Alaska on July 19th, 2011 "Where a good tan is hard to find" [Archive] - Page 9 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Meskamooska

06-07-2011, 11:41 PM

Hi All,

Sharon, Right back at ya... I have set so darn many folks up for these things that when it got that close I just couldn't stand it. The chat on Facebook was fun but I had a couple issues with the connection to the site, I think.

I just spent the better part of an hour reading a trip report from the May 24th sailing. It was interesting and has actually inspired me to do one of my own. I just need to sort out the photo thing so that I will be able to add them to the posts (1,000 words right?).

I am sorry to hear that Robin doesn't have her card yet. I am wondering what special sign from above the powers that be are waiting for before the finally send that sucker off...

I am starting to pull some things together clothing wise for the trip. I got a different gown for formal night and got a stunning blouse that I may wear either for semi formal or for Palo. I do need to get my satin heels dyed as they are a silver/white satin but have a stain on them which I am thinking will be covered if I make them black.

The graduation cakes for my friends daughters turned out really well and I will post a picture as soon as I can do that. Oh and speaking of pictures...

I have a HUGE frustration right now. I had an external hard drive get corrupted and I had to use a special recovery program to get my data off of it in order to reformat it. Unfortunately, in doing that I wound up breaking the connection between the computer and the hard drive which means that the photos which are remotely stored and only referenced on the computer are now not accessible by the computer. How sucky is that? So I have about 10,000 pictures (seriously) which I am going to have to transfer back to my computer and then re-save to the harddrive. I am sooooo not looking forward to that task. But, with the trip coming up I think I had better get a start on it or it will get worse before it gets better.

I hope more folks are able to chat on FB next time. And that it will work better for all concerned.

Well, it is time for my nightly troll through the boards to see what I can learn about.

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

Meskamooska

06-07-2011, 11:42 PM

I haven't been paying attention/or playing this game in awhile. The stakes were pretty high with posts 1999 & 2000. It wasn't just 1 pirate: or :bride:; it wasn't just 2 pirate: or :bride: but it was 3 pirate: or :bride:. Well worth paying attention for. Didn't really think I'd actually snag one. But I guess I'm back in the games. ;)

Actually, I think at this point you might be winning the game:rotfl2:

twinmom108

06-08-2011, 12:28 AM

Actually, I think at this point you might be winning the game:rotfl2:

I don't know about that. Maybe it looks that way right now, but I think we're one of the first to leave on vacation & I highly doubt I'll even be thinking of any games once we fly out. We're flying out 10 days before the cruise & that will give plenty of time for lots more posts.

This was the first night in about a month when I"ve had enough time to really peruse the boards. I think I'm suffering from information overload. Hopefully I haven't created an insomnia episode. If you see any good info out there please give us a heads up. Good night.

OKWMEMBER

06-08-2011, 09:23 AM

ES (Elizabeth Swan)Update!!! Parley!!!:bride:

Meskamooska got the 1999th post and therefore earns three ESes!!!:thumbsup2

Every 99th post = 1 ES
Every 499th post = 2 ESes
Every 999th post = 3 ESes

The current score is:

twinmom108----------- 8 ESes 699th,799th,1199th,1299th,1399th,1499th,1599th
jlawall----------------- 6 ESes 299th,499th, 999th
Meskamooska---------- 4 ESes 899th,1999th
ImTooExcitedToSleep -- 2 ESes 199th,399th
MrsG------------------ 1 ES 99th
mouseclick1----------- 1 ES 599th
manascarfan----------- 1 ES 1099th
poohj80--------------- 1 ES 1699th
wdhinn89-------------- 1 ES 1799th
Schachteles----------- 1 ES 1899th

The next milestone is at the 2099th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) ES!!!:sail:

OKWMEMBER

06-08-2011, 09:29 AM

Pirate Update!!! Aaaarggghhh!!!pirate:

twinmom108 got the 2000th post and therefore earns three Pirates!!!:thumbsup2

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

The current score is:

twinmom108------------ 6 Pirates 700th,800th,1600th,2000th
jlawall------------------ 4 Pirates 300th,1000th
manascarfan ----------- 4 Pirates 200th,1100th,1500th
ImTooExcitedToSleep---- 3 Pirates 400th,600th,1900th
"Got Disney"------------ 2 Pirates 500th
Meskamooska----------- 2 Pirate 900th,1400th
wdhinn89--------------- 2 Pirates 1700th,1800th
MrsG------------------- 1 Pirate 100th
OKWMEMBER----------- 1 Pirate 1200th
Schachteles------------ 1 Pirate 1300th

The next milestone is at the 2100th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) Pirate!!!:sail:

Schachteles

06-08-2011, 11:41 AM

Here is a great deal for Vista Print if anyone is interested, I certainly would have loaded up had I not already finished my FE stuff...

http://livingsocial.com/deals/57867-50-to-spend-on-office-supplies-and-business-cards

Schachteles

06-08-2011, 11:43 AM

I read in the forums that someone who is cruising on July 12th got their cruise documents today. Hopefully that means we should get ours in about a week. :banana::banana:

:cool1: SWEET, so exciting!! :banana:

"Got Disney"

06-08-2011, 12:52 PM

Tisza wow what a bummer....that's a lot of pictures....hope you get them all back.:thumbsup2

Hoping today my PP comes but not holding my breath..:headache:

Forgot about the chat...had so many kids at my house...graduations...and so much stupid more that did not even think about it. Sorry :confused::hug:

My ingoing sophomore....Michael...decided to go out again for Football....JV not Varsity....it is such a bitter sweet thing for me...football is so good for him yet not for his head....

He also loves boxing and also does that...funny how it's 2things I swore I would never let my kids do...including watching the power rangers and Tom an Jerry... Than I had kids and said to myself...ahhhhhh know I get it....funny how before we have kids we say....My kids will never do that or act like that ...than we have kids and we see things in a little different light.:flower3:

Would be nice if Michaelt would pick a sport he loves that does not involve his head....I mean is that to much for a mom to ask:lmao:

wdhinn89

06-08-2011, 04:17 PM

I feel confident you will get your passport. You still have a good 5 weeks for it to arrive.

Hakuna Matata ;)

twinmom108

06-08-2011, 05:33 PM

Hoping today my PP comes but not holding my breath..:headache:

Forgot about the chat...had so many kids at my house...graduations...and so much stupid more that did not even think about it. Sorry :confused::hug:

My ingoing sophomore....Michael...decided to go out again for Football....JV not Varsity....it is such a bitter sweet thing for me...football is so good for him yet not for his head....

He also loves boxing and also does that...funny how it's 2things I swore I would never let my kids do...including watching the power rangers and Tom an Jerry... Than I had kids and said to myself...ahhhhhh know I get it....funny how before we have kids we say....My kids will never do that or act like that ...than we have kids and we see things in a little different light.:flower3:

Would be nice if Michaelt would pick a sport he loves that does not involve his head....I mean is that to much for a mom to ask:lmao:

Robin I do hope you get your passport soon! I think at this point they should send it overnight on their dime. How much more time do you have before you leave for your vacation?

Good for Michael having a focus & going out for football. I know it's hard as a mom to see your baby get tackled, but I bet your family will have some enjoyment in it too. I also bet that you'll have proud moments as well. :thumbsup2

richmo

06-08-2011, 09:56 PM

This will get you in the mood...

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/05/31/eye-on-the-bay-disney-cruise-alaska-53111/

"Got Disney"

06-08-2011, 10:24 PM

I'm sure it will come in time...they know we fly out on the 13th of July....it's just not having it for sure in hand that is frustrating....kinda want all my ducks in arrow....

Couln not watch the DCL video....I am on my iPad....will look at it when on my desk top comp :upsidedow

twinmom108

06-08-2011, 10:30 PM

This will get you in the mood...

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/05/31/eye-on-the-bay-disney-cruise-alaska-53111/

Those were really fun to watch. I don't know if it was just my computer or not, but the videos would freeze & reset so it took awhile to watch them all. Certainly does get you in the mood though!

Larissa

06-09-2011, 12:15 AM

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-09-2011, 12:25 AM

Welcome!!!

:cool1:

I vote for an exception, but that's just me. Especially since you're a new DISer.

twinmom108

06-09-2011, 06:53 AM

Schachteles

06-09-2011, 11:10 AM

Is the May deadline for the FE sign up firm? :sad1:I have been trying to navigate the site and only found this thread today. I am going to be on this cruise and would love to join if at all possible....

Welcome!!!

:cool1:

I vote for an exception, but that's just me. Especially since you're a new DISer.

:boat::welcome:

Welcome Aboard, Larissa!! :cheer2: Rooting for an exception for you & FE too.

Welcome aboard!!

We can make an exception, but we need to get your information quick so we can get it out to everyone and they can get you added to their count.

Kim

"Got Disney"

06-09-2011, 05:20 PM

Is the May deadline for the FE sign up firm? :sad1:I have been trying to navigate the site and only found this thread today. I am going to be on this cruise and would love to join if at all possible....
:banana::cool1::woohoo: welcome

:boat::welcome:

Welcome Aboard, Larissa!! :cheer2: Rooting for an exception for you & FE too.
:thumbsup2:thumbsup2. I still have not gotten my FE stuff yet so I am all for it:thumbsup2

Larissa

06-09-2011, 07:50 PM

Larissa

06-09-2011, 10:37 PM

My room number is 6600 (the people in my room are mentioned above).

Meskamooska

06-10-2011, 01:23 AM

Hi All!

I also am pleased to not only welcome Larissa and her family but to enthusiastically include them all in the FE Gifting (boy, sometimes it really does pay off to be the overplanning sort :-).

As for the question about how FE's work, bear in mind that this is the first time that I will be participating but here is what I understand (I am sure anyone will correct me if I am wrong :-). After finding and joining your meet thread and signing up to participate in the FE your cabin number, names, ages and gender are all added to the list of participants. If you or anyone in your group is celebrating anything special please include that info as well.

Then, peruse the list of the other folks playing along and come up with something to gift others with. As far as the what to give part is concerned, there don't appear to be any rules about what is right to give nor about minimum or maximum value. Then, depending upon the consensus of the other group participants you will either deliver your goodies to the other folks on a schedule or when the mood strikes you. Currently, our group is in the process of making the decision about scheduled delivery times versus random whatever works for you times. Stay tuned for the outcome.

Oh, I almost forgot an important part of the process, the FE (or Fish Extender) itself. A search here in the archives will give you ideas for what has been given in the past, what to give now. You will also be able to find simple instructions for how to construct your very own FE.

Then, sit back and enjoy getting the goodies from your fellow DISboard Cruisers and giving them as well.

I hope that helped.

Robin - Any word? I am keeping the faith...

I am having a hard time keeping my eyes open so I had better wring off for today.

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

Meskamooska

06-10-2011, 01:25 AM

Hi Again,

I just noticed that our cruise is now but a mere 40 days away. Suddenly that doesn't feel far at all. Amazing what a difference a day makes, right?

Have a great night/day/morning!

Tisza

wdhinn89

06-10-2011, 07:04 AM

Schachteles

06-10-2011, 09:42 AM

:goodvibesThanks! I really appreciate it.

Here are the people in my room:

Kayoko (age 78)
Larissa (age 17)
Tori (age 12)

I'll have to get the room number from my dad, but I will get it to you ASAP (tonight, I hope).

Could someone please explain how exactly this FE thing works? I think I've got it, but I just want to be 100% sure.

Thanks again!

My room number is 6600 (the people in my room are mentioned above).

Welcome!! We will get you added to the sheet.

I haven't heard from many people, but we do need to decide if we want to assign days for people to do their FE gifts to or leave it open to do it whenever...thoughts?

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-10-2011, 09:46 AM

I vote we just leave it open.

Meskamooska

06-10-2011, 01:46 PM

Hi All!

I second the vote to leave it open:). Robin - Anything yet? Hoping today will be your day...

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder" ful day!

Tisza

"Got Disney"

06-10-2011, 01:47 PM

I vote we just leave it open.

That's fine with me....man oh man I am really procrastinating on squaring up this trip....it will get done but sure taking me time to do stuff :lmao:

I think it also has to do with not having my PP yet...kinda takes some energy out of my game plan...you know as if it is not yet a for sure think...even though I am sure it will eventually get here.

I think I'll go to Michaels arts and crafts today to get the stuff needed to change my FE...also finalize my plans in Canada for stuff were going to do. Like in Whistler....can't decide what we ant to do....for sure white water rafting and instead of doing the regular zip line like we have done before they also have one with this real cool obstical course ....him that spelling does not look right...well anyway...have a great day and check back later :goodvibes

Larissa

06-10-2011, 02:40 PM

I vote to leave it open as well.

If you are going to be near Whistler Village, you should check out the Great Glass Elevator candy store. In the upper village there are also some cool activities for kids as well (bungee trampolines, horses, trapeze things and stuff last time I was there).

Larissa

06-10-2011, 02:47 PM

Oh! If you are going to be in Vancouver you might like to check out the Museum of Vancouver (http://www.museumofvancouver.ca/) or the Maritime Museum (to go with the whole nautical theme...). The former is bigger and you feel more immersed in the time, so to speak. The latter is quite small and cute.
The Burnaby Village Museum is not in Vancouver, but has a lot of old houses, stores, etc from the area as well as a beautiful, lovingly restored antique carousal that you can ride. There is a restored train too, I think(http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/). It is their 40th anniversary this year and I think admission might be free through to October, so that might be worth the distance. Being a "village" so to speak there is a bit of outdoor walking, so if it is raining you may want to wear boots and bring an umbrella.

I've been to all three museums and like them all. Another thing that might be interesting to look at would be the Capilino Suspension bridge if you are not afraid of heights. And don't miss the fabulous Sea Wall!

"Got Disney"

06-10-2011, 04:06 PM

Hi All!

I second the vote to leave it open:). Robin - Anything yet? Hoping today will be your day...

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder" ful day!

Tisza

YES! YES! YES !...it came it came :woohoo::dance3::cool1::banana: so did my Docs and kids. report cards.....one got a 4.33 GPA and the other a 3.85 ...good day today and I be HAPPY:cheer2:

I vote to leave it open as well.

If you are going to be near Whistler Village, you should check out the Great Glass Elevator candy store. In the upper village there are also some cool activities for kids as well (bungee trampolines, horses, trapeze things and stuff last time I was there).

Are you from Canada? We are going to the suspension bridge and to Grouse mountain....and bike riding around the park....

Oh! If you are going to be in Vancouver you might like to check out the Museum of Vancouver (http://www.museumofvancouver.ca/) or the Maritime Museum (to go with the whole nautical theme...). The former is bigger and you feel more immersed in the time, so to speak. The latter is quite small and cute.
The Burnaby Village Museum is not in Vancouver, but has a lot of old houses, stores, etc from the area as well as a beautiful, lovingly restored antique carousal that you can ride. There is a restored train too, I think(http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/). It is their 40th anniversary this year and I think admission might be free through to October, so that might be worth the distance. Being a "village" so to speak there is a bit of outdoor walking, so if it is raining you may want to wear boots and bring an umbrella.

