9/26/2010 Breezin' to the Bahamas!

[Princessandthemommy]

Sounds like SOOOO much fun! I did a beauty parlor party for my now 20 (almost 21) year old daughter for her 3rd birthday - I made a laundry basket full of dress up clothes, applied make up, did hair and nails... it was so much fun! I know she'll love it! Enjoy these days, Mom; they pass so quickly!

Well Mini that sounds like an RSVP to me. i'll count you in. what size fairy wings should i get you. lol. The funny thing is this is not even her birthday, just a movie night promis i made prior looking at the calendar!!! For her birthday in december i'm doing a Grand Mardi Gras Meets princess and the frog party. With parade, gumbo, beads and all. (my ideas sometime get me in a pickle)

[Beans_72]

Well Mini that sounds like an RSVP to me. i'll count you in. what size fairy wings should i get you. lol. The funny thing is this is not even her birthday, just a movie night promis i made prior looking at the calendar!!! For her birthday in december i'm doing a Grand Mardi Gras Meets princess and the frog party. With parade, gumbo, beads and all. (my ideas sometime get me in a pickle)

That sounds like a great birthday, I was thinking the Tinkerbell movie party was fantastic, the birthday party even more so. Your daughter will have amazing memories :)

[Beans_72]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!! What will you be doing this time next week???

If plans hold true, this time next week we'll be in Cape Canaveral :goodvibes

I am super excited :) I have to go over the list and see what I have and what I want to pick up yet, wrap the FE items, and maybe try to squeeze in a manicure/pedicure (and dare I dream, hair coloring appointment) before we leave.

:yay: Our first cruise is all the closer :yay:

[Princessandthemommy]

That sounds like a great birthday, I was thinking the Tinkerbell movie party was fantastic, the birthday party even more so. Your daughter will have amazing memories :)

Thank you, I love for little girls to be little girls, and not grow up so quick and be bombarded with all the "ills" of the world. :scared1:....

So Beans is that your RSVP.... I am going out to get fairy:tinker:: wings today...

[Princessandthemommy]

As I was putting my FE gifts together, I realized the stuff I got for the Tween-Teen boys are not so great.... (Well my DS14 said they suck):confused3
Lets just say last year for Christmas I got him a rubex cube as a stocking stuffer...his face said a lot (but he pretended he liked it) we still laugh about that :lmao:


Any suggestions for the Tween/Teen Boys

[Princessandthemommy]

DIS MEET
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:

Onboard the Wonder Sunday, September 26th @ 3pm

Promenade Lounge


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Breezin To the Bahams
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:

Onboard the Wonder Sunday, September 26th @ 3pm-
Promenade Lounge

We are wearing green or multi colored leis to identify each other.

(Please add any other updates or FYI's)

[ckdsnynt]

Breezin To the Bahams
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:

Onboard the Wonder Sunday, September 26th @ 3pm-
Promenade Lounge

We are wearing green or multi colored leis to identify each other.

(Please add any other updates or FYI's)

THANKS FOR THIS!!!!!!!!
Our leis are green!
See ya'll there!

[Beans_72]

So Beans is that your RSVP.... I am going out to get fairy:tinker:: wings today...
I wish :) It sounds like you all are going to have a great time :)

As I was putting my FE gifts together, I realized the stuff I got for the Tween-Teen boys are not so great.... (Well my DS14 said they suck):confused3
Lets just say last year for Christmas I got him a rubex cube as a stocking stuffer...his face said a lot (but he pretended he liked it) we still laugh about that :lmao:


Any suggestions for the Tween/Teen Boys

I bet what you have will be more than fine :hug: it will drive you nuts trying to find something to appease everyone in that (or any) age group, it's the thought that matters, and I think the kids will be thrilled that someone thought of them (I asked my son about it, and he said he would be thrilled to get anything - so I think even for the teens/tweens it will be the thought that someone shared something with them). I was having trouble with that age group too, and finally decided to listen to my husband when he said that it's the thought that counts, and the fun of participating.

Speaking of Rubix cubes, I gave one to my son (now 14) in his stocking too this past Christmas ~ he gave it a whirl, but thinks it is impossible (or witchcraft :lmao: ) to get it back in order.

[Paragd911]

Breezin To the Bahams
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:

Onboard the Wonder Sunday, September 26th @ 3pm-
Promenade Lounge

We are wearing green or multi colored leis to identify each other.

(Please add any other updates or FYI's)

I will be the one in the Wheelchair with the Black dog..................

[kamgen]

We didnt divide our FE gifts by age...we did girl bags and boy bags.....we just hope that it's ok! :) Thought that counts in my book!:goodvibes


We worked on our FE gifts tonight and ran out of the little bags we were using. So off to the store after work tomorrow to get more bags.....we should finish tomorrow night with FE gifts!:cool1:

[JenGC]

Why am I awake at 2 am? I have absolutely no idea. I hope this will not be normal thing up until the trip :( :confused3

[kamgen]

Its because you are too excited to sleep Jen! Your body knows it is one week away!:lmao:

Good morning everyone!

One week from right now....I am driving to port! Probably drinking my Starbucks and counting down the minutes till we see the Wonder off in the distance!:cloud9:

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!! Kamy, I bet you will have that Starbucks! Not sure what kind of coffee I'll have a week from today, but I'll get something and get on the ship and get more if needed. I'm stoked!

Soooooo - What will you be doing one week from when you read this???? :yay:

[JenGC]

Kamy- I hope that's not it! If so, I WON'T get any sleep from now until then!! Thankfully, I went back to bed around 2:15, laid there for a little while and woke up again at 8. :yay: Wow. I only have work days from here on out WOOT!!!

A week from right now I would have been up SEVERAL hours because I am sure I would have woke up, I would have an exciting little girl up WITH me! lol and realizing that there is a time change, I would probably be packed and standing at the door! OR I might have already dropped Mom, Karen, and Victoria off and the luggage and be heading back to Hertz to drop off the car and get them to take me back. I wanna be at the counter at 10 and be the first one one board! :yay:

[Beans_72]

This time a week from today, I'll be at the port ~ since we're first timers, I want to get there early to get a feel for things, and hopefully get in a spot to be in group 2 - group 1 is for the Castaway Cay Club folks, right? I want to make sure we get on board in an early group to have more time to look around, eat, and all that :)

Or, doesn't it matter if a first timer gets there early, will Cay Club members get in front anyway? - such as if we get there at 10 and a bunch of Members get there at noon, they get on first anyway?

I know, I worry about silly things, I'll be there early regardless :goodvibes

So everyone is wearing green leis to the Meet?

[Paragd911]

This time a week from today, I'll be at the port ~ since we're first timers, I want to get there early to get a feel for things, and hopefully get in a spot to be in group 2 - group 1 is for the Castaway Cay Club folks, right? I want to make sure we get on board in an early group to have more time to look around, eat, and all that :)

Or, doesn't it matter if a first timer gets there early, will Cay Club members get in front anyway? - such as if we get there at 10 and a bunch of Members get there at noon, they get on first anyway?

I know, I worry about silly things, I'll be there early regardless :goodvibes

So everyone is wearing green leis to the Meet?

Group 1 is for Cat 1-3s. they start letting ppl on the ship about 11sh...

[Princessandthemommy]

Kamy- I hope that's not it! If so, I WON'T get any sleep from now until then!! Thankfully, I went back to bed around 2:15, laid there for a little while and woke up again at 8. :yay: Wow. I only have work days from here on out WOOT!!!

A week from right now I would have been up SEVERAL hours because I am sure I would have woke up, I would have an exciting little girl up WITH me! lol and realizing that there is a time change, I would probably be packed and standing at the door! OR I might have already dropped Mom, Karen, and Victoria off and the luggage and be heading back to Hertz to drop off the car and get them to take me back. I wanna be at the counter at 10 and be the first one one board! :yay:

Oh Jen, you could'v called me I was wide awake till 5am. are you still going to get up @ 4am to see the ship come in. i thought about boarding early but then I read they announce you as you board and if you are 1st no one will hear your family arrival on board. Hmm

[tikimimi]

This time a week from today, I'll be at the port ~ since we're first timers, I want to get there early to get a feel for things, and hopefully get in a spot to be in group 2 - group 1 is for the Castaway Cay Club folks, right? I want to make sure we get on board in an early group to have more time to look around, eat, and all that :)

Or, doesn't it matter if a first timer gets there early, will Cay Club members get in front anyway? - such as if we get there at 10 and a bunch of Members get there at noon, they get on first anyway?

I know, I worry about silly things, I'll be there early regardless :goodvibes

So everyone is wearing green leis to the Meet?

I want to get there early, because the waiting and anticipation is part of the fun for me. I used to do it as a kid going to camp, and we did it with out kids when they were going to camp. We used to do it at WDW too, but now life makes us so tired, we are content with getting up and getting there. I say all this to say - don't stress about getting there to board in a certain group if you can help it - some are just wired that way and can't help it; I get that. My experience in port has been fun and not seemed so much like waiting. Once on board, there is plenty to do, plenty to eat, and there will be plenty of time to explore. I guess what I'm saying is if you can, just enjoy the whole process and try not to start out stressing yourself about getting there.

This sounds hilarious coming out of my mouth (or hands as the case may be) to those who know me, because I want to get there so early, but I do think there's a difference between wanting to get there early to enjoy the anticipation and wanting to get there early to make sure you're in a certain boarding group. Maybe if I had ever been in a late boarding group, I'd have a different opinion too - I guess it's all relative to one's experience and expectations/desires. :confused3

[Beans_72]

Group 1 is for Cat 1-3s. they start letting ppl on the ship about 11sh...

Thanks, Mark :)

I want to get there early, because the waiting and anticipation is part of the fun for me. I used to do it as a kid going to camp, and we did it with out kids when they were going to camp. We used to do it at WDW too, but now life makes us so tired, we are content with getting up and getting there. I say all this to say - don't stress about getting there to board in a certain group if you can help it - some are just wired that way and can't help it; I get that. My experience in port has been fun and not seemed so much like waiting. Once on board, there is plenty to do, plenty to eat, and there will be plenty of time to explore. I guess what I'm saying is if you can, just enjoy the whole process and try not to start out stressing yourself about getting there.

