so I can at least get started priniting my FE tags and magnets. I always forget and when I get to the store I have no idea which catridges to buy. I know I'm going to Michael's tomorrow so if there is anything last minute craft related I need, I'll grab it.
I think the luggage is coming down out of the attic this weekend too.
Other than that I doubt I'll get to anything else. Hopefully I'll get a few more magnet designs personalized. I only have about 4 or 5 done.

Kimberly post 1 looks great! You outdid yourself yet again!
(Oh and I don't know why you got your hand slapped about you-know-what. It may not be commonly talked about on the DCL board but on the Budget Board they are openly discussed and basically pimped out and paraded about.)

I got an email with a nice offer today. Two free adult MNSSHP tickets (select evenings only, with purchase of child admission). Florida Residents special. I had looked into doing it on 9/26 with everyone else but the values were all booked up. Not bothering with spending all of our drink money on the mods or deluxes (my quote was $176 for POR???What's up with that? :eek: That is *expensive*. Seriously, I stayed at the contemporary for $199 not too long ago) And Im not interested in staying off property.

PLUS that particular day (9/26) is also more expensive than a lot of the others ($55 as opposed to $48). Did all of the demand drive up the price?;)

The free admission offer *is* good on 10/4 but we have too much to do when we get back to spend another day.....darn.:sad1:

And from what I hear nasty ol' Uncle Ike is headed over for a visit.
Can you just feel my eyes rolling?:rolleyes: Seriously. The grocery panic has already begun. And I am so over it.

Have a wonderful weekend! It's (almost for me) Friday!:banana:

[skoi]

I'm so sorry to hear about your frustration with Alex, Julie. Did you tell his doc about all the nurses on our cruise? I know they would all help you with the drain. (OMG, I still remember vividly my first encounter with flushing a j-tube.) I hope it doesn't prevent you from going. Anyway..hugs for you and Alex. Hang in there!:hug:

Problem is, if he still has the drain, he can't go in the water or go to the beach, so we might be canceling the entire trip if his kidney stent has to be replaced. That would mean surgery the week before we cruise, and not enough time to be sure of enough recovery to remove the drain from his kidney to the "outside".

So it's not looking good at all, though I might send the other three with the grandparents. Meaning of course I'd have them flying alone from PHL to MCO. :scared1:

Julie

[GammaRee]

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GammaRee: I challenge you to hit 50 posts before the cruise. I dare you. :dance3:

Yeah, right. Like I'm ever going to catch up with this bunch!!!! Love you anyway. :lovestruc

Then once we arrive, we are going to check into our room (which won't be ready), leave our computer bag and the duffle at the bell desk, and head off to Typhoon Lagoon with our swim stuff for the day!
Sounds like a great plan! Enjoy!
BTW - what type of bird do you have that needs to be groomed? :confused3

anewmac...
I saw that we are neighbors! After looking at a website I was given on here it looks like we have a decent location on the ship! Maybe my bad luck has temporarily went away! yay...lol..
Is there any bad place on a cruise? As compared to work, I mean...

Problem is, if he still has the drain, he can't go in the water or go to the beach, so we might be canceling the entire trip if his kidney stent has to be replaced. That would mean surgery the week before we cruise, and not enough time to be sure of enough recovery to remove the drain from his kidney to the "outside".

So it's not looking good at all, though I might send the other three with the grandparents. Meaning of course I'd have them flying alone from PHL to MCO. :scared1:

Julie

Oh Julie - Sending good wishes your way :wizard: :wizard: I hope Alex and your others are all well and happy before the cruise time gets here!

And to all of us :hourglass
Time is getting SHORT!

[tig82174]

BTW - what type of bird do you have that needs to be groomed? :confused3


We have a 10 year old noble macaw....she has to have her wings clipped, nails and beak groomed regularly...and especially before she gets boarded.

[GammaRee]

Oh yeah - QOTW
I plan to go diving for my advanced SCUBA certification these next 2 weekends. :cool1: Yes, that's cruise related. I plan to dive in Cozumel, snorkel on CC, and maybe snorkel at Grand Cayman. After the cruise I hope to go to Homasassa and swim with the mermaids and manatees! :banana:
Now let's see how big a laugh God gets out of these plans. :goodvibes

[GammaRee]

We have a 10 year old noble macaw....she has to have her wings clipped, nails and beak groomed regularly...and especially before she gets boarded.

Sounds beautiful. That's a young bird, isn't it? Aren't macaws supposed to live as long as parrots?

[Buckeye Gal]

OH MY GOSH...SOOOO much to catch up on today!

Random thoughts by Kimberly...


Charlie, how are those meds treating you?
Jen (nenner1), is Sarah legally squared away yet?
YouTube: I'm still at work, so I haven't been able to look at these yet, but I am anxious!
Our '80's Night: Okay...the question came up earlier this week about when is One Hit Wonder Night that we're crashing for the '80s scene. I've looked at Navigators from January and February, and don't see it listed. I also saw a Mexican Riveria Navigator from May, and it had a new Rockin' Bar D theme night. It was called "Rock Star". The description was "...new tribute to greatest singers, artists, bands, and concerts of all time." It was on Tuesday night. So........anyone want to make a call on when the dudes and chics are going to be strolling the Magic performing a "Beat it" dance?? Does anyone have any knowledge of OHWN still being in place back in April??
I'll add Post 101 as a link in Post 1 under the Shutters section later this weekend.
Chris, thanks for the MXK code for the resorts! Hopefully that will work out for me, too. I know I used a discount code when I reserved my room, but don't remember exactly how much it was (it's written at home), but I think it was close to what you quoted for the Values. I'll be checking that out as soon as I can get my hands on my ressie. Thanks so much for sharing that because it's helped some of us!!

Yeah ... somehow I didn't think I could count on you for that. :lmao:

I don't think I can trust Kimberly with it, either.

Oh well......... I may just post them, anyway....

Okay. That temptation is just WRONG!! It's like needing so badly to itch that poison ivy on your arm. You just can't, but if you did, you know you would be sooooo happy. You keep looking at it (blog link)...and looking at it...and running away to do something else to get your mind off of it!

I will NOT look. I will NOT look! So don't anyone spoil the surprise by writing about it!! Hear me?!! :listen: :)

And my question for you all:

What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise?

Good luck with the sewing marathon!

This is another great question, which I certainly added as a link in Post #1. Plus, it gets me even more excited to hear about people getting luggage out or packing!!

I needed to print my Mousekeeping envelopes for my WDW stay this weekend. CHECK! I just did that.

What's left? All the stuff I've dreaded doing!


I haven't completed my pirate hat embellishment with maribu. I'm really hating this task. I spent way over an hour on Sunday only gluing the maribu on pipecleaners so it's easier to glue to the hat. I have about a 4" section that is nothing but a glue glob. Not sure I had enough extra to cut that out. So this may require another trip to JoAnn's. UGH!
Add rods to hang our fish extenders...yes. Plural. The girls wanted to have a different FE for each day!!
I might change the personalization of one of the FEs (it's really lame right now).
put my packing list on the outside of the box being shipped to the Magic and tape that puppy up
update my PassPorter book with agenda details
finish my autograph scrapbook pages
find some shorts that have come up missing
put the pile of misc stuff in the suitcase
get addicted The Weather Channel since TVEPFOX is likely not working over the weekend (Man, I live for seeing her hot-off-the-press updates and maps! Thanks again, M!)

Then....if I get all of that done, I'll consider that last minute project I talked about last week, which I SO badly want to do.

Post 600 for me.

Kittly Litter is real Crunchy

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up. :teacher:

Uh huh. Okay then!

Congrats on the 600 mark!!

Doc update: Received my docs today and my Mom received her docs. So we are presently 3 for 4: :banana: :banana: :banana: :sad2:

Doc update here too! We now have :banana: :banana: :banana:!!

same here.. I was trying to think of a cute way to say our name something different so the kids and E would get a kick out of it they dont know we are ANNOUNCED
...also I thought of you today at lunch... had chipotle, no mayo but had them put extra sour cream and cheese and guacamole on it .. lol:rotfl: ...

Oh my gosh. It's so funny you're talking about embarkation announcements! I literally have this as a packing list item! The girls don't know that they do this, so I want to have an index card written with something clever as well!

Chipotle? Oh YUM! I'm smelling it in my future (also with no mayo, but I might add the guacamole in honor of Chris).

Whew....I think I'm caught up with responses now. Of course that's until I do a "preview" here in 15 seconds and see that there were 5 more pages posted from the time I started writing this until I "preview"....here it goes....

Only five more posts.

Julie, as I mentioned in my PM, I'm feeling for you. I'm sure the other 3 kiddos would be fine. Thankfully your oldest DD is at an age that she can help occupy and take care of your youngest DD, & she's old enough to speak up to the flight attendants for any needs the three of them have. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that. :hug:

Okay. On that note, I want to go home! Off I go to work on some cruise project calling my name after dinner!!

TTYL

[Fizzgig]

We have a 10 year old noble macaw....she has to have her wings clipped, nails and beak groomed regularly...and especially before she gets boarded.

I had to go look up "Noble Macaw (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_macaw)." Is the wiki entry correct?

Mom can attest to this... whenever I don't know something, I have to go look it up to satisfy my curiosity.

[GammaRee]

I had to go look up "Noble Macaw (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_macaw)." Is the wiki entry correct?

Mom can attest to this... whenever I don't know something, I have to go look it up to satisfy my curiosity.

That's a GOOD thing! :laughing:

[tig82174]

Sounds beautiful. That's a young bird, isn't it? Aren't macaws supposed to live as long as parrots?

Technically macaws are a species of parrot...all the hookbill birds including african greys, amazons, peyonies (sp?), eclectus, parakeets even...and all the macaw species are considered parrots.

And yes the wiki page is mostly right...nobles are also called red-shouldered macaws...for obvious reasons if you look at the picture. The only difference is that Noble Macaws and Hahn's macaw are actuallyNOT the same thing...they're two different types---subspecies of the same group supposedly. Hahn's are a little smaller than Noble.

And yes she's relatively young...she'll probably live at least 30 years....maybe longer.

[Fizzgig]

That's a GOOD thing! :laughing:

Google can be your friend, or your worst enemy...

whitehouse.com is NOT the big white house in DC, though. :eek:

Mom, DH just put on Robin Williams, "Live on Broadway" on the TV for date night. Oi vey... He also brought up "Blazing Saddles." :rotfl:

[cyndifan]

Julie:
I am so sorry to hear Alex is having complications w/the recovery. When will you know whether or not he'll have to have another surgery? Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. :grouphug:

FatCat:
I had sushi tonight - with mayo!! :) Couldn't help but think of you.

GammaRee:
Good luck w/your certification! DH & I are both divers but we haven't been in ages. I do miss diving......so much fun.