I've been to all three museums and like them all. Another thing that might be interesting to look at would be the Capilino Suspension bridge if you are not afraid of heights. And don't miss the fabulous Sea Wall!

mouseclick1

06-10-2011, 04:12 PM

[QUOTE="Got Disney";41431573]YES! YES! YES !...it came it came :woohoo::dance3::cool1::banana: so did my Docs and kids. report cards.....one got a 4.33 GPA and the other a 3.85 ...good day today and I be HAPPY:cheer2:

Congrats on all of the above!

twinmom108

06-10-2011, 06:06 PM

YES! YES! YES !...it came it came :woohoo::dance3::cool1::banana: so did my Docs and kids. report cards.....one got a 4.33 GPA and the other a 3.85 ...good day today and I be HAPPY:cheer2:

Are you from Canada? We are going to the suspension bridge and to Grouse mountain....and bike riding around the park....

Yay!! :cheer2: So glad your passport came!!!!! By Docs do you mean cruise docs? If so I think you're the first one on our cruise to report receiving them. Wow, congratulations on your kids GPA's - that's fantastic & I bet you are quite the proud mama. :goodvibes

Allen & I will be doing the Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain too. Just not sure if we're going to do them on different days & take our time or if we'll try to do them both on the same day.

scoutsmom99

06-10-2011, 06:52 PM

Just got home and got my docs today!!!! :cool1::cool1::cloud9::hippie::yay::woohoo:

Meskamooska

06-10-2011, 07:21 PM

Hi All!

Well, Robin if all of your good news doesn't deserve a rousing Disney Cheer I don't know what does so...

All Together Now... "Yeah Mickey, Yeah Mickey, Yeah MICKEY MOUSE CLUB!"party::jumping1:

I don't think the mail has come for us yet today or if it did I didn't have anything in it yet but I am keeping my eyes peeled.

And speaking of Alaska... My Darling DH (because I really think the "D" stands for Disney...) finally found our long missing Alaska by Cruise Ship Tour book which I purchased ages ago. I thought it would give me an opportunity to get a jump on researching excursion options including costs. And, it would have, had I been able to look at it at any time prior to making most of our decisions. :lmao: On the up side, it does have some terrific suggestions for things to do that aren't quite beaten path items and are for the most part cheap or free. I will post a list including any contact information as soon as I can pull one together.

I also need to make a fairly substantial investment in ink for my printer because I am starting to gear up to make magnets and since I will be making sets for all the doors in my group, that is going to be quite a bit of ink and paper.

I am also going to print out a set of Navigators to start to get an idea of what we might want to do on the ship and when it might be occurring. I know that they can throw us a curve ball with the schedule but I think that if I at least have an idea of what I might want to do it will be helpful. And, hey if I am not obsessively planning each and every living, loving minute beforehand whatever would I be doing with myself for the next 39 days, right?

Oh, regarding our cruise meetup, are we going to do a white elephant gift exchange? Are we planning to wear anything to make ourselves easier to identify? Perhaps a green ribbon pinned to our shirts? Are we going to be able to hit the spa raffle for those of us who like to try to win things? It is a must be present to win thing and a free massage would rock my world.

On a different topic, are any of the folks in this meet thread pin traders? Any Jiminy Cricket fans? I still have bunches of stuff left over from when I worked for the company (I helped in the very early design phases for some of the Environmentality cast member award pins). If there are, I will happily bring some extra items along to share/swap if anyone is interested. PM me to let me know or pop a comment here in the thread, either one works for me.

Again, Robin I am TOTALLY THRILLED for all your good news!

Ahh, well my webinar is about to begin so I will write off for now.

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

twinmom108

06-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Just got home and got my docs today!!!! :cool1::cool1::cloud9::hippie::yay::woohoo:

Awesome! :cool1:

Larissa

06-10-2011, 09:56 PM

I was checking the spreadsheet and noticed that under 'Adults' in my room it said "Kayojo"...can it please be changed to "Kayoko"? Thanks!

P.S. I also have some family in other rooms, a DU(ncle), DA(unt), DM(om) and DDad. I don't know if we can include them under my name or not. If not, that's alright because it is already past the deadline and I didn't put them in my original post.

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-10-2011, 10:35 PM

I was checking the spreadsheet and noticed that under 'Adults' in my room it said "Kayojo"...can it please be changed to "Kayoko"? Thanks!

Fixed

mouseclick1

06-11-2011, 09:45 AM

My docs just arrived AND my DVC lithograph from watching the Aulani webcast with Samantha Brown! What a nice way to start a Saturday!:yay:

twinmom108

06-11-2011, 11:57 AM

My docs just arrived AND my DVC lithograph from watching the Aulani webcast with Samantha Brown! What a nice way to start a Saturday!:yay:

:cheer2: Hooray for receiving your docs & the Aulani litho, Kelly! What does the litho look like?

Today is our 4 week countdown !!!

mouseclick1

06-11-2011, 03:06 PM

I scanned it and put it up on our FB group. Here's a link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137501178524&ap=1

"Got Disney"

06-11-2011, 03:15 PM

:cheer2: Hooray for receiving your docs & the Aulani litho, Kelly! What does the litho look like?

Today is our 4 week countdown !!!

Wow that means I have 3 weeks before we leave....that will be here before I know it...UGH :scared1:

twinmom108

06-11-2011, 03:20 PM

Wow that means I have 3 weeks before we leave....that will be here before I know it...UGH :scared1:

Ooooops, I meant for Allen & me. We're leaving on the 9th. The cruise is actually in 5 1/2 weeks so Robin you have a little more time to pack. Although you may not need so much time now since you're all set with your passport & docs! Still waiting on our docs. Maybe we'll get ours today.

twinmom108

06-11-2011, 03:29 PM

I scanned it and put it up on our FB group. Here's a link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137501178524&ap=1

Kelly thanks for posting the pic. I was hoping they'd put the Aulani Resort in the background.

"Got Disney"

06-11-2011, 03:48 PM

Ooooops, I meant for Allen & me. We're leaving on the 9th. The cruise is actually in 5 1/2 weeks so Robin you have a little more time to pack. Although you may not need so much time now since you're all set with your passport & docs! Still waiting on our docs. Maybe we'll get ours today.

:rotfl2: you scared me :scared1:...:lmao:.....just sitting here not thinking of the date but that sure seemed to all of a sudden come up fast....thanks for reiterating that :hug: lol

twinmom108

06-11-2011, 04:18 PM

:rotfl2: you scared me :scared1:...:lmao:.....just sitting here not thinking of the date but that sure seemed to all of a sudden come up fast....thanks for reiterating that :hug: lol

Lol, if I'm remembering correctly, you & your family are leaving on the 14th? Well just remember you only have 5 more "packing days" than we do, & believe me -the days are going to whoosh by way to quickly! :hourglass

:laundy: :surfweb: :laundy: :happytv: popcorn:: :surfweb: :laundy:

:welcome::boat:party::drinking1pixiedust::cool1:

:mickeyjum:goofy::stitch::tinker::donald:

MrsG

06-11-2011, 05:53 PM

We got our Aulani litho, too. It's cute but I would have rathered a pic of Aulani. We didn't get our docs yet. Soon................:cloud9:

mouseclick1

06-11-2011, 06:19 PM

We got our Aulani litho, too. It's cute but I would have rathered a pic of Aulani. We didn't get our docs yet. Soon................:cloud9:

I guess we are all just going to have to go there on our own and take our own pictures!:thumbsup2

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-11-2011, 06:43 PM

We got our docs today too!!

Don't forget the only thing you'll really use from the packet is your luggage tags, everything else can be done online and even then there's only 1 or 2 sheets you need to print.

"Got Disney"

06-11-2011, 08:36 PM

Lol, if I'm remembering correctly, you & your family are leaving on the 14th? Well just remember you only have 5 more "packing days" than we do, & believe me -the days are going to whoosh by way to quickly! :hourglass

:laundy: :surfweb: :laundy: :happytv: popcorn:: :surfweb: :laundy:

:welcome::boat:party::drinking1pixiedust::cool1:

:mickeyjum:goofy::stitch::tinker::donald:

We leave on the 13th and you are right they will go so fast and before I know it the boys will be back at school....they go back on Aug 10th.....the sooner I get everything done the more time I'll be able to just relax and not stress about what I still have to do.....

Like shop...clean.....FE...magnets....and so much more....still have to make ressies for stuff in whistler...have hotels all booked just not what we are going to do...like white water rafting and stuff. Iwill get it done however....just want to get off my butt and do it.

Like Niki says...Just do it :woohoo:

richmo

06-11-2011, 10:34 PM

Our docs came today, as well. Nice to get some good mail!

Meskamooska

06-11-2011, 10:47 PM

Hi All!

Our docs arrived today! Now I feel even more excited about the trip (if that is possible) and having the booklet in my hand makes everything seem more "real" somehow.

I am planning to spend some time working on door magnets tonight. I seem to be ping-ponging between cruise related activities. One minute I am working on FE goodies, another and I am nose deep into yet another book about things to do and where to do them. I appear to be vying for the ADD Poster Child title of late.

Earlier today I went with some friends to see what we could find at Tuesday Morning (a sort of high end retail outlet store). This weekend they are doing their extra 50% off of the lowest marked clearance price. Currently they have some adorable disney plates, cups, etc. Really nice, high end stuff and the prices are really remarkable. I found some Disney holiday dinner plates or $1.50 each. They will work great this upcoming Christmas when I give out candy.

I hope everyone had a great Saturday and will enjoy a relaxing Sunday.

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-11-2011, 11:47 PM

Robin,

Is the list of passengers on the first page current??

wdhinn89

06-12-2011, 12:31 PM

No docs for us yet :sad:

"Got Disney"

06-12-2011, 01:15 PM

Robin,

Is the list of passengers on the first page current??

I think it is....I have been keeping up with it but the best person to ask is Kim(Schachteles) she is the one in charge of the FE...

Kim can you paste your FE list here so Tom and I can double check our lists?

The only one I don't have on there yet is Larissa...she is 17 ,Kayojo 78 and Tori 12. Have notadded them yet because have to do it on my computer it's easier that with the ipad

Tom do you ask because I have something different than you on your spread sheet?

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-12-2011, 01:21 PM

I think it is....I have been keeping up with it but the best person to ask is Kim(Schachteles) she is the one in charge of the FE...

Kim can you paste your FE list here so Tom and I can double check our lists?

The only one I don't have on there yet is Larissa...she is 17 ,Kayojo 78 and Tori 12. Have notadded them yet because have to do it on my computer it's easier that with the ipad

I think my FE list is as current as Kim's.

I went through your list last night and went through the last few months of this thread. I added another tab to my FE spreadsheet with everyone on it.

Lots of missing information, but it's a start.

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-12-2011, 01:24 PM

Tom do you ask because I have something different than you on your spread sheet?

There are a few people missing and Laura & Steve went on a different cruise.

CBEB

06-12-2011, 01:54 PM

Hi everyone! Sitting at MCO just off the Dream- sure does help the pain when you know your next cruise is close!

The Dream was gorgeous but we stayed lost for most of it. Not easy to get from one place to the next! Looking forward to the Wonder and knowing our way around!

We had 30 FE families and everyone just delivered whenever. It worked out great- deliveries were spread out through the cruise. For those that have never done FEs, it's so much fun to come back to your stateroom and find a surprise! Sometimes it was candy, sometimes more elaborate. But all of it equally fun to find! Also most familes did two or more days so we REALLY got a lot of gifts!

Hope our docs are waiting for us when we get hone tonight!

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-12-2011, 04:47 PM

Happy Sunday!!

A few things...

Please check this spreadsheet to make everything is correct (whether your on the FE list or not).

OUR CRUISE MANIFEST (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvuRr5ljys3DdG9SODdxa2NnWHV0eXgyNWRzcGk0V 2c&hl=en_US&authkey=CLiWnboD)

I just ordered some (not quite) lime green lanyards for everyone so that we won't get lost. I ordered more than is on the above list....just in case. I can hand those out at our meet.

Speaking of our meet.....any opinions on when and where that should be??

I kinda got side tracked with my WDW trip....so back to the FE making I go.

Have a great rest of your day.

Larissa

06-12-2011, 11:33 PM

I suppose I could add to my information for the FE list that both my sister and I are graduating this year (she is finishing at one school and heading to the next). That is not the reason for the cruise but it is something we will be celebrating! :goodvibes

Larissa

06-12-2011, 11:51 PM

1Goofy

06-13-2011, 09:41 AM

worked on FEs this weekend; getting EXCITED :woohoo:

twinmom108

06-13-2011, 06:17 PM

:cool1: We got our cruise docs & our Aulani print today. Whoo Hoo!! :woohoo:

"Got Disney"

06-13-2011, 07:07 PM

:cool1: We got our cruise docs & our Aulani print today. Whoo Hoo!! :woohoo:

Why are some of you getting the Aulani print?

mouseclick1

06-13-2011, 07:08 PM

Why are some of you getting the Aulani print?

The Aulani print was a freebie for watching the DVC webcast wtih Samantha Brown. If you registered for it and watched it online, they sent you a lithograph.

twinmom108

06-13-2011, 07:12 PM

Why are some of you getting the Aulani print?

The print is a gift from Disney Vacation Club for watching the webcast online for the newest DVC resort Aulani in Hawaii with Samantha Brown hosting.

It's totally seperate from the cruise & it does seem ironic that the print seems to be coming the same day as the cruise docs from our particular cruise.

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-13-2011, 07:38 PM

I don't have to be bribed to watch Samantha Brown. Just sayin'. ;)

"Got Disney"

06-13-2011, 10:45 PM

The Aulani print was a freebie for watching the DVC webcast wtih Samantha Brown. If you registered for it and watched it online, they sent you a lithograph.

Oh. Gotcha.....

Well I got something done today...I finally ordered. My trip insurance....I never travel without it and with Michael in football practice already better safe than sorry...you know how that goes...if we don't get it something will happen but if we do it won't....

It's worth the $250 bucks for a $10,000 policy to cover what can't be cancelled...I did not cover the cruise that we used points for because point ins covers not much of anything....and regular trip ins will not cover points....sooooooo that will be a loss.

So tomorrow I will take my other son for senior registration for his classes than head over to help my BFF who is a teacher move her classroom than head to Michaels to shop....

Have a great blessed day :thumbsup2

Schachteles

06-14-2011, 09:45 AM

I think it is....I have been keeping up with it but the best person to ask is Kim(Schachteles) she is the one in charge of the FE...

Kim can you paste your FE list here so Tom and I can double check our lists?

