5/17/03 Eastern Cruise.. Who is going?

[donnabres]

I have to recycle my clothes from the last cruise. But then, even if I buy more my husband won't notice!!!!!

Donna

[UKANGEL]

LOL Donna!;)

[DARWIN91]

MMOUSE, BOOKED MY AIRFARE A FEW DAYS AGO. I GOT $154.00 ROUNTRIP N/S FROM JFK TO MCO VIA DELTA. WE ARE COMING IN ON FRIDAY AND STAYING AT THE RADISSON.

HAVE TO MAKE MY FINAL PAYMENT BY TUESDAY. HAD TRANSFERRED MY RESSIE TO COSTCO AFTER I HAD BOOKED ONBOARD LAST YEAR. THEY REQUIRE 75 DAYS BEFORE.

[mmouse37]

DARWIN91....we usually always fly down the day before and stay at the Radisson but due to work restraints this year we have to fly down that morning. Hubby is actually working midnight shift and we are leaving for the airport as soon as he arrives home that morning!! You also got a great price for airfare!!!

The Radisson has a great pool area!!!! Hope the weather is nice and warm for sailaway....our last two cruises we had to have sailaway indoors due to horrible rain!!!

MJ

[DARWIN91]

We stayed at the Radisson last year for the Western Inaugural. The hotel was nice. The service at the restaurant is a bit SLOW however, I would probably go elsewhere for a meal this time. The kids loved the pool area and we are traveling with my DD 5 and our friends who have a DS 7 so they will love it. If they are happy, then we are happy:D

[UKANGEL]

Its really dull and wet and grey here in the UK today....so I can't wait for our honeymoon cruise.......yippee, just 69 days til we jet out of here!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[DARWIN91]

It is ssooooo cold here in New York. I can't wait to lay on a lounge chair on a caribbean beach with a frozen drink.:cool:

[UKANGEL]

sounds good to me!:)

we're lucky we don't get the extreme cold here, just grey and wet!:rolleyes:

Not long now til the sunshine though:Pinkbounc

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

The sun is finally breaking out of the clouds here. It is supposed to get up to 82 today. I am so ready for the cruise.

10 weeks and 2 days till we leave for Port Canaveral!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Well, folks I might be pregnant! I won't know till around the 15th!

Of course I am scared since I had a miscarriage in December.

You all will laugh when I tell you the following: if I am pregnant the baby is "a little souvineer from Disney World"! ;)

We stayed at the Disney Caribbean Beach Resort last weekend. Boy, does the newly remodeled food court and restaurant look great!

Has anyone decided on their shore excursions for the cruise?

[donnabres]

Will be saying a prayer for you, and I love the fact that it might be a real "Disney" made baby. The 15th will be here before you know it, and I know all of us will be keeping our fingers crossed.

82 degrees? boy am i jealous, it's been cold will be warming up a little today but rainy, maybe snow tomorrow :mad: :mad:

Oh well, off to work......

Donna

[mmouse37]

hmmmm.....are we to assume the "little souviener" was "acquired" at the food court??? LOL!!! Sorry...that just struck me as funny....congrats on your possible pregnancy....I also miscarried once so I know what it is like.

MJ

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

mmouse37: You crack me up! ;) No, not conceived in food court. ;)

donnabres: Thanks for the thoughts and prayer.

[UKANGEL]

we'll be thinking of you too, over here in the UK....fingers crossed everythings ok this time:)

82 degrees?...............wow!!!:smooth:

[DARWIN91]

More snow today:(

[SQUIGGLE]

I Love Disney Cruise - congratulations! Wow, maybe you could do a commercial for the Parks. Something like, Look what we brought home from WDW." You'll be in our prayers too.

You guys don't even want to hear our temps today. I think winter is over here in South Florida!

Just 10 weeks and 1 day.......................

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

As I sit here, my husband is once again, about the 3rd time today snowblowing the driveway. Will it never end? Oh, for sun, and warm weather.
My niece who will be on the trip with us, and her 7 yr old son have been looking for a tux for him. A friend of mine suggested ebay, go to clothing, and there is a special section for ring bearer clothing. You can buy one for 40 to 50.
He just may be one of the cutest guys on the ship!!!!!

Stay warm, and dry,

Donna

[mmouse37]

Here in New York we have about 8 inches of new snow....enough already....I shoveled for a few hours this morning and was just about to my boots on again when I heard the sweet sound of my neighbor snowblowing our driveway!!! Yeah!!! that really made my day!!!

5/17 can't come fast enough!!!

MJ

[UKANGEL]

wow! I really feel for all of you with snow out there....we'd love to have lots of snow but I suppose the reality's not so nice eh?;)

Maybe we'll stick with the rain then!:rolleyes:

[mmouse37]

This is just a sample of what it has been like all winter long!!!

http://community.webshots.com/album/62947968hYWWJd

I want to shovel sand now, not snow!!!!

MJ

[UKANGEL]

thats just amazing!!! I don't ever remember having snow anything like that where I live!:eek:

Just keep safe and warm......not long til we'll all be shovelling that sand!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Psiklops]

Well, no snow here, but it is chilly (37). Tomorrow's supposed to be sunny and 65 with 68 on Sunday.

Just made the final payment - just gotta decide on the shore excursions now.

- Jim

[IrishCowboy]

70 days until we leave and 70 degrees today in Birmingham!

Seems like a good sign to me!

[SQUIGGLE]

WOO-HOO....................Just made final payment. I guess we're really going! OK, where are my Docs???
mmouse - thanks for posting those snow pics. Reminds me why I moved to South Florida. Hate that white stuff!

See ya pretty soon
fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[mmouse37]

Here is a link to our Western trip on 1/4/03 if anyone wants to take a look.....I know it helps me get through these snow covered days!!!

http://community.webshots.com/album/61021700mgkcmV

http://community.webshots.com/album/61027011UZJmCn


MJ

[ToDisney]

My family is also on this cruise. Can't wait. It will be our first Disney cruise.

[SQUIGGLE]

ToDisney - Welcome to the DIS Boards and to the 5/17/03 cruise. It's getting closer every day - thank goodness!!!
Hey! Does everyone have their Lime Green Ribbons?

fran
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

yep we have our ribbons ready!:Pinkbounc

Made our payment too, and got to dcide which excursions.......any ideas for 2 honeymooners??:confused: :smooth:

[ToDisney]

Lime green ribbons??? Do I need to read back and see what I'm missing?? LOL!!

My DH and oldest DS started taking scuba diving lessons this weekend. Any recommendations for myself and my two younger DSs (8 & 3) for port calls? Do we just take the excursions Disney offers?

I'm counting down the days.

[donnabres]

Don't have a ribbon yet, but for our last cruise 2 years ago, I bought at the disney store a lime green tank top with royal blue poka dots, and Mickey on the front. I posted that was what I was going to wear first day. It was great!!!! While standing in line I had people coming up and introducing themselves. I think that I was the only one from the Dis board that met everyone who posted, and some that were only lerkers.

I have my top ready this year too. My sister also has one, so look for the 2 with lime green tops.

Will have to get the ribbons though. Can't wait!!!! It was warm yesterday, and our snow is melting. Thank God.

36 days of tax season, and less than 10 weeks till the cruise.

How will i make it?

Donna

[ToDisney]

Thanks Donna. I'll have to get some lime green ribbon then!! We'll definitely keep our eyes open for ya!!

I don't think these boards are doing me any good... I'm so excited, I can hardly stand myself and this board is only making me worse!! LOL!!

[UKANGEL]

I know the feeling....as if planning a wedding isn't enough excitment!..and the cruise too!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[SQUIGGLE]

Just 9 weeks from right now I will be at work being totally useless and thinking of what I may have forgotten to pack.
Is it true that UPS delivers on Saturday?

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Boy, we have more snow today. May have up to 4-6 inches by 5 or 6 tonight when it stops. Enough is enough. Can't wait for this winter to be over.
Squiggle, can you send some sunshine and warm weather up here?

Donna

[UKANGEL]

.........and 9 weeks today Mark & I will have been married for 6 days!:Pinkbounc ..we'll be at HRH til Saturday then joinging you all on the cruise:)

[SQUIGGLE]

Donna, that sunshine & warmth is on the way! The northeast has had more than it's share of snow and cold this winter. I have family in southeastern PA and NJ. Seems every time I talk to them it is either snowing; just stopped snowing; or going to snow. YUCK!!!
Cheer up - just 9 more weeks!

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[SQUIGGLE]

Oh! I just remembered. About 2 weeks ago I saw about 30 or 40 Robins. Since they don't winter here they must have been on their way to you! There's still hope.........

fran

[mmouse37]

Signs of spring our showing themselves....yesterday before the additional 4 inches of snow...I saw a cardinal in our backyard and heard birds singing for the first time since October!!!!

We also had 4 very large turkeys come for a visit....that is rare around here!!!

MJ

[kaizach]

There is a Florida Resident's Special on this date for categories 5,9,10,11. If you are a Florida resident and have already booked in one of those categories, you can call Disney or your TA and they will process a credit or if you are a FL resident and you are not currently booked in one of the aforementioned categories you may want to consider moving. We moved from Cat 10 to Cat 9 and received a $700 credit from the Early booking rate we received in October, 2002!

[mmouse37]

Thank you for the info.....I had also heard that and I called my friend who lives in Florida to continue her cruise another week (back to back. Sshe is booked on the 5/10 sailing) for the 5/17 sailing with us. She called Disney and they said there were no more FL Res rates available. This was two days ago that she called.

MJ

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I am pregnant!!!! Just found out this weekend. That would make my due date around November 25th.

So, I will be 3 months pregnant when I board Disney Magic!