This sounds hilarious coming out of my mouth (or hands as the case may be) to those who know me, because I want to get there so early, but I do think there's a difference between wanting to get there early to enjoy the anticipation and wanting to get there early to make sure you're in a certain boarding group. Maybe if I had ever been in a late boarding group, I'd have a different opinion too - I guess it's all relative to one's experience and expectations/desires. :confused3

That makes sense, and anticipation definitely sounds far more productive (and fun) than worry (I tend to be a worrier by nature, a quality I am trying to overcome ~ this may be a perfect opportunity to exercise a non/less-worry focus :goodvibes ). Thanks :) you helped me see it in a different perspective, and I truly appreciate that :) I am going to remind myself to focus on the anticipation, the new experience, and the fun :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[kamgen]

Hey everyone. Home from church and getting ready for work. The service and worship were fantastic this morning:thumbsup2

One week from right now we will hopefully be boarding the ship!!!!:cool1::banana:

Mimi- I love the anticipation and waiting....meet you there early! We plan to be there by 9:30am so we can hopefully be in the same boarding group as you....remember we are having our "reunion lunch"!;)

[kamgen]

Jen- we got our FE's!!!!!!! They rock! Thank you so much!!!! You did such a fantastic job, even my dh thinks they are fantastic and he doesnt usually get too excited about FE stuff! LOL!:cloud9:

My mom and I thank you so much and cant wait to hang it up for everyone to see!:hug:

[CricketMOM]

Morning everyone. Hope you all are having a Blessed Day!!:littleangel:
I am still making magnets for our door.(i think you will not even see a door):rotfl: We are so excited with our FE that Jan made. She is the best..
We worked on FE gifts all last night. It was alot of fun.
My packing should be down by Wednesday.
I like getting to port early just to see and meet all our Dis family.
See you real soon:mickeyjum

[cshelzy]

DH wants to know what the men are packing to wear for dinner
I think we really overpacked

[smurph]

DH wants to know what the men are packing to wear for dinner
I think we really overpacked

I'm taking a blazer, dress shirt, and dress pants for Palo. Not wearing a tie. Since the girls want to do room service one night, we're going to do that and stay in to eat on dress up night.

[tikimimi]

DH wants to know what the men are packing to wear for dinner
I think we really overpacked
Mack will probably take khakis and sport shirts for the dining room, and he'll take a jacket, dress shirt, and tie for Palo. He'll take his pirate outfit for that night.

[MIZZOUMOMMY]

We are soooo close now, everyone! FE gifts are finished and just need to work on more of the stuff for our door. My mom set up pedi appointments for myself and my DD (age 6) yesterday. It was my DD's first pedi and we went to a special place where they painted a Minnie on one big toe and Mickey on the other! She is too excited!

Not sure if I can find a green lei this week...might have to do a multi-colored one unless someone knows where they are selling green ones!

[Beans_72]

DH wants to know what the men are packing to wear for dinner
I think we really overpacked

For my husband I am packing him a suit, with different shirts/ties to mix it up ~ I figured that way we wouldn't have to pack as much ... it probably comes out to be the same though :confused3 I tend to over-pack so this time I am trying to go lighter.

[Beans_72]

We are soooo close now, everyone! FE gifts are finished and just need to work on more of the stuff for our door. My mom set up pedi appointments for myself and my DD (age 6) yesterday. It was my DD's first pedi and we went to a special place where they painted a Minnie on one big toe and Mickey on the other! She is too excited!

Not sure if I can find a green lei this week...might have to do a multi-colored one unless someone knows where they are selling green ones!


That sounds so cute :goodvibes I bet she is going to have the cutest pedicure on the ship :)

[JenGC]

30 minutes until the 2nd ship before ours leaves! :goodvibes

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[Princessandthemommy]

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-Is anyone making their own autograph book. I was thinking about it but not sure how much time I really have, or can I find one at the port.


- Anyone have any suggestions on how I can make an autograph board to stick on our door, I want something that folks can leave a little note or say hi. or sign, I want to be able to have a little keep-sake to bring back, but be able to adhere to the door. Any thoughts.

- I know this sounds crazy but is there pop-corn on board... DD3 loves the stuff, and thinks she needs it every time she watches a movie.

- I have read so much about tipping the room services staff and this is a non-tipped position) what is a good tip to give them?

Thanks..... :cheer2:

[tikimimi]

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-Is anyone making their own autograph book. I was thinking about it but not sure how much time I really have, or can I find one at the port.

There should be some for sale on board, or you can just buy a small inexpensive one. I was at Michael's this week, and in the dollar section, they had small journals with Disney princesses, Cars, Toy Story, etc... on the cover. It even had a little pen with it; however, some say the characters have an easier time signing with a Sharpie or other marker.


- Anyone have any suggestions on how I can make an autograph board to stick on our door, I want something that folks can leave a little note or say hi. or sign, I want to be able to have a little keep-sake to bring back, but be able to adhere to the door. Any thoughts.

You could do something as simple as a scrapbook page attached to your door with magnets. Or you could put magnet tape on the back of a canvas in the size you prefer, and you have instant wall art. You could also use a piece of foam board or poster board attached with magnet tape - simply put Autographs or Notes or something like that at the top of it.


- I know this sounds crazy but is there pop-corn on board... DD3 loves the stuff, and thinks she needs it every time she watches a movie.

We have gone to the movies and not seen the popcorn others have mentioned, but we went to Preludes (a snack/bar area outside the theater) and bought a bag of caramel popcorn.

- I have read so much about tipping the room services staff and this is a non-tipped position) what is a good tip to give them?

Just keep an envelope of singles in a drawer. I think most folks give $2 - $4 depending on what they order.

Thanks..... :cheer2:

5 more work days for most of us folks - we can do this! Next weekend will be here before we know it!!!!

[Princessandthemommy]

5 more work days for most of us folks - we can do this! Next weekend will be here before we know it!!!!

Mimi-I just knew you would be able to provide some guidance..... you are the best. I hear by deem you the Fairy God-Mother of Breezin to the Bahamas...:wizard: you have been such a wonderful help and full of good information and tips...... Thank you so much....

[3xthejoy]

Just realized that I need to be online Sunday for work exactly at 1pm eastern time for approximately 30 minutes or so. I wasn't planning on bringing my laptop nor iPad on the cruise,but only my iPod Touch for my music.
Will I be able to get online with my iPod Touch while we are onboard at Port Canaveral? Or do I have to use one of their computers on the ship? Will the computer center even be open at 1pm? My only other option would be to find a Starbuck or other place and pay for the Wifi there,but that would mean we would have to board the ship later too :(

[tikimimi]

Mimi-I just knew you would be able to provide some guidance..... you are the best. I hear by deem you the Fairy God-Mother of Breezin to the Bahamas...:wizard: you have been such a wonderful help and full of good information and tips...... Thank you so much....

Oh goodness, you're far too kind! Glad I could help!

[btjhayes]

Hey everyone,

Just got back from my dad's memorial service...are exhausted, worn out but safe and sound in Indy. Still seems surreal that he's gone. It was a fabulous day though...hard one...but he would have loved it! I mean LOVED it!

Dad was an ASA softball player for YEARS (I cut my teeth on the ballfields of southern Indiana) and so many people he used to play with...actually from little league to ASA years were there. I think he also dated every lady that came yesterday.:rotfl: Everytime I turned around someone was saying, "Your dad was my eighth grade boyfriend" or "I dated your dad in..." I finally started the conversations with a handshake and "Did you date my date too?":rotfl2: Made the night easier!

Sidenote on a small "cool" thing that happened...An ASA umpire came and presented all of us kids and grandkids with an official ASA flipping coin to commerate dad. He said he was the best outfielder he had ever seen. He's supposed to be inducted into the Indiana softball Hall of Fame this coming March. Wish he could have seen that happen.:sad1:

So.....a big THANK YOU for the prayers (again) and the well wishes and we can't forget the pixie dust!!!:goodvibes I wouldn't have survived without all of them!:grouphug:

This morning we went to the ballpark and sprinkled dad's ashes smack dab in center field on the field where he most often played. It was SUCH a fitting end to his life...all of his kids, grandkids and ex-wives :rolleyes1 were in attendance! ;) He would have been proud and I felt he was looking down on all of us with his big bright grin saying..."Good job guys!":thumbsup2

Anywho...I cannot believe we are leaving this Saturday!!!! So much to do before then. Pray I remember to pack everything! So excited. See you on Sunday everyone!!!!! Woo hoo!:woohoo:

TJ (oh..and Bill..he really does exist):rotfl:

[btjhayes]

Jen...are you watching your Manning boys? I know you are! We are too! Sure hope Peyton comes out on top tonight! Fingers crossed! But I'm scared after the bloodbath of a game we had last week against the Texans.:rolleyes1

Gotta love all the colleges games in full swing (wow...DENARD ROBINSON...don't even like Michigan but I smell a trophy coming his way????).

And like many of you...we are in the middle of some great high school football games here in central Indiana. My nephew is a class 3A (out of 5) head coach and he's 5-0 right now! He won a state title as a player and we are praying for one this year as a coach. Would be soooo cool!:dance3:

In our little town we have two high schools...only four years ago it was one BIG high school. So yes, the rivalry is BIG. At their faceoff this year we had over 7000 people. It was standing room only...about 5 or 6 deep all around the fence. It was CRAZY! One of the most electric atmospheres I've EVER seen.:scared1:

Okay...I'll shut up!

Love football season!!!!!:thumbsup2

[tikimimi]

TJ - Glad you're home safely and that things went as well as it sounds they did. I know it is a surreal feeling. What a wonderful tribute to your dad to have the the coins presented! And yes, the sprinkling sounds very fitting! It seems it turned into a real celebration of his life!

Have a good week! It will be busy, I'm sure.

Does everyone have a packing list????? My husband laughingly told me tonight, his goal is to not have to stop at the drug store before we go to the port. We've had to do that - had to have an Rx transferred down because I forgot to take it with me. That is NOT what I want to spend next Sunday doing!

[tikimimi]

Just realized that I need to be online Sunday for work exactly at 1pm eastern time for approximately 30 minutes or so. I wasn't planning on bringing my laptop nor iPad on the cruise,but only my iPod Touch for my music.
Will I be able to get online with my iPod Touch while we are onboard at Port Canaveral? Or do I have to use one of their computers on the ship? Will the computer center even be open at 1pm? My only other option would be to find a Starbuck or other place and pay for the Wifi there,but that would mean we would have to board the ship later too :(

I found one source that says the Internet Cafe is not open until 1/2 hour after sail away. I asked some friends and one told me her husband was able to log on his own computer and surf the internet before sail away. You might want to call the cruise line and make sure if it is mandatory that you're on, so you won't have to leave the ship and come back or board late.

[laurio]

Popping back in after what seems like MONTHS away (probably because it HAS been months :scared1:)

Thanks for all the pixie dust sent my way....the job I really wanted in June finally came thru in September & I started on the 7th :banana:

I've been super busy between school, kids, and work....so have woefully fallen behind on all internet related-situations, and we are very much looking foward to getting in some rest & relaxation.

Gabe has decided that potty-training is NOT for him, so while I :love:the castmembers at Flounders, we have had to adjust our budges and our expectations since instead of being able to get chunks of time at the club we are severely limted by the availability of hours.