The only one I don't have on there yet is Larissa...she is 17 ,Kayojo 78 and Tori 12. Have notadded them yet because have to do it on my computer it's easier that with the ipad

Tom do you ask because I have something different than you on your spread sheet?

I think my FE list is as current as Kim's.

I went through your list last night and went through the last few months of this thread. I added another tab to my FE spreadsheet with everyone on it.

Lots of missing information, but it's a start.

Tom's spreadsheet is current! :goodvibes

Schachteles

06-14-2011, 09:46 AM

:banana: I am doing the 5 WEEK DANCE right now :banana:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-14-2011, 10:59 AM

:banana: I am doing the 5 WEEK DANCE right now :banana:

....and the panic sets in. :confused3

Schachteles

06-14-2011, 11:01 AM

....and the panic sets in. :confused3

:confused3 Why?? :confused3

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-14-2011, 11:07 AM

:confused3 Why?? :confused3

To do list:
Finish FEs
Finish FE gifts
Make T-shirts
Make magnets
"Enhance" lanyards
Survive on Top Ramen so we can save enough money to pay for gas to get to Vancouver ;)

Schachteles

06-14-2011, 11:20 AM

To do list:
Finish FEs
Finish FE gifts
Make T-shirts
Make magnets
"Enhance" lanyards
Survive on Top Ramen so we can save enough money to pay for gas to get to Vancouver ;)

LOL my list is about the same...and it is quite comical that you would bring up Ramen, because I have had that for lunch for the last 6 work lunches :rotfl2: and I just got back to my desk with a steaming bowl of Oriential Ramen :surfweb:

twinmom108

06-14-2011, 02:04 PM

:banana: I am doing the 5 WEEK DANCE right now :banana:

Yay!! :cool1:

Speaking about Ramen, my teenagers love it. I don't care too much for it except for one flavor. They have a Lime Shrimp flavor & I really like that one. I like it even better when I can find them on sale for 10 cents apiece. I really stock up then. :laughing:

Schachteles

06-14-2011, 02:10 PM

Yay!! :cool1:

Speaking about Ramen, my teenagers love it. I don't care too much for it except for one flavor. They have a Lime Shrimp flavor & I really like that one. I like it even better when I can find them on sale for 10 cents apiece. I really stock up then. :laughing:

My kids love the chicken (that is my preferable flavor too)...that lime shrimp sounds good, I will have to look for that to add a little variety to my day :rotfl2:

"Got Disney"

06-14-2011, 07:19 PM

So what's up with chat....

Meskamooska

06-14-2011, 09:31 PM

So what's up with chat....

Hi!

i think you popped off when I popped on so we missed each other on the chat. I had to wait until I finished feeding the DH before I could get to the REALLY important things like a DIS chat :rotfl:

We can try again if you are still around.

TTFN,

Tisza

"Got Disney"

06-14-2011, 10:01 PM

Hi!

i think you popped off when I popped on so we missed each other on the chat. I had to wait until I finished feeding the DH before I could get to the REALLY important things like a DIS chat :rotfl:

We can try again if you are still around.

TTFN,

Tisza

Lol...I had to DL AIM in. Order to get chat on my iPad...so am able to chat....for me the DIS always comes before feeding DH...he can feed himself :lmao:

He is on a diet and gets back at 7:30 from Boxing so he feeds himself lean cuisines.....I told him his life would be over if we had to pay extra for him to get on the Hellicopter because he likes his Ding Dongs :rotfl:...well I'm the one really that likes the ding dongs but he is the one that is to fat....

He is doing good...:thumbsup2

twinmom108

06-14-2011, 10:14 PM

Got done with my ladies small group in my home tonight. Tried to check if anyone here was doing the "chat tonight" & didn't find anyone on. Did it not work again?

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-15-2011, 09:49 AM

I had a great time chatting with Tisza, Mimi and Robin last night. :surfweb:

MrsG

06-15-2011, 03:33 PM

We got our docs 2 days ago but our Aulani print came last week. In fact, I just framed it. It's cute but I would have preferred it to represent Aulani more.

"Got Disney"

06-15-2011, 09:28 PM

I had a great time chatting with Tisza, Mimi and Robin last night. :surfweb:

Yes it Was fun pirate:

Meskamooska

06-15-2011, 09:32 PM

I enjoyed it too! A good time was had by all and I found out about a new app formy iPad too. Life is good!

Tom, what do you think of Scan to PDF?

Tisza

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-15-2011, 09:50 PM

I enjoyed it too! A good time was had by all and I found out about a new app formy iPad too. Life is good!

Tom, what do you think of Scan to PDF?

Tisza

I tried to use it without reading the instructions. Bad move. :lmao:

twinmom108

06-16-2011, 09:02 AM

This makes no sense to me whatsoever. When your hometown team loses a major game like this why would you want to hurt & destroy other people & things that are in your hometown too? :confused3 I just don't get it. :sad2:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_877936.html

At least by the time we get to Vancouver everything should be back to normal. Although if any of you are a Boston Bruins fan I'd advise you to leave your jersey at home.

Schachteles

06-16-2011, 12:14 PM

Larissa

06-16-2011, 07:18 PM

Well I wouldn't wear a Boston jersey any time of year in Vancouver! However, on most days you won't get much more than light teasing.
The riots were, for the most part, not something Canucks fans took part in. All my friends that were hockey fans and were there did not take part in the violence. Facebook and twitter were ablaze with calls for people to come home, calm down, and grow up. Some idiots knew about the 1994 Stanley Cup riots and were excited to recreate them. They weren't, generally speaking, fans. They were hooligans.
Trust me, you guys would not have wanted to be down there last night, but either would have I! However, you will be totaly safe when you come up to Canada. The police and fire deparment have taken control of the situation. Please do not let the actions of a few irresponsible jerks ruin your perception of Vancouver! It is a beautiful city and what happened last night is not representative of the general population that is normally very kind and welcoming. What happened last night was a very extreme, rare, and ridiculous situation! Just look at the Olympics last year, that was a great time!

twinmom108

06-16-2011, 07:45 PM

"Got Disney"

06-17-2011, 12:09 AM

Thanks for hat info...have been to busy to pay attention to the news....

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-17-2011, 12:21 AM

We're spending soooo much time on Fish Extenders for our group, that we may not even have time for the gifts. :rotfl2:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-17-2011, 09:49 AM

Happy Friday!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!! :banana:

Schachteles

06-17-2011, 02:47 PM

Happy Friday!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!! :banana:

Hope everyone has a great weekend! And all the dads have a Happy Fathers Day! Hard to believe in a month from today we will be in Seattle! :banana:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-17-2011, 03:28 PM

Father's Day is over rated. No flowers, no brunch....and WE have to barbecue. WTH!!

:rotfl:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-17-2011, 03:29 PM

32 days!???!?!?!!

:scared1:

Schachteles

06-17-2011, 03:30 PM

Father's Day is over rated. No flowers, no brunch....and WE have to barbecue. WTH!!

:rotfl:

You are kinda right...but I didn't get flowers or brunch, so my DH deserves to grill :rotfl2:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-17-2011, 03:31 PM

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-17-2011, 03:32 PM

You are kinda right...but I didn't get flowers or brunch, so my DH deserves to grill :rotfl2:

It's a conspiracy.

Schachteles

06-17-2011, 03:33 PM

I think we're about 20% done with our elaborte FEs. We shouldn't have insisted on doing 1 for everyone in our group. I guess we're lucky now that 2 cabins moved their cruise (which is coming up this Tuesday).

Yeah that is a LOT of work. I am hoping to work on mine this weekend, I am still waiting on a few things to come in the mail. Not enough hours in the day.

1Goofy

06-17-2011, 06:42 PM

Mickey waffles for Fathers Day breakfast! Yeah baby!

CBEB

06-17-2011, 07:11 PM

Anyone sign up for the cruise ABD add-on?

The first ABD group went last week and had rave reviews!

"Got Disney"

06-17-2011, 07:15 PM

We're spending soooo much time on Fish Extenders for our group, that we may not even have time for the gifts. :rotfl2:

What:eek:......

Father's Day is over rated. No flowers, no brunch....and WE have to barbecue. WTH!!

:rotfl:

Ah your wife has you trained well :lmao: Happy Fathers day :hug:

1Goofy

06-18-2011, 09:42 AM

Anyone seen a good packing list? :confused:

I'm not saying I'm ready to pack....but....:woohoo:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-19-2011, 05:43 PM

One month!!!

twinmom108

06-19-2011, 05:58 PM

One month!!!

It's comin' fast!

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-19-2011, 07:38 PM

It's comin' fast!

Too fast.

"Got Disney"

06-19-2011, 08:10 PM

Happy Fathers day :cool1:

Just transferred my Disney Rewards points over......a total of $1823 ....that is enough to pay for 2 excursions :lmao:

All that saving for just 2 excursions feels like a big hurt....could get a week out of that if went to DL ....but hey if we did not have that we would not have been able to do the Helicopter trek so guess it's worth it....I think...$1500 for that...can we all yell OUCH :scared::eek:

Spent all say getting my back yard and the pool ready for summer....yes summer...not really warm here till mid July...than it's really hot. Will start swimming next weekend...Michael has been bugging me...he wants his friends over to swim...kids don't care if the water is cold...but once I put on the solar the pool will heat but to the 80's at least.

Still have so much to do but working on it this week...I am all out of time.

So are you guys bringing a rain panchos or rain coats?

twinmom108

06-19-2011, 09:43 PM

Happy Fathers day :cool1:

Just transferred my Disney Rewards points over......a total of $1823 ....that is enough to pay for 2 excursions :lmao:

So are you guys bringing a rain panchos or rain coats?

:worship: Wow, Robin, $1823 in Disney Rewards dollars? I thought I was doing good with $1100. Well it certainly will help make a dent.

I got some light rain jackets for Allen & me from Sierra Trading Post.

OKWMEMBER

06-20-2011, 07:34 AM

ES (Elizabeth Swan)Update!!! Parley!!!:bride:

ImTooExcitedToSleep got the 2099th post and therefore earns another ES!!!:thumbsup2

Every 99th post = 1 ES
Every 499th post = 2 ESes
Every 999th post = 3 ESes

The current score is:

twinmom108----------- 8 ESes 699th,799th,1199th,1299th,1399th,1499th,1599th
jlawall----------------- 6 ESes 299th,499th, 999th
Meskamooska---------- 4 ESes 899th,1999th
ImTooExcitedToSleep -- 3 ESes 199th,399th,2099th
MrsG------------------ 1 ES 99th
mouseclick1------------ 1 ES 599th
manascarfan----------- 1 ES 1099th
poohj80---------------- 1 ES 1699th
wdhinn89---------------- 1 ES 1799th
Schachteles---------- 1 ES 1899th

The next milestone is at the 2199th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) ES!!!:sail:

OKWMEMBER

06-20-2011, 07:37 AM

Pirate Update!!! Aaaarggghhh!!!pirate:

ImTooExcitedToSleep got the 2100th post and therefore earns another Pirate!!!:thumbsup2

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

The current score is:

twinmom108------------ 6 Pirates 700th,800th,1600th,2000th
jlawall------------------4 Pirates 300th,1000th
manascarfan ----------- 4 Pirates 200th,1100th,1500th
ImTooExcitedToSleep--- 4 Pirates 400th,600th,1900th,2100th
"Got Disney"------------ 2 Pirates 500th
Meskamooska----------- 2 Pirate 900th,1400th
wdhinn89--------------- 2 Pirates 1700th,1800th
MrsG--------------------1 Pirate 100th
OKWMEMBER------------1 Pirate 1200th
Schachteles------------ 1 Pirate 1300th

The next milestone is at the 2200th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) Pirate!!!:sail:

babsy6872

06-20-2011, 07:55 AM

Yay! We are less than thirty days away to a well deserved and needed vacation.:worship: Details are falling into place nicely thanks to friends! See you then!
Babsy

richmo

06-20-2011, 09:51 AM

It is time to get a little more serious about this trip. Less than a month now...

On the subject of outerwear, etc., I'm really hoping that the weather will be summerlike (at least in the 60's during most days). I'll bring a pair or two of jeans, but I'm hoping to wear shorts most of the time, but I'll also bring a sweatshirt a light raincoat and possibly a fleece jacket. I figure if the weather is significantly worse, I can always buy something onboard or in one of the ports.

On another subject, has anyone had any success requesting a server from a previous cruise? We were on the Wonder last summer, and I understand about 75% of the crew stayed with the Wonder. My TA says it can't be done, which I think is wrong. I would think the dining assignments will start happening in a week or so, so I was thinking of either calling or writing (either thru snail mail at the Guest Communications address on the website or directly online with the 'Contact Us' link). Of course, I could just wait until embarkation day and go down to Wavebands, but I'd rather get it done right in the first place, if possible. If you've had success with this, I'd be interested to know how you got it done.

In the meantime, about 3 1/2 weeks of work to go...

poohj80

06-20-2011, 09:55 AM

On another subject, has anyone had any success requesting a server from a previous cruise? We were on the Wonder last summer, and I understand about 75% of the crew stayed with the Wonder. My TA says it can't be done, which I think is wrong. I would think the dining assignments will start happening in a week or so, so I was thinking of either calling or writing (either thru snail mail at the Guest Communications address on the website or directly online with the 'Contact Us' link). Of course, I could just wait until embarkation day and go down to Wavebands, but I'd rather get it done right in the first place, if possible. If you've had success with this, I'd be interested to know how you got it done.

They do accept request for specific servers so just give them a call. However, I also recommend you ask at Wavebands if your request was met. We had made a request on a previous cruise that was not granted so we assumed the server was no longer on board, until we saw her at the breakfast buffet on the last day. We mentioned this to our head server and he said we should have checked at Wavebands upon boarding.

twinmom108

06-20-2011, 11:09 AM

It is time to get a little more serious about this trip. Less than a month now...

On another subject, has anyone had any success requesting a server from a previous cruise? We were on the Wonder last summer, and I understand about 75% of the crew stayed with the Wonder. My TA says it can't be done, which I think is wrong. I would think the dining assignments will start happening in a week or so, so I was thinking of either calling or writing (either thru snail mail at the Guest Communications address on the website or directly online with the 'Contact Us' link). Of course, I could just wait until embarkation day and go down to Wavebands, but I'd rather get it done right in the first place, if possible. If you've had success with this, I'd be interested to know how you got it done.