[GammaRee]

Thanks Cyndifan! Where did you do most of your diving? My original dives were all done in central Florida and the Atlantic side 20+ years ago. And now, my recertification dives are being done in the Florida panhandle area and the Gulf.

[Jenn15]

Gamma...

actually there is! my husband and I went on a cruise and we were at the very bad end of the ship and it was the loudest room ever. There was not one moment of silence in our room unless we were docked somewhere. We rsted up on the beaches of the places we went to, so the answer is yes although anything is better than being at work.

[GammaRee]

Okay then Jenn15... Let's hope that doesn't happen on this cruise! I'd hate to wish I was at work instead of sitting with family & friends! :)
Did anyone notice that 1 in every what, 4 or 5?, people booked for this cruise will be someone who has at least said "Hello" on this thread? Wow! That's a LOT of potential friends!

[CrazyZeus1]

OK.

An old one but it gets me excited

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ929tlOrvY
Awesome!

Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:

So, FatCat, are you saying you'd like everyone to give you a roll of TP in your FE to play with!

[MagicMe]

Problem is, if he still has the drain, he can't go in the water or go to the beach, so we might be canceling the entire trip if his kidney stent has to be replaced. That would mean surgery the week before we cruise, and not enough time to be sure of enough recovery to remove the drain from his kidney to the "outside".

So it's not looking good at all, though I might send the other three with the grandparents. Meaning of course I'd have them flying alone from PHL to MCO. :scared1:

Julie

Julie - so sorry to hear that recovery is not going quite as planned. Here's hoping :hug: that things improve.

When are you flying out of PHL? What airline?

[ntheory]

Okay. That temptation is just WRONG!! It's like needing so badly to itch that poison ivy on your arm. You just can't, but if you did, you know you would be sooooo happy. You keep looking at it (blog link)...and looking at it...and running away to do something else to get your mind off of it!

I will NOT look. I will NOT look! So don't anyone spoil the surprise by writing about it!! Hear me?!! :listen: :)




:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Guess it wouldn't be nice for me to say that I've updated my blog, huh?

And .... you should NOT look. :laughing:

[scoutsmom99]

Goodness this thread is moving fast!!

Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs. Epperbiker:cheer2:
Happy birthday Vicki :cool1: :dance3:
Julie I'm so sorry to hear about Alex:grouphug:

I'm hoping to finish up all my fish extender gifts this weekend and get them ready to ship down to my resort. I'm also hoping to start layig out clothes and get my luggage out as well.

[Buckeye Gal]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Guess it wouldn't be nice for me to say that I've updated my blog, huh?

And .... you should NOT look. :laughing:

:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I will NOT look!

:thumbsup2 Awesome job Kimberly for getting us started on page 4. Think we can make it to 5 in 3 weeks???

Well, if we keep up with 12 pages a day, yes, we will get to Chapter 5!

[anewmac]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Guess it wouldn't be nice for me to say that I've updated my blog, huh?

And .... you should NOT look. :laughing:

Kimberly may not... but I....:rolleyes1

OMG KILLING ME... OK I will not look.. I live for surprized, YET...:rolleyes1

not looking going to work on my box of stuff to ship... will not look, will not look, will not....

what about just a peak LOL jk
:rotfl2:

[Buckeye Gal]

what about just a peak LOL jk
:rotfl2:

NO! Don't do it!!

You're better than that, Drea!

[googles111]

Read the menus and reviews at Allears and YES, you NEED to make reservations, if you want to eat at a table service restaurant.

Thanks, I will check out that site. Glad you said I need to make reservations. I don't really know much about how the package deal works. I thought we had to only if we wanted a certain restaurant.
Interesting.

Apparently the toilet in the staterooms are so strong you can put a piece of toilet paper in it and unravel it all the way to the other side of the room and flush and it will just get sucked up.

:teacher:
Hmmm, looks like "somebody" tried this.. :rotfl:

We have a 10 year old noble macaw....she has to have her wings clipped, nails and beak groomed regularly...and especially before she gets boarded.

Have you seen what the golden mantal rosella looks like? We found one in our backyard last year. So pretty!! We were sitting on the cement and it just came up to my son. We picked it up and gave it to some friends of ours that have birds. The pet store said they were a couple hundred dollars. I put an ad out, but nobody called.

[ntheory]

Kimberly may not... but I....:rolleyes1

OMG KILLING ME... OK I will not look.. I live for surprized, YET...:rolleyes1

not looking going to work on my box of stuff to ship... will not look, will not look, will not....

what about just a peak LOL jk
:rotfl2:

NO! Don't do it!!

You're better than that, Drea!




:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Too funny.

[ntheory]

Going to bed ..... Kimberly, Val, and *Drea* .... stay away from my blog. :)

[Grandma4ever]

Thanks, I will check out that site. Glad you said I need to make reservations. I don't really know much about how the package deal works. I thought we had to only if we wanted a certain restaurant.



Any of the set down resturants will require reservations. Call and see what is still open. Might try Liberty Tree Travern.

[tig82174]

Have you seen what the golden mantal rosella looks like? We found one in our backyard last year. So pretty!! We were sitting on the cement and it just came up to my son. We picked it up and gave it to some friends of ours that have birds. The pet store said they were a couple hundred dollars. I put an ad out, but nobody called.

No I had never seen one but I googled it to see a picture. That is a very colorful bird...little compared to my bird (and much cheaper, too). I'm almost embarrassed to admit how much Sarabi (our bird) cost or is worth....but she was definitely an investment....and is truly an important part of our family now....so we view it as money well spent-----and hey, there's worse things we could have done wiht it like gambled it away or invested it in Enron! :lmao: :lmao:

[tig82174]

Any of the set down resturants will require reservations. Call and see what is still open. Might try Liberty Tree Travern.

It's true you should get reservations...HOWEVER....I will at least tel lyou that Jason and I only just made our reservations for dinner for the full week we are at WDW a couple weeks ago and we got every reservation we wanted except for the California Grill. We even got Boma and Kona Cafe which are both pretty popular resort restaurants.

So call the dining reservation number and try to get reservations and there's still a fair chance you'll get what you're looking for.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Okay, that's not a fact I've ever come across!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Doc update: Received my docs today and my Mom received her docs. So we are presently 3 for 4: :banana: :banana: :banana: :sad2:

Sadly, I am not one of the :banana: , I am the :sad2: . Nothing up here yet...maybe tomorrow!

Julie, I am so sorry to hear about Alex. I hope that everything turns out ok for you and your family. :hug:

Tiffany, stay safe with Hanna coming through. She's coming up my way tomorrow.

I bought a few more FE gifts for the kids...still having a hard time coming up with something for the adults...I have a few things but I"m not sure if it's enough...

[ntheory]

***spew***




Since I posted that I'd updated my blog .... *6* of you have checked it out! Shame on you!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

[Buckeye Gal]

***spew***

Since I posted that I'd updated my blog .... *6* of you have checked it out! Shame on you!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

Not me!!! Na ah! :sad2:

[anc22]

So it's not looking good at all, though I might send the other three with the grandparents. Meaning of course I'd have them flying alone from PHL to MCO. :scared1:
Julie

So sorry to hear this. I really hope you are still able to join us :hug:

***spew***
Since I posted that I'd updated my blog .... *6* of you have checked it out! Shame on you!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

Make that 7 :rolleyes1 :lmao:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

***spew***




Since I posted that I'd updated my blog .... *6* of you have checked it out! Shame on you!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

I promise I won't look...it's tempting but I'm excited for the surprise! :)

[Magic3forme]

Shell: I honestly have not looked, but it is tempting. :):rolleyes1 maybe I will just take a peek. :rotfl:

I told dh and my oldest about the tp, now they want to try it. Thanks Chris :lmao: Our cruise will be the first one to run out of tp. :rolleyes1

We only do a small counter service meal at MNSSHP. ( we go eat outside the park for linner and then just have a few snacks. we cram as much as we can at the Halloween party.) the kids are all ready talking about what they want to ride first.

[anc22]

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

[anewmac]

Not me!!! Na ah! :sad2:
Me either..., since Kimberly yelled at me :rotfl2:

Shell: I honestly have not looked, but it is tempting. :):rolleyes1 maybe I will just take a peek. :rotfl:
Should I yell at you not to peak either... LMAO kind of like paying it forward LMAO

I told dh and my oldest about the tp, now they want to try it. Thanks Chris :lmao: Our cruise will be the first one to run out of tp. :rolleyes1
is it bad that I want to try this... :rolleyes1

We only do a small counter service meal at MNSSHP. ( we go eat outside the park for linner and then just have a few snacks. we cram as much as we can at the Halloween party.) the kids are all ready talking about what they want to ride first.
Im thinking thats what we will do at MK... unless someone can suggest a hotel to eat at instead for sitdown? But we like spending as much time IN the parks as possible.. specially the WORLD!

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

Im GUESSING... at first we all might be a lil shy.. like should I say Hi, should I.. Im guessing a lot of pointing and whispering to our signifacant others saying thats so and so from the DIS LOL.. sort of like everyone is a celebrity HAHA :rotfl2: Then once we all meet it will be like ol friend when we see eachother in the halls, pools, etc.

[googles111]

***spew***




Since I posted that I'd updated my blog .... *6* of you have checked it out! Shame on you!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

Me either..., since Kimberly yelled at me :rotfl2:




Im GUESSING... at first we all might be a lil shy.. like should I say Hi, should I.. Im guessing a lot of pointing and whispering to our signifacant others saying thats so and so from the DIS LOL.. sort of like everyone is a celebrity HAHA :rotfl2: Then once we all meet it will be like ol friend when we see eachother in the halls, pools, etc.

Wow, Drea, I thought you would be the one to look.. lol You like to peak! :rotfl:

Yeah and the meeting thing. If I have a few drinks I will be more social. I am shy, at first until I get to know people. :)

[Magic3forme]

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

depending on the type of person you are... you give this person a big hug. and then you think to yourself...Wow, they look nothing like their pictures.:lmao: and then sometimes you stand there for a minute not saying anything because you have so much to say you dont know where to start. :) then the conversations just flow!! by the end, it is very fun. :) a fun high school type of reunion.

[MagicMe]

3 WEEKS FELLOW CRUISERS!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yep - in about three weeks (3 weeks sounds so much shorter than 21 days) we'll be getting in our car and heading to port!!

[CrazyZeus1]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Guess it wouldn't be nice for me to say that I've updated my blog, huh?

And .... you should NOT look. :laughing:
Since I have a child, I assumed I was allowed to look and I DID! :thumbsup2 Left you a comment, think your post is awesome!