Please everyone pray that I will carry this one full term and not miscarry like the last one.

Does anyone know what kind of massages I would be able to do or not do, or what products I shouldn't allow to be put on my back during the massages aboard? I had bought some massage oil the last time on board and I saw on the box that pregnant women shouldn't use it. Just a little worried that I won't be able to do my usual massages on ship.

I called DCL and got the FL resident rate, but I lost my $200 credit on board (got that 'cause I booked this one on my last cruise). I got $340 credit back to my card. So, it still works in my favor.

:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Mjasp]

CONGRATS and GOOD LUCK

If you have any doubts, DON'T DO IT!!!

Also, don't bake in the sun, just my opinion


Joanna

[donnabres]

So, a new little Mickey or Minnie ha? Best wishes, and i'm sure all our prayers will be with you.
2 months from now, we will be on our way to the Raddison. We'll be landing in Orlando around 5 p.m. Can't wait. I think that all my tax clients are getting sick of hearing me tell about my cruise.
Well, I need something to get me through April 15th.

It was a beautifu day here today, spent it working though trying to catch up. More to come I hope.

Donna

[Mjasp]

Well...I have bad news. I jumped ship and will not be able to cruise with all of you this year . I rebooked for next year on the March 13th Western. We are thinking of moving to sunny Florida and that is when their spring break is. If we stay in NY I may have to switch again, depending on NYS testing.

Have fun and think of me, as I will be thinking of all of you.

MMouse, I really was hoping to meet you. Have a great cruise.

Joanna

[mmouse37]

Joanna....so sorry to hear to had to cancel. Was also looking forward to meeting you as well. I do understand and that is great that you might be moving to Florida...don't blame you after this winter.

Good luck and maybe will meet sometime in the future on a DCL cruise!!! I'll have a few drink in your honor onboard!!!

MJ

[donnabres]

Hi all, Joanna sorry you won't be going with us, but if you move to Florida think of the resident discount you may get on your future cruises.
Well, 2 months from today, we will be boarding the ship, not that I am anxious mind you.
Have a great day, and now we can say in less than 2 months....

Donna

[mmouse37]

Ok 5/17 cruisers....according to this link the FULL MOON will be on 5/16 so that should give us a few nights of bright MOON GLOW to admire up on deck if the weather is clear!!!

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html#y2003

MJ

[SQUIGGLE]

ILuvDisney Cruise - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Our prayers are with you and your little one. You might want to check with your doctor about any chemicals to stay away from.

Joanna - sorry you won't be with us. Maybe the next one! Where in Florida are you heading?

Just 2 more months.................
fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

Congratulations ILDC!:) Hope it all goes well for you.:)

Not long now everyone!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

We have booked our excursions.

We are doing the following:

St. Maarten:
1. Under Two Flags Tour at 8:45am
2. Golden Eagle Catamaran at 1:00pm

St. Thomas:
1. St. John Barefoot Catamaran Sail & Snorkle at 7:45am
2. Paradise Point Tramway

Anyone else going to be on those excursions?

[ToDisney]

Just booked ours, too.

St. Maarten:
Certified Scuba (for DH and oldest DS)

St. Thomas:
Certified Scuba (for DH and oldest DS)

CC:
Parasaling @ 9:30 (me, DH, oldest and middle DSs)

[UKANGEL]

ooohhh!!! I really MUST get round to booking ours...its so difficult to decide which to book though! They all sound so lovely:) :)

[SQUIGGLE]

We booked too. Doing the
ST JOHN ISLAND TOUR
PARADISE POINT TRAMWAY

Did the Under Two Flags last time. Was interesting. Driver was entertaining.

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[donnabres]

Not sure what we're doing yet, I think my niece has it all planned out. We did the Under 2 flags last time in St. Martin, and also the St. John's tour. I liked that much better. Be careful of the trip over to st. John though if you get motion sick. Good thing I took my Bonine. It was quite choppy. Worth it though.

2 months from tomorrow, we'll be in St. Martin.

Everyone is getting tired on me telling them how long I have to go till we cruise. I guess only all of you on this board know how I feel.

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

donnabres: Thanks for the advice, I will wear my SeaBands for that.

Only 8 weeks 1 day till we are at the Raddison!

[Psiklops]

We're gonna try to make our decisions on shore excursions this weekend, but it's tough when you've got 6 adults with such varying interests and abilities. I think we'll try and book 2 for each port - 1 for individual interests and 1 for the entire group (even if that's just wandering around the port town).

- Jim

P.S. Have we scheduled any DIS-Board get-togethers, yet? I'm sure we'll probably do a sail-away party (need to schedule a place), but were there any others scheduled?

[donnabres]

We really need to schedule one. The sailaway party is so busy, that it's hard to meet everyone there.

Who wants to take charge?

We'll be at the Raddison on the Friday night also, we won't be getting there till probably 7 or 8 p.m. though. Well, it's better than Sat. a.m.

Donna

[IrishCowboy]

I would suggest to schedule a second DIS meet on Sunday afternoon. The Sail Away Party is very crowded and it can be difficult for everyone to find one another.

This gives everyone a second chance to meet others if they miss the first meeting.

[dvarallo]

Hi all,

We just booked the 5/17/03 Eastern. There will be 5 of us: me, my 5 year old son, my friend and her 5 year old daughter and 6 year old son. We were on the January 25th cruise and had to fly home from St. Martin because of the Norwalk Virus, so we're going to try again. Looking forward to it. Hopefully, we'll all stay healthy this time.

[mmouse37]

Welcome to 5/17 thread....we recently booked as well. We just sailed in January and luckily had no problems with the virus. Hope to stay healthy this time around as well!!

MJ

[SQUIGGLE]

Welcome dvarallo! I'm curious. If you just booked when do you get your excursion information? Or did you get it when you booked?
Sunday afternoon on Deck 7 aft might be good for a DIS meet.
we'll be at the Rad Friday too. Should be getting in around 4ish.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[dvarallo]

Thanks for the welcomes mmouse37 and squiggle. We have all the excursion information from when we were on the 1/25 Eastern. You can also get the excursion information from the Disney web site. We're not sure if we're going to book any excursions ahead of time. We're just looking forward to enjoying the ship and possibly some massage services. We might look into taking a taxi to one of the beaches on the islands. After January, we're a little gun shy about making too many plans. We're looking forward to doing some relaxing and spending quality time with the kids.

[mmouse37]

We did the Western this past January and did the Eastern on 7/7/01 and 2/23/02.

The first time we took DCL beach excursions to Orient Beach in St. Maarten and Sapphire Beach Club in St. Thomas. On our second Eastern trip we did both these beachs on our own via private taxi and saved tons of money. Funny thing is on both islands we were brought to the same beach as the DCL excursion!!! We could come and go on our time schedule.

Taxis drivers were great...would not even let us pay until the return trip. We told him what time to be there and he was there waiting for us.

This time is St. Thomas we are either going to St. John on our own or Magens Bay.

MJ

[dvarallo]

mmouse37 - Which itinerary did you like better, Eastern or Western? What beach would you recommend for small children? My friend and I have two 5 year olds and a 6 year old between us. We don't want to do any regimented tours because we want to be flexible and thought the kids would enjoy just playing in the sand and surf. We're open for suggestions from anyone that has done excursions with small children.

[mmouse37]

We like both itineraries for different reasons...we like the Eastern for the extra sea day (love those) and the shopping, and like the Western because of the water activities offered in Cozumel and Grand Cayman.

Orient Beach in St. Maarten is very nice and beautiful. We also had our friends with us who had a 6 year old. The only drawback to Orient Beach is at the very far end there is a nudist camp. I mean it is pretty far (about 3/4 mile) from where DCL and our taxi driver took us, but the nudists do take strolls down the beach. The 6 year old with us didn't notice too much but when he did see someone, he took it all in stride. You will get topless bathing in a lot of places in St. Maarten. The nudists all seem to be very old, wrinkly (sp) people who in my opinion like to strut their stuff! Why I do not know!!! They are not much to look at and it is scary to see what gravity can do the human body!!!!

There is a beach called I think Grand Case Beach....it is just a short water taxi ride away from the ship in St. Maarten. I hear people say it is very nice with a nice view of the ships in the harbor. They rent umbrellas as well and it only cost $5 pp for an all day water taxi pass.

We had no problems with this at Sapphire Beach Club in St. Thomas. These are the only beaches we have gone to, so I cannot comment on others. As I said, this time we would like to try Magens Bay in St. Thomas. I hear it is beautiful.

MJ

[dvarallo]

mmouse37 - Thanks for the info. Orient Beach sounds nice and I've heard it mentioned several times on this board. I'm not too concerned about the nudist beach. The children are still pretty young and don't think twice about nudity. Who knows, seeing some of these people may help us feel better about our bodies, LOL.

[mmouse37]

That's for sure!

MJ

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I have made it past the point I miscarried in my last pregnancy! I also have my blood tests results back. Friday's hCG level was 1,411 and Monday's hCG level was 4,688! So, that is great it is rising like it is supposed to. I am scheduled for a sonogram on April 4th, we should be able to see the heart beat by then! Yipee!

We only have 7 weeks and 3 days till we go to Radisson! We will be there early evening.

[SQUIGGLE]

ILDC - looking good! In just over 7 weeks that baby will be getting rocked to sleep on the ocean waves!

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

I Love Disney Cruise, congrats and best wishes for you and the little one. Our prayers are with you, can't wait to meet you, you'll have to send us all pictures of your little Disney souveiner when you get the ultrasound done.
Someone said 7 weeks? Do we really have to wait that long? It seem so far away.
Donna

[UKANGEL]

ILDC thats so lovely for you and your DH:) We'll keep you in our thoughts:)

Not long now!:Pinkbounc

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Of course I will have to scan the ultrasound image and post it for you all. I don't know how much you will be able to see.