In April last year we had a server on the Wonder we really liked. We were doing B2B cruise on the Wonder also in October so I called DCL & had our request for this server added to our reservation. After boarding in October, during our lunch he saw me & came over & asked if I remembered him! Now mind you my first time on the Wonder had been on a 3 day cruise 6 months before and he's asking me If I remember him? How in the world after all the people he's seen in the previous 6 months would he remember me? Disney & cast members never cease to amaze me. Anyway I told him that I had requested him but didn't know if my request was granted. He looked at my dining rotation ticket & table # & said it was his. Great way to start the cruise. Both he & the head waiter were so attentive to our table that week that we all felt like we were sailing concierge at dinner time. I have asked again for him as our server for the Alaskan cruise, but when I do the math that date might be during his timeoff leave. :goodvibes

Schachteles

06-20-2011, 11:41 AM

We requested a server from the past too...my girls would be SO surprised to see her again, so I hope that it works out. I cannot even believe that we are less than a month till we leave, too much to do and life has just been too busy. Some how it will all come together! We leave in 27 days!!

twinmom108

06-20-2011, 12:06 PM

I cannot even believe that we are less than a month till we leave, too much to do and life has just been too busy. Some how it will all come together! We leave in 27 days!!

Only 19 days for us & I still haven't pulled the luggage out yet.

This week we're preparing for one of our twin 18yo sons to leave the nest/fly the coup/bye bye gone. :sad1: This Sunday on the 26th he will be picked up @ our home by a Marines staff sgt, driven up to Denver where they will check him in. On Monday he flys to California for a 3 month Marines Boot Camp @ Camp Pendleton. He leaves as my little boy but will come back (albeit briefly) as a man who finally knows how to clean a toilet. :thumbsup2

Schachteles

06-20-2011, 12:23 PM

Only 19 days for us & I still haven't pulled the luggage out yet.

This week we're preparing for one of our twin 18yo sons to leave the nest/fly the coup/bye bye gone. :sad1: This Sunday on the 26th he will be picked up @ our home by a Marines staff sgt, driven up to Denver where they will check him in. On Monday he flys to California for a 3 month Marines Boot Camp @ Camp Pendleton. He leaves as my little boy but will come back (albeit briefly) as a man who finally knows how to clean a toilet. :thumbsup2

That is so great that he is enlisting, he sure will come back a different man!! Good luck saying goodbye! :hug:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-20-2011, 12:24 PM

He leaves as my little boy but will come back (albeit briefly) as a man who finally knows how to clean a toilet. :thumbsup2

DW is already training DS7 to clean the toilets. :rotfl2:

"Got Disney"

06-20-2011, 12:26 PM

Only 19 days for us & I still haven't pulled the luggage out yet.

This week we're preparing for one of our twin 18yo sons to leave the nest/fly the coup/bye bye gone. :sad1: This Sunday on the 26th he will be picked up @ our home by a Marines staff sgt, driven up to Denver where they will check him in. On Monday he flys to California for a 3 month Marines Boot Camp @ Camp Pendleton. He leaves as my little boy but will come back (albeit briefly) as a man who finally knows how to clean a toilet. :thumbsup2

I dread the day my boys leave....so I feel your pain mom.....which son is this? So thats how you get them to clean a toilet....:lmao:

I have yet to pull my luggage out also...but have put down yesterday all I still have to do....it helps when it is visual to see what still needs to get done. OUCH! :eek::upsidedow

twinmom108

06-20-2011, 12:36 PM

DW is already training DS7 to clean the toilets. :rotfl2:

Oh believe me I tried but that is one job that he just doesn't get from my training. I guess he is going to need someone in his face yelling at him & down on the floor in the you know what before he really gets it.

Now he's been doing his own laundry since he was 13 so I've been able to teach him some things over the years.

twinmom108

06-20-2011, 12:55 PM

I dread the day my boys leave....so I feel your pain mom.....which son is this? So thats how you get them to clean a toilet....:lmao:

I have yet to pull my luggage out also...but have put down yesterday all I still have to do....it helps when it is visual to see what still needs to get done. OUCH! :eek::upsidedow

This is Jeremy, the one who we didn't know if he was going to actually graduate till 48 hrs before graduation ceremonies. The one who never volunteers for housework when I ask, my ultimate couch potato that I love very dearly.

That is so great that he is enlisting, he sure will come back a different man!! Good luck saying goodbye! :hug:

You are so right Kim that he's going to come back a different man. It's great that he'll finally have focus & goals & I'll be so proud of him. Saying goodbye just doesn't seem real right now, but I know come Sunday it's going to hit me like a ton of bricks. We've also been told that when they come to pick him up we must have already said our goodbyes. So it's they knock on the door & boom he's gone. I think it's going to leave a sinking feeling it the pit of my stomach.

I guess it's kind of a blessing that I have this wonderful trip in the planning to somewhat divert my attention. Just think, Allen & I & all of you will be floating on a magnificent ship seeing some of the best sights we've ever seen, doing very enjoyable things, having fun, while Jeremy will be struggling, grunting, working his butt off, & be made to cry by his sargeant. Paybacks are Hell sometimes. :lmao: But seriously I do think it will be good for him & exactly what he needs & in return I will be doing alot of praying :grouphug: because I know it's only by God's grace & mercy that he's going to make it through!

1Goofy

06-20-2011, 07:38 PM

Holy Shnikees! And I thought I had some rewards!

"Got Disney"

06-20-2011, 08:40 PM

This is Jeremy, the one who we didn't know if he was going to actually graduate till 48 hrs before graduation ceremonies. The one who never volunteers for housework when I ask, my ultimate couch potato that I love very dearly.

You are so right Kim that he's going to come back a different man. It's great that he'll finally have focus & goals & I'll be so proud of him. Saying goodbye just doesn't seem real right now, but I know come Sunday it's going to hit me like a ton of bricks. We've also been told that when they come to pick him up we must have already said our goodbyes. So it's they knock on the door & boom he's gone. I think it's going to leave a sinking feeling it the pit of my stomach.

I guess it's kind of a blessing that I have this wonderful trip in the planning to somewhat divert my attention. Just think, Allen & I & all of you will be floating on a magnificent ship seeing some of the best sights we've ever seen, doing very enjoyable things, having fun, while Jeremy will be struggling, grunting, working his butt off, & be made to cry by his sargeant. Paybacks are Hell sometimes. :lmao: But seriously I do think it will be good for him & exactly what he needs & in return I will be doing alot of praying :grouphug: because I know it's only by God's grace & mercy that he's going to make it through!

And you will be thinking about him every second of your trip :sad1: has he always wanted to go
into the Marines? And isn't he a twin? What is his brother going to do?

If it makes you feel any better my BFF son will be applying to the Navel Academy back east and if he gets in and can't see why he won't because he's all that and more...she won't see much of him at all for 5 years.....I think I would just fall apart if that was to be my son.....

Kudos to your son joining...it takes quit a man to serve our country....you can be very proud of him.....and I would shake his hand and say thank youihe were in fronton me:thumbsup2

Holy Shnikees! And I thought I had some rewards!

It was a lot of work ...lol...

twinmom108

06-20-2011, 08:54 PM

And you will be thinking about him every second of your trip :sad1: has he always wanted to go
into the Marines? And isn't he a twin? What is his brother going to do?

If it makes you feel any better my BFF son will be applying to the Navel Academy back east and if he gets in and can't see why he won't because he's all that and more...she won't see much of him at all for 5 years.....I think I would just fall apart if that was to be my son.....

Kudos to your son joining...it takes quit a man to serve our country....you can be very proud of him.....and I would shake his hand and say thank youihe were in fronton me:thumbsup2

Yep he's a twin, the other one is going to be going to community college here. So we'll still have him & the 17 yo around still. Well I am really surprised that I'm not falling apart at least not yet. I'm sure I won't be thinking of him every second of the trip especially when we're having the couples massage & in the hot tub on the veranda in the spa drinking sparkling wine & strawberries! :hug: I am proud of him & am looking forward to his boot camp graduation camp pendleton . . . . . . I have a DVC villa booked @ Disney's Grand Californian a few days before. Goin to sneak in a trip to Disneyland. :rotfl:

"Got Disney"

06-20-2011, 09:06 PM

Yep he's a twin, the other one is going to be going to community college here. So we'll still have him & the 17 yo around still. Well I am really surprised that I'm not falling apart at least not yet. I'm sure I won't be thinking of him every second of the trip especially when we're having the couples massage & in the hot tub on the veranda in the spa drinking sparkling wine & strawberries! :hug: I am proud of him & am looking forward to his boot camp graduation camp pendleton . . . . . . I have a DVC villa booked @ Disney's Grand Californian a few days before. Goin to sneak in a trip to Disneyland. :rotfl:

Wait...you have your own private spa on your veranda?

twinmom108

06-20-2011, 09:15 PM

Wait...you have your own private spa on your veranda?

LOL - I wish!!! We don't even have a verandah stateroom. The hot tub on the verandah is is one of the spa villas that we get to use for about 20 min during our couples massage.

"Got Disney"

06-20-2011, 10:21 PM

LOL - I wish!!! We don't even have a verandah stateroom. The hot tub on the verandah is is one of the spa villas that we get to use for about 20 min during our couples massage.

OOOOOOOOOOH.....:lmao:....I was jealous there for a minute:rotfl:

mootmoot

06-21-2011, 12:10 AM

Ooh, I wanted to request our server, too! Can someone walk me through the process? Who do we call - our TA (DU) or DCL? And what/where is Wavebands again? Thanks!!

twinmom108

06-21-2011, 12:21 AM

Ooh, I wanted to request our server, too! Can someone walk me through the process? Who do we call - our TA (DU) or DCL? And what/where is Wavebands again? Thanks!!

If you used a TA to book your reservation then that TA will need to contact DCL to add your request for a specific server. pixiedust: Here's to hoping your request is granted!

From the DCL website:
WaveBands, located on Deck 3, Forward in the Route 66 area on the Disney Wonder, is a stylish club that resembles the interior of a transistor radio. During the day, WaveBands provides entertainment and fun interactive activities for the entire family. At night, the club caters to adults only, offering dancing, games, karaoke and 2 full bars serving mixed drinks.

mootmoot

06-21-2011, 12:57 AM

If you used a TA to book your reservation then that TA will need to contact DCL to add your request for a specific server. pixiedust: Here's to hoping your request is granted!

Thanks, twinmom! Fingers crossed on the server request! :)

WaveBands, located on Deck 3, Forward in the Route 66 area

Oh, now I remember - the place my DH ended up every night! LOL

MickeyBoo

06-21-2011, 01:01 AM

Does anyone have any good tips about Shutters. I'm sure we will be spending a bundle there :goodvibes

Can't believe how time flies ... It's less than one month away !!!:banana:

Meskamooska

06-21-2011, 01:41 AM

Hi All!

Boy, do I have a lot to catch up on... I missed the thirty day dance, I missed most of the requesting a favored server discussion, but most of all I missed yet another Pirate or Elizabeth Swan... curses, foiled again!

Sharon: Congrats on your son making such a brave and grown up decision. I am very proud of and grateful to every person who decides to join our Armed Forces and serve our country. :worship:

When my oldest DSS enlisted in the Army his dad and I were both quaking in our boots about what his future might entail but when all was said and done, it gave him opportunities he wouldn't ever have had otherwise (good and not so good) and it truly allowed him to spread his wings and take flight (literally and figuratively :-).

As for the server question, one of my traveling companions on our Alaska cruise did the most recent PC Repo and enjoyed her serving team so much that she requested them again. She was assured by DCL that our entire group (we are all linked) would indeed enjoy their assistance on this upcoming trip as well. She is traveling concierge so perhaps that has some sway and of course, as you more seasoned DCL travelers know far better than I do, what they tell you at DCL and what happens on the ship can indeed be two very different things.

Regarding the Thirty Day Dance... whilst you were all boogieing your brains out :cool1: the DH and I were off on our 8th anniversary Bye-Bye. Our actual anniversary is tomorrow. We headed off to the Owen's Valley to explore Bodie (the State Park and Ghost Town) and to hunt down additional cemeteries to add to our forthcoming California Cemetery Guide website.

We had a lovely weekend, the weather couldn't have been better, the views of Mount McKinley and the Sierra Nevada's couldn't have been better and, because of the elevation of Bodie (8370 feet) I got to do a bit of testing of our Alaska garb. Temperatures were in the 80's in Bishop but it was 52 degrees when we arrived at Bodie at around 11 AM. It warmed up to around 60 or so but I found that I was just fine wearing my new layering clothes. Yeah!

Of course I also discovered that I will need to get new shoes before we set sail. My Target brand Skecher's Shape-Up's knock offs gave their all on this one. And, since my hiking boots are decidedly not comfy (not sure if it is because they aren't broken in enough or if it is because they aren't quite right for my weird feet but the upshot is the same), it looks like I will need to look into getting replacements.

On another front, while I was composing this opus, I stopped for a second to go pop the laundry into the dryer only to discover that our garage door was wide open and our most adventurous, youngest (just about 1 year old), and decidedly indoor (though not by his choice :-) cat was nowhere to be found. Where we live (in the shadow of Mount Baldy) there are lots of critters that love the taste of tender kitties. Coyotes, Owls, Hawks, Mountain Lions and even the extremely occasional but still very threatening Bears have all been seen prowling about our neighborhood. Not to mention the fact that we live near two blind curves which prevent drivers zooming up our street from having much, if any advance notice as to what or who they may encounter in the street. So, my heart was pretty much in my throat.

Fortunately, Jasper (the cat) actually comes when he is called (amazing, I know...) and after a relatively short amount of bellowing on the entire family's part, he came running home. With the exception of having even grubbier than usual paws, none the worse for wear. We will all have to be even more careful to make sure that he doesn't repeat this little stunt.

As for cruise planning, I am starting my packing list "Officially". As someone who can tend toward the OCD end of the spectrum where trip planning is concerned but who also has been known to, after painstakingly listing every last article, alphabetically, leave critical components home (evening gown hanging on the outside of the hall closet door before our last Disney Cruise, anyone?). I tend to live and die by my packing list.

And, since I pack for both the DH and myself, and since this cruise has additional components which I didn't have on our last cruise (FE's), there is a whole lot to remember. I am confident that you can all relate...

Truth be told, since some of the things that we will be taking with us on the cruise won't be items that we will need before we depart, I may actually start putting things into the suitcases in the next day or so.

As for those cursed Pirates and Swans... I really need to be quicker on the draw here, either that or I need to donate the ones I have garnered to so worthy soul who will be able to put them to better use than I seem to be able to do. The little dears are getting bored hanging around with the same two or three of each other and are decidedly lonely for the others that have come before and since. :rotfl: Still, the race isn't over yet and an underdog could still pull out a stunning upset... or the horse could talk.

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

Meskamooska

06-21-2011, 01:53 AM

Does anyone have any good tips about Shutters. I'm sure we will be spending a bundle there :goodvibes

Can't believe how time flies ... It's less than one month away !!!:banana:

Hi!

Consider planning to purchase the photo CD. I hear tell it is $299, but it will have all the photos that the ships photographer's take of your family (including the "Lifestyle" - on the all white background and "Holiday" pics if you schedule either shoot). Any special borders or treatments that are added to the pictures after they have been shot will not be on the photos on the CD, however you can purchase the prints which will show those special effects at half price.