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

I'm a very shy person IRL, but sometimes I break out of my shell. I'm good with faces, BAAAAD with names, so hopefully by some of your avatars I'll recognize you and will introuce myself. Please don't think I'm rude if I say "Zewihund!" because I associate your screenname with your picture and not your signature name :) I'm glad we have the lanyards with nametags....that will help at first!:love:

I'm sitting here in bed, at 8:08, waiting for Reese to wake up! He and Daddy are supposed to get donuts for the family this morning, and my tummy is growling! Wake up, wake up, wake up....should I poke him? :rolleyes:

"Sorry, sweetie. Gotta wake up. Mommy needs her donuts!"

[Grandma4ever]

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

It was pretty easy for me. Much like meeting a person for the first time that I had spoken with on the phone. It will be different for each of us based on our personatities. Can't wait for this 1st meet.

3 WEEKS FELLOW CRUISERS!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yep - in about three weeks (3 weeks sounds so much shorter than 21 days) we'll be getting in our car and heading to port!!

For those going to WDW first!
Your Countdown Date is: 09/20/08

Your Countdown Time is 0 years, 0 months and 14 days.

Your Countdown is also exactly 14 days.

Your Countdown is also approximately 336 hours.

Your Countdown is also approximately 20,160 minutes.

Your Countdown is also approximately 1,209,600 seconds.

Thought I would take a few minutes to brag about my countdown. Lois

I hope everyone in the path of Hanna and Ike stay safe.

Julie I am praying that Alex get the Pixie dust he needs and it just heals over night. Janet's mom had Cancer and had a drain put in after her surgery and it took longer than they expected before it could be removed. I hope that is all this is. I wish there was more we could do. I have been were you are; alone with two small kids, trying to move, and one child in the hospital. It isn't any fun. Lois

[Fizzgig]

No I had never seen one but I googled it to see a picture. That is a very colorful bird...little compared to my bird (and much cheaper, too). I'm almost embarrassed to admit how much Sarabi (our bird) cost or is worth....but she was definitely an investment....and is truly an important part of our family now....so we view it as money well spent-----and hey, there's worse things we could have done wiht it like gambled it away or invested it in Enron! :lmao: :lmao:

I keep having fantasies about someone near to me having an African Grey... as in, I get the good side of having a Grey without all of the cleanup and worry. :rotfl: Rosellas are pretty, too... Quite flamboyant, from the Wiki pictures. :)

Alex: :hug:

About DISMeets: I've been to two so far, and it really depends on the people who show up. I think we can all agree that we'll be hugging Kimberly's neck and thanking her for all the hard work she's put in (and been delighted to do, I know, Kimberly :) ), we'll all want to check on Alex and see how he's feeling, etc. I just want to point to the fact that we have 130 accounts on the DDD website, and I have a reason to talk to each of you :) , so I'm not listing everyone's name here!!! :rotfl: If I start, I'll never finish!!! :rotfl:

With me repeating a cruise with friends from my first cruise (no joke, they pressured me to move my reservation to go with them :rotfl: ), it was a bit like Christmas to see those friends again. I think it will be like that for me this time, too, with all the talking we've done on here and on the phones! :cool1:

I think I'll be going to two places--the Promenade at 3, and Deck 10 before the party to make sure I catch Erik, Jason, Hadley (and her family :cool1: ).

I'm pretty darn excited! :dance3: Beyond seeing you guys, I get to see my mom!!! The bad part is I have nothing left to buy except sunscreen, and I now have to track down all the stuff in my house I want to pack. Some rabid chinchilla in a tiara "unpacked" the partially packed suitcases last weekend. I had left things like sunscreen, walkie talkies, glow sticks, etc, in the suitcases downstairs in the basement.... Yeah... they're not there anymore. One of the suitcases is in her room on the top floor by her own doing. She walked that sucker up two flights of stairs without making a peep.

[thepanmanman]

AAA just called and they have a package for us. Now we can do the doc dance. :banana: :banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2:

Alex :grouphug: and prayers.

Jack

[zweihund]

We have a 10 year old noble macaw....she has to have her wings clipped, nails and beak groomed regularly...and especially before she gets boarded.

I'm pretty sure we talked about this once before, but now I have to chime in again that I have a birdie too! We have a White-Eyed Conure which is about the same size as a Hahn's and actually looks VERY similar. The big difference is the beak. Macaws have that distinct macaw face, even when they are tiny - that white skin with black fuzzy stripes. So cute! Ours is green with white skin around the eyes with a smattering of red face feathers and red-tipped wings. He's a little older than yours, at 14.
Honestly, they aren't any more expensive than a pedigree dog, and they last three times as long! ;) It's crazy that my bird will outlive my dog, who is 3.

Erik - does your bird like to sit in your shirt too? I'll have to find the photo I have of him sticking out of the neck of Lionel's shirt, it's great! That's his favorite place to be.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Guess it wouldn't be nice for me to say that I've updated my blog, huh?

And .... you should NOT look. :laughing:

Temptress! You're lucky I don't have internet at home right now. :upsidedow I'm on limited time here.....I asked Lionel this morning if he wanted breakfast at Panera, and he said sure! Then I said "well, bring the laptop then" :rotfl: HOPEFULLY it will be fixed today. The folks at Brighthouse say it's the feeder line for the neighborhood, which I think is pretty bad. :sad2:


I'm a very shy person IRL, but sometimes I break out of my shell. I'm good with faces, BAAAAD with names, so hopefully by some of your avatars I'll recognize you and will introuce myself. Please don't think I'm rude if I say "Zewihund!" because I associate your screenname with your picture and not your signature name :) I'm glad we have the lanyards with nametags....that will help at first!:love:

That's quite all right - on my last DIS meeting, I people kept saying "I'm Susan" and "I'm Lisa" and I was like......ok, but I still have no idea who you are :rotfl: then I got home and was like "ooooooohhhhhhhhh!"
I'm a little quiet at first, until you get me going. Or give me a drink. Whatever is most appropriate, I guess ;) We are bringing some games so that should help break the ice a little bit. The Great Dalmuti! Works every time.

I keep having fantasies about someone near to me having an African Grey... as in, I get the good side of having a Grey without all of the cleanup and worry. :rotfl: Rosellas are pretty, too... Quite flamboyant, from the Wiki pictures. :)
Some rabid chinchilla in a tiara "unpacked" the partially packed suitcases last weekend.

Almost lost my coffee on that one! :rotfl:
An African Grey is my husband's dream bird. We need a bigger house for all of these animals we want. :upsidedow

[Fizzgig]

Almost lost my coffee on that one! :rotfl:
An African Grey is my husband's dream bird. We need a bigger house for all of these animals we want. :upsidedow

If you ever get a chance to watch this kid eat corn on the cob, you'll see how she got that nickname. She's a study in pint-size chaos theory.

We watched episodes of Firefly last night. Man, I -really- don't like Reavers. :scared1:

[Buckeye Gal]

What else to do this weekend????

If you're in the States and leaving on or before September 20, today is the day you can submit a "Hold Mail" request with USPS (https://holdmail.usps.com/duns/HoldMail.jsp). For the rest of you, know you can do this exactly 2 weeks before the day you need it to start.

....all the hard work she's put in (and been delighted to do, I know, Kimberly :) )
....now have to track down all the stuff in my house I want to pack. Some rabid chinchilla in a tiara "unpacked" the partially packed suitcases last weekend.....She walked that sucker up two flights of stairs without making a peep.

You are correct! Delighted is a perfect word, too. It's been a wonderful part of my vacation, and I'm thankful that you all accepted me! :grouphug: I seriously don't know what I'll do with my free time starting in October! :laughing:

A tiara-topped chinchilla, huh? :rotfl2: That sneaky little critter!

What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here...

Believe it or not, I'm a BIG introvert! On Myers-Briggs test scoring, I'm like an 85% introvert! So it if weren't for meeting all of you guys here, I would probably be nothing more than a wallflower. Once I get to know people well, I open up. I typically better in smaller groups, too. I've been told I'm a very good listener and observer, so I guess that explains why in in larger groups I tend to let all the extraverts interact, and I walk away feeling very satisified. BTW, I am a hugger, so don't worry about getting in my space. :)

With all that said, I am SO anxious to see all of you and talk to you!! :goodvibes You've all really become a part of my friends & family as I talk about you guys I think every day to someone. My co-workers are even excited that I get to meet all of you in person soon! :laughing:

I think Lois made a good point. "Can't wait for this 1st meet." Saturday will just be the beginning!! All the other random passings and mini group gatherings with the morning walks/runs, kid club drop-offs/pick-ups, adult beverage tastings, shared excursions, and our '80s night will have flood gates open!

Well, back to my scrapbook pages! I'm guessing the thread will be pretty slow today as we all have stuff to accomplish!

[tig82174]

Catching up on a break in cheerleading/gymnastics practice today:


Dining & MNSSHP: I agree with the person who recommended counter service. Jason and I are on the dining plan while we're there and we are having a table service lunch that day in the mid afternoon....then going to our resort, swimming and playing a bit, getting into our costumes and heading over to meet Hadley and her bunch at MK for the MNSSHP. We'll eat a very fast counter service dinner that night. There's so much to do at the party----special fireworks, special parade that you have to get a great spot for and sit and wait, special shows, trick or treating, special photopass opportunities throughout the park (which mostly have long lines to wait)-----the last time we went we didn't really do any of the rides and attractions hardly we were doing all the special stuff....so I can't imagine having time to want to sit down for a longer dinner!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

DIS Meets: It varies....Jason is very shy so he won't talk to anyone hardly. I'm actually shy in person at first but I'll open up....you'll find that there are certain people from the group you're already really connected to and you'll open right up to them and others will happen over time. It's like the first day of school all over again! :lmao: And whoever remarked about traveling with cruisemates again is right.....I didn't even know Sandi & her family, Hadley & her family, or Chris & Rob before we all "met" on the DISboards before last year's cruise and then met and gelled really well onboard the ship. And now look at us----we're all booked on this cruise together----and that was planned. Chris & Rob are booked (unintentionally but we're thrilled nonetheless) on the same cruise Jason and I are taking with my parents in May 2009 and we can't wait for that. Hadley's family has already booked their next cruise for late 2009 and Jason and I have already decided we're booking that trip aboard (in the hopes we can actually afford the time and money to take a second cruise in 2009 and be with them!...and maybe we can convince Sandi's family to join, too!!) So meeting people from the DIS who become lifelong friends is one of the big sells!

Birds---Sarabi does NOT like to be in anything....she needs to be out and open....she sits on our shoulders....in fact she really won't stand for being left in or on her cage when either Jason or I or home and she won't stand for being left alone in a room either. She must be with us and a part of the action at all times----she's spoiled ABSOLUTELY ROTTEN! :rotfl: As for African Greys.....I just want to say that they are a very over-rated bird. I grew up around parrots and my LEAST favorite bird we had was a grey....they're cute to visit and play with, but living with them is very challenging because they're loud, demanding, neurotic, etc. (Not that Sarabi isn't also all those things, though!:lmao: :lmao: )

[flower91882]

I'm almost embarrassed to admit how much Sarabi (our bird) cost or is worth..