We are arriving in Cocoa Beach sometime after 3 on Friday (decided to work half a day since I'm new and all) and instead of relying on hotel shuttles we are biting the bullet and parking at the terminal. We plan on being there ohhhhhhhh 10ish. lol.

Last year was SO much more organized....I already had all of our clothing packed, all the FEs made (even though I forgot them at home :headache:) had pre-paid our tips and excursion, etc. So far Danny, Gabe & Sarah have gotten their pre-trip haircuts......and I know where the suitcases are..sigh...cant wait to be back on that beautiful boat and watching the sun come up over the horizon.

Everyone have a safe and sane Monday!

[3xthejoy]

I found one source that says the Internet Cafe is not open until 1/2 hour after sail away. I asked some friends and one told me her husband was able to log on his own computer and surf the internet before sail away. You might want to call the cruise line and make sure if it is mandatory that you're on, so you won't have to leave the ship and come back or board late.

Thanks Mimi! I will give them a call first thing in the morning.

[kamgen]

Hi everyone! Mom and I just finished the FE gifts...except for one of mine that I cant do until Friday :goodvibes
Going to start packing and organizing tomorrow! And do our last minute shopping...seems like we keep forgetting things and I dont want to stop on the way (mimi! :cutie:)!

We finished our magnets today...we laminated them and put the stick magnets on the back. They turned out great and we are so excited to decorate our doors. We got dry erase boards too! So much fun to leave messages on the door!

DH only works 3 more nights before and then he can try and get himself used to being awake during the day! :3dglasses I am off Mon-Thur but work Fri and Sat...so then it is cruise time! WOW! :cool1:

TJ- welcome back! I am so glad you are in good spirits and that your dads memorial went well. Ashes on center field sounds wonderful. Sending more hugs your way!

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!
Our last Monday before we cruise - I believe we can do this and do it in good spirits too! I didn't get as much done as I had wanted this past weekend, but hey, that's okay! It'll all get done.

Yes Kamy, our goal is to not have to stop on the way to the port - especially not for a prescription!!! I know we will need to do some laundry when we get off the ship (though Mack says he'd rather do it on the ship) so stopping afterward would be okay.

Okay- off to work. Hoping to get there a wee bit early this morning to get some grades put in, but we'll see... it is Monday.

Have a great day, Cruisers!!!!

[kamgen]

Mimi- My mom says you are hurting her feelings....she is in charge of laundry in this house and wants you to bring yours here after the cruise! :goodvibes
Seriously, there is no need to go to a laundromat...you are welcome here if you want (mom says we use good laundry soap:cutie:)! No pressure!:lmao:

Okay, my week begins....packing, finishing FE stuff, and so on.......

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

[tikimimi]

Mimi- My mom says you are hurting her feelings....she is in charge of laundry in this house and wants you to bring yours here after the cruise! :goodvibes
Seriously, there is no need to go to a laundromat...you are welcome here if you want (mom says we use good laundry soap:cutie:)! No pressure!:lmao:

Okay, my week begins....packing, finishing FE stuff, and so on.......

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

You crack me up!!!! You and your mom are so very kind!!!! However, there is no way in the world we would bring our unmentionables to your home to wash - just not going to happen! My husnamd runs on that ship - runs! Do you know what those clothes smell like after he finishes??? Sorry honey, if you are reading this! Let's just say Kamy, I'll be bringing a garbage bag with the odro thing in it to put his running clothes in until we wash them. I love the man, and I love that he takes care of himself by running; but I much prefer his "essence" when he hasn't been running. It's all good - we'll be ready to sit for a while and wait on laundry! Mack says he really wants to do it on the ship, so he can sit by the pool or on deck 4 while the clothes are washing.

[JenGC]

We finished our magnets today...we laminated them and put the stick magnets on the back. They turned out great and we are so excited to decorate our doors. We got dry erase boards too! So much fun to leave messages on the door!

I read on a trip report that they took a clip board and paper for people to sign and put messages on it from their dis groups. I thought it was a GREAT idea so I have a very girly polka dot clip board and some cool computer paper that I want everyone to sign and leave messages! "I'm at the Cove" or whatever you want to put. I want to keep it! :D

I am so extremely scared now. It is a mix of excitement to go, fear that I wont get all the FE gifts done, reading horrible articles about girl passengers that have been given too much freedom (I have nixed the idea of giving Victoria self check out privileges now), fear of the rouge waves, fear of the hurricanes that might be close. http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/gaah-1.gif

I can't wait until I am http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/trip-1.gif andhttp://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/gathering.gif and http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/water.gif (because I KNOW I am going to do that AT LEAST once!) and not http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/willy.gif

[JenGC]

Popping back in after what seems like MONTHS away (probably because it HAS been months :scared1:)

Thanks for all the pixie dust sent my way....the job I really wanted in June finally came thru in September & I started on the 7th :banana:

I've been super busy between school, kids, and work....so have woefully fallen behind on all internet related-situations, and we are very much looking foward to getting in some rest & relaxation.

Gabe has decided that potty-training is NOT for him, so while I :love:the castmembers at Flounders, we have had to adjust our budges and our expectations since instead of being able to get chunks of time at the club we are severely limted by the availability of hours.

We are arriving in Cocoa Beach sometime after 3 on Friday (decided to work half a day since I'm new and all) and instead of relying on hotel shuttles we are biting the bullet and parking at the terminal. We plan on being there ohhhhhhhh 10ish. lol.

Last year was SO much more organized....I already had all of our clothing packed, all the FEs made (even though I forgot them at home :headache:) had pre-paid our tips and excursion, etc. So far Danny, Gabe & Sarah have gotten their pre-trip haircuts......and I know where the suitcases are..sigh...cant wait to be back on that beautiful boat and watching the sun come up over the horizon.

Everyone have a safe and sane Monday!
SO GLAD TO SEE YOU!!!! :hug: Oh gosh! I forgot about my hair! crap! :headache: I need to...well have it done LOL I am so happy you got a job!! and the one you wanted :yay:

[JenGC]

Mimi-I just knew you would be able to provide some guidance..... you are the best. I hear by deem you the Fairy God-Mother of Breezin to the Bahamas...:wizard: you have been such a wonderful help and full of good information and tips...... Thank you so much....

I LIKE IT!! I just wish you had come up with this before now!

[JenGC]

Hey everyone,

Just got back from my dad's memorial service...are exhausted, worn out but safe and sound in Indy. Still seems surreal that he's gone. It was a fabulous day though...hard one...but he would have loved it! I mean LOVED it!

Dad was an ASA softball player for YEARS (I cut my teeth on the ballfields of southern Indiana) and so many people he used to play with...actually from little league to ASA years were there. I think he also dated every lady that came yesterday.:rotfl: Everytime I turned around someone was saying, "Your dad was my eighth grade boyfriend" or "I dated your dad in..." I finally started the conversations with a handshake and "Did you date my date too?":rotfl2: Made the night easier!

Sidenote on a small "cool" thing that happened...An ASA umpire came and presented all of us kids and grandkids with an official ASA flipping coin to commerate dad. He said he was the best outfielder he had ever seen. He's supposed to be inducted into the Indiana softball Hall of Fame this coming March. Wish he could have seen that happen.:sad1:

So.....a big THANK YOU for the prayers (again) and the well wishes and we can't forget the pixie dust!!!:goodvibes I wouldn't have survived without all of them!:grouphug:

This morning we went to the ballpark and sprinkled dad's ashes smack dab in center field on the field where he most often played. It was SUCH a fitting end to his life...all of his kids, grandkids and ex-wives :rolleyes1 were in attendance! ;) He would have been proud and I felt he was looking down on all of us with his big bright grin saying..."Good job guys!":thumbsup2

Anywho...I cannot believe we are leaving this Saturday!!!! So much to do before then. Pray I remember to pack everything! So excited. See you on Sunday everyone!!!!! Woo hoo!:woohoo:

TJ (oh..and Bill..he really does exist):rotfl:

I am glad you had a beautiful day. It made me think of my Dad's memorial service. While we didnt get the constant "Your dad and I dated...." comments I got the "your dad worked for us and he was the best employee I ever had" The service was probably the most acceptable one for him because he would hate any kind of event that brought him to the center of attention. He even hated his birthday and was very happy that his 3rd grandchild, my niece, was born on his birthday so we could celebrate her instead of him.

Your dad sounds marvelous. Let me know if you want to talk or just cry! I have two shoulders you can use :D :hug:

[JenGC]

Jen...are you watching your Manning boys? I know you are! We are too! Sure hope Peyton comes out on top tonight! Fingers crossed! But I'm scared after the bloodbath of a game we had last week against the Texans.:rolleyes1

Gotta love all the colleges games in full swing (wow...DENARD ROBINSON...don't even like Michigan but I smell a trophy coming his way????).

And like many of you...we are in the middle of some great high school football games here in central Indiana. My nephew is a class 3A (out of 5) head coach and he's 5-0 right now! He won a state title as a player and we are praying for one this year as a coach. Would be soooo cool!:dance3:

In our little town we have two high schools...only four years ago it was one BIG high school. So yes, the rivalry is BIG. At their faceoff this year we had over 7000 people. It was standing room only...about 5 or 6 deep all around the fence. It was CRAZY! One of the most electric atmospheres I've EVER seen.:scared1:

Okay...I'll shut up!

Love football season!!!!!:thumbsup2

Yeah I saw the game. Eli is my first love. Peyton is awesome except when he plays NY but how often does that happen? More now that they are BROTHERS! Anyway, I can sympathize with Eli. He is the younger brother always in the shadow of the older one. He seems to still let his older brother rattle him. Oh well, I still love him! I would rather loose to the Colts than to the Texans anyway! http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/tease-1.gif hahahahahahaahahhahaaha

[tikimack]

Jen...are you watching your Manning boys? I know you are! We are too! Sure hope Peyton comes out on top tonight! Fingers crossed! But I'm scared after the bloodbath of a game we had last week against the Texans.:rolleyes1

Gotta love all the colleges games in full swing (wow...DENARD ROBINSON...don't even like Michigan but I smell a trophy coming his way????).

And like many of you...we are in the middle of some great high school football games here in central Indiana. My nephew is a class 3A (out of 5) head coach and he's 5-0 right now! He won a state title as a player and we are praying for one this year as a coach. Would be soooo cool!:dance3:

In our little town we have two high schools...only four years ago it was one BIG high school. So yes, the rivalry is BIG. At their faceoff this year we had over 7000 people. It was standing room only...about 5 or 6 deep all around the fence. It was CRAZY! One of the most electric atmospheres I've EVER seen.:scared1:

Okay...I'll shut up!

Love football season!!!!!:thumbsup2

I totally get it! The worst thing about this cruise (ok, for me the only bad thing) is missing the NC State vs Ga Tech football game which will be on Saturday while we are driving down. (I am an NC State Grad, my son is a Ga Tech grad). The game is even here in Atlanta but it is a small price to pay for Disney Cruise!