I am so looking forward to sitting out on the balcony and looking out at the ocean and listening to the soft waves!
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :smooth: :teeth:

[ToDisney]

Just booked our room at the Radisson!!

Is it May yet??? :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Looks like there will be quite a few of us at the Raddison on Friday night. Hopefully we'll meet some of you then, or maybe early the next a.m.

How many of you will be there?

We will be myself, sister Deb, her daughter and son in law, Kelly and Cory, and their son Darren.

Counting the days, hours, minutes, and seconds...................

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

My parents might be at the Radisson before my husband and I will be.

So, in our family there will be 4 of us.

Exactly 7 weeks from today!

[ToDisney]

There are 5 of us... myself, DH and my 3 DSs (3, 8 and 12).

[SQUIGGLE]

There will be just 2 of us. Myself and DD (adult - sometimes). Oh just 7 weeks from right now we'll be on our way!!!


fran:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Psiklops]

We won't be getting in until Saturday morning, but it'll be early (~ 9AM).

We're planning on picking out our shore excursions with the family this weekend.

Just 7 more weeks!!! :D

- Jim

[mmouse37]

We are a group of 9 from 7 mos to 46. We are not landing at MCO until 10:08am on Saturday. We are leaving JFK at 7:30 am.

I am hoping and praying for no delays. This will the first time we won't be in the first 10 in line in 7 cruises!!!

I just booked yesterday with Rabbit from ********.net

He will pick us up in a van and take all 9 of us (he is providing 2 car seats) and all the luggage. Only $80. Splitting this between the two families is much cheaper than DCL transfers. Even with tip it is only $50 per family. We usually do 2 one-way rentals with Avis, but since we are coming in Sat morning I did not want to bother with returning a rental and then taking the shuttle. We booked a 10 passenger van from Budget for the day on our return.

Getting more excited every day!!!

MJ

[watiii]

Have just found this board although we have had our reservations for quite some time. This is our first cruise and there are seven of us. Myself, DW, DS 20, DD 18, DS 8, DS 6 and DS 6 (yes they are twins and I don't know if there is a shortcut for that). We are still working on transfers and excursions and just really looking forward to having a great time. I have gotten some great tips from these boards and this looks like a fun group of people.

[SQUIGGLE]

watiii- welcome to the DIS and the best cruise coming up!
just 7 weeks from right now i'll be at dinner; and I won't be having meat loaf like I had tonight!
Any more thoughts on a meet other than at the Sailaway Party?

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[mmouse37]

Bill....I also would like to extend a welcome!!! I am so glad to see other "young adults". Keri, our DD19 is bringing her two college friends with us who are 18 and 19. Our DS18 and DD15 unfortunately cannot come this time around.

We are also travelling with our friends who have two little boys 7 mos and almost 3 years.

Here are some links to our Western cruise we took this past January if you care to take a look!!! We had quite a few at the DIS meet!

http://community.webshots.com/album/61021700mgkcmV

http://community.webshots.com/album/61027011UZJmCn

MJ

[UKANGEL]

My brand new Husband and I will be arriving at the port saturday morning, travelling from HRH with happy Limo :Pinkbounc

Looking forward to meeting you all, or some at least!:cool:

It's Mother s Day today in the UK and Mark is cooking the lunch for my parents and us, DD is helping wash up afterwards ;) so I get to relax!...not as relaxed as I'll be in a few weeks time though!!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[mmouse37]

Happy Mothers Day to you, UKANGEL!!!!!

MJ

[SQUIGGLE]

Happy Mother's Day to our UK friends!
Any recent cruisers know about locking luggage. I've read those flying down need to have luggage open for the airports; but what about DCL? Do we need to leave things unlocked.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Hi all,

Happy Mother's day to the United Kingdom. Well, just sitting here another dreary day. It's been raining since last night, but better than snow. They were talking snow tonight and tomorrow, but don't know if that's still on.

Oh well, only 16 more days of tax season as of tomorrow, then I will be able to have a life again. The only thing getting me through it is the thought of sitting on deck, with a nice book and saying, yes, it was worth it. Have to pay for my cruise somehow.

Keep thinking, sun and fun.

Donna

[watiii]

Thanks for the welcome Squiggle and MMouse37. I checked out the links and the pictures just make me more excited. I was wondering about young adults as well because they are in that grey area after teen activities but it looks like there will be plenty for them to do.

[donnabres]

Woke up to snow this morning. They had been saying that we would have it overnight, but was hoping they were wrong. May also get some tomorrow night too.

Oh, to be on the Magic now!!!! Have a great week everyone.

Donna

[UKANGEL]

Thanks for the good wishes all!

Snow??!!!!!!

We have some lovely spring sunshine hre at the moment, quite unbeleiveable for this time of year:cool: Still not quite Florida though.................

[Psiklops]

Just booked the shore excursions!!! :)

Here's what we're doing:

St. Maarten:
- Half: St. Maarten Island and Butterfly Farm Tour
- Half: Lotterie Farm Hidden Forrest Tour

St. Thomas / St. John:
- All: St. John Island Tour

Castaway Cay:
- Half: Castaway Cay Getaway Package
- Half: Moochin' off the other half

It was in the 70's and 80's with sun last week - 40's and 50's this week, which is fine by me 'cause it makes me appreciate the vacation all that much more!

- Jim

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

My husband, mom and dad and I received our documents by UPS today! Yepee, it is official!

Changing the subject a little, I am getting my 1st pregnancy ultrasound tomorrow afternoon, I can't wait!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

Just ordered the Cruiseline passporter the other day, can't wait to read it!:Pinkbounc

It should have even more info in it!:cool:

Not long now...........

[donnabres]

Good luck today with ultrasound. They didn't have them in the old days when I had my kids. When my 2 daughter in laws had them it was so exciting seeing them. The best one was when of them was TWINS!!!! They just turned 5 yesterday.

Maybe we'll be getting our documents soon. It will make it all official. Can't wait.

It's raining again, but better than snow.

Have a great day all.

Donna

[UKANGEL]

woohoo!
Got our documents today....all the way from the USA!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: So exciting when they were delivered:)

Hope the untrasound goes well ILDC! what an exciting time for you!:)

[SQUIGGLE]

Our documents were waitng when we got home yesterday! Just need some lime green ribbon and we are ready!
WOOO HOOO!!

fran
PS prayers for the ultrasound ILDC. We want to see pictures!

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

We went to the doctor and had a ultrasound done today. I am currently 6 weeks and 4 days pregnant and we are having twins! That is right you heard me twins! Looks like they might be fraternal not sure yet. When she would move the ultrasound probe sometimes it looked like there were two sacs and sometimes it looked like one sac. We saw two heart beats! Although one baby's heart beat wasn't as strong, but of course we are so early in the game it could be nothing to be worried about.

I go back on April 17th for another sonogram and then we will know a lot more details.

I don't know how to attach pictures in these threads otherwise I would show you the pictures.


:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Mjasp]

WOW TWINS CONGRATULATIONS

I work at an OB/GYN office and its always nice to see the shocked parents to be come out after they find out they are having twins.

Good Luck
Joanna

[watiii]

ILDC-
Congratulatons on your wonderful news. I was one of those "shocked parents" also. The tech called me in and said your wife has something to show you, and it was two babies. Our boys are identical and are 6 years old now. Take advantage of the cruise and relax before the real fun starts.

[UKANGEL]

such wonderful news for you Mark & Laura!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[SQUIGGLE]

CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to take advantage of a nice relaxing massage this trip. Could be you won't be relaxing too much for awhile.

fran
;)

[mmouse37]

I am so excited.....my two younger teens who did not think they would be able to come due to school sports have found out that they can come!!!! I called DCL and I can still put them in our cabin and I was able to secure their airfare on the same flights as the rest of the family at only $155 pp R/T. This same flight was showing a fare of $450 pp 3 days ago!!! Must be Pixie Dust!!!

So now it will be hubby and I, DD19 (plus her two roomates 18 and 19), DS18, DD15 and our friends with their two little boys!!!

I am so glad the whole family will be together now!!!

MJ

[ToDisney]

Did some shopping today. We purchased the folding laundry hamper (that has the side pocket for detergent and handles for easy carrying), an over the door shoe holder and the extension cord with extra outlets. Space bags were on sale, so we bought a set, too. Still looking for the lanyards for the KTTW cards for the boys.

6 weeks from today!! Woo hoo!!!!

[Psiklops]

Today, I bought some cologne and rented 3 DVD's!!!

Woo Hoo - I'm set!!!

:)

- Jim

[Mjasp]

Reallly wish I was able to make this cruise. they are now calling for 6 inches of snow on Monday.


Happy Shoveling
Joanna

[mmouse37]

really....I have not put the news on yet today...snow is the last thing I am thinking about!!!!

MJ

[donnabres]

Someone called our office to cancel an appointment for Tues. a.m. because they said we were going to have a bad snow storm on Monday night. Can you believe it? Also will have less than 1 week left of tax season by then. The only thing that will get me thru to April 15, is the expectations of the cruise.

I think that each of my clients have heard all about it. They usually come in and ask what trip I've taken in the last year and what I'm doing after tax season.

Oh well, off to work. The IRS and MASS. need their money!!!!

Donna

[DARWIN91]

DID I HEAR SNOW???????? I WAS JUST STARTING TO BRING OUT ALL THE SPRING CLOTHES. THIS CRUISE CAN'T COME FAST ENOUGH. WHERE IS THAT BEACH????? I NEED TO BE LAYING ON IT.