OMG, my best friend's cat is named Sarabi!! hahahaha! :thumbsup2

[tig82174]

Oh I forgot to post OUR countdown:

12 Days, 11 hours, 4 mins

[tig82174]

OMG, my best friend's cat is named Sarabi!! hahahaha! :thumbsup2

Sarabi's probably a better name for a cat, though, since it's Simba's mother's name. Our bird got that name because I brought her home just a few weekends after I saw The Lion King on Broadway for the first time...and I really wanted her to have a name from the show.

[Buckeye Gal]

Oh I forgot to post OUR countdown:

12 Days, 11 hours, 4 mins

How can you FORGET?!!!! Shout it out loud whenever you can!!

[anc22]

An African Grey is my husband's dream bird. We need a bigger house for all of these animals we want. :upsidedow


As for African Greys.....I just want to say that they are a very over-rated bird. I grew up around parrots and my LEAST favorite bird we had was a grey....they're cute to visit and play with, but living with them is very challenging because they're loud, demanding, neurotic, etc. (Not that Sarabi isn't also all those things, though!:lmao: :lmao: )

My good friend has THREE African Greys. They are A LOT of work. When I call her house it sounds like she runs a daycare! :rotfl: They hate to be in their cages too. When I am over there and they are in their room (yes, they have their own room ;) ) All you can hear is "bird talk" being SCREAMED from the room. One of them sings Jesus Loves Me This I Know :lmao:

[tig82174]

My good friend has THREE African Greys. They are A LOT of work. When I call her house it sounds like she runs a daycare! :rotfl: They hate to be in their cages too. When I am over there and they are in their room (yes, they have their own room ;) ) All you can hear is "bird talk" being SCREAMED from the room. One of them sings Jesus Loves Me This I Know :lmao:

Yeah exactly my point.....Greys seem cute with all the talking and mimicing of noises at first...in small doses....but when you live with one full time it gets SO grating!! :lmao: My mother's can mimic the sound of the phone ringing and then the answering machine picking up and then the beep and when it's being ignored (and anytime it is not the CENTER of attention----that constitutes being ignored) it SHREAKS "RING RING *pause* RING RING *pause* RING RING *pause* RING RING* RING RING *pause* RING RING *pause* CLICK WHIR BUZZ HELLO YOU'VE REACHED THE LIBEY HOME. WE'RE SORRY WE CAN'T COME TO THE PHONE BUT PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NAME, NUMBER AND THE TIME YOU CALLED AND WE'LL CALL YOU BACK AT OUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. HAVE A BLESSED DAY! BEEP BEEP" and then she repeats that sequence over and over and over......there are days I want to kill her! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[TVEPFOX]

Hanna, you know the story, some of us are living proof, pouring rain, high humidity and a really bad hair day. I'm going for the Sarah Palin look!

Josephine, see ya! The National Hurricane Center has issued the last warning on this broad! Bye, bye Jo! Nice try lady!!!

Any campaign buffs will remember the saying "I like Ike". Not too many people will be uttering those words. Ike could regain major hurricane status tomorrow. But, seems I've been right (pure luck), he's going to the Gulf and So. FL. Sorry if you live there. CC will be saved! Cuba, bad news is coming your way!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0908W5_sm2+gif/144613W_sm.gif

Now the best news of the day.... THERE'S NOTHING ELSE OUT THERE in the Atlantic!!! Keep your fingers crossed, say your prayers, do what ever it takes and we'll hopefully have smooth seas!

[MagicMe]

Hanna, you know the story, some of us are living proof, pouring rain, high humidity and a really bad hair day. I'm going for the Sarah Palin look!

Josephine, see ya! The National Hurricane Center has issued the last warning on this broad! Bye, bye Jo! Nice try lady!!!

Any campaign buffs will remember the saying "I like Ike". Not too many people will be uttering those words. Ike could regain major hurricane status tomorrow. But, seems I've been right (pure luck), he's going to the Gulf and So. FL. Sorry if you live there. CC will be saved! Cuba, bad news is coming your way!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0908W5_sm2+gif/144613W_sm.gif

Now the best news of the day.... THERE'S NOTHING ELSE OUT THERE in the Atlantic!!! Keep your fingers crossed, say your prayers, do what ever it takes and we'll hopefully have smooth seas!


I just feel for the folks on the Gulf Coast! Hopefully he'll dissipate heading into the gulf but they usually pick up steam from those warm waters. Maybe head over towards Mexico??? I mean Gustuv already soaked them.

[rkandmjsmommy]

Everyone has been busy chatting, thats Good! We have 20 days until we leave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sure hope some of us are extroverts...I too am pretty quiet when I first "meet" people but once I get to know you... WATCH OUT :rotfl:

Erik: I was Literally LOL about your moms bird, a girl at work was telling me about her bird last night at work...then to see all the bird talk I WANT ONE, with our crazy Boxer Murphy, ther is NO room for any other animals that think they are king, this house is HIS domain!

I accomplished our toiletries today, WOOOOHOOO, got everything in travel bags and found out a need a few more things and was able to get rid of a few things I bought but wont be using! and Of course there were doubles!

Its going to be a rainy day here, Thanks Hanna

TVEPFOX: Thanks again for the update, you make understanding these hurricanes SO easy, Keep praying for no other storms

[Magic3forme]

Guess what dh wants to buy? a new camcorder.

Which one did everyone buy?

I cant find the thread, dont know why, maybe since it is over 500 pages long. :lmao:

[Buckeye Gal]

Guess what dh wants to buy? a new camcorder.

Which one did everyone buy?

I cant find the thread, dont know why, maybe since it is over 500 pages long. :lmao:

I bookmarked this one (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/537779-REG/JVC_GR_D870_GR_D870_MiniDV_Camcorder.html) as Charlie's pick.

[CrazyZeus1]

Erik - does your bird like to sit in your shirt too?

OK---I soooo didn't read that as "sit" in your shirt. :scared1: I thought...your bird likes to poop in your shirt? How odd...:lmao: Duh.


BTW, I am a hugger, so don't worry about getting in my space. :)

!

From my teaching days (I guess?) I'm a big back rubber. Not the shoulder-massage-that's-innapropriate kind, but the flat-hand-on-your-back kind. Especially to babies & kids...when I say hi, I always kneel down and give a little touch on the back. Never thought about that...but I noticed it today at the birthday party we were at. Our friends just got home last week with an adopted baby from Guatamela, and she is really having a hard time with all the blonde people she sees! Isn't that funny? Even at 11 months, it bothers her that some people look so different than what she's seen her whole life. Anyway--when they came to the party today, I went to say hi to her and started to rub her back & she instantly dug into Mommy's chest. :hug: So if I rub YOUR back...it's my way of saying hello!

I don't think Reese is sick :dance3: One of the dads at the party was saying that Hurricane Gustav blew all the ragweed up here into overdrive (or maybe it blew the ragweed into our area from somewhere else?) and that people's allergies are off the charts. Reese's nose is running clear, so I'm guessing it's allergies because the timing would be right for that. So....no sick kids!:idea: Yay!!

For our friend's party, I had a few big projects to make for her gifts so my cruise planning was on temporary hold. Now that it's over, I can get back to THAT! I'm going through the house today & tomorrow to gather all the stuff we don't need every day & start a pile! Our house is on the market to sell, so my piles can't start too early. :rolleyes1

I ended up making tags for my FE gifts, so I"ll start putting those together.

Speaking of games....Reese LOVES to play Uno, Yatzee, & Mancala (all of which we're bringing). So if you see us in the Promenade Lounge (isn't that the place with the cushy chairs & little tables where they do the Mickey 2000 race?) feel free to join us in a game!

[CrazyZeus1]

Do any of the homeschool families here read Home Education Magazine?

They always ask for reader submissions for the cover, and Reese is on the cover for the Sept/Oct issue!!!

I didn't even know they had accepted his picture to publish. Jeff called while we were on the way home from the party and said "Did you know Reese is on the cover of the HEM magazine?"

Reese earned himself $100 with that cover too....not bad!

[rkandmjsmommy]

Speaking of games....Reese LOVES to play Uno, Yatzee, & Mancala (all of which we're bringing). So if you see us in the Promenade Lounge (isn't that the place with the cushy chairs & little tables where they do the Mickey 2000 race?) feel free to join us in a game!

My kids LOVE Uno and DD and I used to Play Mancala for hours, as did me and my two best friends in Hight school...:cloud9: ahhhhhhh the memories
so if you see a 6 year boy and 9 year old join your Uno game, they are probably my kids :lmao:

Do any of the homeschool families here read Home Education Magazine?

They always ask for reader submissions for the cover, and Reese is on the cover for the Sept/Oct issue!!!

I didn't even know they had accepted his picture to publish. Jeff called while we were on the way home from the party and said "Did you know Reese is on the cover of the HEM magazine?"

Reese earned himself $100 with that cover too....not bad!

Thats awesome, can you show us a pic?

[Buckeye Gal]

Do any of the homeschool families here read Home Education Magazine?

They always ask for reader submissions for the cover, and Reese is on the cover for the Sept/Oct issue!!!

I didn't even know they had accepted his picture to publish. Jeff called while we were on the way home from the party and said "Did you know Reese is on the cover of the HEM magazine?"

Reese earned himself $100 with that cover too....not bad!

Whoa!! That's awesome!! It's the one with the pumpkins on it, right? That looks like him based on pics you've posted.

Congratulations, Reese, for being such a star! I bet mom and dad are glowing, too!!

[CrazyZeus1]

Here's a little pic of the current cover:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/255sml.jpg

I also had submitted another about a year ago & they chose it in March I think...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/Reesemagazinecover.jpg

That's some fun stuff for the Memory Box I tell 'ya! The look on his face when it comes in the mail is priceless. And I have the pictures ANYWAY from our blogs, so it takes just a second to zip them over to the magazine for submission.

Although I NEVER thought they would pick any of the pics I sent...and they've now used both. What fun!

[rkandmjsmommy]

Here's a little pic of the current cover:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/255sml.jpg

I also had submitted another about a year ago & they chose it in March I think...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/Reesemagazinecover.jpg

That's some fun stuff for the Memory Box I tell 'ya! The look on his face when it comes in the mail is priceless. And I have the pictures ANYWAY from our blogs, so it takes just a second to zip them over to the magazine for submission.

Although I NEVER thought they would pick any of the pics I sent...and they've now used both. What fun!