You can also purchase photo credits before you sail on the DCL website (under Gifts and amenities). I don't know if you get a break by purchasing them ahead of time. Oh, and they also take photos on some excursions so those may end up in your package as well.

If you do decide to get the CD, which you don't have to purchase ahead of time, or if you are even thinking about it, then my advice is to hit every photo op that you can get to so that you get the most bang for your buck.

Oh, and be sure that you scan the photo rounders to make sure that all your pictures wind up together and nothing gets missed.

I know that three hundred dollars is quite a large chunk of change to drop for pictures, but if you were to go to a photo studio you would easily spend that or more just for the sitting and additional money for prints.

And speaking of prints... if you do purchase either the CD or any other photos from DCL be sure you get a copy of their copyright release otherwise you could run into difficulties if you want to get duplicates done by a photo lab (even Costco, drug stores and the like ask for them).

I hope that helps. I will look forward to seeing what the even more seasoned travelers in our group have to add.

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

richmo

06-21-2011, 07:51 AM

If you used a TA to book your reservation then that TA will need to contact DCL to add your request for a specific server. pixiedust: Here's to hoping your request is granted!

I guess it doesn't matter if you call your TA or DCL. I wound up calling DCL directly last night, even though I booked with a TA. They added the server name to our reservations, so we'll see what happens.

If I remember correctly, when we get the dining tickets, the server name won't be on them, just a table number...correct? So, I guess I'll still need to go to Wavebands if I want to verify that the request was granted. Also, again if I remember correctly, we don't get the dining tickets until we get in the staterooms, so we can't check with Wavebands until after we're able to get in the room.

Schachteles

06-21-2011, 10:26 AM

:cool1: DOING THE FOUR WEEK DANCE :cool1:

"Got Disney"

06-21-2011, 11:05 AM

Does anyone have any good tips about Shutters. I'm sure we will be spending a bundle there :goodvibes

Can't believe how time flies ... It's less than one month away !!!:banana:

What we do have them do is take pictures with our camera also....that would be with the characters and professional photographers in the atrium.....the ones you can't do are the ones of your family when you are not all together.

:cool1: DOING THE FOUR WEEK DANCE :cool1:

Are you leaving early also? I forget who is heading out in 4 weeks ..I count 5 weeks till the cruise...

Schachteles

06-21-2011, 11:13 AM

Are you leaving early also? I forget who is heading out in 4 weeks ..I count 5 weeks till the cruise...

You better re-count your days :rotfl2: because we set sail four weeks from today...my family leaves in 26 days :cool1:!!

"Got Disney"

06-21-2011, 11:40 AM

You better re-count your days :rotfl2: because we set sail four weeks from today...my family leaves in 26 days :cool1:!!

Your right ...lol...my calendar on my iPad counts the week before in July from June :lmao:

That means I have a heck of a lot less time and we leave in 3 weeks :scared1::rotfl: I better get going....the time is moving way to fast....can't wait...but can I please have another week to procrastinated please:rotfl:

Schachteles

06-21-2011, 12:21 PM

Your right ...lol...my calendar on my iPad counts the week before in July from June :lmao:

That means I have a heck of a lot less time and we leave in 3 weeks :scared1::rotfl: I better get going....the time is moving way to fast....can't wait...but can I please have another week to procrastinated please:rotfl:

Well I am glad we are all on the same page now :hug:. I am hoping this weekend I can start getting things sorted, I have a huge stack in my bedroom that I need to go through and of course I need to get my FE gifts done...all things on my to do list :thumbsup2

Meskamooska

06-21-2011, 08:04 PM

Hi All!

The four week dance is truly a blast! Our anniversary is going along swimmingly, and I have a correction for the info regarding one of the families in my group. Cabin number 2100 is "Disney4BB" aka Barrett, Ken , Serena and Chad.

Kim/Tom please make the necessary adjustments... Oh and are we trying to chat via Facebook this evening? i expect to be around after 7:30 PDT.

Robin, if you are around we can do the iPad thing once again :-)

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

"Got Disney"

06-21-2011, 08:27 PM

:happytv:Well I am glad we are all on the same page now :hug:. I am hoping this weekend I can start getting things sorted, I have a huge stack in my bedroom that I need to go through and of course I need to get my FE gifts done...all things on my to do list :thumbsup2

Well in light of the lost week I learned today, I shut off the Tv got on my comp and on the phone and for 3 hrs worked on my schedule for the trip...here's how it goes...

Wed. 7/13... Arrive Vancouver at 5:30
Check in PanPacific,eat diner,walk along Sea Wall, go swimming in pool

Thur. 7/14....10am catch bus up to Whistler arrive at 12:45 check in to
panPacific Centre. eat lunch in the village than head over to "wild
Play" elements park for the Monkido zip line obstacle course. Look it up
It's really cool. head back for diner and check out town.

Friday 7/15...11:00 get on the Gondola and do the peak to peak and hike and go tubing on top and hike a little lower not in snow but where the flowers are...than at 5:00 do the pig roast diner at the top of the mountain. Head down and go to the bike event that has people from all over the world...big event

Sat 7/16....12:00 go whitewater rafting. Than eat lunch and head back up on the Gondalah. look for wild life. Head back to bike event than hotel swim.

Sun 7/17...10:30 catch bus back to Vancouver,arrive at 1:15 check into
PanPacific. 2:00 head up to Capistrano Bridge and eat lunch.
Do all the bridges and tree stuff than head back down. Eat diner,
Do a tour of Vancouver by limo for 2 hrs.

Mon. 7/18....10:00 head up to Grouse Mountain...check out wolves bears and
And stuff. Eat than Do bird show at 1:30 than lumber jack show
At 2:30. Do some other activities than head back down. Rent
Bikes for 2 hrs and ride around Stanley Park eat diner than
Relax and swim.

Tue 7/19. Board ship Hooray:woohoo:

excursions while on ship.....Skagway....White Pass Rail With Trail Camp
Juneau........Helicopter Glacier Walk About
Ketchikan.....Bering Sea Crag tour

Than flight leaves at 1:30 to head home so I can start my vacation from my vacation:lmao:

Next on my list...going through my clothing...what we have and what we need.I want everything done except the packing come this Sunday night including my house all cleaned up ready to maintain till we leave....I feel a big headache coming on popcorn::

"Got Disney"

06-21-2011, 08:52 PM

Anyone going to chat tonight?

Schachteles

06-21-2011, 08:57 PM

:happytv:

Well in light of the lost week I learned today, I shut off the Tv got on my comp and on the phone and for 3 hrs worked on my schedule for the trip...here's how it goes...

Wed. 7/13... Arrive Vancouver at 5:30
Check in PanPacific,eat diner,walk along Sea Wall, go swimming in pool

Thur. 7/14....10am catch bus up to Whistler arrive at 12:45 check in to
panPacific Centre. eat lunch in the village than head over to "wild
Play" elements park for the Monkido zip line obstacle course. Look it up
It's really cool. head back for diner and check out town.

Friday 7/15...11:00 get on the Gondola and do the peak to peak and hike and go tubing on top and hike a little lower not in snow but where the flowers are...than at 5:00 do the pig roast diner at the top of the mountain. Head down and go to the bike event that has people from all over the world...big event

Sat 7/16....12:00 go whitewater rafting. Than eat lunch and head back up on the Gondalah. look for wild life. Head back to bike event than hotel swim.

Sun 7/17...10:30 catch bus back to Vancouver,arrive at 1:15 check into
PanPacific. 2:00 head up to Capistrano Bridge and eat lunch.
Do all the bridges and tree stuff than head back down. Eat diner,
Do a tour of Vancouver by limo for 2 hrs.

Mon. 7/18....10:00 head up to Grouse Mountain...check out wolves bears and
And stuff. Eat than Do bird show at 1:30 than lumber jack show
At 2:30. Do some other activities than head back down. Rent
Bikes for 2 hrs and ride around Stanley Park eat diner than
Relax and swim.

Tue 7/19. Board ship Hooray:woohoo:

excursions while on ship.....Skagway....White Pass Rail With Trail Camp
Juneau........Helicopter Glacier Walk About
Ketchikan.....Bering Sea Crag tour

Than flight leaves at 1:30 to head home so I can start my vacation from my vacation:lmao:

Next on my list...going through my clothing...what we have and what we need.I want everything done except the packing come this Sunday night including my house all cleaned up ready to maintain till we leave....I feel a big headache coming on popcorn::

Sorry that I took away a week of your life. If I don't start to get some energy, I am going to be in a world of hurt!

Schachteles

06-21-2011, 09:02 PM

Make sure if you are participating in the FE gift exchange that you check out the spreadsheet, this is our FINAL participating list:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvuRr5ljys3DdG9SODdxa2NnWHV0eXgyNWRzcGk0V 2c&hl=en&authkey=CLiWnboD#gid=0

4 weeks to get ready...we'll be sailing away!!

"Got Disney"

06-21-2011, 09:07 PM

Sorry that I took away a week of your life. If I don't start to get some energy, I am going to be in a world of hurt!

:rotfl:That's how I felt today....like time was crunching in on me....after all we've only had about 3 years to plan this :lmao:

I wish I didn't have to Plan what to do when in Vancouver and whistler but ressis are a must when planning out your day. mostly in Whistler because what we have planned will fill up fast that week because of all the people coming up for the bike event.

I like to have a plan but also like to be spontaineous.

So what do you still have to do?

Schachteles

06-21-2011, 09:21 PM

:rotfl:That's how I felt today....like time was crunching in on me....after all we've only had about 3 years to plan this :lmao:

I wish I didn't have to Plan what to do when in Vancouver and whistler but ressis are a must when planning out your day. mostly in Whistler because what we have planned will fill up fast that week because of all the people coming up for the bike event.

I like to have a plan but also like to be spontaineous.

So what do you still have to do?

We are going to play a lot of it by ear when we are in Seattle and Vancouver. We are ready, just need to get my butt in gear with FEs. I think I have all the clothes, need to check on my husband.

Meskamooska

06-21-2011, 10:50 PM

Anyone going to chat tonight?

Hi! I just checked to see if anyone was on FB and heard crickets, the garden variety kind not the Jiminy kind.

I also just took a look at your schedule for the pre-cruise days. With the pace you areq going to be keeping I am afraid that once you hit the hay on the ship you won't wake up again until we are docking in Vancouver again:rotfl:.

We haven't made any plans for pre-cruise as of yet. And only sketchy ones for a few days post cruise.

If you are around on FB (or if anyone else is :-)and you fancy a chat I am up for it.

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

MickeyBoo

06-22-2011, 01:01 PM

Thank you for the info on Shutters.

There is so much to read and so little time. I really apprciate your guys help.

Boy time is flying by :wizard:

"Got Disney"

06-22-2011, 01:15 PM

Hi! I just checked to see if anyone was on FB and heard crickets, the garden variety kind not the Jiminy kind.

I also just took a look at your schedule for the pre-cruise days. With the pace you areq going to be keeping I am afraid that once you hit the hay on the ship you won't wake up again until we are docking in Vancouver

Tisza

:lmao: yes lots going on...busy stuff for the boys but also in between stuff that has us old folks sitting :thumbsup2. The Gondola up and back before hiking and tubing is a 45 minute trip....rest for the weary...eating is sitting...shows are sitting...limo is sitting...lots of sitting between events and some events like whitewater rafting is sitting...it is work on the body but sitting none the less..:lmao:

Lots of sitting also on our cruise events...the only thing that has much moving in it is the Trek on the Glacier....

However it is still a lot of not relaxing in the hotel room....we are so jazzed...jazzed jazzed jazzed :woohoo::dance3::cheer2:And none of this for 2 weeks :laundy: well not much of it anyway..will still have to do laundry on the ship but that's way easy to do.

babsy6872

06-22-2011, 02:08 PM

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-22-2011, 02:41 PM

We have looked at the amenities list, but did not see a clothes iron on the list?:confused3 Could someone please tell me if they usually have an iron and ironing board in the room.:confused:
Thank you!

Actually, due to fire risk, irons are not allowed in staterooms. There are irons and ironing boards in each laundry room.

"Got Disney"

06-22-2011, 02:55 PM

Actually, due to fire risk, irons are not allowed in staterooms. There are irons and ironing boards in each laundry room.

True...I have brought my iron for ever but am very careful with it and only leave the cabin once it is totally cooled off. I iron on a towel on the floor not on the furniture.....

Many people who bring irons have been irresponsible so they have asked no irons. They are not forbidden in the respect you would think...My room Stewarts know I have one and I don't hide it. I iron everything and my boys go through clothes like crazy so if I stayed at the iron after laundry than no one would ever get a chance to use it.

If you don't have tons to iron than just use the one in the laundry room...I may not bring mine this trip because it is not like the boys will be going through clothing like when we are in the hot weather. And they are older.Another reason I have brought my iron is we always alway do a week before our cruise somewhere and in many hotels the irons don't get hot enough...

What I don't get is that they don't want irons but curling irons and flat irons are fine....go figure. And most curl their hair not in the bathroom because it is to small.

babsy6872

06-22-2011, 08:03 PM

Thank you for the info. The iron in the laundry room will do the trick. :yay: We will be traveling for two days and I know how wrinkly everything is going to get.:guilty:

Babsy

MrsG

06-23-2011, 06:06 AM

We have a new granddaughter, Caitlin Elizabeth who arrived yesterday. It is going to be so hard to leave..................... but Thank God for wireless, texting and emails!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

CBEB

06-23-2011, 08:07 AM

mouseclick1

06-23-2011, 08:17 AM

We have a new granddaughter, Caitlin Elizabeth who arrived yesterday. It is going to be so hard to leave..................... but Thank God for wireless, texting and emails!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

Congratulations to you!!princess:

twinmom108

06-23-2011, 08:27 AM

wdhinn89

06-23-2011, 09:36 AM

manascarfan

06-23-2011, 10:15 AM

"Got Disney"

06-23-2011, 02:02 PM

"Got Disney"

06-23-2011, 02:08 PM

Can't for some reason get onto Facebook so here is the Limo drivers #
604-230-8732....nick was who the driver was who gave me this number.

poohj80

06-23-2011, 02:21 PM

Can't for some reason get onto Facebook so here is the Limo drivers #
604-230-8732....nick was who the driver was who gave me this number.

I must have missed the previous post about the limo driver. Is this in Vancouver or Seattle? Did he have any deals? Trying to find transporation for 5 people plus luggage from SEATAC to Hotel.

Thanks!

Schachteles

06-23-2011, 04:02 PM

"Got Disney"

06-23-2011, 05:07 PM

I must have missed the previous post about the limo driver. Is this in Vancouver or Seattle? Did he have any deals? Trying to find transporation for 5 people plus luggage from SEATAC to Hotel.

Thanks!