[JenGC]

I totally get it! The worst thing about this cruise (ok, for me the only bad thing) is missing the NC State vs Ga Tech football game which will be on Saturday while we are driving down. (I am an NC State Grad, my son is a Ga Tech grad). The game is even here in Atlanta but it is a small price to pay for Disney Cruise!

Shouldn't you be able to catch it on a sports channel? Well I guess it would be hard to keep it in tune. You should get that satellite radio thingie. Can you rent them for a week? lol Maybe you can get text updates! :confused3 I dont get too much into college football. I liked last year watching Tebow, Bradford, and McCoy but they are all pro now. No one to watch :( Like I have time to watch :laughing:

[tikimack]

You crack me up!!!! You and your mom are so very kind!!!! However, there is no way in the world we would bring our unmentionables to your home to wash - just not going to happen! My husband runs on that ship - runs! Do you know what those clothes smell like after he finishes??? They smell like sweet fresh strawberries!! Sorry honey, if you are reading this! I don't mean to let everyone know you are so amazing that your sweat smells good! Let's just say Kamy, I'll be putting his running clothes into the same laundry bag with our other dirty clothes so they will all smell good. We probably won't even need to wash them after that! I love the man, and I love that he takes care of himself by running, and I dearly love that he never smells bad at all. It's all good - we'll be ready to sit for a while and wait on laundry! Mack says he really wants to do it on the ship, so he can sit by the pool or on deck 4 while the clothes are washing.

I have edited the above to be more husband friendly, and of course more accurate! :) I Love you tikimimi! :love:

[JenGC]

I have edited the above to be more husband friendly, and of course more accurate! :) I Love you tikimimi! :love:

:lmao:

[tikimack]

Shouldn't you be able to catch it on a sports channel? Well I guess it would be hard to keep it in tune. You should get that satellite radio thingie. Can you rent them for a week? lol Maybe you can get text updates! :confused3 I dont get too much into college football. I liked last year watching Tebow, Bradford, and McCoy but they are all pro now. No one to watch :( Like I have time to watch :laughing:

Not much radio coverage for Georgia Tech in south Georgia or Florida. My son says he will send text updates but he will send that Tech is winning even if they are not! :lmao: The game is at Noon and by then we will almost be in Florida where for some reason they play Florida State and the Florida Gators on the radio. :confused3

Oh well, no big deal, I'll find out how much we won by when we get to the Radisson!

[ckdsnynt]

Mornin' guys and gals! :goodvibes We leave Thursday a.m. (not too early, of course - so not an early a.m. person unless I am with Mickey and at My Happy Place!). Out of the office tomorrow for work off site, having an out patient procedure Wednesday that Dr. promises (keeping my fingers crossed) will make my hip much less painful so I can walk better, guess today is really my only day in the office and so much to do! eeekkkk:eek:

Can't tell you how excited I am. :surfweb: Actually have most of my stuff packed! That is a first for me. I am usually packing on the way to the airport (or in the airport:lmao:) This must be the most inspiring group I have never met:rotfl2: Believe me, it takes a lot to inspire me :rolleyes1

See you soon!:cool1::dance3:;);):cheer2::cheer2::yay::yay:

[Husurdady]

:thumbsup2 HEY TEXAS.........HOW ABOUT THEM BEARS. :thumbsup2

[Husurdady]

I have edited the above to be more husband friendly, and of course more accurate! :) I Love you tikimimi! :love:

:love: THE TWO OF YOU..... ....GET A ROOM............NOW!!!! :love:

[JenGC]

:thumbsup2 HEY TEXAS.........HOW ABOUT THEM BEARS. :thumbsup2

I saw that! I was impressed! I thought "the next time they play will be on Monday night where I will be watching them from NASSAU!!! WOOT!!"

[Princessandthemommy]

Hey all,

Jen I think it was you who asked a few days ago what you needed to print and bring to the port with you, I am not sure if you had already but as FYI you need to Read, Print and sign the Disney Cruise Line Contract and bring it to the port with you.

It is under the forms for the on-line check in for your reservations.
It says-
ONLINE CHECK-IN SIGNATURE FORM

Here is your Online Check-In Signature Form, including the Payment Authorization Summary. Select the "Print" button below to print out this form. You must bring this signed form to the terminal with you at embarkation.

[Husurdady]

I saw that! I was impressed! I thought "the next time they play will be on Monday night where I will be watching them from NASSAU!!! WOOT!!"

No, they play every week , with their bye week, I think it is the 7 th week of the season.

[ckdsnynt]

Popping back in after what seems like MONTHS away (probably because it HAS been months :scared1:)



Gabe has decided that potty-training is NOT for him, so while I :love:the castmembers at Flounders, we have had to adjust our budges and our expectations since instead of being able to get chunks of time at the club we are severely limted by the availability of hours.

Everyone have a safe and sane Monday!

Don't know how old Gabe is but I have a granddaughter that is 2 1/2, redheaded and has the stubborn gene to go with it. :rotfl: She has decided that the potty business is just not for her and diapers are a good deal! She may be the only diapered kindergardner ever!:lmao: Her sister (5) says that when the 2 1/2 makes up her mind that she isn't going to do it, youmight as well forget about it because "she just isn't going to do it!":rotfl2:

[tikimack]

I am SO ready for our sail away party!! party:

Just thinking about the ships horn playing "When you wish upon a star" just about makes me tear up.

[cshelzy]

I packed all of our stuff including toiletries, pullups(for the boy who also refuses to potty train), fe gifts and everything else you could possibly think of into three suitecases its one more than I wanted to take but there was no way we could do it with just 2 so I feel like we are ready to walk out the door and start our vacation
see you guys in just a couple of days

Happy Packing

[kamgen]

I understand Mimi! LOL!!! You are so funny! We will just meet you at Coronado!:goodvibes

Okay, we are getting our clothes together today...got some new Mickey Mouse sandals and DH got two new polo shirts! YAY! Can we go now?? Oh wait, I gotta pack! LOL!:rotfl:

[JenGC]

I understand Mimi! LOL!!! You are so funny! We will just meet you at Coronado!:goodvibes

Okay, we are getting our clothes together today...got some new Mickey Mouse sandals and DH got two new polo shirts! YAY! Can we go now?? Oh wait, I gotta pack! LOL!:rotfl:

NOOOOOOOO! Not if you want an FE gift! I gotta finish!!

[kamgen]

Well Jen if you need all this time it better be good! LOL!!!!:lmao: (just kidding!)

[JenGC]

Well Jen if you need all this time it better be good! LOL!!!!:lmao: (just kidding!)

That's better. Dont make me call in the teacher! :laughing:

[Husurdady]

Dress up night one week from tonight...........oh what , oh what am I going to wear? :confused:

[Husurdady]

:thumbsup2 I think I will wear my number 54 bears jersey........ with A tie of course. :rotfl2: :lmao: :laughing:

[Husurdady]

That's better. Dont make me call in the teacher! :laughing:

:) She will too....trust me. :)

[tikimimi]

Shouldn't you be able to catch it on a sports channel? Well I guess it would be hard to keep it in tune. You should get that satellite radio thingie. Can you rent them for a week? lol Maybe you can get text updates! :confused3 I dont get too much into college football. I liked last year watching Tebow, Bradford, and McCoy but they are all pro now. No one to watch :( Like I have time to watch :laughing:

Not much radio coverage for Georgia Tech in south Georgia or Florida. My son says he will send text updates but he will send that Tech is winning even if they are not! :lmao: The game is at Noon and by then we will almost be in Florida where for some reason they play Florida State and the Florida Gators on the radio. :confused3

Oh well, no big deal, I'll find out how much we won by when we get to the Radisson!

Well, he took care of responding to this for me - Thank you, Strawberries! Our son will text us updates, and he may even do the Tech is winning thing if they're not but only because Sweet Strawberries has made it such a rivalry. In the end, we'll get the actual score. I have to cheer for both teams - can't cheer against my son or my Sweet Strawberries!

:love: THE TWO OF YOU..... ....GET A ROOM............NOW!!!! :love:

Are you offering your verandah????? We are celebrating our anniversary while on board; it's a little early, but we are.

Don't know how old Gabe is but I have a granddaughter that is 2 1/2, redheaded and has the stubborn gene to go with it. :rotfl: She has decided that the potty business is just not for her and diapers are a good deal! She may be the only diapered kindergardner ever!:lmao: Her sister (5) says that when the 2 1/2 makes up her mind that she isn't going to do it, youmight as well forget about it because "she just isn't going to do it!":rotfl2:

And she will; she will!!!!! I hope she surprises you and does it by next week, but in the end, it is far more important that she doesn't learn she gets to have the power by using this to her advantage!

I am SO ready for our sail away party!! party:

Just thinking about the ships horn playing "When you wish upon a star" just about makes me tear up.

What is the "just about" all about????!!!! You tear up talking about it - or is that just strawberry seeds in your eyes?????

I understand Mimi! LOL!!! You are so funny! We will just meet you at Coronado!:goodvibes

Okay, we are getting our clothes together today...got some new Mickey Mouse sandals and DH got two new polo shirts! YAY! Can we go now?? Oh wait, I gotta pack! LOL!:rotfl:

Thanks for understanding, Kamy! I love you and Vera too much to put you through strawberry stains! So - did you all get matching shirts????

That's better. Dont make me call in the teacher! :laughing:

I'm here; I'm here!

Dress up night one week from tonight...........oh what , oh what am I going to wear? :confused:

Oh, make it cute!!!!popcorn::

I am SO ready to go that I came home and made a Palo inspired dinner - chicken saltimboca or a reasonable facsimile! Now I just have to think of something to go with it!!! I left the chiropractor's office this afternoon, called my Sweet Strawberries to see where he was en route home, and he asked if we could go tomorrow. Oh how I wish!!!!!

I am looking forward to meeting all you fine folks face to face!!!!

[Husurdady]

Popping back in after what seems like MONTHS away (probably because it HAS been months :scared1:)



Everyone have a safe and sane Monday!

:) Welcome back to the Breezin' to the Bahamas , we all missed you , I had to look back to see what the first day was when you first named and started this thing WOW! Oct 2nd 2009, and we where asking then " is there anymore cruising with us out there". Breezin' to the Bahamas has come a long way. :thumbsup2

[tikimimi]

Palo inspired chicken saltimboca for dinner - I can't wait to get there!!!!!!!! It turned out YUMMY!!!!!!

[tikimack]

:thumbsup2 I think I will wear my number 54 bears jersey........ with A tie of course. :rotfl2: :lmao: :laughing:

For pirate night, how about a Tampa Bay jersey? :)

[JenGC]

Does anyone know if I can get some authentic Jambalaya on the ship?