Soooooooooo cute, I can only imagine how excited he is when he sees himself on a magazine cover, WAY COOL

[Magic3forme]

way to go Reese!! :cheer2:

[AQW]

Oh wow, Reese is a superstar! How cool!!! I will definitely have to submit some shots of Dexter for consideration - he would *love* to see himself in (or on!) a magazine. I just asked him if he has a particular photo he would like me to send, and he couldn't decide between these two:

http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/jandjwedding/small/D-GQ.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/dexter/small/D-Orange.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Methinks I'll make note of their editorial needs and select something based on that instead. ;)

Dexter is definitely in for Uno and Yahtzee. We have mancala but don't know how to play - teach us??? :goodvibes

[CrazyZeus1]

Oh wow, Reese is a superstar! How cool!!! I will definitely have to submit some shots of Dexter for consideration - he would *love* to see himself in (or on!) a magazine. I just asked him if he has a particular photo he would like me to send, and he couldn't decide between these two:

http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/jandjwedding/small/D-GQ.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/dexter/small/D-Orange.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Methinks I'll make note of their editorial needs and select something based on that instead. ;)

Dexter is definitely in for Uno and Yahtzee. We have mancala but don't know how to play - teach us??? :goodvibes

YES you should send your pictures! He is soooo adorable...what beautiful eyes he has.

We'd love to teach you Mancala. Actually, it's REALLY easy and Reese (who just turned 5) has grasped it already. Granted, his strategy is not really ANY strategy, and the game is much more challenging when played with another adult, but he does make some intentional choices in his moves and it's fun to watch his little brain work!

[Elliott's_mommy]

:cloud9:

DCL is the only place I get to eat Escarot.. No one else in my family eats it

Ok....being Cajun this shouldn't surprise you.....but I LOVE LOVE LOVE escargot. After all Cajun's will eat anything that won't eat us first and a few things that will.


The 11am advisory has Ike going into the Gulf of Mexico on the 5 day cone (outlook). This would spare CC a direct hit!!! Good news for our little island, bad news for the folks on the west coast of FL or in the Gulf, there's goes gas prices!!

Ike is moving at 16 mph, that's fast, but his wind speed is down in the 120's. Yesterday Ike was at 145. Big drop in one day. He'll slow a little around land.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0908W5_sm2+gif/144213W_sm.gif

Ummm HELLO AM i GOING TO HAVE TO EVACUATE AGAIN THIS WEEK. My family and I are actually in debate mode now as to weither or not we should make campground reservations. *sigh* still no power at our house but my parents have it now which makes it a bit easier. DH and I just realized though that we don't have clothes for church tomorrow...goo thing our pastor will understand when we show up in shorts.



Getting my formal dress and Lionel's sport coat altered - we're down to the wire! Speaking of wires, I am posting from Starbucks because our digital signal got interrupted at home. The possibility of a weekend without internet is kind of freaking me out. Which is kind of pathetic, considering Elliot's Mommy doesn't even have POWER!


Nope still no power (but to clear the record I spent 5 days really stressed out about not being able to keep up here while evacuated :lmao:

Ok....I haven't been able to do anything cruise related this weekend. WE did get our documents and I guess its a good thing that all I really have left is to sew the sleeves into DH and my pirate costumes and pack. FE gifts need small final touchs and social cards need to be made (know what I want to do and will probably sit tonight and design them).

Anyway I'm off to put Elliott and DN in a bath then down to watch a movie. We took the niece off today so that the kids would stay calm and not drive my mom crazy like they did yesterday.

[Magic3forme]

I just read this and after all the inlaw talk, I had to post it.

A married couple was in a terrible accident where the man's face was
> severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft
> any skin from his body because he was too skinny. So the wife offered
> to donate some of her own skin. However, the only skin on her body
> that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from her
> buttocks. The husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one
> about where the skin came from, and they requested that the doctor
also honor their secret.
> After all, this was a very delicate matter. After the surgery was
> completed, everyone was astounded at the man's new face. He looked
> more handsome than he ever had before! All his Friends and relatives
> justwent on and on about his youthful beauty! One day, he was alone
> with his wife, and he was overcome with emotion at her sacrifice. He
> said, 'dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me.
> How can I possibly repay you?' 'My darling,' she replied, 'I get all
> the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek.'
>

[ntheory]

Do any of the homeschool families here read Home Education Magazine?

They always ask for reader submissions for the cover, and Reese is on the cover for the Sept/Oct issue!!!

I didn't even know they had accepted his picture to publish. Jeff called while we were on the way home from the party and said "Did you know Reese is on the cover of the HEM magazine?"

Reese earned himself $100 with that cover too....not bad!


Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's awesome news. And such cute pictures. Great job!



My kids LOVE Uno and DD and I used to Play Mancala for hours, as did me and my two best friends in Hight school...:cloud9: ahhhhhhh the memories
so if you see a 6 year boy and 9 year old join your Uno game, they are probably my kids :lmao:





My middle child LOVES games. We're only bringing a deck of cards. I *think* we can check some out from the game library on board.


I just read this and after all the inlaw talk, I had to post it.

A married couple was in a terrible accident where the man's face was
> severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft
> any skin from his body because he was too skinny. So the wife offered
> to donate some of her own skin. However, the only skin on her body
> that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from her
> buttocks. The husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one
> about where the skin came from, and they requested that the doctor
also honor their secret.
> After all, this was a very delicate matter. After the surgery was
> completed, everyone was astounded at the man's new face. He looked
> more handsome than he ever had before! All his Friends and relatives
> justwent on and on about his youthful beauty! One day, he was alone
> with his wife, and he was overcome with emotion at her sacrifice. He
> said, 'dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me.
> How can I possibly repay you?' 'My darling,' she replied, 'I get all
> the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek.'
>



*snort*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[nenner1]

Going to bed ..... Kimberly, Val, and *Drea* .... stay away from my blog. :)
I figured since I'm not an adult (;) Not an *adult* cabin, then I could look!)
My opinion: :thumbsup2

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

As you know on the threads I have a huge honkin' mouth. In person (at first) not so much. But once I get going, you'll be looking for a sock or something (cat has TP I'm sure) to stuff in and shut me up! And that's *before* I start drinking.

Oh and I'm terrible with faces *and* names. Just sayin'. And most of you who don't have a picture in your avatar or signature or on the other board or anywhere else I'm just letting you know I have a picture of each of you in my mind and you better look like what I imagine you do.

Thank goodness for the lanyards!



Ummm HELLO AM i GOING TO HAVE TO EVACUATE AGAIN THIS WEEK.

UGH! I'm glad to hear you guys fared well with Gustav. Hopefully you get your power back on quick and that Ike leaves you alone (and us too!).

I lost one of my multi-quotes but yes, Kimberly, Sarah is all set to go. I ordered her B/C on Thursday and got it today. Rock-N-Roll.:thumbsup2

[CrazyZeus1]

I just read this and after all the inlaw talk, I had to post it.

A married couple was in a terrible accident where the man's face was
> severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft
> any skin from his body because he was too skinny. So the wife offered
> to donate some of her own skin. However, the only skin on her body
> that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from her
> buttocks. The husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one
> about where the skin came from, and they requested that the doctor
also honor their secret.
> After all, this was a very delicate matter. After the surgery was
> completed, everyone was astounded at the man's new face. He looked
> more handsome than he ever had before! All his Friends and relatives
> justwent on and on about his youthful beauty! One day, he was alone
> with his wife, and he was overcome with emotion at her sacrifice. He
> said, 'dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me.
> How can I possibly repay you?' 'My darling,' she replied, 'I get all
> the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek.'
>
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[googles111]

My kids LOVE Uno and DD and I used to Play Mancala for hours, as did me and my two best friends in Hight school...:cloud9: ahhhhhhh the memories
so if you see a 6 year boy and 9 year old join your Uno game, they are probably my kids :lmao:


My boys LOVE Uno. They want to play it everyday. I would rather play that with them them Monopoly. That game goes on forever! lol

Here's a little pic of the current cover:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/255sml.jpg

I also had submitted another about a year ago & they chose it in March I think...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/Reesemagazinecover.jpg

That's some fun stuff for the Memory Box I tell 'ya! The look on his face when it comes in the mail is priceless. And I have the pictures ANYWAY from our blogs, so it takes just a second to zip them over to the magazine for submission.

Although I NEVER thought they would pick any of the pics I sent...and they've now used both. What fun!

Awesome pics.. how exciting!! I have always wanted to try sending a pic in for a cover. My son did make the military paper on base one day.. lol We were at the park and they came and took pics of him playing with his car.

[NHdisneylover]

Catching up on a break in cheerleading/gymnastics practice today:


Dining & MNSSHP: I agree with the person who recommended counter service. Jason and I are on the dining plan while we're there and we are having a table service lunch that day in the mid afternoon....then going to our resort, swimming and playing a bit, getting into our costumes and heading over to meet Hadley and her bunch at MK for the MNSSHP. We'll eat a very fast counter service dinner that night. There's so much to do at the party----special fireworks, special parade that you have to get a great spot for and sit and wait, special shows, trick or treating, special photopass opportunities throughout the park (which mostly have long lines to wait)-----the last time we went we didn't really do any of the rides and attractions hardly we were doing all the special stuff....so I can't imagine having time to want to sit down for a longer dinner!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
Yep, we plan to eat on the run and ENJOY the party thigns we cannot do at other times (well ,we have to ride Haunted Mansion for the halloween party--and maybe Buzz Lightyear to get our picture on it in costume, but no way are we wasting time to eat;) )

Hadley's family has already booked their next cruise for late 2009 and Jason and I have already decided we're booking that trip aboard (in the hopes we can actually afford the time and money to take a second cruise in 2009 and be with them!...and maybe we can convince Sandi's family to join, too!!) So meeting people from the DIS who become lifelong friends is one of the big sells!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: I am so totally excited now! Erik had NOT told me he and Jason booked this:rotfl2: I bet he thinks he did:upsidedow




Now the best news of the day.... THERE'S NOTHING ELSE OUT THERE in the Atlantic!!! Keep your fingers crossed, say your prayers, do what ever it takes and we'll hopefully have smooth seas!
Thank you for the update:goodvibes

Do any of the homeschool families here read Home Education Magazine?

They always ask for reader submissions for the cover, and Reese is on the cover for the Sept/Oct issue!!!

I didn't even know they had accepted his picture to publish. Jeff called while we were on the way home from the party and said "Did you know Reese is on the cover of the HEM magazine?"

Reese earned himself $100 with that cover too....not bad!

Way to go Reese:thumbsup2



Oh and I'm terrible with faces *and* names. Just sayin'. And most of you who don't have a picture in your avatar or signature or on the other board or anywhere else I'm just letting you know I have a picture of each of you in my mind and you better look like what I imagine you do.

Thank goodness for the lanyards!


Yep, that is what makes the lanyards so awesome:) You do not have to remember what someone looks like from their avatar, nor remember their RL name--becuase it is all right there on the name badge.