Vancouver....

disney4bb

06-23-2011, 07:41 PM

disney4bb

06-23-2011, 07:57 PM

Hi All,
Just wanted to say hi, since I haven't posted recently. I have been enjoying everyone's posts. Thanks for all the great information!

Times are crazy busy, with packing and errands and last minute projects that must get done. My son is off to boy scout camp and my daughter is away visiting a friend, so I'll hopefully have time to breathe soon. Not for long though; we leave for Canada in less than 2 weeks. Looking forward to driving through Alberta and BC for a couple of weeks before the cruise!

I've been working on the FE gifts- many thanks to my DBF Tisza for all her help in getting me organized! I could not have participated in this without her... and I would have hated to miss out on the fun!

Hope everyone is doing well. I look forward to meeting you on the ship!

disney4bb

06-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Hi again,

FYI- For the FE gift exchange, cabin 2100 is "Disney4BB", if anyone needs to know.

Thanks!

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-24-2011, 10:57 AM

Happy Friday!!

I'm heading to San Francisco this evening to attend D23's screening of Cars 2 tomorrow then heading to the Walt Disney Family Museum.

Anyone else doing something fun this weekend??

Schachteles

06-24-2011, 11:32 AM

Happy Friday!!

I'm heading to San Francisco this evening to attend D23's screening of Cars 2 tomorrow then heading to the Walt Disney Family Museum.

Anyone else doing something fun this weekend??

Sounds like an AWESOME time Tom, jealous! We are debating to go see the movie because we have two free passes, but we were thinking about just waiting and seeing it on the ship. My oldest (Camille) who is 9 is headed to Girl Scout Camp for the weekend, hopefully she will have fun, she has never camped before and the weather in Minnesota has pretty much sucked this summer, so lets just hope that it is nice out and she has fun. I have spent the last few nights working on my FE stuff. I honestly might be done this weekend or early next week, then I am move on to the packing. I can't even believe that we leave in 3 weeks from Sunday. :thumbsup2

"Got Disney"

06-24-2011, 12:19 PM

Can I get a list of the most recent FE list please :hug: thanks...Tom have a great time!

Never mind I had the link on page one...lol...tom is the one I have correct. I am assuming it is. It is from your link.....also everyone I do have info on page one about where to get wifi in the towns and what to pack and weather Riis time of year and so many different things...be sure to check it out again.

"Got Disney"

06-24-2011, 12:38 PM

Just a note for delivering our FE...we have only one FE ...the boys are across the hall from us so just put their FE stuff in our cabin FE....cabin 6570. Same as if you just give one gift as a family gift....

They can search for their stuff in ours. Put the family stuff in Billie or my pocket...

Hope that's not to confusing :eek::cutie:

OKWMEMBER

06-24-2011, 12:53 PM

Is there a way to get a high res copy of our logo so I can make a magnetic door sign? Our is someone else already handling this?:confused3

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-24-2011, 02:01 PM

Is there a way to get a high res copy of our logo so I can make a magnetic door sign? Our is someone else already handling this?:confused3

Try this one:

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj346/ImTooExcitedToSleep/personal/WAGTISTFlogohires.jpg

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-24-2011, 02:02 PM

OKWMEMBER

06-24-2011, 02:30 PM

Try this one:

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That is excellent! :thumbsup2 Thank you Tom! :worship:

"Got Disney"

06-25-2011, 02:29 AM

So I finally went to Michaels arts and crafts and put together a demo of what I am making....I did get a little carried away in the money I wanted to spend but so what:lmao:.....

I just have to figure out how to transport them......I would ask your opinions on how to do that but than I'd have to shoot you :rotfl:

Besides if I did you would know what I'm making...and what fun is that.

I still have sooooooo much to do. Have to go clothes shopping, go through the clothes I do have, make all the kids and adults FE....and so on and on and
on....oh and magnets.

I have to do all this stuff plus all the summer stuff with and for my kids....I know stop complaining and just do it:lmao:

I'm going to try and bang out the FE gifts this weekend....

If we were going to the carribian I'd be all set with clothing but Alaska and Canada well ...I need more than just a bathing suit and sun screen. I know I will need to buy lots of clothing for my boys for diner....they have crown so much.

So how is everything else doing on everything????????:banana:

twinmom108

06-25-2011, 08:48 AM

Allen & I are doing the 2 WEEK DANCE!!! :hourglass

:dance3::dancer::dancer:party::dancer::dancer: :dance3:

twinmom108

06-25-2011, 09:08 AM

So I finally went to Michaels arts and crafts and put together a demo of what I am making....I did get a little carried away in the money I wanted to spend but so what:lmao:.....

I still have sooooooo much to do. Have to go clothes shopping, go through the clothes I do have, make all the kids and adults FE....and so on and on and
on....oh and magnets.

I have to do all this stuff plus all the summer stuff with and for my kids....I know stop complaining and just do it:lmao:

I'm going to try and bang out the FE gifts this weekend....

If we were going to the carribian I'd be all set with clothing but Alaska and Canada well ...I need more than just a bathing suit and sun screen. I know I will need to buy lots of clothing for my boys for diner....they have crown so much.

So how is everything else doing on everything????????:banana:

Well I finally pulled out the luggage last night & started to put various items in them. Today errands will include getting over the counter meds to pack. I know ordinary boring stuff. Allen was wondering why I think we need to take our two largest luggage bags since there's only 2 of us going. :rotfl2: I'm thinking that we're not packing for the Caribbean where you can get by with less & less bulkier stuff. Not to mention binoculars & additional items you don't need for hot weather & less scenic places. I'm afraid that we might need more luggage. :eek:

The creativity with everyones FE pursuits sounds fascinating. We're not participating this cruise, but I'm very interested to see what everyone has done! I'm not very craft creative or computer saavy, but I would love to know how you do those magnets. :thumbsup2

Today is our last day with Jeremy. :sad1: Tomorrow the Marines take him away. We could drive up to Denver (about an hour away) tomorrow and take him out to dinner if we want. Monday he flies out to California.

Alright back to :laundy: , packing, & errands for now.

disney4bb

06-25-2011, 12:25 PM

"Got Disney"

06-25-2011, 01:18 PM

Well that's frustrating. I can't "quote" anyone's posts until I have 10 posts myself. So I'll just have to get moving here.

Got to JoAnn's Fabrics store and loaded up on fabric paint. That stuff doesn't always work how it's supposed to. Please forgive my amateur attempts at creativity on the adult FE gifts!! I'm having fun making them though.

That's what I'm doing this weekend. Oh, and packing for a little trip to Canada and Alaska. :banana:

Have a great weekend

Cabin 2100 - Disney4BB

Are you also in the FE didn't see you on the list and if so how many in your party :upsidedow :banana....also excuse me if I sound like a bone head.....and no comments from the peanut factory out there pirate: but have you been here before or are you new to this thread:confused3:lmao:

"Got Disney"

06-25-2011, 01:29 PM

"Got Disney"

06-25-2011, 02:27 PM

eeyorelvr10

06-25-2011, 03:16 PM

Question for those staying in Vancouver or parts of Canada longer than a couple nights...are you using US money oe exchanging it for Canadian...of just using travelers checks? :confused3

We werevjust going to use cash and travelers checks. We will however when breaking a travelers check ask for Canadian money...

I have a good link but am on my iPad and can't post it...have not figured that out yet...

Hi Robin,

Its Laura AKA eeyorelvr10 Looks like I will miss you again this year. I ended up cancelling this one because my friend and son got together and we ended up doing the inaugural cruise.

I can answer that question in regards to money if you want. We stayed overnight in a Holiday Express just down from the port and while most shops took American money, they gave change back in Canadian dollar and coin.

Most restaurants take everything as you know but one of the smaller shops would not take American We found a subway that would take paper money but not American coin. And of course they gave back Canadian coin. All in all, it wasn't a bad experience at all except for when we went to Red Robin and ordered cheese curls on our fries. Um, a bit different than what we expected but a "good" experience.

I'm sorry I'll be missing you again but someday we will sail together. LOL If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I ended up dropping off that other site for this cruise and posted there but forgot to post here that I wasn't on here anymore. At the time we went, many stores were in the process of opening and some of the excursions like the flora and fauna ones weren't all that because we were told the best times to see them was late June and July so you'll all have the best of the best.

I did Alaska on another line way back in 2000 and that was late July but it was the most amazing experience. For those that don't have a balcony, you won't need one. We had one and spent most of our time at deck 10 in the Outlook Cafe. You can spend lots of wonderful hours up there.

OH! I will tote the AMAZING, AMAZING ziplining experience we did in Skagway. By far, the best and longest zip in Alaska. They had 11 zip lines and the 3rd or 4th was the longest at 750 ft - free zipping for about 40 sec. If anyone is planning on doing this, please Tell Billy, Ken (from Atlanta) and his friends said hi! Tell him that Ken was the tall man that "bumped" his way down on the "1st" true zip line. And were the threesome that inaugurated the zip line when it opened. LOL we were behind Karl Holz and were the last ones off the lines. But we had such an amazing experience we are going as a group in Hawaii we hope.

If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to drop me a line as I don't usually post here anymore :( but did because I saw Robin's name on the wall. You guys are going to have fun! Enjoy it. And yes, you can see the whales from deck 10. We were lucky to see quite a few grey whales and just a couple of orcas but they shall be in full bloom for you guys.

Have fun!

"Got Disney"

06-25-2011, 06:15 PM

Hi Robin,

Its Laura AKA eeyorelvr10 Looks like I will miss you again this year. I ended up cancelling this one because my friend and son got together and we ended up doing the inaugural cruise.

I can answer that question in regards to money if you want. We stayed overnight in a Holiday Express just down from the port and while most shops took American money, they gave change back in Canadian dollar and coin.

Most restaurants take everything as you know but one of the smaller shops would not take American We found a subway that would take paper money but not American coin. And of course they gave back Canadian coin. All in all, it wasn't a bad experience at all except for when we went to Red Robin and ordered cheese curls on our fries. Um, a bit different than what we expected
but a "good" experience.

I'm sorry I'll be missing you again but someday we will sail together. LOL If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I ended up dropping off that other site for this cruise and posted there but forgot to post here that I wasn't
on here anymore. At the time we went, many stores were in the process

opening and some of the excursions like the flora and fauna ones weren't all that because we were told the best times to see them was late June and July so you'll all have the best of the best.

I did Alaska on another line way back in 2000 and that was late July but it was the most amazing experience. For those that don't have a balcony, you won't need one. We had one and spent most of our time at deck 10 in the Outlook Cafe. You can spend lots of wonderful hours up there.

OH! I will tote the AMAZING, AMAZING ziplining experience we did in
Skagway. By far, the best and longest zip in Alaska. They had 11 zip lines
and the 3rd or 4th was the longest at 750 ft - free zipping for about 40 sec.
If anyone is planning on doing this, please Tell Billy, Ken (from Atlanta) and
his friends said hi! Tell him that Ken was the tall man that "bumped" his way
down on the "1st" true zip line. And were the threesome that inaugurated the
zip line when it opened. LOL we were behind Karl Holz and were the last ones
off the lines. But we had such an amazing experience we are going as a
group in Hawaii we hope.

If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to drop me a line as I don't usually post here anymore :( but did because I saw Robin's name on the wall. You
guys are going to have fun! Enjoy it. And yes, you can see the whales from
deck 10. We were lucky to see quite a few grey whales and just a couple of
orcas but they shall be in full bloom for you guys

Have fun!

Hi Laura....seems we can't make up our minds the first time can we:lmao: I am glad that you at least found a good time to go and that you didn't have to pass it up all together. We will just have to touch base on another cruise....so are you booked yet for your next one?

Thanks for coming in and letting us know and giving us the scoop.....have a great summer and here's to hoping we can cruise together another time :thumbsup2

eeyorelvr10

06-25-2011, 06:50 PM

Hi Laura....seems we can't make up our minds the first time can we:lmao: I am glad that you at least found a good time to go and that you didn't have to pass it up all together. We will just have to touch base on another cruise....so are you booked yet for your next one?

Thanks for coming in and letting us know and giving us the scoop.....have a great summer and here's to hoping we can cruise together another time :thumbsup2

Robin, I'm booked for the Hawaii cruise. There seems to be a possibility that I may sail soon but we shall see. For now, I have Hawaii. Really enjoy yourselves and have fun. DCL opened Skagway but we were in port with someone in Ketchikan and boy was it crowded. Hopefully, it won't be so bad for you all.

Meskamooska

06-26-2011, 12:12 AM

Are you also in the FE didn't see you on the list and if so how many in your party :upsidedow :banana....also excuse me if I sound like a bone head.....and no comments from the peanut factory out there pirate: but have you been here before or are you new to this thread:confused3:lmao:

Hi Robin,

She is included in the FE as part of my group "Meeskamooska". Tom has them all on the spreadsheet and you had them on the front page on the list there.

There 12 folks total in my group and the last I checked all were accounted for on the spreadsheet even though the bulk of them have never made an appearance here on the boards. So, don't worry, if you are working off of the list, as I am, you should be fine on your counts.

I do need to scan back a few pages to get the names, ages and genders of everyone in Larissa's group. I should have enough of everything to be able to add them to my list without throwing my numbers off.

Since I started making things over a year ago when I first learned about FE's and well before we had a firm idea of how many were participating (and since I was having a blast crafting myself silly) I could gift almost the entire ship and still be fine :lmao:.

As for Disney for BB, Barrett has been more of a lurker and vicarious participant since I have been doing most of the talking and she has been getting the scoop from me. Thus, she was able to stay somewhat abreast from afar.

I hope that clears things up...

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

Meskamooska

06-26-2011, 12:42 AM

The creativity with everyones FE pursuits sounds fascinating. We're not participating this cruise, but I'm very interested to see what everyone has done! I'm not very craft creative or computer saavy, but I would love to know how you do those magnets. :thumbsup2

Today is our last day with Jeremy. :sad1: Tomorrow the Marines take him away. We could drive up to Denver (about an hour away) tomorrow and take him out to dinner if we want. Monday he flies out to California.

Alright back to :laundy: , packing, & errands for now.

Hi Sharon,

First and foremost, enjoy your dinner in Denver :thumbsup2. We will take good care of your baby here in sunny Southern California.

As for the magnets, I am making some for my group and would be happy to include you and Allen in my efforts. If you have a favorite character please let me know otherwise, I will just stick to the less specific items that feature our destination. Please let me know.

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

MickeyBoo

06-26-2011, 02:46 AM

mouseclick1

06-26-2011, 08:47 AM

Wow how time flies ... The weekend is almost over and we are still working on packing and our Fes.

There is so much to read and do before we leave.