[Husurdady]

Does anyone know if I can get some authentic Jambalaya on the ship?

:) Don't know how "authentic" it is but, I have seen it.:) I just want fish,fish and more fish....Had flonder for sup. tonight. :thumbsup2

[Husurdady]

For pirate night, how about a Tampa Bay jersey? :)

:lmao: :rotfl2: pirate:

[tikimimi]

Does anyone know if I can get some authentic Jambalaya on the ship?

You can ask for ANYTHING! They'll try to please if possible. We cruised with folks once who were disappointed there wasn't a Mexican night. The next night at dinner, their table had a Mexican feast while the rest of us had the regular (but it was all great!) menu for dinner.

[tikimimi]

Good Morning Cruisers!!! We can now count down on ONE hand!!!

Have a great day!

[JenGC]

You can ask for ANYTHING! They'll try to please if possible. We cruised with folks once who were disappointed there wasn't a Mexican night. The next night at dinner, their table had a Mexican feast while the rest of us had the regular (but it was all great!) menu for dinner.

Awesome!! I have never had authentic Jambalaya before. I have had Zatarans, but not sure if that is authentic! YAY!! :woohoo:

[JenGC]

Good Morning Cruisers!!! We can now count down on ONE hand!!!

Have a great day!


Ahhh thanks Tikimimi.....you made my stomach flip about 3 times

Also, Good morning!! :teeth:

[nyyankeegirl]

I have sooo much to do, but how come I'm spending all of my time on this computer??? :surfweb:
My mind is all over the place w/ what to pack. I always do all of the packing for the 4 of us. This seems so difficult b/c we need a separate bag for the night before the cruise, then carry on for boarding, then cruise wear, then 3 nights at Universal Studios after the cruise. I'm a mess!!! :headache:
But there is light at the end of the tunnel..... :boat:

[laurio]

Don't know how old Gabe is but I have a granddaughter that is 2 1/2, redheaded and has the stubborn gene to go with it. :rotfl: She has decided that the potty business is just not for her and diapers are a good deal! She may be the only diapered kindergardner ever!:lmao: Her sister (5) says that when the 2 1/2 makes up her mind that she isn't going to do it, youmight as well forget about it because "she just isn't going to do it!":rotfl2:
Gabe is 3, but I had one of them red-headed children & I know JUST what they can be like..:rotfl2:. I can't say that Gabe is refusing...he just doesn't seem to notice/care that he is wet/dirty. Well, if he's dirty he actually will grin like he's proud or sumthin :confused3 Has to be his daddy's genes lol

[laurio]

:) Welcome back to the Breezin' to the Bahamas , we all missed you , I had to look back to see what the first day was when you first named and started this thing WOW! Oct 2nd 2009, and we where asking then " is there anymore cruising with us out there". Breezin' to the Bahamas has come a long way. :thumbsup2

Hi!!! OMG it seems sooooo long ago! And YOU were the first to reply:cool1:
I'm glad to be back among all y'all excited peeps...even if you do plan on watching a football game on the cruise *gasp*

Thanks so much to Jen and her crew of helper fairies that have kept the board going, got the FE organized, and have made planning for this criuse funny, exciting and memorable...and we haven't even left yet!!!

- I've been trying to download a clip of the SNL skit - love the DA BEARS - not a football fan, however I adore SNL and DA BEARS skits were some of my favs :goodvibes

[laurio]

Guess at some point I will have to learn how to incorporate more than one quote per posting, hmmm :rolleyes1

Bless my dear hubby - he has washed, dried, ironed and folded as many things as he can so that at some point I can start packing. I've given up on trying to fit in a hair appointment, so will be happy with squeezing in a mani/pedi tomorrow after work.

I start Jenny Craig today..:banana: but some time between now and Friday have to pick up a few things as I have outgrown the cruise clothes from last year. :headache:. Good news is that my dressy clothes were from a slightly larger vintage so they look PERFECT :rotfl2:

Ok enough fooling around :surfweb:. Off to work I go

[JenGC]

Hi!!! OMG it seems sooooo long ago! And YOU were the first to reply:cool1:
I'm glad to be back among all y'all excited peeps...even if you do plan on watching a football game on the cruise *gasp*

Thanks so much to Jen and her crew of helper fairies that have kept the board going, got the FE organized, and have made planning for this criuse funny, exciting and memorable...and we haven't even left yet!!!

- I've been trying to download a clip of the SNL skit - love the DA BEARS - not a football fan, however I adore SNL and DA BEARS skits were some of my favs :goodvibes

I loved that too! Everytime I see Chicago play I think "Da Bears" I say it every once in a while but my Mom just doesnt get it. :rotfl2:

[Princessandthemommy]

I have sooo much to do, but how come I'm spending all of my time on this computer??? :surfweb:
My mind is all over the place w/ what to pack. I always do all of the packing for the 4 of us. This seems so difficult b/c we need a separate bag for the night before the cruise, then carry on for boarding, then cruise wear, then 3 nights at Universal Studios after the cruise. I'm a mess!!! :headache:
But there is light at the end of the tunnel..... :boat:
WOW you sound like me packing. A bag for the pre-trip, bag for pre/early boarding, regular bag with clothes. then food/snacks, then sort trip bags. and i hope one of these bags can fit all dd princess dresses as well as FE gifts. then the carry for the plane with toys, snacks, & coloring books. OH MY .... THINK I NEED A VACATION JUST FROM PACKING.:eek:

[JenGC]

WOW you sound like me packing. A bag for the pre-trip, bag for pre/early boarding, regular bag with clothes. then food/snacks, then sort trip bags. and i hope one of these bags can fit all dd princess dresses as well as FE gifts. then the carry for the plane with toys, snacks, & coloring books. OH MY .... THINK I NEED A VACATION JUST FROM PACKING.:eek:

LOL We get to take 2 free bags on our airline. I already have one packed with my clothes and stuff. I need to pack my shoes. But the other one will be dedicated to FE gifts and things I am bringing for others <glaring at Kim>. :rotfl2: I might even steel Victoria's second bag if I can get HER dresses in her bag. I feel like I am forgetting something though.

[P.Leilani]

I wonder how long my list is of "Items I am forgetting to Pack IS' :lmao:

Lets see,

- Stamps for Postcards
- Address labels for Postcards
- Extra Memory Card for camera
- A charger to something
Not sure what else but I am sure the list is much longer than this....

Ha, I just remembered batteries (or it will be a few sad FE gifts):eek:

Guess at this point I will leave my worries behind and what will be, will be...what will be in the bag will be and whats not in the bag...OH WELL...:confused3

TA TA FOR NOW, TIME TO DO SOME CLEANING AROUND HERE... :laundy:

[JenGC]

I wonder how long my list is of "Items I am forgetting to Pack IS' :lmao:

Lets see,

- Stamps for Postcards
- Address labels for Postcards
- Extra Memory Card for camera
- A charger to something
Not sure what else but I am sure the list is much longer than this....

Ha, I just remembered batteries (or it will be a few sad FE gifts):eek:

Guess at this point I will leave my worries behind and what will be, will be...what will be in the bag will be and whats not in the bag...OH WELL...:confused3

TA TA FOR NOW, TIME TO DO SOME CLEANING AROUND HERE... :laundy:

Stamps!! good deal. and Address book! Thanks! Going to get me some right now.

[P.Leilani]

Stamps!! good deal. and Address book! Thanks! Going to get me some right now.

Jen, here is a thought if you have the time, I typed all my address out and will print them on address labels. So that way I don't have to worry about writing out address, and my address book. Just peel and stick.
(just hope I don't forget the the sheet of labels at home, still waiting on a few more address) :lmao:

[JenGC]

Jen, here is a thought if you have the time, I typed all my address out and will print them on address labels. So that way I don't have to worry about writing out address, and my address book. Just peel and stick.
(just hope I don't forget the the sheet of labels at home, still waiting on a few more address) :lmao:

Oh I thought you meant address labels of your return address! duh! thanks for clarifying that! :rotfl2:

[tikimack]

Stamps!! good deal. and Address book! Thanks! Going to get me some right now.

Remember - if you want to send mail from Castaway Cay (they have a post office) you will need to bring cash. You have to buy Bahamian stamps and they only take cash.

:donald:

[JenGC]

Remember - if you want to send mail from Castaway Cay (they have a post office) you will need to bring cash. You have to buy Bahamian stamps and they only take cash.

:donald:

:headache: I just bought 4 stamps!!

[tikimimi]

Jen, here is a thought if you have the time, I typed all my address out and will print them on address labels. So that way I don't have to worry about writing out address, and my address book. Just peel and stick.
(just hope I don't forget the the sheet of labels at home, still waiting on a few more address) :lmao:

I also print labels with our name and address, cabin number, and the number of bags out of how many bags. I use these on the tags because they ask you to fill in that information on the tags. It looks something like this -

Name and Name Lastname
street address
city, state, zip
Cabin#:
Bag: 1 of 4 (or whatever it is)

[tikimimi]

FE GROUP 1 PARENTS:
Your child's bag from us will contain a pixie stix and a glow stick bracelet - but it is straight till it gets popped and coupled. Please don't let them mix the two up and eat the glow stick. Our bags for the kids are the bright DIS green. I'll also stick a label on it that says something about not eating the glow stick.

We didn't include one in McKenna's since she is under 3.

[MIZZOUMOMMY]

Anyone else concerned about the weather in the Caribbean?? Looks like something is brewing down there. I am worried about a wet cruise :(

[Beans_72]

You can ask for ANYTHING! They'll try to please if possible. We cruised with folks once who were disappointed there wasn't a Mexican night. The next night at dinner, their table had a Mexican feast while the rest of us had the regular (but it was all great!) menu for dinner.

:woohoo: if there are no fish tacos on the menu, I might still stand a chance of getting some? :woohoo:

[Beans_72]

One day closer to the trip :goodvibes My mother booked last minute today, so she will be on our cruise too; she cut it close when she called DCL there was no availability but got lucky and one room opened up later in the day when she checked.

Hmmm, I might want to start packing now :goodvibes

[tikimimi]

:woohoo: if there are no fish tacos on the menu, I might still stand a chance of getting some? :woohoo:

You can always ask!!! Who knows????

One day closer to the trip :goodvibes My mother booked last minute today, so she will be on our cruise too; she cut it close when she called DCL there was no availability but got lucky and one room opened up later in the day when she checked.

Hmmm, I might want to start packing now :goodvibes

:welcome: to your mom!

[ckdsnynt]

If someone can mess it up, I can sure do it! Went online today and tried to go over all the activities I had confirmed. Hit the wrong button and cancelled everything, even our cruise reservation, then the computer locked up and couldn't undo anything! Scrambled for 20 minutes trying to find the Disney Cruise line phone # to have them check and they say everything is still there. I'll check tomorrow and make sure! Grrrr!