LAST TIME WE TOOK THE EASTERN WE DID THE PINEL ISLAND TOUR . I WAS NOT THAT IMPRESSED. I THINK THIS TIME WE ARE GOING TO TAKE A TAXI AND GO TO ORIENT BEACH. WE HAVE A DD5 AND ARE TRAVELLING WITH FRIENDS WHO HAVE A DS7 SO THEY ARE JUST HAPPY TO BE AT THE BEACH AND SO AM I. I WAS CONTEMPLATING THE GOLDEN EAGLE CATARAMAN BUT I HEARD SOME PEOPLE GET SICK?? ARE FRIENDS ARE A BIT NERVOUS ABOUT GETTING SEASICK.

I AM TORN ABOUT GOING BACK TO TRUNK BAY WHICH IS BEAUTIFUL BUT I THINK I WANT TO TRY MAGENS BAY THIS TIME. IF WE GO TO MAGENS BAY WE WILL DO IT ON OUR OWN.

WE WILL BE AT THE RADISSON THE DAY BEFORE. WE ARE ARRIVING AROUND 1 PM FRIDAY. WE WILL PROBABLY BE AT THE POOL MOST OF THAT TIME.

DID I SEE SOMEWHERE THAT THE PALO RESERVATIONS ARE DONE SOMEWHERE ELSE OTHER THAN THE RESTAURANT ITSELF? I THOUGHT I SAW THAT ON ONE OF THE NAVIGATORS THAT WERE POSTED ON ANOTHER SITE? DOES ANYONE KNOW?

[mmouse37]

darwin...I think I also read that...was it Rockin Bar D??? that is ringing a bell.

We are also doing Orient Beach and Megans Bay on our own via taxi. Have done Orient Beach twice before and like the location. Also have done Sapphire Beach in St. Thomas and it was very nice but now we want to try Megans Bay...

MJ

[DARWIN91]

MMouse, I heard about Sapphire beach too! I thought I read that it is further away than a ride to Megans Bay???

You might be right- I think I also saw Rockin Bar D for the Palo ressies. I search further, want to make sure that ressie is done as soon as on ship:D

[mmouse37]

Sapphire beach was not that long a ride, but it is past Megans bay (our taxi driver took us to an overlook and we got some pictures from above of Megans Beach. Very beautiful. The cab ride only took about 20 minutes. There is also a pool there to use.

Sapphire Beach is the same beach DCL takes their excursion to...we happened to be right next to all the DCL people and saved tons of money. Also could come and go on our own schedule. DCL does provide a buffet lunch but the cost was still not worth it. We also saw a lot of iguanas around...didn't bother you but they were cool to look at!!

MJ

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I am still in shock. The doctor told me that Baby #2's heart beat is very faint and is worried that is can become "disappearing twin syndrome". She has warned me that that baby could possibly not make it, but not to get too worried yet. That is why I am going back just 2 weeks later for another sonogram.

I am happy, nervous, scared and excited all at once.

[UKANGEL]

we'll be thinking of you.....good luck ILDC

Take good care of yourself and the babies.

x

[donnabres]

Our prayers will be with you and your two little Mickey souveiners. I'm sure that you'll be sprinkled with a little pixie dust.

6 weeks from today we'll be at sea, hopefully in the warm sun.

Waiting for 6-9 inches of snow tonight.............

Have a great week all.

Donna

[donnabres]

Our prayers will be with you and your two little Mickey souveiners. I'm sure that you'll be sprinkled with a little pixie dust.

6 weeks from today we'll be at sea, hopefully in the warm sun.

Waiting for 6-9 inches of snow tonight.............

Have a great week all.

Donna

[donnabres]

Our prayers will be with you and your two little Mickey souveiners. I'm sure that you'll be sprinkled with a little pixie dust.

6 weeks from today we'll be at sea, hopefully in the warm sun.

Waiting for 6-9 inches of snow tonight.............

Have a great week all.

Donna

[donnabres]

Well, winter returned yesterday, we got about 3 inches last night. My husband has already gone out and cleared the driveway and my car.

I'm really sick of this winter, 6 weeks from now we will be having breakfast in St. Martin.

Have a great day........


Donna

[donnabres]

Was feeling kind of down last few days with all the rain and snow, but got a call from my sister today. Our documents arrived today!!!!! My niece got her's yesterday. Now it's official, and I know that the sun will be waiting for us.

Hope you all get yours soon.

Donna

[DARWIN91]

Still waiting for my documents. When do I panic that I don't get them? I booked with Costco this time, the last 2 times I used Liberty Travel so I don't know when they are arriving. It's hard to imagine that in less than 6 weeks we will be in the warm weather. At this time of year, I usually get to tinker in my yard, instead I am looking at snow:mad:

[Psiklops]

DARWIN91, we still haven't received our documents, either - so you're not alone.

Mom's apparently read the Passporter book cover-to-cover and is going back for a second helping! I think she'll know more about the boat than we do and we've been on one of these before!

Anyway, just hangin' in there - the mentions of snow make our 45 degrees with rain feel quite comfortable. :sunny:

- Jim

[DARWIN91]

I am hanging in there. I think the problem is with this lousy weather we have had in New York - I NEED A CRUISE ;)

[donnabres]

Let's get this bumped up to page 1 folks. There must be something wrong today because I see the SUN

Just think, just 5 weeks from tomorrow, we will be headed toward the Sun and WARM weather.

Have a great day.


Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I have offically started morning sickness. It only occured when I first got up, but I still don't feel so hot. I really hope that it will subside by the time we cruise. I will turn 13 weeks pregnant on the 20th of May. I have no energy these days and I am just trying to make it day by day.

I get another ultrasound this Monday (14th) to check on my twins!

[UKANGEL]

well, we had some snow here yesterday and this morning!!!! Can't beleive it! Its been so warm rececntly and we had a sudden cold front that blew snow in...yuk!:(

4 weeks til the wedding, 5 til the cruise...........cant wait!:Pinkbounc

[DARWIN91]

My friends received their documents the other day. They booked through AAA.

[DARWIN91]

My friends are also on a waiting list still for early dining. We already have early dining and I was hoping once we got to the 60 days they would get moved. What do you think the chances are that they will accomodate them so that we will be together? We are already linked together. They also booked in the Fall but I guess the early seating went fast. Worst case scenario is that we move to 8:30 with them. I really don't want to eat that late - not because I would not like it - I would without children! And I like to hang out at night a bit without kids and I am afraid if we eat at 8:30 the kids heads will be in their Mickey Noodle soup and then back to the room we go. All dressed up and no place to go!
Ideally - 6 pm dinner and show with kids, then kids to club and adults to adults club for cocktails and strictly adult conversation after a day at the Mickey/Goofy pool. ;)

[donnabres]

I remember when...... that has to be the worst. The only thing is that it does eventurally go away. I got mine before I actually found out I was pregnant, and for the 2nd and last it lasted until my 5th month. Hope you are feeling better, and just think the cruise is in 5 weeks, and you;ll probably be over it by then.

We actually had a half way decent day yesterday, there was sun all day. Hope it lasts. I don't think that I can stand any more rainy, snowy days this year. Will be out of work next Wednesday for a couple of weeks. Hope you all have your taxes filed. I still have to make out one check to the state, but am waiting until the last minute.

Have a great day....

Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

Had to take a ride to the Port area this morning; so, of course, we rode by to check on the Magic. She was just sitting there looking absolutely beautiful. Sure was hard not to take that right turn! Just 5 weeks from today!

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

yippee!!! you lucky thing seeing it today!:Pinkbounc

we booked our excursions today, made it seem even closer!:) :cool:

[Psiklops]

Received the cruise docs today!!! :teeth:

Just waiting for the day now!

- Jim

[donnabres]

Well, saw a little sun late this afternoon. Has been pouring since yesterday morning till middle of this afternoon. I keep thinking that in 5 weeks we will be sailing in the sunshine.

Squiggle, I am so jealous that you can just take a ride to the port anytime you want.

ILDC hope you are feeling better.

UKANGEl I don't think that I realized that you got snow over there, I knew it was rainy but I didn't know about the snow. My sister and I would love to go to Ireland and England sometime, but I think she just wants an excuse to hope over to EuroDisney.

Hope you all have a great night, and think what you'll be doing in 5 weeks.

Donna

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks:wave:
OK so when is the next one? Jim I need to update my signature so it is right????

OK now we want everyone to have a real nice time and no fighting over the desert at Palos' or is that the other ship???:p

[Mjasp]

Jim...I have to do the same thing with my timer. Joe it serves us both right for jumping ship and not cruising on the 5/17.

Joanna

[Psiklops]

Well, the easiest thing to do is just to delete the old one and create a new one - sorry you guys couldn't make this one. We'll all have to coordinate better next time ;).

- Jim

[SQUIGGLE]

Joe - just won't be the same without the Boone's Farm and pointy cups! But I'm still working on the toll booth idea.

UK Angel - only problem with living so close is that we can't get on the ship whenever we get up that way!

Has anyone started to pack yet?

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks:wave:
Was working the toll booth issue as well, however, the contractor had some other things he wanted to build someplace else?????

[UKANGEL]

Donna
Yes, we do get snow over here, can be quite a lot but in our little corner of the UK (...South East) its normally quite sheltered luckily! So its always a treat for the kids or anasty shock for us!;)

Fran
I've got the cases out and the clothes are strewn all over the place this morning. I've bought lots of nice new things for the honeymoon, some from a while ago so I hope they still fit!!!:rolleyes: I really want to start packing but don't want everything to get all creased!:p

[donnabres]

Well, today is the last day of tax season. Have made it through another year.

The weather is finally warming up, and we are actually seeing sun. It's rather scarry. I think I heard that we are getting more rain later in the week.