Just wondering if anyone has suggestions for transportation from the airport to the port area. We will be arriving a couple days before we go on the cruise.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

I am pretty sure we are going to take the Skytrain fom the aiport to downtown. I haven't figured out all the details quite yet, but I know there is a stop just two blocks from our hotel. Here is a link if you want to look into it:
http://tripplanning.translink.ca/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookupSearch&LineName=999&LineAbbr=999

Another thing I would suggest is to look up your hotel on tripadvisor if you haven't done so yet. When people review the hotel, they often mention the transportation situation and can give you a good idea of what would work best for you. Most people that reviewed my hotel have said how convenient the skytrain is, which has me leaning toward that route.

wdhinn89

06-26-2011, 10:30 AM

Thinking of you and your family today Sharon :grouphug: Please tell Jeremy "Thank You!!!" :flower3:

"Got Disney"

06-26-2011, 01:42 PM

Hi Robin,

She is included in the FE as part of my group "Meeskamooska". Tom has them all on the spreadsheet and you had them on the front page on the list there.

There 12 folks total in my group and the last I checked all were accounted for on the spreadsheet even though the bulk of them have never made an appearance here on the boards. So, don't worry, if you are working off of the list, as I am, you should be fine on your counts.

I do need to scan back a few pages to get the names, ages and genders of everyone in Larissa's group. I should have enough of everything to be able to add them to my list without throwing my numbers off

Since I started making things over a year ago when I first learned about FE's and well before we had a firm idea of how many were participating (and since I was having a blast crafting myself silly) I
could gift almost the entire ship and still be fine :lmao

As for Disney for BB, Barrett has been more of a lurker and vicarious participant since I have been doing most of the talking and she has been getting the scoop from me. Thus, she was able to stay somewhat abreast from afar.

I hope that clears things up...

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

I am counting 8 in your group...under your name....is there someone in your group not under your name?

I see Total of 31adults ,18 kids on the spread sheet...am I looking at the correct spread sheet?

"Got Disney"

06-26-2011, 01:46 PM

Thinking of you and your family today Sharon :grouphug: Please tell Jeremy "Thank You!!!" :flower3:

:hug::hug::hug::flower3::flower3::flower3:

wdhinn89

06-26-2011, 03:32 PM

I am counting 8 in your group...under your name....is there someone in your group not under your name?

I see Total of 31adults ,18 kids on the spread sheet...am I looking at the correct spread sheet?

They are #8 on the spread sheet (right below Tiza and above her other 2 cabin friends)

Meskamooska

06-26-2011, 03:41 PM

They are #8 on the spread sheet (right below Tiza and above her other 2 cabin friends)

Hi!

I just did a sanity check on the spreadsheet and saw that they are indeed all present and accounted for. Thanks Wdhinn for helping clear this up.

I just spent an unconsionable amount of time rereading all 67 pages in the Questions for early Alaska cruisers thread. Along with reminding myself of tidbits that I have covered up in my head (because there is no way I have forgotten them, right?) I also gleaned a few new ones and managed to successfully avoid cleaning my kitchen! Yeah me!

I hope everyone is having a "Wonder"ful summer day...

TTFN,

Tisza

twinmom108

06-26-2011, 04:34 PM

Sharon I will be thinking about you the next few days and will keep you and your family in my prayers for some extra strength for your so longs with your son. How is his twin brother taking it...do they have that twin bond? And how is your DH and the rest of the family.....

Ya know we always know that this time will come as they grow up but once the time comes we realize that we are not as prepared as we thought we were....

Please tell your son from my family ....thanks for serving and if we were there we would all shake his hand.....

We don't live far from where he will be so if he needs anything I have no problem giving him my number...if he wants it I will PM it to you. We have had over the years service men that could not get home for the holidays spend diner with us...it is a program out here.....

Just let me know...:hug::hug::hug::grouphug:

Robin thanks so much for your thoughts & your prayers. I did tell Jeremy thank you on behalf of your family & he gave me a big smile. His twin is a-ok with it because they are so different & don't have that "twin thing" goin on with each other. Love the hugs thx!

Hi Sharon,

First and foremost, enjoy your dinner in Denver :thumbsup2. We will take good care of your baby here in sunny Southern California.

As for the magnets, I am making some for my group and would be happy to include you and Allen in my efforts. If you have a favorite character please let me know otherwise, I will just stick to the less specific items that feature our destination. Please let me know.

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

We'll be leavin' in just a few minutes to drive up to Denver for dinner. We'll pick up Jeremy @ the Hotel, & have to get him back by 8:30 pm all our goodbyes said & done by then. It's hard but I'll cherish the time w/ him. Thanks for thinking of Tisza!!! :)

Thinking of you and your family today Sharon :grouphug: Please tell Jeremy "Thank You!!!" :flower3:

Wow I'm really feeling the love from you all today. Amazing! Thank you Diane, & I did tell Jeremy Thank You!! He's surprised that strangers cared enough to say so but I could tell he really appreciated it. :thumbsup2

Thanks all for your kind words. Now we're off to Denver to spend a couple hours with our little boy. When we see him again in September he will be man - a Marine.

poohj80

06-26-2011, 04:37 PM

Thanks all for your kind words. Now we're off to Denver to spend a couple hours with our little boy. When we see him again in September he will be man - a Marine.

Drive careful!

poohj80

06-26-2011, 04:37 PM

Thanks all for your kind words. Now we're off to Denver to spend a couple hours with our little boy. When we see him again in September he will be man - a Marine.

And thank him for all of us!

poohj80

06-26-2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks all for your kind words. Now we're off to Denver to spend a couple hours with our little boy. When we see him again in September he will be man - a Marine.

BTW, I miss Denver and know the drive well. Glad you are making it in the summer time!

MrsG

06-27-2011, 08:18 AM

twinmom108

06-27-2011, 09:00 AM

BTW, I miss Denver and know the drive well. Glad you are making it in the summer time!

Did you used to live in Denver?

Last night I wanted to post but I was waaaay too wiped out to boot up the laptop. Jeremy's hotel was in Downtown Denver. Boy I hate the driving & traffic in Downtown Denver. Makes me appreciate Colorado Springs alot more. We picked him up & went to Bubba Gumps Shrimp Factory - just Allen, Jeremy & me. Very enjoyable evening, reminiscing over the last 18 years, giving Jeremy some words of encourgement, & letting him know how very proud we are of him. We walked him back to the hotel, said our goodbyes, gave him our hugs, & walked away. Being the emotional person I am, I thought that I would be in tears - but I wasn't. Not sure what that means - maybe it really hasn't hit me yet. Guess I will have to wait & see.

twinmom108

06-27-2011, 09:07 AM

Thank you all so much for your good wishes. Caitlin is home and doing well.We've been helping out at home with our 19 mo GD as DD had a c section and can't lift or bend for a while.

Sharon, please thank Jeremy for his service!:hug:

Maryann, I bet Caitlin is a cutie! :cutie: Very good of you to be helping out with the other GD. I'm sure your help is very appreciated! I can relate because I had c-secs w/ my boys too & I still remember the help I had from others.

Today I need to get some rest because I'm having some painful back & hip spasms.

poohj80

06-27-2011, 10:24 AM

Did you used to live in Denver?

I went to school in Golden while my family lived in the Springs.

"Got Disney"

06-27-2011, 12:19 PM

Hi everyone....and Sharon glad you walked away with strength....I will have to keep you in mind next year when my son leaves...although he will be leaving for college not the Marines....it takes a special person to want to join the military and not be forced into it....

Living here in SanDiego many of my friends are in the military and many of their children....and they are all very proud families....

two of our Friends retired...they were very high ranking. Married also...whole family in the military...the youngest however does not want to join as of yet and wants to go to college...she can go to school anywhere for free because of her parents serving....we met them on a Disney cruise years ago and they just happened to live in Ca....

So also you are leaving a little before us..where are you staying and what is your itinerary again while in Canada?

..............

So started the FE did my demo came out great went back to Michaels and to get more of what I needed and they did not have enough of the main thing so needed to change up the main thing...UGH...never the less they will turn out nice...I am not so arts and crafty but Michaels does make it easier...

I will be packed with bunches of stuff by the end of this week....and house will be put into cleaning mode...today all will be booked and cash transferred from our vacation bank to our regular bank...yes we use a different bank to hold all vacation money So we don't spend it.

So how is everyone else...are you moving right along?

Schachteles

06-27-2011, 12:30 PM

twinmom108

06-27-2011, 04:19 PM

Hi everyone....and Sharon glad you walked away with strength....I will have to keep you in mind next year when my son leaves...although he will be leaving for college not the Marines....it takes a special person to want to join the military and not be forced into it....

Living here in SanDiego many of my friends are in the military and many of their children....and they are all very proud families....

two of our Friends retired...they were very high ranking. Married also...whole family in the military...the youngest however does not want to join as of yet and wants to go to college...she can go to school anywhere for free because of her parents serving....we met them on a Disney cruise years ago and they just happened to live in Ca....

So also you are leaving a little before us..where are you staying and what is your itinerary again while in Canada?

Yeah we're leavin on the 9th. Flying into Seattle & spending a few days in Anacortes. Planning on doing a whale watching tour in the San juan islands. On Tues. the 12th we take the amtrak train from Seattle to Vancouver & plan to watch the Wonder sail away that day. we're staying at a B & B in downtown Vancouver for 6 nights then moving to Pan Pacific the night before the cruise.

We are planning on doing alot of the same things you are, like Capilano Bridge, stanley park & the aquarium, Grouse Mountain (not sure if you were doing this one) & Granville Island. Also want to eat at Vera's Burgers & Japadog (sp?). I thought it would be really fun if we could do one of those places together with your party but seeing your schedule we're doing several while you all are in Whistler so that might not work out.

I'm kind of excited to see Capilano Bridge because my parents took me there when I was young maybe 6 yo & my mom still has a photo of me on that bridge. I was so young I don't remember Vancouver very much at all.

"Got Disney"

06-27-2011, 04:49 PM

Yeah we're leavin on the 9th. Flying into Seattle & spending a few days in Anacortes. Planning on doing a whale watching tour in the San juan islands. On Tues. the 12th we take the amtrak train from Seattle to Vancouver & plan to watch the Wonder sail away that day. we're staying at a B & B in downtown Vancouver for 6 nights then moving to Pan Pacific the night before the cruise.

We are planning on doing alot of the same things you are, like Capilano Bridge, stanley park & the aquarium, Grouse Mountain (not sure if you were doing this one) & Granville Island. Also want to eat at Vera's Burgers & Japadog (sp?). I thought it would be really fun if we could do one of those places together with your party but seeing your schedule we're doing several while you all are in Whistler so that might not work out.

I'm kind of excited to see Capilano Bridge because my parents took me there
when I was young maybe 6 yo & my mom still has a photo of me on that
bridge. I was so young I don't remember Vancouver very much at all.

We are doing Grouse mountain on Monday July 18 th....taking the free shuttle up at around 11 :00 and spending the day and heading back down around 5:05 last shuttle or a taxi back.....may head up at around 10am...depends on what time we get to bed the night before...

We are doing the Capilano bridge on Sunday but not till around 2:00 after we get back from Whistler ...plans are to catch the 2:00 shuttle and eat lunch up there than head back after a few hrs or so...than hang in the city doing stuff....not sure what day we will hit the park...we are thinking the day we fly in since if stays light till around 9:30.....

How about you?

By the way...I just finished all bookings for everything...buses and all....and I am glad all that is out of the way...:woohoo:

mouseclick1

06-27-2011, 05:37 PM

We are doing Grouse mountain on Monday July 18 th....taking the free shuttle up at around 11 :00 and spending the day and heading back down around 5:05 last shuttle or a taxi back.....may head up at around 10am...depends on what time we get to bed the night before...

By the way...I just finished all bookings for everything...buses and all....and I am glad all that is out of the way...:woohoo:

Glad you mentioned the free shuttle...I didn't know they did that! I looked on the website and found the pick up locations, but couldn't find anything about pick up times. Were you able to find a schedule anywhere? We'll be doing Grouse Mountain either Sunday or Monday. I figure we'll wait to see the weather forecast and pick the better day. Of course it is going to be nothing but sunshine for us all the entire time, so it won't really matter, right?!:goodvibes

"Got Disney"

06-27-2011, 07:37 PM

Glad you mentioned the free shuttle...I didn't know they did that! I looked on the website and found the pick up locations, but couldn't find anything about pick up times. Were you able to find a schedule anywhere? We'll be doing Grouse Mountain either Sunday or Monday. I figure we'll wait to see the weather forecast and pick the better day. Of course it is going to be nothing but sunshine for us all the entire time, so it won't really matter, right?!:goodvibes

For Grouse mountain you need to show a ticket to the driver...you can pick them up at Canada place ticket booth....but

for bridge you can catch the free shuttle without showing a ticket...you can purchase it there.....Shuttle runs every 15 minutes from Canada place.....

Capilano bridge ...1-877-985-7474

Grouse mountain....1-604-984-0661

mouseclick1

06-27-2011, 09:40 PM

For Grouse mountain you need to show a ticket to the driver...you can pick them up at Canada place ticket booth....but

for bridge you can catch the free shuttle without showing a ticket...you can purchase it there.....Shuttle runs every 15 minutes from Canada place.....

Capilano bridge ...1-877-985-7474

Grouse mountain....1-604-984-0661

Thanks! I did purchase my tickets already for Grouse Mountain. I figure I'll pay for anything I can ahead of time. That way when I'm there, it'll seem like this trip wasn't really so expensive afterall:rotfl2:

For the record, there is no way anyone is getting me on that suspension bridge! Waaayyy too scary! I have ziplined many times and absolutely love it, but am terrified of suspension bridges!:scared1:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-28-2011, 09:44 AM

THREE WEEKS! :scared1:

Did we ever finalize when/where our meet was going to be??