Now, what I should have been doing today, repacking! Got most of my clothes packed and of course, have twice too much so I am going to go back and eliminate half of it. So, if you see a little granny with a top but no bottoms or a bottom with no tops, yep, that would be me!:rotfl2: I just know I have waaaayyyyy to much in the suitcase right now!

Still have no magnets printed. DD says it is no biggie - she will do them tonight! Okkkaaaaaayyyy! :confused3 Whatever! Maybe just doing some fingerpainting and putting magnets on the back for our door!:lmao: Should be easy to find us!:rotfl:

Hope ya'lls day went better than mine!:thumbsup2

May not be around tomorrow - having out patient surgery on hip so I -hopefully - can walk better. Hope dr. is right! Keep fingers crossed! Since we are doing WDW first (pre-cruise) guess this is it for me! See ya in the boat!

[Princessandthemommy]

Anyone else concerned about the weather in the Caribbean?? Looks like something is brewing down there. I am worried about a wet cruise :(

Oh no don't say that. We want Breezin weather:).

[smurph]

Anyone else concerned about the weather in the Caribbean?? Looks like something is brewing down there. I am worried about a wet cruise :(

Most of the computer models have it continuing to move west into Central America. The couple of models that do have it eventually moving in a threatening direction have it weakening before it becomes a problem for our cruise and destinations. At least that is how it is at this time. Soooooooo...I'm not worried just yet.

However, forecasts for the areas around the Bahamas are showing anywhere from 40-60% chance of rain most days. Hope we have a good driver that can dodge the precip. :sail:

[Princessandthemommy]

Most of the computer models have it continuing to move west into Central America. The couple of models that do have it eventually moving in a threatening direction have it weakening before it becomes a problem for our cruise and destinations. At least that is how it is at this time. Soooooooo...I'm not worried just yet.

However, forecasts for the areas around the Bahamas are showing anywhere from 40-60% chance of rain most days. Hope we have a good driver that can dodge the precip. :sail:

I hope Castaway Cay, is not a mud pit....yuck:scared1:

[Princessandthemommy]

Remember - if you want to send mail from Castaway Cay (they have a post office) you will need to bring cash. You have to buy Bahamian stamps and they only take cash.

:donald:

Great tip...thanks alot.
We are doing post cards from the port and CC as well as WDW:thumbsup2

[Princessandthemommy]

One day closer to the trip :goodvibes My mother booked last minute today, so she will be on our cruise too; she cut it close when she called DCL there was no availability but got lucky and one room opened up later in the day when she checked.

Hmmm, I might want to start packing now :goodvibes

Welcome Mom....
Did she have to pay for a whole room just for 1 person....wow....

[3xthejoy]

Our bags for the kids are the bright DIS green.

That's our FE bags color too :)

We are all packed and ready to go :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! Started going through what clothes to bring tonight....and since I didnt lose all the weight I wanted to, well lets just say I am less than happy with how I look in my clothes!:confused3 My own fault though....exercise is boring and I like to eat:cutie: DH says I look great, so I will just go to him for the confidence boost when I feel crappy! LOL!;)

Our FE gifts for kids are the same across the board. I apologize up front to the really young and the older kids....we just did all the same (except boy gifts for boys and girl gifts for girls). It was easier for us!.:3dglasses

Good news is, all my cruise laundry is done!:cool1: Now just packing it all up and trying to condense it...I mean, I think I got at least 6prs of shoes coming along! :lmao:
DH is now officially off work for 12 days!!! He is trying to get used to sleeping at night and being up all day like a normal person:thumbsup2 He hates working overnights, so I hope this helps! Now he has 5 nights to try and get it together! :cool2:

Hope everyone is doing well! Welcome to all the new cruisers joining us and I cannot wait to meet everyone!:woohoo:

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!!
We can officially count down on
one MICKEY HAND now!!!!!
Early morning parent meeting for me, so off to work a little early! Have a great day!!! See ya real soon! :earsboy:

[JenGC]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!!
We can officially count down on
one MICKEY HAND now!!!!!
Early morning parent meeting for me, so off to work a little early! Have a great day!!! See ya real soon! :earsboy:


I had to read that a couple of times and check the date of the post. MICKEY hands! gotcha. http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo256/JenETRT/mornincoffee.gif This non-sleep is killing me. Victoria had me up at 12:30 and I set my alarm clock 30 minutes ahead because I usually hit the snooze for 45 minutes. Not today! Today I hit it once and cant go back to sleep. Yesterday morning I didnt set it and woke up early. ugh!

[Beans_72]

FE stuff is all packaged up, but I still have to pack which shouldn't take long.

Soon we'll all be on the cruise :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes Soooo looking forward to the trip :goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes

Welcome Mom....
Did she have to pay for a whole room just for 1 person....wow....

She has the room just for herself, so it was full price. It wasn't horrible, esp. for her booking so late.

[Princessandthemommy]

OMG.... Just when I thought I had all our FE gits packed (stuffed) in 1 suit case, I find another bag of gifts.... hmmm, guess it is time to squeeze and stuff... (me jumping up and down on our luggage):jumping2::jumping2::tigger::tigger::tigge r:


Pirate Night...pirate:
Just wondering if anyone needed any Pirate items, I have a few extra adult/child. If so send me your name and room # and I will put it in your FE.
(I forgot I had bought some mask and hats, so I have a few left over)pirate:

WARNING... Please be advise that I stopped my diet and work out plan, and my swim suit may be a little upset with my tummy.... (I have put on a lot of weight IMO in the past year....(life,stress, age) and the flab has made an appearance.:scared1: lolololol:lmao: ( I wish I really could LMAO= Laugh my A@# OFF-)


TaTa for now

[Princessandthemommy]

FE stuff is all packaged up, but I still have to pack which shouldn't take long.

Soon we'll all be on the cruise :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes Soooo looking forward to the trip :goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes



She has the room just for herself, so it was full price. It wasn't horrible, esp. for her booking so late.

Oh that is good...she could have bunked with us....:rotfl:
I got her a little something to put in your FE for her (nothing grand but a little something nonetheless)....

[JenGC]

OMG.... Just when I thought I had all our FE gits packed (stuffed) in 1 suit case, I find another bag of gifts.... hmmm, guess it is time to squeeze and stuff... (me jumping up and down on our luggage):jumping2::jumping2::tigger::tigger::tigge r:


Pirate Night...pirate:
Just wondering if anyone needed any Pirate items, I have a few extra adult/child. If so send me your name and room # and I will put it in your FE.
(I forgot I had bought some mask and hats, so I have a few left over)pirate:

WARNING... Please be advise that I stopped my diet and work out plan, and my swim suit may be a little upset with my tummy.... (I have put on a lot of weight IMO in the past year....(life,stress, age) and the flab has made an appearance.:scared1: lolololol:lmao: ( I wish I really could LMAO= Laugh my A@# OFF-)


TaTa for now

Honey, if this were true, then I wouldn't be able to sit down! But oh how I wish it were true! :cloud9:

[ckdsnynt]

Hooray! I made it! Feelin okay so far. See you guys soon. All packed and ready to go except for what I need in the morning before we fly out.

[JenGC]

Hooray! I made it! Feelin okay so far. See you guys soon. All packed and ready to go except for what I need in the morning before we fly out.

I cant believe that you had surgery today and are going to fly out tomorrow!!

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say that I am not ignoring the DIS, I dont have any working internet at my house!:eek: I had to come to work to get on and it is so frustrating! So, I am here, been packing all day and getting ready to cruise! Hope everyone is well! I will post again when my internet starts working again...thanks!:goodvibes

[tikimimi]

Hooray! I made it! Feelin okay so far. See you guys soon. All packed and ready to go except for what I need in the morning before we fly out.

Glad everything went well. I'm in agreement with the pp though - I can't believe you're flying out tomorrow and that doing so is okay. Wonderful!!!! Just be sure to take care of yourself!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say that I am not ignoring the DIS, I dont have any working internet at my house!:eek: I had to come to work to get on and it is so frustrating! So, I am here, been packing all day and getting ready to cruise! Hope everyone is well! I will post again when my internet starts working again...thanks!:goodvibes

Hey Gal - Sorry about the internet not working; I hope it is fixed soon.

All I can say at this point is - my mind is SOOOOOOOOO ready for this break!

[tikimack]

Our FE's are done! :cool1: Tiki Mimi did a great job! :thumbsup2 Now if we can just figure out how to get it all into our luggage and on the ship....

:donald:

[tikimimi]

Our FE's are done! :cool1: Tiki Mimi did a great job! :thumbsup2 Now if we can just figure out how to get it all into our luggage and on the ship....

:donald:
He helped; he helped; he helped!!!!!!!!!!! I have a wonderful husband who helps with things like that! He did a great job!!!!!

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!
:donald::donald::donald::donald::donald::donald::d onald::donald::donald::donald::donald::donald:
The Donalds represent the number of hours (X4 since the powers that be limit the number of images in a message) till the Tikis leave. I know some of you are already there so enjoy it all! Some of you (ok, me) have yet to pack but that's okay; it'll get done.:scared1: Soon it will be "happy, happy, joy, joy" time!!!!!!!:cheer2:

[Beans_72]

:goodvibes
All I have to do is pack, head to the bank (I forgot to do this the other day) and we're good to go. If it was up to me, we'd be leaving after my husband gets home from work this evening, but I would be out voted. I wonder if I could be persuasive enough to convince the others :littleangel: Either way, we will be leaving at 4 am tomorrow morning the latest.

I hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable trip to the port :hug:

[JenGC]

:goodvibes
All I have to do is pack, head to the bank (I forgot to do this the other day) and we're good to go. If it was up to me, we'd be leaving after my husband gets home from work this evening, but I would be out voted. I wonder if I could be persuasive enough to convince the others :littleangel: Either way, we will be leaving at 4 am tomorrow morning the latest.

I hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable trip to the port :hug:

Can you believe we are so close? Yet it seems like time has slowed down! :lmao: I have packed everything except for my shoes, and the very last FEs that I am still working (but we are on the home stretch thanks to my Mom sewing like a mad woman yesterday! THANKS MOM!). I dont think I will believe we are going until we are on the plane.

[tikimack]

Can you believe we are so close? Yet it seems like time has slowed down! :lmao: I have packed everything except for my shoes, and the very last FEs that I am still working (but we are on the home stretch thanks to my Mom sewing like a mad woman yesterday! THANKS MOM!). I dont think I will believe we are going until we are on the plane.

I can't wait, but at the same time I feel oddly sad to see this board wind down. I know that means we get to meet each other and cruise :cool1:
but I have started to get used to checking in here and seeing what you were all up to.

I know some folks went down a few days early, more are leaving tomorrow and we are going early Saturday morning. I guess that means the wind down is already happening.