Hope everyone has a great day.....1 month from tomorrow we leave for the Raddison. Can't wait.

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Well my twin #2 didn't make it. It died two to three days ago according to sonogram measurements. I had a feeling in my heart on Saturday that something had changed I don't know how to exactly describe it. One thing I noticed is that my horrible nausea has gone down quite a bit in the past few days.

Twin #1 is doing great. It has a heart rate of 149 beats per minute. I actually heard it, it was so cool! The baby measured yesterday at 13mm and is around 7 weeks 4 days according to the measurements. Today I am actually 8 weeks pregnant going from last menstrual period. I don't really understand how I can be 8 weeks but the measurements yesterday are 7 weeks 4 days, unless it is just growing slowly. Which I was told it is growing at a perfect rate. 1 1/2 weeks ago it measured 6mm and yesterday it measures 13mm so it has more than doubled in size. The ultrasound technician told me that as I get further along we will get a better idea of actual due date, but for now my due date is November 27th which is Thanksgiving day. She said that this twin is perfect (so far).

[UKANGEL]

ILDC I am so sorry to hear about your second twin...my thoughts are with you, and I'm sending you a big hug from the UK.

...but I am glad to hear how well twin #1 is doing, he/she sounds good and healthy.

Take care
x

[mmouse37]

So sorry to hear of your loss....

MJ

[dvarallo]

I Luv Disney Cruise,

I'm so sorry to hear that your twin didn't make it. The same thing happened to me. My first sonogram showed two sacs which meant fraternal twins, but one sac was much smaller than the other and the doctor told me right away that one might not make it. The doctor was right, but the second twin grew stronger and stronger and is now a healthy 5 year old. He was 9 Lbs, 6 oz. at birth. The good news is that the twin is absorbed back into your body and will not harm you or it's twin in any way.
I still think about my lost twin, but my son has enough energy for 2 kids and there are times when I wonder if I could have taken care of 2 of him at the same time. They say things happen for a reason even though it's hard to imagine what that reason is.
Enjoy your pregnancy and take good care of yourself. Hope to meet you on the cruise. We're geting closer and closer.

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Thanks everyone for you thoughts.

dvarallo: I hope we get to meet on the cruise. Thanks for sharing your story with me.

[SQUIGGLE]

ILDC - So sorry for your loss. But now you will have twice the love to lavish on your little souvenier.

Hugs

fran

[UKANGEL]

Just bumping this up so we can all carry on getting excited.........:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

4 weeks and 1 day till we leave for Port Canaveral!!!!

[Psiklops]

4 weeks and 1 day till I don't have to post how much time we've got left! :)

- Jim

(But I probably will, anyway)

[donnabres]

1 month from now, we will be, getting ready to go to the port . Many of you will be on planes headed to the port, whichever one you are we will be on the ship 1 month from today.

Can't come fast enough. I watched 1/2 of the Travel channel special the other night. Got a frantic call from a friend who thought she had to file an extention for her 16 year old son. Went over and took care of it for them. Thank God tax season is over. Will only be working 6 hrs a week now. Working hard for the winter does pay off.

I started to watch again at 11 but fell asleep 5 mins. into it. Thought I taped it, but........never changed the clock for daylight savings time. Oh well, have changed the clock and reset it for Sat. afternoon.

Have a great day.

Donna

[mmouse37]

Yep...I woke the kids up today and said....."One month from today, and we will be sailing again" They were psyched!!!!

MJ

[ToDisney]

How's everyone getting their cruise docs? UPS or USPS? I need to know who I should be stalking!! ;)

[dvarallo]

Originally posted by ToDisney
How's everyone getting their cruise docs? UPS or USPS? I need to know who I should be stalking!! ;)

It all depends on how you booked your trip. I got mine directly from my travel agent last week. If you booked through Dreams Unlimited or Disney Cruise Lines they will come UPS or Fed Ex.

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by dvarallo
It all depends on how you booked your trip. I got mine directly from my travel agent last week. If you booked through Dreams Unlimited or Disney Cruise Lines they will come UPS or Fed Ex.

Hmmm... we booked through DVC Member Services. Both UPS and Fed Ex have already made their deliveries in my neighborhood for the day without stopping here! :( Patience is not my best virtue!! ;)

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I was thinking one month from today we are on the ship, how is that possible. Am I wrong on when the ship leaves port?

Then I saw how you are comparing 17th of April to 17th of May.

But, actually if you count from Thursday to Thursday is one week.
So, it really is 4 weeks 2 days from today that we are on the ship leaving port.

But, what is a two day difference any way who cares it is around the corner!? :rolleyes:

Ok, now that I have bored you all I will sign off for now. ;)

[mmouse37]

Yes, this Saturday it will actually be 4 weeks away!!!

MJ

[ToDisney]

Our docs were printed today. We should have them by the end of next week. (DH had to call because he got a notice to serve jury duty the week we leave. I sent him to work with our confirmation sheets and he sent the originals along with the form to be excused.) At least I have some idea as to when I can start stalking FedEx and UPS!! ;)

[BunnyMom]

Hi Gang!!!!

Cruise docs came last week!!! Finally got a chance to sit down and look at them. Now it seems real!!!! Now I'll start to panic:eek: I'm not ready:eek: I need to pack:eek: I need new clothes:eek: :p :p :p :p :p :p

Okay I need a list!! Who's at the Radisson on Friday??? We're flyin in early and doing the Space Center then we'll be by the pool!! Me(DW,Terry), the Big Guy(DH,Pat) and the little guy (DS,Ian). Can't wait to meet you all!!!

Hangin by my fingernails til the 16th comes!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[UKANGEL]

yippee! 3 weeks tomorrow we'll be married:Pinkbounc :bounce:

2 days after we'll be on our way to Florida then 4 weeks tomorrow we'll be on that ship!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[ToDisney]

I'm starting to panic, too. I KNOW everyone here needs clothes!! ;)

We'll be at the Radisson. I think we're gonna keep the boys out of school that day and leave here early. That would put us at the Radisson around 5 pm. There's me (Diane), DH (Bob), and our 3 DSs (Jonathan 12 1/2, Nicholas 9 next month and Jake 3).

[BunnyMom]

So slad to hear there will be boys my DS's age. My DS is 10 and will be thrilled to hear about your sons ToDisney.

Woohoo!!! 38 days til BonVoyage!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[donnabres]

We're at the Raddison too!!! Myself, my sister, her daughter, son-in-law and grandson age 7. We arrive Orlando app. 5 and are renting a minivan to drive over.
Hoping to meet all of you there. 4 weeks, but who's counting?

Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

We're at the Radisson too. Be there about 3:30 or 4. Will be looking for lime green at the pool. Managed to get some lime green Mickeys from Home Depot. Will try to get some more in case anyone wants them.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Hope you all have a happy Easter, and that the Easter bunny was good to you.

Donna

[mmouse37]

Just two more Eastern Cruises....this week's and one on the 3rd and then it's our turn!!!

MJ

[ToDisney]

I'm going to be a basket case... the closer it gets, the more excited I get. I'm worse than the kids!!!

Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Hi,

have had a beautiful day here. Just went to Home Depot to get my Mickey paint swatches. Got both colors. Alien green is probably the best one though.

Got my tanktop out for boarding the ship. It worked last time to meet Dis members, so I hope it will work again. Lime green with blue poka dots, and Mickey on the front. The mickey is small though. If you see me, say hi!!!!

When I told my husband I was going to start packing, he told me I was crazy.

Hope you all had a great day!!!

Donna

[ToDisney]

I still need to get our paint swatches. I think I'm going to laminate ours and hang them from our lanyards?

I said the exact thing to DH last night... that I needed to start packing and he looked at me like I had lost my mind!!

I have no idea what I'll wear when boarding the ship, but I just got my dress for Tropicali night!! ;)

[donnabres]

Just read that semi-formal night is 1st. I may be in trouble. The dress that I had for formal night, which I figured was 1st might not fit me later in the week. Help!!!!! Maybe I'll have to go buy something else. Husband will kill me.

I washed shorts and shirts yesterday, will be ironing later this week, and laying them all out. That will make me really feel that we are going soon.

Have a great week, and just think, only 3 1/2 weeks to go.

Donna

[ToDisney]

Hmmm... hadn't planned on the boys eating with us on formal or semi-formal nights. Guess this will change things. And maybe I won't have to have my formal gown taken in after all... LOL!!

[SQUIGGLE]

Do you think Home Depot is wondering why the "Alien Green" Mickeys are going faster than the others?

I don't think you are crazy for packing. I've started a small pile of things on the edge of the bureau. Soon as it's a little bigger - out come the suitcases!!! Only 18 more work days.

Watched the Travel channel show again - bad move!!

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

not fair! wish we got to see DCL on the travel channel over here too!!:(

Oh well, just have to wait for the real thing!:Pinkbounc

I have a huge pile of clothes and stuff on top of my case on the floor of my bedroom.......just begging to be ironed and packed!:Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

So glad to know that I am not the only one to plan and pack early. I do find that the planning is almost as much fun as the actual vacation. I feel that I need to have something to look forward to.
Guess it's time to think about our next vacation. If I have something booked, then I don't get depressed. Maybe the Western next year?
Raining today, so maybe a good day to do some ironing. I think that I'll feel a lot better once my summer clothes are all set to put into the cases.
Squiggle, I caught the Sat. 3 o'clock showing on the travel channel, and was babysitting 3 of my grandchildren. Made them watch it too. The 6 yr old said, Nana I want to go too.

With 7 of them, kind of hard to pick 1 to take.
Have a great day.

Donna

[SweetCaroline]

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading your posts since February when we booked our 5/17 cruise. I finally decided I should introduce myself since I feel I know all of you!