[GammaRee]

I'm pretty darn excited! :dance3: Beyond seeing you guys, I get to see my mom!!! The bad part is I have nothing left to buy except sunscreen, and I now have to track down all the stuff in my house I want to pack. Some rabid chinchilla in a tiara "unpacked" the partially packed suitcases last weekend. I had left things like sunscreen, walkie talkies, glow sticks, etc, in the suitcases downstairs in the basement.... Yeah... they're not there anymore. One of the suitcases is in her room on the top floor by her own doing. She walked that sucker up two flights of stairs without making a peep.

:lmao: :lmao: princess: :lmao: I'm excited too B! But the gross mis-characterization of my most favorite-ist granddaughter has got to stop! Rabid chinchilla indeed! She deserves nothing less than ermine (considering, of course, that she is NOT allergic to ermine! ) She was only trying to "help" you put things away ... :lmao:

[ntheory]

I figured since I'm not an adult (;) Not an *adult* cabin, then I could look!)
My opinion: :thumbsup2





LOL!!!! Apparently, many think the same thing. I've had a lot of blog visits today .... from DISboard folks .... :rolleyes:

Thanks for your opinion. I hope you mean it. I'm really paranoid that folks will think it's trash. I know .... get over it. :rotfl: I'm trying.

[nenner1]

LOL!!!! Apparently, many think the same thing. I've had a lot of blog visits today .... from DISboard folks .... :rolleyes:

Thanks for your opinion. I hope you mean it. I'm really paranoid that folks will think it's trash. I know .... get over it. :rotfl: I'm trying.

Oh you bet I mean it!!!!
In fact if you want to consider us an adults only cabin I am all for it!:laughing:
Those are awesome FE gifts! You are very talented!!!!:goodvibes

[Fizzgig]

:lmao: :lmao: princess: :lmao: I'm excited too B! But the gross mis-characterization of my most favorite-ist granddaughter has got to stop! Rabid chinchilla indeed! She deserves nothing less than ermine (considering, of course, that she is NOT allergic to ermine! ) She was only trying to "help" you put things away ... :lmao:

Hey, she giggles when she sees chinchillas! :laughing:

[Magic3forme]

LOL!!!! Apparently, many think the same thing. I've had a lot of blog visits today .... from DISboard folks .... :rolleyes:

Thanks for your opinion. I hope you mean it. I'm really paranoid that folks will think it's trash. I know .... get over it. :rotfl: I'm trying.

so can I look now???? :goodvibes

[Grandma4ever]

LOL!!!! Apparently, many think the same thing. I've had a lot of blog visits today .... from DISboard folks .... :rolleyes:

Thanks for your opinion. I hope you mean it. I'm really paranoid that folks will think it's trash. I know .... get over it. :rotfl: I'm trying.


I had to look too!! I love them. You did a great job. Lois

[googles111]

Is anybody else not able to print out the Disney Cruise Line Cruise Contract? It says I have to fill out all the other forms then I can fill out the contract. It won't let me click on it. Or do you just sign the forms that come in the mail and take those? :confused3

[TheDisneyGirl02]

For those of you who have cruised before, after talking to fellow cruisers beforehand: What is it like when you first actually MEET everybody in person for the first time? Is it awkward or just like "talking" on the boards? :confused3 :rolleyes1 I am really excited to meet everybody and I feel like we are all friends here, just wondering what others have experienced or what everyones expectations are. Basically, I am just bored and thinking about the cruise ;)

Well, it's funny you ask that...my boss always tells me that when I answer the phone at work, I talk to the person like I have known them my entire life. I guess I'm just an overly-friendly person...my sister and my mom are both like that too. I'll be the person talking to everyboday! LOL!!!

If you ever get a chance to watch this kid eat corn on the cob, you'll see how she got that nickname. She's a study in pint-size chaos theory.

We watched episodes of Firefly last night. Man, I -really- don't like Reavers. :scared1:

Corn on the cob...fun times! My DBF always says that I need a bib when I eat corn on the cob and everybody else needs ponchos! :scared1: I'll admit, I am messy and I don't mean to be, but it seems to happen every time I eat it. :)

Firefly...isn't that the show with the character named Inarra? If it is (I can never remember) my friend named her daughter (who is 4 months old) Inarra after that character! :)





Here's a little pic of the current cover:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/255sml.jpg

I also had submitted another about a year ago & they chose it in March I think...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/Reesemagazinecover.jpg

That's some fun stuff for the Memory Box I tell 'ya! The look on his face when it comes in the mail is priceless. And I have the pictures ANYWAY from our blogs, so it takes just a second to zip them over to the magazine for submission.

Although I NEVER thought they would pick any of the pics I sent...and they've now used both. What fun!

Yay for Reese! That is so cool! We have homeschool programs at the science center where I work...I'll have to ask some of the regular parents if they read that magazine!

It was quite the wet day in PA. We have a Mickey rain measuring thingy (I can't remember the technical term right now...it's been a long day) measured 5 inches of rain! That's a lot for us! I don't even think we have 5 inches of snow at one time this past winter! It was rainy and windy thanks to Hanna.

So, it was a free day at the science center today. A political party rented out the science center for a kids expo so we were open for free for visitors and then there were community groups with tables set up all over the place. It's always a big event and today was no different...which the exception that it was POURING! People had to park far away because we have limited parking in our lot so everybody was coming in soaked. It was a nice day overall, even though it rained. :)

[pfishgirl]

Is anybody else not able to print out the Disney Cruise Line Cruise Contract? It says I have to fill out all the other forms then I can fill out the contract. It won't let me click on it. Or do you just sign the forms that come in the mail and take those? :confused3

You can fill the one out in the booklet and bring the booklet, which you need the booklet with you anyway..

or

They will print one out for you at the terminal

;)

[scoutsmom99]

Is anybody else not able to print out the Disney Cruise Line Cruise Contract? It says I have to fill out all the other forms then I can fill out the contract. It won't let me click on it. Or do you just sign the forms that come in the mail and take those? :confused3
I was able to print it out after having filled out the other forms (guest information, payment authorization, and flight information). They send you the same thing in the mail though with your docs.


Glad to read everyone else is a little on the timid side at first meeting. I'm pretty shy until I get to know folks myself. It has been a busy weekend getting ready for my brother's wedding in less than two weeks and of course getting everything together for our cruise!! Less than 2 weeks until we all set sail now.

[anewmac]

OK---I soooo didn't read that as "sit" in your shirt. :scared1: I thought...your bird likes to poop in your shirt? How odd...:lmao: Duh.

HA Im glad I wasnt the only one :rotfl:

Guess what dh wants to buy? a new camcorder.

Which one did everyone buy?

I cant find the thread, dont know why, maybe since it is over 500 pages long. :lmao:
OH me too.. but E wants either DVD or Hard disk... our last one had the lil mini tapes and ended up eatting them so were both sort of timmid on getting another one that takes tapes.

Here's a little pic of the current cover:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/255sml.jpg

I also had submitted another about a year ago & they chose it in March I think...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/crazyzeus1/Reesemagazinecover.jpg


Tell him to practice his name cuz IM going to ask him for his autograph :)


http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/jandjwedding/small/D-GQ.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/dexter/small/D-Orange.jpg

OH I LOVE IT.. both of them the serious GQ and the hammy orange LMAO bunch of studs this board has :)

I just read this and after all the inlaw talk, I had to post it.

>
LMAO that joke was GREAT! love it

I figured since I'm not an adult (;) Not an *adult* cabin, then I could look!)
My opinion: :thumbsup2
I really like your thinking....:rolleyes1

Oh and I'm terrible with faces *and* names. Just sayin'. And most of you who don't have a picture in your avatar or signature or on the other board or anywhere else I'm just letting you know I have a picture of each of you in my mind and you better look like what I imagine you do.

Thank goodness for the lanyards!

ya I might be doing that glance at your waste look at 1st to catch a name/screen name on our lanyards LOL

LOL!!!! Apparently, many think the same thing. I've had a lot of blog visits today .... from DISboard folks .... :rolleyes:

ive still been a good girl.. but its really hard. but im thinking i CAN peak since its just for adult only cabins.. RIGHT?:confused3 lol

Is anybody else not able to print out the Disney Cruise Line Cruise Contract? It says I have to fill out all the other forms then I can fill out the contract. It won't let me click on it. Or do you just sign the forms that come in the mail and take those? :confused3
same here...

You can fill the one out in the booklet and bring the booklet, which you need the booklet with you anyway..

or

They will print one out for you at the terminal

;)
ahhh thank you good to know!


SO I got my magnet situation all finished today. Went to E's work and he and the boys went and played Army.. err Marines LOL outside while I sat in his office and printed off all my magnets, maps, etc that I needed. Tried to do my tshirt transfers and almost BURNT the shop down LOL:rotfl2: I forgot the transfer paper was for INKJET printers and at his job its LASER so its much hotter, and basically melted the paper, the printer was SMOKEN! We cleaned that mess up. And called it a day lol. So Ill be doing my transfers next week when I go visit a friend borrowing her printer LOL.

AHHH but it feels so good to check that one off my list!

oh also tried to call and make ressies for dinner at a few places and ya all booked. GREAT! Being from LA and doing the LAND all the time we dont get crazy over places to eat LOL.. We grab some burgers and call it a day LOL so this is all new to me and kind of makes it even more frustrating now LOL... I was looking at doing table service IN the parks so we didnt have to leave... but there all booked so looks like ill have to find something outside of the parks and cross my fingers they have something. If NOT my dinning is really a waste:headache:

[anc22]

Oh and I'm terrible with faces *and* names. Just sayin'. And most of you who don't have a picture in your avatar or signature or on the other board or anywhere else I'm just letting you know I have a picture of each of you in my mind and you better look like what I imagine you do.


:lmao:

[QUOTE=googles111;27406701]My boys LOVE Uno. They want to play it everyday. I would rather play that with them them Monopoly. That game goes on forever! lol
QUOTE]

I feel you with that one :thumbsup2

[Paul2003]

Good Morning everyone,
Now we have to worry about Ike now:scared1: Three weeks from today we will be heading for Castaway Cay:cool1:
Is the Magic at Dry Dock yet? It's still bummer we won't be the FIRST ones to sail her when she's done.

[ntheory]

FYI .... I *never* said it was just for adult only cabins, just that it was for adults .............


On the way to church now. Will post more later. :)

[zweihund]

FYI .... I *never* said it was just for adult only cabins, just that it was for adults .............


On the way to church now. Will post more later. :)

I would like to say that I have STILL resisted looking, against all odds. No promises for today, though - we have internet again at home ;)

[rkandmjsmommy]

Yup thats what we had, lost power last night around 8:30 or so, neighbors and Crissichef and her family were over, it came back on around 3:30am, Elliott's Mommy, I dont know how you have been without power for 4 days:scared1:

I did peek at the FE gifts, they are amazing, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM, so crafty!