I can't wait to be on board! :banana:

For those of you departing soon - be safe! Don't :drive: like a pirate: !!

[btjhayes]

I agree Mack...can't wait to meet everyone but sad to see this board dwindle down.

Hardly anything is packed (not my usual), FEs aren't done (not my usual), still haven't bought all that I need (not my usual)...BUT thankfully I have tomorrow off to finish EVERYTHING!!!!!:cool1: And I'm ready to get out of town!!!!!!!!!

See you all on SUNDAY!!!!!!

TJ

[Webmiester]

OMG OMG OMG! We're leaving soon! OMG OMG OMG! :banana::scared1::jumping1:

There isn't enough time! I can't pack! I can't breathe! OMG OMG!
<Deep cleansing breath>

Whewwwwww......ok. So....I have FE gifts but have NO CLUE if I have enough.
Does someone have a list with all of the staterooms participating and the # of kids in each?
Oh yeah, we're in 2019. No upgrade for us this time :sad2: but as the wife keeps saying...we're never in there anyway.

Can't wait to see everyone in PC! Assuming that I'll not have time to cathc up on the last 50 pages of this thread, is there anything I'm supposed to know or do for Sunday?

[tikimack]

OMG OMG OMG! We're leaving soon! OMG OMG OMG! :banana::scared1::jumping1:

There isn't enough time! I can't pack! I can't breathe! OMG OMG!
<Deep cleansing breath>

Whewwwwww......ok. So....I have FE gifts but have NO CLUE if I have enough.
Does someone have a list with all of the staterooms participating and the # of kids in each?
Oh yeah, we're in 2019. No upgrade for us this time :sad2: but as the wife keeps saying...we're never in there anyway.

Can't wait to see everyone in PC! Assuming that I'll not have time to cathc up on the last 50 pages of this thread, is there anything I'm supposed to know or do for Sunday?

I can't help you with the FE list, but on Sunday we are trying to have our group wear a bright green lei or multicolored lei if you can't find green. That way we can start to recognize each other in the port terminal. But, if you don't have one, or don't want to wear one, just look for those that are so adorned and come join the group.

Also, we are meeting at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 for a meet and greet. Be there!

See you Sunday! :thumbsup2

[Webmiester]

I am SO ready for our sail away party!! party:

Just thinking about the ships horn playing "When you wish upon a star" just about makes me tear up.

A-Men brother.... I get the same <choke> feeling.

[JenGC]

I can't help you with the FE list, but on Sunday we are trying to have our group wear a bright green lei or multicolored lei if you can't find green. That way we can start to recognize each other in the port terminal. But, if you don't have one, or don't want to wear one, just look for those that are so adorned and come join the group.

Also, we are meeting at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 for a meet and greet. Be there!

See you Sunday! :thumbsup2

I dont know if I will be able to find my leis so I will have a white tshirt on with the breezin' to the bahamas picture on it. I am planning on getting there as close to 10 as possible so I should be near the tvs trying to entertain my daughter while we wait 2 hours! :yay: Leaving Sat morning! woohooo!!!!!

[Webmiester]

Oh duh, I guess I haven't posted my 'details' yet.

We are leaving Shah-lut Saturday morning and doing a leisurely 10 hr drive to good ole port canaveral.
We are spending Saturday night at the Residence Inn, free of charge (Thank you marriott rewards points!). They are kind enough to let us leave our car there for free (Yay!) and have an el-cheapo shuttle to the port in the morning. However, I am going to drive DW and Peanutmonkey to the port with the luggage, going back to park the car, then taking the shuttle myself to the port.
We will have breakfast and are targeting being at the port around 10:30.

Anyone else staying at the Residence Inn?

[JenGC]

Oh duh, I guess I haven't posted my 'details' yet.

We are leaving Shah-lut Saturday morning and doing a leisurely 10 hr drive to good ole port canaveral.
We are spending Saturday night at the Residence Inn, free of charge (Thank you marriott rewards points!). They are kind enough to let us leave our car there for free (Yay!) and have an el-cheapo shuttle to the port in the morning. However, I am going to drive DW and Peanutmonkey to the port with the luggage, going back to park the car, then taking the shuttle myself to the port.
We will have breakfast and are targeting being at the port around 10:30.

Anyone else staying at the Residence Inn?

We're staying there too!! :teeth:

[Webmiester]

Wow, cool. Let me know if you guys want to join us for breakfast....I think it's free.

[JenGC]

Wow, cool. Let me know if you guys want to join us for breakfast....I think it's free.

Well, its not free for us but maybe dinner? I am sure we will be swimming if it isnt raining.

[Princessandthemommy]

Just thought I would share this email I received from my travel agent,She was just on the DVC cruise.... enjoy:

"The Disney Wonder is an incredible ship. When I toured the inside staterooms I was so impressed with the size, it is amazing how much storage they fit into the room and yet you don't feel crowded at all! They have a new inside lounge above Quiet Cove Pool we didn't get to see, so make sure to check that out for me!! The fitness room has an amazing view, try to get there even if you don't want to work out!! Make sure to wave goodbye to all the folks along the shore when you leave Port Canaveral"

She was just on the DVC cruise.... enjoy

[Princessandthemommy]

OMG OMG OMG! We're leaving soon! OMG OMG OMG! :banana::scared1::jumping1:

There isn't enough time! I can't pack! I can't breathe! OMG OMG!
<Deep cleansing breath>

Whewwwwww......ok. So....I have FE gifts but have NO CLUE if I have enough.
Does someone have a list with all of the staterooms participating and the # of kids in each?
Oh yeah, we're in 2019. No upgrade for us this time :sad2: but as the wife keeps saying...we're never in there anyway.

Can't wait to see everyone in PC! Assuming that I'll not have time to cathc up on the last 50 pages of this thread, is there anything I'm supposed to know or do for Sunday?

I just sent you the most recent copy of the FE list from my email account. And I got your email as well.... Yep we can drop off a little pirate extra for you all.

[kamgen]

Internet still down at home. Came down to work to use the pc. We are 99% packed, got my nails done today for my bday (thanks mom!), and found out I dont have to work all day Saturday! YAY!!:cool1:

[Webmiester]

Jenn, your breakfast is free....its one of their standard perks...and one of the reasons I chose it:
Highlights
•Spacious suite combines comfort and functionality, including high-speed Internet access
•Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker
•Complimentary high speed internet access
•Crisp, Clean Smoke Free Hotel
•Hot Buffet Breakfast included

so....we'll be stopping for dinner on the way down...but buffet anyone?

[JenGC]

Jenn, your breakfast is free....its one of their standard perks...and one of the reasons I chose it:
Highlights
•Spacious suite combines comfort and functionality, including high-speed Internet access
•Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker
•Complimentary high speed internet access
•Crisp, Clean Smoke Free Hotel
•Hot Buffet Breakfast included

so....we'll be stopping for dinner on the way down...but buffet anyone?

That's weird because they told us that you only get the breakfast on certain rooms or a package or something and breakfast would be something like $8 each. I was like "uhhh I will go to McDonalds!" LOL I will see when I check in.

[Webmiester]

Go to this URL and print the page.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mlbri-residence-inn-cape-canaveral-cocoa-beach/
It is listed on their main page...it doesn't say "sometimes".
It is listed again under "Complimentary Service"

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!
Half day for me today then pedicure and last minute running errands and home to pack. I'm hoping that process doesn't take too long. I WONDER if I'll be able to sleep tonight. Maybe I'll sleep and just DREAM of all the MAGIC awaiting us come Sunday and through the week. I can't wait to plop - and I mean plop - in a deck 4 chair and stick my nose in my book!!! I am hoping for good weather, but honestly, I'm certain Mack and I will have a good time either way.

Kamy, I can't wait to see you, hug your neck, and wish you a happy birthday in person! I'm looking forward to time with you and Steve, Vera and Norma, and Ryan and Liam! Please tell Ryan and Liam we can't wait to sail with them on Mickey's ship!

Have a great day everyone! I'm off to 5 hours of my wonder-kiddos! I do love my students!!!!! They're amazing!

[Beans_72]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

[JenGC]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!
Half day for me today then pedicure and last minute running errands and home to pack. I'm hoping that process doesn't take too long. I WONDER if I'll be able to sleep tonight. Maybe I'll sleep and just DREAM of all the MAGIC awaiting us come Sunday and through the week. I can't wait to plop - and I mean plop - in a deck 4 chair and stick my nose in my book!!! I am hoping for good weather, but honestly, I'm certain Mack and I will have a good time either way.

Kamy, I can't wait to see you, hug your neck, and wish you a happy birthday in person! I'm looking forward to time with you and Steve, Vera and Norma, and Ryan and Liam! Please tell Ryan and Liam we can't wait to sail with them on Mickey's ship!

Have a great day everyone! I'm off to 5 hours of my wonder-kiddos! I do love my students!!!!! They're amazing!


I get notifications that someone posted in this thread. When this first came up, I first thought it was from tikimack. I have never done that before. But when I read "Half day for me today then pedicure" I thought "wha?? :scared1:" and then thought, "that must be tikimimi lol!

No more days to wait! wooohoooooo I cant wait! A have a friend that is already down in Orlando and said it is BEAUTIFUL weather! couldn't ask for it any better. So I am hopeful! :D

I am still not sleeping good. Stayed up till midnight to finish some last minute projects. I really really want to do my Alice Tablecloth, but not sure I am going to get to it :(

See you guys soon! I will be online most of the day then try to slip out of work around 2. :cool1:

[JenGC]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

Oh my gosh! :hug: oh sweetie I am so sorry! Praying for you guys. :hug:

[tikimack]

That's weird because they told us that you only get the breakfast on certain rooms or a package or something and breakfast would be something like $8 each. I was like "uhhh I will go to McDonalds!" LOL I will see when I check in.

I thought your were staying at the Radisson and Webmeister is talking about the Residence Inn. Is that perhaps the disconnect on the breakfast or am I remembering wrong? :confused3

Getting ready to start my last day of work. :banana: We will leave the house around 7am tomorrow. It is about a 9 hour drive for us.

Can't wait!!

[tikimack]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

I am so sorry. We will pray for you all and especially for a full and speedy recovery for you mother.

[JenGC]

I thought your were staying at the Radisson and Webmeister is talking about the Residence Inn. Is that perhaps the disconnect on the breakfast or am I remembering wrong? :confused3

Getting ready to start my last day of work. :banana: We will leave the house around 7am tomorrow. It is about a 9 hour drive for us.

Can't wait!!

Does that make a difference :crazy: Good golly! yes I am at the Radisson. I thought that is what he typed. OBVIOUSLY not! lol Sorry! :blush:

[tikimimi]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry! This must be extremely troubling for all of you. Sounds like she did have a guardian angel though :littleangel: I am sending prayers and pixie dust pixiedust: your way. Will be hoping all turns out for the best for everyone! :hug::hug:

[CM1997]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.