This is my family's first Disney cruise, although technically it shouldn't be. We were scheduled to go on the 11/30/2002 cruise that was cancelled because of the Norwalk virus. So, we are doubly psyched! Traveling with me will be my DH, my DS (8) and my DD(5). We are going with my DH's family. A total of 21 of us. 13 adults and 8 kids! I'm sure you won't miss us.

As Donnabres has been posting, it has been a long cold winter up here in the Northeast and we definately need this vacation!

Has the DIS meet been offically been scheduled? Catch me up to speed!

[SQUIGGLE]

Welcome Sweet Caroline. Some of us will be at the Radisoon Friday night. The Sailaway Party has been mentioned as well as a meet on Deck7 Aft. Don't think we ever really set a definite time and place.
But, meanwhile --comeon down. Weather is wonderful down here!!!
Can't wait to start packing!

fran


:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

Hi Sweet Caroline!:)
Its been pretty sunny here in the UK for Easter but nowehere near as lovely as Florida so we can't wait either:)

I went to pick up my wedding dress today, so I'm REALLY excited!!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

Not long now.................:cool:

[SweetCaroline]

Hi Fran,

Thanks for the welcome. I wish I were coming down the day before. We are flying down Saturday morning and our flight doesn't land until noon. I don't expect to get to the ship until 2p. Ugh! I'll keep my eyes out for all of the lime green.

Save some shrimp for me!!!!

-Caroline

[SweetCaroline]

Hi UKAngel,

Thanks for the welcome and many well wishes for your upcoming wedding!

Glad to hear the weather is nice where you are. I just checked and it is 80 degrees and overcast in St. Thomas right now. I can't wait!!!

-Caroline

[UKANGEL]

Thank you for the good wishes Caroline...I'm so excited!:)

80 degrees sounds wonderful doesn't it?:)

I've always wanted to go to the caribbean so I can't wait!:Pinkbounc :smooth:

[ToDisney]

Woo hoooooooooooooo!! Guess what was on my front porch this morning??? OUR cruise docs!!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoooooooooo!! (Wonder how long they've been sitting there??? Don't people know how to use a doorbell???) ;)

Are we there yet? Are we there yet??

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[UKANGEL]

thats great news!:)

makes the excitement even better doesn't it?:Pinkbounc

[granna]

We will be on the Magic 5/17 with a wedding crowd of about 30. Don't worry we're not rowdy... more of a family oriented crowd of all ages. (And my son in law is the minister officiating.) The groom is a fire fighter, and one groomsman a police officer, one an EMT. What a well protected cruise we all will have. Can't wait for the fun, but we don't have our documents yet! Should I worry?

[SweetCaroline]

Hi Granna,

How exciting for your family! Is the marriage happening onboard? We are also a large group, I think that makes for more fun. And you are right. I do feel safer knowing your crew of public servants will be onboard.

I think you should try and track down your documents. How long ago did you book? We have had ours for a couple of weeks now. But don't panic. Maybe your TA has them and just hasn't called yet. No worries!

Anyway, welcome to the boards.

F.Y.I. It is 82 degrees and sunny in St. Thomas today!

[dvarallo]

Has anyone heard about the Tropical Storm brewing. It's only the second time since the weather service started keeping records that Hurricane season has started befire June. I hope that's not a bad omen.

[granna]

There is a "pre-cruise" wedding on shore and a whing-ding wedding on Thurs. I believe that's the day. I am not a family member... there are lots of friends of the couple going along. See you there!!

[SweetCaroline]

dvarallo

Ana is a subtropical storm. I think this is only the second year they started naming subtropical storms. Last I heard, Ana isn't supposed to turn into anything major. It is sustaining 40 mph winds and will miss Bermuda.

I did hear this is supposed to be a bad season for hurricanes. Let's hope it waits until June to kick into gear.

[dave&kim]

We 5 are looking forward to our Eastern Cruise May 17. We had snow here yesterday and are anxiously awaiting the warm weather. Our family DH, DD 15, DS 14, DS 10 did the 4 day Wonder back in October and just didn't get enough so booking again this May was a no-brainer!!! We are on the late seating, which we prefer. What seating are all of you on?:smooth:

[dvarallo]

SweetCaroline:

Thanks for the info. We had to cut our last cruise short because of Norwalk Virus and I was getting worried that we would get seasick due to rough seas and be quarantined to our cabins again.

What part of New Hampshire are you from? My parents and sister (& family) live in Nashua. It's a beautiful state!

[mmouse37]

granna....my friend sailed on the 3/8 magic and her nephew proposed to his fiance onboard....ordered champagne, roses, and the big cheese himself to come see the bride to be!! He surprised her out on Deck 7 aft. She was blown away!!!

Dave&Kim....glad to see you have some teens in the 14/15 age range. Our DD15 will be onboard as well. We also have DD19 and DS18. We have sailed 7 times already on DCL and can't wait until 5/17!!!! Plus, I will celebrating my Birthday on the 17th...and all week long, for that matter!!!

MJ

[catsrule]

No, but I will be in St. Maarten for that entire week. Maybe I will see some lime green on that Tuesday when you dock there. :teeth:

[SweetCaroline]

dvarallo

We are just outside of Manchester. That isn't too far from Nashua. We are virtually neighbors!

-Caroline

[BunnyMom]

Welcome Aboard to SweetCaroline, Granna, Dave&Kim!!!! Dave&Kim we have 2 things in common, last seating and a DS10!!!! We'll be looking for you for sure!!!!

Time's short gang, can't wait to see you all on board!!!!!!

DW Terry, DH Pat and DS10 Ian

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

We have late seating ourselves along with my parents.

mmouse37: Our B'Days are close together! My husbands is the 8th of May and mine is the 26th of May! :p


I can't stand it anymore, I can't concentrate at work. :o

All I think about is this cruise. :p

[granna]

Granna here ,
with a couple of questions from experienced travelers...
A few of our group will really be pinching pennies, especially with larger families. One family is even considering staying on board on one of the first two ports. I guess it will be peaceful on board, but are the regular amenities open? buffets, poolside snack bars, etc? Oceaneers? I am tempted to do a morning excursion and then come back and play with grandson while his folks go ashore to shop. Can we go back and forth? I am such a newbie. help us out here. Thanks.

[Psiklops]

Granna, yes, everything will be open as usual on port days. There are also on-board activities planned as well, though not as numerous as on a regular day at sea. You can take a look at a navigator (list of the day's activities) from our day at Cozumel here (http://psiklops.brinkster.net/Trips/ShowDoc.aspx?TripDateID=1&DocumentID=5). As you can see, there's plenty of other things to do, including seeing a movie onboard (they run constantly from noon 'til midnight - plus they're free) to lounging around at the pools.

You can go back and forth on and off the boat as much as you want - you might just have to wait a few minutes for one of the tenders.

Hope this helps :)

- Jim

[granna]

Thanks!! That is exactly what we wanted to know. Enjoyed the Navigator too. It is really jam-packed with info and activities. But I'll have to spend my evenings reading up on what is happening the next day! When do they deliver these?

[ToDisney]

If nothing else... my family is prepared for Tropicali night!!

Oh, I even found some lanyards at Old Navy ($2.50). They don't have the plastic holder for the KTTW card, but I've got a hole punch so I'll bring that along. (Saw that suggested somewhere on these boards.) I had checked Target and WalMart, but couldn't find them (yes, I asked). I think these will do.

[granna]

I found the 97cent lanyards at our Walmart in Atlanta area. there is a holder with plastic window attached. They were near the watches and sport wallets. Also got my gallon zip lock bags, sun screen, aloe, and much more. Trying to space the purchases out over the next couple of weeks!

Question from my daughter. Can you get bottled juices? Cranberry or kid punch flavors? Or should we bring some from home. ? You probably have to pay for them like soft drinks , right?

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by granna
I found the 97cent lanyards at our Walmart in Atlanta area. there is a holder with plastic window attached. They were near the watches and sport wallets.

You did? I thought I read to check the fishing section... LOL!! I guess I'll go back because I think I really want the plastic window!!! I just hate the WalMart here!! *sigh*

[Psiklops]

Granna: you'll get the first Navigator either in the Terminal (if they don't run out) or definately awaiting you in your stateroom. They seem to appear the evening before the day they're for, so you'll get Sunday's on Saturday evening, etc...

- Jim

[donnabres]

Hi all, are we getting excited? 3 weeks from now will be finishing my packing as we are leaving early afternoon Friday. The only reason I don't have everything laid out on one of the spare beds is that seeing it's vacation week, have been having the grandkids over each night and needed them. Next week though I guess one of them will be full.

The sun is shining today, but it was cold yesterday. Can't wait for the sun!!!!

Have a good Friday, and think, after today, only 3 weeks left of work.

Donna

[mmouse37]

granna....as a tip, bring along a few different colored highlighters....we used these to highlight each activity each person wanted to do. It really helped, because on our first cruise I saw things in the Navigator that I wanted to do, but I wound up forgetting because there was so much going on. This way I highlight the things I really do not want to miss and keep referring to the my Navigator all day....make sure you keep it with you all day..you will need it!!!

MJ

[granna]

You all are so helpful!! I am passing these tips along to our large party and we are feeling much less frantic. I hope we will get to meet some of you. I think you will "notice" our party... lots of fun loving folks. We plan to have a great time at all the musical piano evenings, talent shows, etc. And several are celebrating birthday, anniversary, and of course the wedding aboard.

Will the choices of the week's movies be posted early in the week? Do you make reservations? What about popcorn (my weakness) and snacks at movie (Pay extra?)

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by donnabres
The sun is shining today, but it was cold yesterday. Can't wait for the sun!!!!