Off to take kids to soccer pictures, then over to Crissi's house to do our MNSSHP shirts:banana:

[Nemontinksmom]

I would like to say that I have STILL resisted looking, against all odds. No promises for today, though - we have internet again at home ;)

I looked! They're awesome! As are all your other posted projects. I so envy "crafty" people!

I have not posted much on the boards, and I have a hard time keeping up w/all of you guys, but I have a favor to ask. I am going to talk to the schools this week about my kids being out for the cruise. In the past, they have been in private school, so there was no problem taking them out, but this year they are in public school, so there may be some resistance (or jealousy!) :lmao:

At any rate, I decided this morning to take a map of the U.S. to post on our door (6044), and as any of you guys pass by, please stop and mark on the map where you are from. As I said, I just came up with this idea morning, so I don't have it all worked out yet. I know not all of us are from the U.S., so I'll need to plan for that. When we get home, I'll let the kids take the map to school to prove the educational value of their trip. :thumbsup2

Thanks in advance for your help!

On a different subject, what is Mancala? Is it a board game or a card game?

[nenner1]

Hey guys...since nobody knew about the Character Breakfast situation I posted an inquiry on the main board.

It does seem as if the Character Breakfasts on Thursday will interfere with our DIS Photo Sitting. (this will happen on all our at-sea days so unfortunatley changing the day does not solve the problem).

I was informed that CB's the EARLY seating starts at 8:30...the LATE seating obviously follows that (9:45 or so). Palo brunch ressies start at 10:30, which will likely be before late seaters are out of the CB.

Unless we figure out exactly when both are happening and squeeze the picture right in between about 1/3 of us may not be able to make the photo shoot. Its difficult b/c the new CB format is a traditional one where the characters visit your table (not that Island Jam thing they used to have), so everyone may finish up at different time.

I know I for one am excited to do both so I hope this is a situation we can work out. Who was handling the picture? Denise and Rhonda???

Slap me up a little bit it if I am obsessing unneccesarily. ;)

[nenner1]

Is the Magic at Dry Dock yet? It's still bummer we won't be the FIRST ones to sail her when she's done.

Yep, she is on her way!
Some of the folks on the 5-night that just got done were saying that they were ripping up and installing new carpet before they had even gotten off the ship. They also said they had started on the splash areay by the Mickey Pool too!
FYI .... I *never* said it was just for adult only cabins, just that it was for adults .............


Woot!:banana:

[MagicMe]

Well, it's funny you ask that...my boss always tells me that when I answer the phone at work, I talk to the person like I have known them my entire life. I guess I'm just an overly-friendly person...my sister and my mom are both like that too. I'll be the person talking to everyboday! LOL!!!

I am horrible with names (unless I talk to you several times at which point it finally begins to sink in) and I'm not real good at just jumping in when in a crowd...that's why I'm sticking with Amy!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[Selket]

I've been awol for a few weeks from the thread so I'm trying to catch up.

I've read the 1st post (of Chapter 4) to look for any new info - is there anything else that I might be missing that is critical that isn't on that first post? I figured I'd log back in and find out we're going to Costa Maya again or something.;)

[Buckeye Gal]

Denise, I guess that's a good way to make lemonade with Hanna! Not to rub it in for those who had all the bad weather, but we had one of the absolutely best days of the summer yesterday. I think the high was 78F degrees, sunny, and a pleasant breeze.

Carol, Costa Maya? Well....I think the best response to that is "you never know"!! I think one critical piece is that you should be on the lookout for is to stay tuned for tropical storm and hurricane updates from TVEPFOX. She's our own personal meteorologist, reporter, and analyst....the BEST and only source, imo! She shares the advantage she has as being an Exec Producer for Fox by giving us news that is literally hot off the press. Hopefully she has threats on her on-staff meteorologists for him/her to make sure we have smooth sailing with no interruptions. So don't miss her postings! OH! One more thing. If you're in the market for a new camcorder, Videoman Charlie is our expert resource!

Knowing I'm no different than you guys, I just have to say I'm simply getting SO excited I can't stand it. Thirteen days before I depart, my ticker has the words "1 week" in it, nearly everyone's countdown is now in the TEENS, and we' all be together in 20 days drinking Konk Koolers and fighting for the hammocks in 21 days!!!! WOO HOO! I just couldn't resist playing the Travel Channel's DCL program this morning, so I'm watching/listening as I read the DISboards this morning! :goodvibes

I would like to say that I have STILL resisted looking, against all odds. No promises for today, though - we have internet again at home ;)

Hang with me, Erica! Great news that life can go on now that the internet is back up at home! :laughing:

I know how talented Shell is, so I'm so excited to see what I can learn from her...again!!! She's wayyyyy too modest!

...I have not posted much on the boards, and I have a hard time keeping up w/all of you guys, but I have a favor to ask. ...

Great to see you again!! Did you guys have any challenges with Gustav?

I would be more than happy to stop by to help the kids. This has got me to thinking.........

There are a couple of you who have requested that we stop by your cabin to see and/or sign something. I want to note that in Post #1. I'm so afraid I'll forget someone, and I know others want to help you out, too. So, right now all I can specifically remember besides Nemontinksmom is Heather (CrazyZeus1) (well, there's my selfish scrapbook autograph signing, too). However, I'm really certain someone else has asked us to stop by. Was it Nette or ntheory? Someone else? Anyone else? Feel free to PM me or post here.

I have "Print Off Post #1" on my packing list, so I'll make sure to do that before I leave. Then I know I have various points of reference that I'll find handy during the cruise with me. If you also do this, just make sure you read to see if there's a link in Post #1 to something that you'll also want to take with you (e.g. FE lists or geocaching locations).

[anewmac]

Is the Magic at Dry Dock yet? It's still bummer we won't be the FIRST ones to sail her when she's done.
True but at least maybe they will be finished with all the lil touches on the 1st sailing so we have the Magic all perfect LOL


FYI .... I *never* said it was just for adult only cabins, just that it was for adults .............

Still not looking :angel: ..... and its killing me!:headache: lol

Yup thats what we had, lost power last night around 8:30 or so, neighbors and Crissichef and her family were over, it came back on around 3:30am, Elliott's Mommy, I dont know how you have been without power for 4 days:scared1:

aww man that sucks. how did you know it came on at 330am? Did all your lights come back on LOL. We did that once along with my hairdryer started up LMAO


At any rate, I decided this morning to take a map of the U.S. to post on our door (6044), and as any of you guys pass by, please stop and mark on the map where you are from. As I said, I just came up with this idea morning, so I don't have it all worked out yet. I know not all of us are from the U.S., so I'll need to plan for that. When we get home, I'll let the kids take the map to school to prove the educational value of their trip. :thumbsup2

Were there! :thumbsup2

It does seem as if the Character Breakfasts on Thursday will interfere with our DIS Photo Sitting. (this will happen on all our at-sea days so unfortunatley changing the day does not solve the problem).
I know I for one am excited to do both so I hope this is a situation we can work out. Who was handling the picture? Denise and Rhonda???

Slap me up a little bit it if I am obsessing unneccesarily. ;)
This is as close to a slapping smilie as the DIS has :wave2: lol.
But Im with you on this... I so want to be a part of both... any thoughts or ideas... from you VETS?:confused:

Knowing I'm no different than you guys, I just have to say I'm simply getting SO excited I can't stand it. Thirteen days before I depart, my ticker has the words "1 week" in it, nearly everyone's countdown is now in the TEENS, and we' all be together in 20 days drinking Konk Koolers and fighting for the hammocks in 21 days!!!! WOO HOO! I just couldn't resist playing the Travel Channel's DCL program this morning, so I'm watching/listening as I read the DISboards this morning! :goodvibes
you know I still have never caught this show. Miss it everytime it comes on.. really starting to think I need TIVO/DVR now LOL. HMM wonder if its on youtube?

Hang with me, Erica! Great news that life can go on now that the internet is back up at home! :laughing:
We can do it girls...be storng.. we will have that much more pixi dust in our F/E then lol

I know how talented Shell is, so I'm so excited to see what I can learn from her...again!!! She's wayyyyy too modest!
Totally AGREE!:thumbsup2

There are a couple of you who have requested that we stop by your cabin to see and/or sign something. I want to note that in Post #1. I'm so afraid I'll forget someone, and I know others want to help you out, too. So, right now all I can specifically remember besides Nemontinksmom is Heather (CrazyZeus1) (well, there's my selfish scrapbook autograph signing, too). However, I'm really certain someone else has asked us to stop by. Was it Nette or ntheory? Someone else? Anyone else? Feel free to PM me or post here.
Always thinking.. GREAT IDEA KIMBERLY! I too was wondering how to keep track of those need to stop areas to help the kids LOL

I have "Print Off Post #1" on my packing list, so I'll make sure to do that before I leave. Then I know I have various points of reference that I'll find handy during the cruise with me. If you also do this, just make sure you read to see if there's a link in Post #1 to something that you'll also want to take with you (e.g. FE lists or geocaching locations).
Just added it to my list not to forget LOL. AHHH Feel like there is so much to do still. :scared1:

[Gramto3]

Whewwww ~ haven't looked at the posts since Thursday afternoon......you guys are such chatters.....

jjarv - We live in Lock Haven......north of you approx. 100 miles.


Went to Bryce's football game Thursday night.....he made his first tackle of the season:thumbsup2 I was yelling.....get him Bryce...get him, then he tackled the guy and another guy fell on top of him and I started shouting----get off of him....he's little.......:eek: My DH was mortified I said he was little...... It was a tie game (12-12) :-)

A woman in her early thirties came and sat down on the bleachers in front of us with her baby (around 18 mo.) looked at us and said excuse me...laid the boy down on the bleachers and proceeded to change his poopy diaper in front of everyone. I couldn't believe it!!!! It was all I could do to pull in my DHs reigns from saying something rude to her.

Maybe I am old school.....but this was over the top as far as I am concerned. What's wrong with people???

DH is officially retired as of Friday am ....... so another adventure in our life is about to begin......:dance3:

Have a nice day everyone....we are off now to take a motorcycle ride.:moped:

[scoutsmom99]

I did peek at the FE gifts, they are amazing, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM, so crafty!

Ack I saw them too, but it was because I went to see what the invitations you had mentioned on the last thread looked like. Both were amazing Shell you are so very talented. I have the majority of my FE stuff done so I'm feeling pretty happy about that as I have been doing mine all assembly line style.

[rkandmjsmommy]

Cruise picture: If thats the day of the CB and some people have Palo brunch, I have NO idea what time to make it

Here is the problem: I AM A PEOPLE PLEASER... and its NO FUN:guilty: so I am going to feel bad NO matter what happens, I NEED INPUT, I NEED HELP deciding on a time, I dont want anyone not to be able to make it...