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-28-2011, 09:47 AM

Schachteles

06-28-2011, 10:54 AM

I'm dreading that drive up to Vancouver....but I'm dreading the drive home even more. :lmao:

I suggested to DW yesterday that we need to do a dry run and see how many empty suitcases we can fit in the car, before we start packing. I may have to limit myself to only 2 shirts per day. :rotfl2:

I am dreading the packing too because of course right now we have a car reserved (not an SUV like usual) so I am afraid I might have to tie my kids on the top of the car to drive from Seattle to Vancouver...do you think boarder control will frown upon that? :rotfl2:

OKWMEMBER

06-28-2011, 01:46 PM

ES (Elizabeth Swan)Update!!! Parley!!!:bride:

poohj80 got the 2199th post and therefore earns another ES!!!:thumbsup2

Every 99th post = 1 ES
Every 499th post = 2 ESes
Every 999th post = 3 ESes

The current score is:

twinmom108----------- 8 ESes 699th,799th,1199th,1299th,1399th,1499th,1599th
jlawall----------------- 6 ESes 299th,499th, 999th
Meskamooska---------- 4 ESes 899th,1999th
ImTooExcitedToSleep -- 3 ESes 199th,399th,2099th
poohj80--------------- 2 ESes 1699th,2199th
MrsG------------------ 1 ES 99th
mouseclick1------------ 1 ES 599th
manascarfan----------- 1 ES 1099th
wdhinn89-------------- 1 ES 1799th
Schachteles----------- 1 ES 1899th

The next milestone is at the 2299th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) ES!!!:sail:

OKWMEMBER

06-28-2011, 01:51 PM

Pirate Update!!! Aaaarggghhh!!!pirate:

poohj80 got the 2200th post and therefore earns a Pirate!!!:thumbsup2

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

The current score is:

twinmom108------------ 6 Pirates 700th,800th,1600th,2000th
jlawall------------------ 4 Pirates 300th,1000th
manascarfan ----------- 4 Pirates 200th,1100th,1500th
ImTooExcitedToSleep---- 4 Pirates 400th,600th,1900th,2100th
"Got Disney"------------ 2 Pirates 500th
Meskamooska----------- 2 Pirate 900th,1400th
wdhinn89--------------- 2 Pirates 1700th,1800th
MrsG--------------------1 Pirate 100th
OKWMEMBER------------1 Pirate 1200th
Schachteles------------ 1 Pirate 1300th
poohj80---------------- 1 Pirate 2200th

The next milestone is at the 2300th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) Pirate!!!:sail:

"Got Disney"

06-28-2011, 06:41 PM

Well I am glad we are not driving...but for those that are think of all the money you save in baggage fees :santa:

I am trying to keep down as many clothes as I can...will for sure have to do laundry on the ship....but at least the kids are older and not doing the carribian because when we do the kids change shirts like 5 times a day....this time can get by with 2 ......one during the day and a clean one at night...after all they are teens and God forbid if they were seen in the same shirt t night that they wore during the day :lmao:

As for Billie and I we are not out to win a fashion show so what we have will do just fine...just need a couple things to buy for us.

The new clothing for the boys can also be new clothing for school so that works out well....Michael needs new dress clothing but can also use that for his speeches at school...they need dress clothing,shoes and ties for their speeches.

We are taking $500 in Canadian money with us and when we need more we will just go to the ATM that deals with BOA and take out more.

so much to do and so little time....

Southfloridadisney

06-28-2011, 07:41 PM

Meskamooska

06-28-2011, 08:48 PM

THREE WEEKS! :scared1:

Did we ever finalize when/where our meet was going to be??

Hi Tom!

No, you didn't finalize anything and we are ALL waiting on you...:lmao: i thought there was some discussion about meeting up between the drill and before the sail away party. No location had been discussed as far as I can recall.

I do know that I want to go to the spa for their raffle during their open house but other than that I am open.

Do we want to try to meet on the ship earlier like around 2 or 2:30 at one of the restaurants? If we did 2:30 hopefully everyone will have been able to drop stuff off in their cabins by then. On second thought, 3 might be better but I shall defer to the more seasoned cruisers in the group as this is only our second cruise ever and our first time aboard the Wonder.

Just my $0.02 worth. I am going to pop over to our facebook to see if anyone is available to chat.

Take care, help lots of peopleand have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

scoutsmom99

06-28-2011, 09:59 PM

THREE WEEKS! :scared1:

That doesn't seem possible!! I have so much to do between now and then:scared1:

scoutsmom99

06-28-2011, 10:11 PM

I haven't seen this posted here yet, but this is a link to some coupons for a few of the Vancouver area attractions:
http://www.vancouverattractions.com/files/File/all-coupons.pdf

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-28-2011, 10:16 PM

Hi Tom!

No, you didn't finalize anything and we are ALL waiting on you...:lmao: i thought there was some discussion about meeting up between the drill and before the sail away party. No location had been discussed as far as I can recall.

It would need to be before the drill. There really isn't any time between the drill and the party.

Should we just do Deck 7 Aft?? Or does someone have a preference for another spot?

"Got Disney"

06-28-2011, 11:52 PM

wow three more week! till my b-day!!!!!!! the bad part of ur b-day is that your older :guilty:

I know a way to not cut down on clothes and still have some money. Ok first you get a 2.5 gallon sized bag and put your cloths in it. then you roll the bag up to let the air out and *BAM* you cut down on space!

Yes that does make more room but be careful I did that one time not realizing that I had tons more space but went over the 50lbs.....had to pay for the overage:scared1:...:lmao:

Sorry forgot about the chat..to busy cutting out stuff for the FEs........I need to be cloned...:upsidedow:rolleyes::lmao:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-29-2011, 01:14 AM

MEET INFORMATION!!

I think the unofficial meet planning committee has finally decided on:

Diversions (Deck 3 Forward)
July 19, 2011
2:30pm

Meskamooska

06-29-2011, 02:35 AM

Hi All!

Just finished a really fun chat with Tom, Robin and a special guest appearance by Mimi, that was a blast! Thanks everyone!

I am exited to now be able to officially say that we will be on our cruise in less than three weeks. I tbink I will start packing tomorrow, my DH won't mind having to go to work in his undies because everything else he owns is packed in the luggage, right?

Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

"Got Disney"

06-29-2011, 01:17 PM

Fun chat last night....seems us Ca folks are the late night chatters....it was nice to see Mimi stop in also....Mimi same place same time next week :thumbsup2

Lots to do today and less than 2 weeks till we fly into Canada....my everyday is full with stuff on my agenda...if only I would stop sleeping in till 10 or 10:30:lmao:

Branden goes to computer programming camp next week at the collage so it will force me up at 7:00 ....yuck....it's summer and I stay up late and wake up late....during school I am in bed at 11:00 and up at 6:15.....

It is already 11:08 and I am just now having my morning coffee....just woke Michael up because he has football practice at 3:00 and needs to eat breakfast and lunch before going....he works his butt off at football for 4 hrs than goes
And helps the freshman team practice...

We have one of the top football teams in Ca and let me tell you the couches are brutal....heck in varsity they have you work out the morning og thanksgiving and other holidays....but by the time you are up to varsity you are the best...our school only keeps the best for freshman JV and varsity and weed out the rest...because we are a charter school they don't have to keep everyone that signs up..Michael plays center Linebacker....he calls the plays.

Anyway I'm just jabbering....lol....time to get off the couch and be productive...I want to finish all the FE stuff today...that is more fun than cleaning... :)

Southfloridadisney

06-30-2011, 08:10 AM

true did this for a quick trip to new Orleans a couple weeks ago and it was close to 50 lb!

wdhinn89

06-30-2011, 10:53 AM

I haven't seen this posted here yet, but this is a link to some coupons for a few of the Vancouver area attractions:
http://www.vancouverattractions.com/files/File/all-coupons.pdf

Thank you for the coupons!:flower3:

MEET INFORMATION!!

I think the unofficial meet planning committee has finally decided on:

Diversions (Deck 3 Forward)
July 19, 2011
@ 1 hour prior to the Muster Drill (2:30pm unless something changes)

See you then!!:cool1:

I do know that I want to go to the spa for their raffle during their open house but other than that I am open.

Tisza

What time is the spa open house?

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 02:00 PM

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262644_1986542498059_1078190639_31867321_6505138_n .jpg

Lanyards are done!!

Find me in the terminal or at the meet to get yours. :banana:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Find me in the terminal or at the meet to get yours. :banana:

If you're name is NOT on the "all passengers" tab of this spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvuRr5ljys3DdG9SODdxa2NnWHV0eXgyNWRzcGk0V 2c&hl=en_US&authkey=CLiWnboD), then I don't have a lanyard personalized for you.

If you're not on the list and WANT a personalized lanyard, let me know (here on the thread, PM, email) in the next 24 hours and I will make sure you have one.

I will have a bunch of non-personalized lanyard for those of you that are shy. :)

"Got Disney"

06-30-2011, 03:32 PM

Meskamooska

06-30-2011, 04:41 PM

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262644_1986542498059_1078190639_31867321_6505138_n .jpg

Lanyards are done!!

Find me in the terminal or at the meet to get yours. :banana:

Tom,

Those look AWESOME! Thanks for all your hard work!

You are accepting contributions to the "Lanyard Creation Reimbursement Fund", Right? What is the suggested donation?

I can't believe that it is only 19 days away...

Take care, help lots people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 04:49 PM

Tom,

Those look AWESOME! Thanks for all your hard work!

You are accepting contributions to the "Lanyard Creation Reimbursement Fund", Right? What is the suggested donation?

I can't believe that it is only 19 days away...

Take care, help lots people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

You're very welcome.

They only cost me about 50 cents each (lanyard & laminating). Not too bad.

Meskamooska

06-30-2011, 04:55 PM

You're very welcome.

They only cost me about 50 cents each (lanyard & laminating). Not too bad.

Well they will be worth waaaay more than that to all that receive them. I will look forward to proudly wearing mine!

Thanks again,

Tisza

Meskamooska

06-30-2011, 04:59 PM

[QUOTE=
What time is the spa open house?[/QUOTE]

Hi!

Unless things have changed, the Spa will be open from about 1 PM until 3:30 when they suspend everything for the safety drill. They offer a discount on any services that are done on embarkation day as well. Again, this is based upon viewing previous trips Navigators, but I am betting that some things will remain constant throughout the entire season.

Hope that helps! See you on the ship!

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

Southfloridadisney

06-30-2011, 05:51 PM

I wish i can have those lanyards! i just joined....Shoot!

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 06:03 PM

I wish i can have those lanyards! i just joined....Shoot!

You can! You can!

How many and what names?

Southfloridadisney

06-30-2011, 06:16 PM

no its ok

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 06:59 PM

no its ok

Seriously. I have extra lanyards. I just need to print the cards.

If you don't want to post your names here, you can email me: tom@wdwinfo.com.

wdhinn89

06-30-2011, 07:16 PM

LOVE the lanyards Tom!!!! Thanks :flower3:

Southfloridadisney

06-30-2011, 07:26 PM

ok ill have on . the name is Andrew. It cost 50 cents right?

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 07:49 PM

ok ill have on . the name is Andrew. It cost 50 cents right?

You got it Andrew. Do you need one for anyone else in your party??

And don't worry about the 50 cents, people were just asking if they could share the costs....I'm doing them cause I want to. :thumbsup2

Southfloridadisney

06-30-2011, 07:53 PM

No one else wants one but thank you sssooo much!! Found out were im gonna be when i turn 14...the check-in line! lol!! Maybe i can be the first family!

ImTooExcitedToSleep

06-30-2011, 07:56 PM

No one else wants one but thank you sssooo much!! Found out were im gonna be when i turn 14...the check-in line! lol!! Maybe i can be the first family!

BTW....welcome!!!!

:cool1:

Southfloridadisney

06-30-2011, 08:13 PM

:D

Found an offer for a couple nights and you get 125 Canadian dollars free

mouseclick1

07-01-2011, 09:03 AM

We are cruising THIS MONTH!:yay:

ImTooExcitedToSleep

07-01-2011, 11:59 AM

We are cruising THIS MONTH!:yay:

:cool1:

"Got Disney"

07-01-2011, 12:58 PM

No one else wants one but thank you sssooo much!! Found out were im gonna be when i turn 14...the check-in line! lol!! Maybe i can be the first family!

Wow what a great way to start your birthday....is the cruise part of your birthday present?

We are cruising THIS MONTH!:yay:

:banana:

You got it Andrew. Do you need one for anyone else in your party??

And don't worry about the 50 cents, people were just asking if they could
share the costs....I'm doing them cause I want to. :thumbsup2

Thanks Tom they look great...I still have the ones that Ken made hanging on the corner of my dresser mirror....along with my other lanyards....yours will be joining them:thumbsup2

Still yet to finish my FEs and still have so much work to do on them...have been doing summer cleaning...I want everything nice and organized when we get back.

By the way does anyone have any idea about when we go to the airport if we go through customs first or in LA when we catch our second flight into CANADA...HAVE NOT BEEN THROUGH CUSTOMS IN FOREVER AND AT THAT TIME IT WAS THROUGH THE DCL...pops sorry for the caps didn't realize it was on.

disney4bb

07-01-2011, 01:42 PM

Hi All,

Thanks Tisza for helping clear up the confusion about us being on the FE list. Yes, we're on the list, but we're listed under Tisza as cabin 2100. I wanted the FE gift group to know that cabin 2100 is Disney4BB. :yay:

I have been an observer of this thread, but I think this is only my 7th post. Not enough to earn anything, unless there's an award for least posts. lol

Looking forward to meeting everyone. See you soon!

:dance3: We leave on Monday!! Canada & Alaska, here we come!! :dance3:

eeyorelvr10

07-01-2011, 02:28 PM

By the way does anyone have any idea about when we go to the airport if we go through customs first or in LA when we catch our second flight into CANADA...HAVE NOT BEEN THROUGH CUSTOMS IN FOREVER AND AT THAT TIME IT WAS THROUGH THE DCL...pops sorry for the caps didn't realize it was on.

Hi Robin,

Sorry to be so nosy but when we left LAX to Vancouver, we hit customs upon exiting in Vancouver. Extremely easy and everyone gets shuttled down to customs. Lines may look horrendous but the officials do an amazing job and we were out of there within 10 min which included wait and being questioned.

Upon disembarkation, we spent 1 overnight and left very early the next morning. We went through customs (again into LAX) in Canada right after we put our bags to be screened. OK, let me get this straight:

Went to airport.
Waited for airline to open counters (we had a 6:30 am flight), opened counters, HAVE YOUR CUSTOMS FORMS FROM THE SHIP FILLED OUT - they are serious about this and if you lost it, they have them there but will not allow you to fill them out in line.
Put your bags in to be screened and proceed to customs. We had a 15 minute wait before they opened. But it was a breeze.

Either way, customs is really simple and not a hassle. In fact, the only time its been a hassle it seems is at LAX.

That's for early flights, if your later in the evening, the line might be a bit bigger but same procedure.

Also just to let you know, as you arrive in Canada, if you don't have reservations or booked with Disney, they do have a Disney podium where those that have transportation can easily see them (its right after the customs booths) and go right up to them. They were extremely visible. We went up to them as we didn't have reservations but the guy told us it would be cheaper to take a taxi directly to the port. And, they take credit cards. I think with Disney they quoted DH $35 pp (there were 3 of us) and a Taxi cost us $31 for all 3 of us. We missed a big taxi and got 2 big men and 1 big woman plus 3 big bags & 2 medium bags into the taxi. We used the credit card to pay and it was about a 15 min drive to the port. Very easy and painless.

Upon disembarkation, if you don't have transporatition, don't sweat it, that is also very easy, they have a line of taxis waiting. Just go to the taxi line and they have a cattle line of taxis. Also, even though the big taxis look like they will hold more than 4, THEY DO NOT. They have taken the last row out for suitcases and most of all the taxis will not hold more than 4. We tried but they really only do seat 4.

Sorry to keep hijacking your thread but if I can put anyone at ease, I like to help. Hope this helps someone. Sorry I won't be with you guys but you'll all have a blast. Enjoy!