Sun? What's that? We've only seen glimpses of it recently. If I didn't know better, I'd say I lived in Seattle with all the rain we've been getting lately!!

[SweetCaroline]

Well. Since it snowed yesterday, I have had to resort to electric beach (a.k.a., tanning salon) to help get me in the mood. My nice-white-Irish-skin-that-hasn't-seen-the-sun-in-nine-months would scare everyone at the Sail Away Celebration!

Don't forget your bubbles!

[dave&kim]

Don't worry about your white Irish skin, us Canadians are going to hit a high of 50F today!!! I went out today without a coat on!!! Three weeks from now we are heading for the Detroit Airport and can't wait for the warmth and sunshine. We will be the five people with lots and lots of sunscreen!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[SQUIGGLE]

Exactly 3 weeks from right now we will be loading the car and getting ready to head to the Radissson.

I am getting sooo excited! What amazes me is that the excitement doesn't get less with each cruise. Strange isn't it?

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by SweetCaroline
I have had to resort to electric beach (a.k.a., tanning salon) to help get me in the mood.

Both DH and I started visiting the "electric beach" last week, too!!!

[donnabres]

We didn't get snow yesterday, but it sure felt like we would. Have 2 of the grandsons and went for a walk today and sat out on the deck for a couple hours. Passporter in hand!!! Think I've read it through at least twice.
We'll be in the air 3 weeks from now, can't wait for sun and warm weather. I shudder each time the gas bill comes in for the heat. I could be spending the money on the cruise instead of to heat the house.

Well, off to a birthday party for youngest grandson. Have the 3 granddaughters tonight.

By the way, I used the highlighter on the last cruise, only thing was I ran out of time. Sometimes there were 2 or 3 things I wanted to do at the same time. Very hard to choose. Guess I'll do the things I didn't do 2 years ago.

Donna

[UKANGEL]

...and exactly 2 weeks today it'ss be the eve before our wedding!:Pinkbounc :bounce: Then we'll be off to Florida on the Monday...can't wait!:)

I have my hen night tomorrow night with my girl friends:)

[mmouse37]

I guess hen night would be equivalent to our bachlorette party??? Never heard that term before!!! Have a great time!!!

MJ

[donnabres]

UKANGEL-hen party, sounds like fun. Too bad it would be such a long trip, otherwise you could have invited all of us to join you. The next 2 weeks will just fly by, and before you know it, you'll be on the ship with you NEW friends. Hope you bring wedding pics with you.

Well, we had a sunny, but a little windy day. Kids played outside most of the day. One of my grandsons, he's got the white Irish skin too, was all red from the wind and sun.

It's back to reality tomorrow. Rain, but better than snow. Just thinking of 3 weeks from now, hopefully sitting by the pool relaxing.

Have a great weekend.

Donna

[BunnyMom]

Okay Disser's!!! No more talk of snow!!!!! We've had one of the snowiest winters on record here in south Jersey and it's raining tonight. What drought???????????

UKAngel!!!!!!! Have a great time with all your hen friends!!! Thoughts and prayers that your wedding is all you've ever dreamed of!!! 21 years ago this month the DH and I were married. I wish you many years of wonderful memories.

I'll be at the pool at the Radisson at this time in 3 weeks. We can sleep in this time. No long bus ride from the airport. Just a quick hop over to the port. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to meeting you all. If a crazed woman approaches you in line in the terminal or onboard. BE NOT AFRAID!!! It's just the BunnyMom, wantin to meet her DISBOARDERS'.

See ya in 3!

Terry, Pat, and Ian

[mmouse37]

Hey...that goes for me as well....don't be surprised if I happen to come up to you and say...."are you a DIS'er??? And, don't be shy about coming up to say hi to me either....I'll be wearing my bright pink BIRTHDAY GIRL BUTTON!!!

Rain here as well tomorrow....yuck....at least I know we will be inside all day....we are in middle of redoing a bathroom and we all know what fun that is!!! Hubby has been working so much that it has been in a state of limbo since last June!!! I theatened that it had better be done by our cruise or I would be spending even more time on the DIS board!!! You never saw a man hang wallpaper so fast!!! LOL!!!

MJ

[BunnyMom]

A woman after my own heart!!! Crack that whip!!!! LMAO Good luck on the bathroom.

I'm thinkin about wearin my lime green tie-dyed shirt (from the Innaugural Western DIS'ers) to the port so that my fellow DIS'ers will know me. (Must check with 10 year old DS to see if it would be too embarrassing?) LOL


Off to Disney dreamin for now!!

Terry, Pat and Ian

[SweetCaroline]

My DH thinks we (all DIS'ers) are completely whacked, so I encourage all of you to run up and say hi. I have no idea what I'm wearing, but I've got my paint chip thing from Home Depot!

I'm a little bummed I won't be at the Radisson Friday night. We don't arrive in Orlando until noon on Saturday. How long do you all think it will take to get our bags and drive over (we have a limo/van from ********) to the port? I'm thinking we'll be there by 2p. I probably won't be too hard to spot. Just look for the lady pushing her way to the bar to get a pretty drink with a tiny umbrella!

[donnabres]

Yes, I think that we are all a little crazy. But after this winter who could blame us? It's raining pretty hard here today. Need some sun!!!!
My husband doesn't travel so he doesn't understand when I check this board a few times a day. He also can't understand why I'm planning my wardrobe this far in advance. This from a man who wears jeans and tee all the time.
Well, the grandaughters are calling. have a great day all, and think that in 3 weeks, we'll all be heading for a little of the MAGIC!!!

Donna

[Psiklops]

Well, I'll be sporting the Western Inaugural Cruise T-Shirt (the regular one, not the lime-green one). I tried to convice DW to wear the the tie-dyed ones, but the word 'hideous' came up quite often.

Just look for a lady who's eyes are twelve times bigger than her head - that'd be DMIL. She's never been on a plane, never been in a limo (she doesn't know about the limo yet), never been on a cruise, never been outside the country. The same could be said for DFIL, but he's a bit more mellow :)

Yep, 3 more weeks and we'll be waiting to get onto the boat!!! :teeth:

- Jim

[mmouse37]

sweet caroline....don't feel bad...we are not arriving until Saturday morning as well.

We have ******** booked to pick us up at the airport at 10:08 am when our flight gets in. We are stopping for a grocery stop so I figure we won't be to the ship until about noon or so. This is the latest we have arrived, so I guess we will be at the end of that very long boarding line!!!! Usually we are first!!!

We are a party of 11 so we need the van from ********, plus a trailer to take all the luggage!!!

MJ

[SweetCaroline]

mmouse37

We are doing the the van with trailer too (12 of us). I was definitely feeling like a hick from New Hampshire! Glad to see you city-folk are doing the same thing.

It's raining pretty good here too. The only good thing about all of this bad weather is my DD (5) hasn't wanted to wear any of her new sandals! She is a fashion plate already!

-Caroline

[ToDisney]

I have no idea what I'm going to wear the first day and I think I'm done shopping, but that could always change! ;) I still need to pick up the green Mickey from Home Depot. I think I'll do that today.

I'm having a rough day. Found out yesterday, our phone is out (since Wednesday). Bell South said since they've been having so many problems, they were going to replace the line to the house last night around 6. They didn't show. Took DH to the airport at 6 this morning. Later I went to the Y. While I was gone (for about an hour), Bell South came and said they were going to check the box in back. (My older DSs were home.) By the time I got home, they were gone... still no phone. No, we don't have a cell phone. Fine, I figure I can deal without a phone. I get online to do some shopping and go to a check recent order I put in on the 18th through one of Amazon's merchandisers. Guess what? My account has been charged and now there is no record of my purchase. Fine, I get the number to call Amazon, but guess what? I forgot I don't have a PHONE!!!! *taking a deep breath* :eek:

[UKANGEL]

Happy Weekend everyone! Thanks for all the good wishes.......yes a hen party is like your bachelorette bash I guess!:)

Just waiting for people to arrive, having a drink to steady my nerves!:)

Look for us at the terminal too, we'll be the ones with eyes only for each other!:):)

[dave&kim]

mmouse and sweet caroline - We 5 are not arriving until Saturday. We catch a plane out of Detroit late on Friday and stay in the Embassy Suites.
mmouse - thanks for the yorride info. We are in the process of booking some form of transportation to the MAGIC on Saturday. We plan on arriving shortly after 11 AM. Can't wait. Got some bad news today - they cancelled the Billy Joel- Elton John Concert in Toronto today. :mad: At least we still have the cruise to look forward too :)

[mmouse37]

dave and kim.....My DD19 went to BJ & EJ concert last summer...said they were awesome..sorry they cancelled.

DD15 is going to Avril Lavigne on May 13th and I am hoping for Matchbox 20 tickets for Mother's Day..they play on the 14th!!!

Sweet Caroline....when I told my kids about the trailer for luggage they looked at me and said...who are we, the Clampett's!!! I said....well, if you did not pack so many shoes we probably could have gotten away with a compact size car!!!!

The girls did not think that was funny, but I did!!!

MJ

[ToDisney]

Woo hoo!! Got my Mickey paint swatches. They were out of Alien Green so I got the next closest. I also found those darn 97 cent lanyards at WalMart. I think I'm going to use the plastic from there and somehow rig them to the Old Navy lanyards I already bought. I also bought some lamenating sheets for the Mickey heads so we can have them with us all week!!

Ohmygosh!! Three weeks from today, we'd already be SAILING!! Wow!! Gotta take a moment to let that actually sink in!!

[granna]

I am getting into training.... ate two desserts for lunch today (nanner puddin' and chocolate cake). I asked my grandson (3) who will be with us what dessert he would like and he said "Fruit!" What a party pooper.