Drea: Dh woke up when I think the bathroom light and our ceiling fan came on, how funny about your blowdryer, I was wondering if anything funny was going to come on in our house!

Nemotinksmom: We are neighors... we are 6048! We will gladly stop by to leave our mark, we are from PA

[scoutsmom99]

At any rate, I decided this morning to take a map of the U.S. to post on our door (6044), and as any of you guys pass by, please stop and mark on the map where you are from. As I said, I just came up with this idea morning, so I don't have it all worked out yet. I know not all of us are from the U.S., so I'll need to plan for that. When we get home, I'll let the kids take the map to school to prove the educational value of their trip. :thumbsup2

We will sign your map!


There are a couple of you who have requested that we stop by your cabin to see and/or sign something. I want to note that in Post #1. I'm so afraid I'll forget someone, and I know others want to help you out, too. So, right now all I can specifically remember besides Nemontinksmom is Heather (CrazyZeus1) (well, there's my selfish scrapbook autograph signing, too). However, I'm really certain someone else has asked us to stop by. Was it Nette or ntheory? Someone else? Anyone else? Feel free to PM me or post here. .
Good idea Kimberly.

[Elliott's_mommy]

Yup thats what we had, lost power last night around 8:30 or so, neighbors and Crissichef and her family were over, it came back on around 3:30am, Elliott's Mommy, I dont know how you have been without power for 4 days:scared1:


Well I went back out to our house this morning and we still don't have power (thank goodness my parents do). I'm back to work tomorrow even though yesterday the power was still not there yesterday. There is a mandatory meeting tomorrow at 10 am so I'm hoping to get some additional information on what happens if Ike comes around.

Man am I ready for this cruise. I'm ready for sun, drinks, sleep, drinks, fun, drinks (ok..I'm starting to sound like Charlie). :rolleyes1

[CrazyZeus1]

At any rate, I decided this morning to take a map of the U.S. to post on our door (6044), and as any of you guys pass by, please stop and mark on the map where you are from. As I said, I just came up with this idea morning, so I don't have it all worked out yet. I know not all of us are from the U.S., so I'll need to plan for that. When we get home, I'll let the kids take the map to school to prove the educational value of their trip. :thumbsup2


On a different subject, what is Mancala? Is it a board game or a card game?
Hi! I think your map idea is a great one...I posted last week that we're doing one too! Great minds think alike...

I just printed off a map of the US, since trying to incorporate other countries (I know we have Canada & NZ...anywhere else?) was too hard with our map. We decided to focus on the 50 states since that's where the great majority of our friends would be from. I think I might put up a sheet that says something to the effect of "If you don't see your location, tell me where you're from!" and put a pen with it on the door. We'll see if I get THAT motivated!

When we get home, we plan to graph the number of stickers on each state with a bar graph.

As far as Mancala...it's somewhat like a board game. You have a "board" with little "pits" and you have stones that go into each "pit" The two players take turns dropping the stones into the "pits" and the goal is to capture the other player's stones, block their moves to capture yours, & end up with the most stones at the end of the game. If you google "Mancala" we found an online version you could play to help you learn. It's a fantastic game, & Reese just turned 5 and has learned how to play. It's even more fun to play with an older child or adult who uses strategy to win!



Went to Bryce's football game Thursday night.....he made his first tackle of the season:thumbsup2


Maybe I am old school.....but this was over the top as far as I am concerned. What's wrong with people???

DH is officially retired as of Friday am ....... so another adventure in our life is about to begin......:dance3:
:
*YAY for Bryce!
*I was always the kind that changed diapers in the car or the changing table in the bathroom. BUT...if there was no changing table nearby, maybe she felt like the bleachers were the cleanest place to lay baby down?
*YAY for retirement!!

Man am I ready for this cruise. I'm ready for sun, drinks, sleep, drinks, fun, drinks (ok..I'm starting to sound like Charlie). :rolleyes1
And ELECTRICITY! :wizard: Sorry you're still without....any word on when you'll get it back?

[2goofy2luv]

Hi ladies,
I have a friend who was on the lookout for a formal/semiformal dress for me. She purchased one at a thrift store for $4 (I paid her back) and it is very cute. The problem, it doesn't zip all the way to the top (for me). It is a size 10 and I normally wear an 8 or 10 so it must be made small especially in the top area. Anyone interested in buying it for $4 plus shipping to wherever, please contact me. It is solid black with black dots that blend in so it doesn't look very polka dot, about knee length and has a ribbon around it that is already sewn on and attached (not a tie yourself ribbon). It is very cute and I can send a picture via an email, just don't know how to post a picture here. I hate it doesn't fit me, but it might be a great deal for some of you ladies trying to buy per ebay.
Monisa

[Buckeye Gal]

....I just printed off a map of the US, since trying to incorporate other countries (I know we have Canada & NZ...anywhere else?) ...

There are! Although I know you don't need it for your map, see you know where for all the countries in the Interesting Stats. :)

[nenner1]

Cruise picture: If thats the day of the CB and some people have Palo brunch, I have NO idea what time to make it

Here is the problem: I AM A PEOPLE PLEASER... and its NO FUN:guilty: so I am going to feel bad NO matter what happens, I NEED INPUT, I NEED HELP deciding on a time, I dont want anyone not to be able to make it...


Unless we can squeeze it in-between seatings (and we might be able to swing that) then early afternoon?. I know
someone didn't like afternoons but what about like RIGHT after lunch? 1 ish? I dunno.

We just got the water baby out of the pool. She just loves it. Its too bad she can't go in the real pools onboard. I have to remember to buy her a floaty for CC..... I have this jumble of post-it-notes of all the odds and ends left to buy. :scared:

[ntheory]

I know how talented Shell is, so I'm so excited to see what I can learn from her...again!!! She's wayyyyy too modest!

There are a couple of you who have requested that we stop by your cabin to see and/or sign something. I want to note that in Post #1. I'm so afraid I'll forget someone, and I know others want to help you out, too. So, right now all I can specifically remember besides Nemontinksmom is Heather (CrazyZeus1) (well, there's my selfish scrapbook autograph signing, too). However, I'm really certain someone else has asked us to stop by. Was it Nette or ntheory? Someone else? Anyone else? Feel free to PM me or post here.



LOL! You're so silly, Kimberly. I can't wait to meet you on the cruise.

Not me on the stopping by. I would love to do that, but just don't have the time to put it together with everything else going on here. Maybe it was Nette?


Yep, she is on her way!
Some of the folks on the 5-night that just got done were saying that they were ripping up and installing new carpet before they had even gotten off the ship. They also said they had started on the splash areay by the Mickey Pool too!


Woot!:banana:


That's so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!!! You're silly, too. :)





Unless we figure out exactly when both are happening and squeeze the picture right in between about 1/3 of us may not be able to make the photo shoot. Its difficult b/c the new CB format is a traditional one where the characters visit your table (not that Island Jam thing they used to have), so everyone may finish up at different time.



Do we know that for sure about the character breakfast???? I sure hope so. That's what I'd really like!!!



Yup thats what we had, lost power last night around 8:30 or so, neighbors and Crissichef and her family were over, it came back on around 3:30am, Elliott's Mommy, I dont know how you have been without power for 4 days:scared1:

I did peek at the FE gifts, they are amazing, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM, so crafty!

Off to take kids to soccer pictures, then over to Crissi's house to do our MNSSHP shirts:banana:


Glad you've got power back!!!

:) Thank you. You're very sweet.

Shirts ..... yeah .... I'm still thinking about those .....



I would like to say that I have STILL resisted looking, against all odds. No promises for today, though - we have internet again at home ;)


ROTFL!!!! Glad you have internet back!!!! Now ... can you resist again today?




Still not looking :angel: ..... and its killing me!:headache: lol



:rotfl:



Ack I saw them too, but it was because I went to see what the invitations you had mentioned on the last thread looked like. Both were amazing Shell you are so very talented. I have the majority of my FE stuff done so I'm feeling pretty happy about that as I have been doing mine all assembly line style.


Thank you so much. I appreciate the affirmation.

Good for you! It's nice to get them done, isn't it?? Or at least ALMOST done. :)



Can you believe that, in just 3 weeks, we will have already left CC the first time??? Time is flying by. And I still have so much to do. :)

[zweihund]

Cruise picture: If thats the day of the CB and some people have Palo brunch, I have NO idea what time to make it

Here is the problem: I AM A PEOPLE PLEASER... and its NO FUN:guilty: so I am going to feel bad NO matter what happens, I NEED INPUT, I NEED HELP deciding on a time, I dont want anyone not to be able to make it...


How about a DDD website poll? The most popular time wins? ;)

Hi ladies,
I have a friend who was on the lookout for a formal/semiformal dress for me. She purchased one at a thrift store for $4 (I paid her back) and it is very cute. The problem, it doesn't zip all the way to the top (for me). It is a size 10 and I normally wear an 8 or 10 so it must be made small especially in the top area. Anyone interested in buying it for $4 plus shipping to wherever, please contact me. It is solid black with black dots that blend in so it doesn't look very polka dot, about knee length and has a ribbon around it that is already sewn on and attached (not a tie yourself ribbon). It is very cute and I can send a picture via an email, just don't know how to post a picture here. I hate it doesn't fit me, but it might be a great deal for some of you ladies trying to buy per ebay.
Monisa

Temptress! You can email me a pic, but if someone else asks first let them have priority. I already have two dresses - lol - but another option for Palo is never a bad thing! My email is erica.jacques@gmail.com :thumbsup2

[Elliott's_mommy]

And ELECTRICITY! :wizard: Sorry you're still without....any word on when you'll get it back?

Nope no word yet. DH and DF headed over to our house a little while ago to get my car. I'm hoping to get a call saying they won't be bringing the car back here because we have lights. The electric company is saying it could be up to 3 weeks........but if Ike comes through it will probably be much longer than that.

Thank goodness that for the most part my cruise stuff is pretty much done. MY FE gifts are not all that creative but hopefully you guys will enjoy them anyway.

[Fizzgig]

Nope no word yet. DH and DF headed over to our house a little while ago to get my car. I'm hoping to get a call saying they won't be bringing the car back here because we have lights. The electric company is saying it could be up to 3 weeks........but if Ike comes through it will probably be much longer than that.

Thank goodness that for the most part my cruise stuff is pretty much done. MY FE gifts are not all that creative but hopefully you guys will enjoy them anyway.

My New Orleans crew said they have power again. My best friend (HS teacher) said she has to pack a lunch for herself tomorrow, and there's only one grocery store open with limited supplies in her part of town. Evidently her school was later than others in terms of getting power, and the school still won't be serving lunch.

In terms of damage, they think minor water penetration of the roof and a bit of roof damage from a huge falling tree branch that is still up there. Overall, they're thankful, but getting prepared to evacuate again. If they have to evacuate for Ike, the school term will probably be extended for the year.