[SQUIGGLE]

UK Angel - I don't know how you can handle the double excitement of your wedding and the cruise. I remember pre- feminist days hearing about hen parties up north.

Anyone been on the Eastern cruise since 9/11? Just wondering what time you have to report to Immigration in St Thomas?

Just three weeks from right now - we'll be on our way!

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[mmouse37]

We sailed on 2/23/02 on the Eastern and St. Thomas day was at about 7:00-7:30 that we had to report.

MJ

[SQUIGGLE]

Thanks MJ. Hopefully they do it by your excursion time. We are supposed to meet at 7:40.
I don't care it will be fine! I'm going on a MAGIC cruise!! That is becoming my new thing; especially at work!

fran

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by granna
I asked my grandson (3) who will be with us what dessert he would like and he said "Fruit!" What a party pooper.

Fruit?? Looks like you've got your work cut out for you!! ;)

[UKANGEL]

Originally posted by mmouse37


I said....well, if you did not pack so many shoes we probably could have gotten away with a compact size car!!!!

The girls did not think that was funny, but I did!!!

MJ

lol MJ I think thats hilarious!!! Sounds just like my DD and I!;)

Well, I had a good time last night with my girlfriends, my head's not too sore but I'm very tired as we didn't get to bed til 4 am!...just chatting and drinking all night!!:eek: :smooth:

You're right the excitement of all this is almost too much!:):):Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[ToDisney]

Oh the pressure!! I had a dream last night I forgot my Passporter and birth certificates!! :eek:

[donnabres]

Good morning,

Had to laugh at the shoe thing, got my shoes out last night and lined them up. I think that I am going to have to cut down on the list. Also got my dinner clothes out.

I am thinking that if I were smart, that I would wear a dress 2 nights, who is going to remember? We ususally always go back to the room to change right after dinner. For formal and semi formal nights, I have a pair of black chiffon palazzo (spelled wrong) pants and was thinking I should just bring 2 tops. Probably won't, and will be upset when I try to close the bags.

Still raining here. Seems that's all I've been saying all winter, rain or snow. That's ok as long as the sun is shining 3 weeks from now.

Have a great day......
Donna

[mmouse37]

FYI for luggage....Sears put on sale a really nice 29" Forecaster brand luggage for only $29.99....regularly $79. Actually all three sizes when on sail for $29.99 each. Sale started yesterday.

They also had the 25" in size and the a 22" (which also came with a travel tote).

They are a dark grey/blue color and have nice wheels and telescoping handle. My mom & dad left for WDW today (had to get up at 4:00 am to drive them!!) and she needed some luggage, so I took her shopping yesterday. I am going to use the large one for hubby for our cruise!!! I have my favorite MM luggage that I use!!

MJ

[granna]

I think I am through shopping, although we still need film, and such. Now I need to have a dress rehearsal of outfits to see how they really look and figure out which shoes and jewelry to take.

What made me think of this... we saw a teen girl decked out for her prom (strapless and backless with just some strings holding her dress). She was trying to walk and hold the top of her dress up and the bottom of her dress down in the wind. I am wondering about wind and skirts (not doing any strapless stuff :-) ).

[SQUIGGLE]

Wind can be exciting; especially on the way to dinner. Just remember, once you are dressed up real nice DO NOT go out on deck! We were doing well one night last cruise. Then we were waiting for an elevator on Deck 4 and the outside doors opened on both sides at the same time - it was unbelievable! Everyone was grabbing hair,skirts, small children. Actually, it was pretty funny.

We seem to have a few extra paint swatches if anyone will need them.
The shopping is done (except small things we nned to get last minute). The suitcases are out and the piles have been transferred from the bureau. This is lookin' good.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[BunnyMom]

Fran, I'm jealous. We're borrowing luggage so don't have it yet to start piles.

I'm headed to Home Depot in the morning, looking for paint swatches and garden edging!!!! Whatta combo!!! LOL

We're all set. Believe it or not, the DH and DS are the ones that need shoes!!!!!!!! I've cut mine down to 4 pair by making all my dress up clothes go with either white or black sandals. A big difference from last year's 7 pair. Woohoo!!!!!

Beautiful day here today in southern NJ. Tomorrow's supposed to be even better. I've been gettin myself in cruise mode with daily dips in the hot tub. Tomorrow I plan to bake in the sun for at least 30 minutes. Another case of really pale Irish skin here.

Lovely days ahead for us all. Seeya at the Port!!!!

Terry, Pat and Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innagural

[mmouse37]

I cleaned out all my closets and dressers drawer tonight...chucked a ton of old stuff. Now packing should be much easier!! Even started making piles in a laundry basket that I can just transfer over to the suitcase.

I also plan on getting some sun tomorrow!!

Regarding shoes....I think I posted this already but in case anyone did not catch it...this is what a cabin with 4 teen girls looks like. All the shoes in the cabin are not even in the pic. Some are in the closet and there is a whole row lined up on top of the couch as well!! Hence my previous comment about the luggage trailer vs. compact car!!!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/50699182/57726760txYpVs

MJ

[UKANGEL]

brilliant pic MJ!:)

...so, my 7 pairs aren't SO over the top then?!!!:rolleyes: ;)

[mmouse37]

seven pair is not over the top.....I hate bringing a lot of shoes but sometimes you just have to.

I hope to only bring 1 pair of black dressy sandals for both formal nights, 1 pair of sneakers, 3 pair of various sandals for other times.

MJ

[UKANGEL]

thanks! and we will be in Florida for 3 weeks after all!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[ToDisney]

Okay... now I don't feel guilty for bringing "only" 5 pairs of shoes. Thanks for posting the picture!! ;)

[dave&kim]

MJ- That picture is just too funny. It resembles my DD 15 closet! I can't wait to see how many pairs of shoes she takes this time. On second thought, what size shoes are your girls taking? If they wear a size 8 then my daughter could borrow their shoes and have more room for her clothes!!
Put shorts on today. We are to hit a high of 70F. It better.
Kim

[ToDisney]

Should everyone in our party wear the green Mickeys? Or just the adults? I got enough for all of us, but then I thought maybe only DH and I would need them. Then I sarted thinking, well, maybe the older two boys would need them in case some of the boys here were wearing them, they could get together? What are you guys doing?

[Gram7]

Hi all I guess it is time to join in on all the fun. My DDIL (Sweet Caroline) won't let me wear my lime green Mickey swatch if i'm not officially on the boards. I can't believe our cruise is so close. Just finished making my 4 DGD's tropical dresses. I guess we are really going! See you all soon.

[SweetCaroline]

Good job Eileen (Gram7)! I'll give you your lime green Mickey sticker now!


ToDisney, I think I'm the only one in my family wearing the green Mickey. My DH thinks I'm totally crazy being on the boards and my two kids are to young to get it (DS 8 and DD 5). Plus, I wouldn't want any strangers talking to them...you know, imposter DIS'ers. Okay, now I think I am crazy! Anyway, I think it will just be me and Gram7!

[ToDisney]

Sweet Caroline... no!! That's exactly why I asked!! The more I thought about it (after grabbing enough for the 5 of us), I started to worry if it was a good idea. I had decided against it for my 3 year old, but wondered about my 12 yo and almost 9 yo. (Although he gets tons of paint swatches every time we visit Home Depot... LOL!! "MICKEY!!!!!!!!!")

[donnabres]

Why not let the kids wear them, but put your DIS name on them? That way they will feel special too!!!!!
My husband thought I was nuts when a couple weeks ago I told him that I thought I would go to Home Depot. That's not where I would ususally go shopping. When I came home with the Mickey swatches, he really thought I lost it.

You can tell that he's not one of us. Have a great day.

Donna

[SweetCaroline]

I might put the swatches on the kids for the Sail-Away party when I know they are with me. Of course, my DD(5) may not want to wear it if it doesn't match her outfit! I know, I'm in big trouble with her!

I'm thinking I'll stick the green swatch on my DH's back. He won't know it's there, but you all will know he is with me!

Is everyone putting their screen names on their green mickey stickers?

[SQUIGGLE]

I was thinking of putting THE DIS on the ears; then my screen name top center; then my real first name under it. What do you think? Maybe for youngsters only the screen name?

OK, only one more quick trip to WalMart should do it. Want the batteries and film to be as fresh as it can be.

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Aburkie]

Well I guess it's time for me to join my crazy DC and DA...Sweet Caroline and Gram7 on the boards. I've been reading the boards but our cruise boss Sweet Caroline won't let us wear our swatches unless we post. And if my DD (6) doesn't have a green Mickey she won't be happy. My family DH, DD and myself are part of the Crazy 21 Family. :Pinkbounc

Wish we were leaving today!!! :earsgirl:

[donnabres]

Just came back from a walk. The weather has been nice last couple of days. Should have sat out on the deck to get some sun but didn't.

As I was walking, I kept thinking that in just a little over 2 weeks we'll be on the MAGIC!!!! I hate to exercise, but I love to walk and think of what's to come.

Well, gotta go make supper. Can't wait for 12 days no dishes, or making beds, or cooking.

Donna

[UKANGEL]

Hi Aburkie & welcome to the gang!:)

We won't ahve any lime green mickey swatches, don't think they do them over here, so you'll have to look out for the lime green ribbons on our backpack:)....anyway, we 'll be the lovesick couple with eyes only for each other.......well, it is our honeymoon after all!;):):):Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[granna]

I don't have my Lime green paint swatch yet either. But I have a huge bruise on my leg which will probably be the right shade of green in time for May 17. Got the bruise trying to maneuver through the maze of bags and boxes strewn all over the bedroom floor. At least one bag of "must haves" has followed me home every day. This is like Christmas!!