I am so sorry! I will keep your mother in my prayers for a fast recovery. She definitely had an angel watching over her. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family.



Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

[tikimack]

Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

Gosh, sounds like you have been through the wringer. Look, I am sure I speak for EVERYONE on this board. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FE GIFTS! This is a vacation, not a job. If you have your fish extender to hang, hang it up. We want to give you what has been brought for you. If you are up to the meet, come and meet with us on Sunday. We would love to meet you. Do not worry about what you give out or not giving anything out. We would rather include you in the group and support you. Relax! You don't owe anyone here anything. Get on the ship and just rest. Do not give the FE gifts another thought.

Have you ever done something nice for someone without getting anything in return? Doesn't that feel good?! Your FE gift to us can be the gift of allowing us to do something nice for you without getting anything in return. Take care - it is not as good for us if it makes you feel bad! Just enjoy allowing us to do something nice for you.

Now, repeat after me - "My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Now seriously, just get on the boat with us! Hang in there!

[JenGC]

I am so sorry! I will keep your mother in my prayers for a fast recovery. She definitely had an angel watching over her. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family.



Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.
Oh dont worry about the FE stuff!! :hug: That's NOT a big deal at all! I do hope that you meet up with us at some point though. I want to meet you! Whenever you feel up to it, you know my stateroom number. If I am not there, leave a message and we will meet up SOMEWHERE! ok? :hug: Im sorry you were having such a hard....year! Please take time to relax and stop thinking about your decision on your vacation.

Jen

[JenGC]

Gosh, sounds like you have been through the wringer. Look, I am sure I speak for EVERYONE on this board. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FE GIFTS! This is a vacation, not a job. If you have your fish extender to hang, hang it up. We want to give you what has been brought for you. If you are up to the meet, come and meet with us on Sunday. We would love to meet you. Do not worry about what you give out or not giving anything out. We would rather include you in the group and support you. Relax! You don't owe anyone here anything. Get on the ship and just rest. Do not give the FE gifts another thought.

Have you ever done something nice for someone without getting anything in return? Doesn't that feel good?! Your FE gift to us can be the gift of allowing us to do something nice for you without getting anything in return. Take care - it is not as good for us if it makes you feel bad! Just enjoy allowing us to do something nice for you.

Now, repeat after me - "My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Now seriously, just get on the boat with us! Hang in there!
I should have waiting for my response. This one is MUCH better! EXACTLY how I feel. :teeth:

[CM1997]

Thanks guys for your understanding....:grouphug:

My husband just called to see how my day is going and he said "Happy Vacation Eve" and I lost it!!! I feel like I will be crying on our flight to FL and crying once again when I see the boat sitting at the port. (I am actually starting to tear up now)

[CM1997]

Gosh, sounds like you have been through the wringer. Look, I am sure I speak for EVERYONE on this board. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FE GIFTS! This is a vacation, not a job. If you have your fish extender to hang, hang it up. We want to give you what has been brought for you. If you are up to the meet, come and meet with us on Sunday. We would love to meet you. Do not worry about what you give out or not giving anything out. We would rather include you in the group and support you. Relax! You don't owe anyone here anything. Get on the ship and just rest. Do not give the FE gifts another thought.

Have you ever done something nice for someone without getting anything in return? Doesn't that feel good?! Your FE gift to us can be the gift of allowing us to do something nice for you without getting anything in return. Take care - it is not as good for us if it makes you feel bad! Just enjoy allowing us to do something nice for you.

Now, repeat after me - "My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Now seriously, just get on the boat with us! Hang in there!




Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

[btjhayes]

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Just like our FAIRY GODPARENTS...Mack & Mimi to get you back on track! And I especially LOVE that you obeyed and started repeating what Mack asked you to!:thumbsup2

Hang in there...I'll be praying for you...that you can leave everything behind and ENJOY this trip.:hug:

[btjhayes]

Oh duh, I guess I haven't posted my 'details' yet.

We are leaving Shah-lut Saturday morning and doing a leisurely 10 hr drive to good ole port canaveral.
We are spending Saturday night at the Residence Inn, free of charge (Thank you marriott rewards points!). They are kind enough to let us leave our car there for free (Yay!) and have an el-cheapo shuttle to the port in the morning. However, I am going to drive DW and Peanutmonkey to the port with the luggage, going back to park the car, then taking the shuttle myself to the port.
We will have breakfast and are targeting being at the port around 10:30.

Anyone else staying at the Residence Inn?

We are!!!! And...like you...staying for free thanks to those wonderful Marriott points!! :thumbsup2

Maybe see you there...if not...SUNDAY! Safe travels.

[JenGC]

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

YAY!!!!! :yay: :hug:

[Webmiester]

ok...consolidating:

Beans...your mother and your family are in our prayers. What some friends of ours have done when a cast member had to be left behind for one reason or another is bring a cut-out sillouette of them and take pictures with the silouette at different points in the vacation so they know you are thinking about them and miss them....I've also heard other great ideas for dedicating parts of the trip to that person so it will always be a memory of how much they are loved.

CM1997....yeah, what Mack said.

Jen...I guess a bunny must have flashed some waffles when you read my post. Take a couple of advil pm around 9pm tonight and you'll sleep like a baby for no less than 8 hrs. trust me.

btjhayes....we are leaving around 11am tomorrow so I'm guessing with a 3 year old and a wife with a bladder the size of a small pea we'll be there around 9 or 10pm so we probly wont run into each other until the morning. Oh, and almost forgot.... GO BEARS!

For everyone else.... Can't wait!

[cshelzy]

we leave this afternoon for Philadelphia we have any eary flight Sat so I wanted to wish everyone safe travels!!

Beans I wish you and your family the best of luck I hope your mother has a fast and full recovery

webmiester can you give me your stateroom #

I cant wait to meet all of you, It has been a blast so far

[tikimimi]

Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

Thanks guys for your understanding....:grouphug:

My husband just called to see how my day is going and he said "Happy Vacation Eve" and I lost it!!! I feel like I will be crying on our flight to FL and crying once again when I see the boat sitting at the port. (I am actually starting to tear up now)

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Yep - what my husband said! I won't ask you to repeat anything or write anything on the board a specific number of times - just please hang in there and come when you can to meet with all of us. Hopefully that will be at the meet at 3, but not if that idea stresses you out too. I teach, and I have taught EBD and ASD in the past - I know how bad that can be from various standpoints. I am SO sorry! I am having the worst year as a teacher that I have ever had - in over 20 years - and I am in a good school situation. I am just really hard on myself and my expectations for myself are horrendously high. Couple that with some parent antics that should never take place, and well, it has been a year so far. I really just want to get to the point where I feel like I can actually take a deep breath.

I am officially on vacation. Fall break started at noon. I am off to get my pedicure (I just want to sleep though - see what I mean about being run down and wanting to breathe?) and run the last minute errands then come home and pack. I hope (read really hope) that we can get to bed decently early and leave on time tomorrow.

Be safe new friends! I guess we'll all be traveling down there or over there (Kamy) soon! I can't wait to meet you and share some laughter together!

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! Just checking in from work!:goodvibes

Beans- I am so sorry! I am sending you a hug and some prayers!:hug:

CM1997 - what Mack said is right on! No worries...please hang your FE so we can help brighten your days! I always feel like FE is more about the giving and I love to give to my DIS friends!!!:cutie:

Now onto me....I am asking for prayers for my cousin who is the closest thing to a brother that I have. He is very ill and dealing with a lot of personal and health issues right now. Please say a prayer for him and his family for me. He lives up in MI and these are the times I hate being far away. Thanks!!!:hug:

[P.Leilani]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.


I am so sorry to hear that, You and your mother are in my prayers. When I read your message all I could say is my Lord. I pray for healing and a full recovery. I wish it was something I could do or say to help, and I know there isn't. Just know your family is being lifted up and prayer.

I know you must be battling with the decision to stay with her or go on vacation.... I pray you do whats best for you and your family. We all hope to see you on-board. (if your mom wants you to go, and you feel at peace with going then you should, she would feel awful if you didn't, but if you are not at peace then.... maybe next time. Keep us posted as much as you can)

[JenGC]

we leave this afternoon for Philadelphia we have any eary flight Sat so I wanted to wish everyone safe travels!!

Beans I wish you and your family the best of luck I hope your mother has a fast and full recovery

webmiester can you give me your stateroom #

I cant wait to meet all of you, It has been a blast so far

Be safe Shelly!! :hug:

[P.Leilani]

Well the devil seems up to his old tricks and really busy. To all my Dis-board family, I am not sure what or where everyone is spiritually and hope not to offend anyone, but let me offer your the following. The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy... and it seems as if he is trying to still everyone joy. Remember this.... God has given you un-speakable joy, and not a demon in hell can steal it away. So with all the sorrow, grief and mis-happs, don't let your joy be taken.

The fabric of my family has really been stretched the past few months (the reason for this trip). But I would like to share the lyrics of a song that has really helped me. If time allows, go to Youtube and watch the video.

I Almost Let Go
By. Kurt Carr and the the Kurt Carr singers.

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go

I almost gave up, I was right at the edge of a breakthrough
but I couldn't see it.
The devil really had me, but Jesus came and grab me
and he held me close, so I wouldn't let go
God's mercy kept me so I wouldn't let go

Chorus

So I'm here today because God kept me
I'm alive today only because of his grace
Oh he kept me, God kept me, he kept me
So I wouldn't let go

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.

I hope that the words above can encourage someones heart today.

[JenGC]

Now onto me....I am asking for prayers for my cousin who is the closest thing to a brother that I have. He is very ill and dealing with a lot of personal and health issues right now. Please say a prayer for him and his family for me. He lives up in MI and these are the times I hate being far away. Thanks!!!:hug:

Did the FEs I sent brighten his day? :rotfl2: I am praying for him and you! :hug:

[tikimack]

Reaching the end of my work day and thus the end of the time that I have to look at a computer. If I don't have to look at it, I'm not going to!

I'll be signing off soon and won't be back on the DisBoards until some time in the distant future.

I look forward to seeing you all at the port and on board the Wonder! :donald:

[P.Leilani]

So who will hang the BREEZIN TO BAHAMAS VACATION sign on our group page.... :goodvibes

I will be checking in up until tomorrow early afternoon....

[tikimimi]

Hey everyone! Just checking in from work!:goodvibes

Beans- I am so sorry! I am sending you a hug and some prayers!:hug:

CM1997 - what Mack said is right on! No worries...please hang your FE so we can help brighten your days! I always feel like FE is more about the giving and I love to give to my DIS friends!!!:cutie:

Now onto me....I am asking for prayers for my cousin who is the closest thing to a brother that I have. He is very ill and dealing with a lot of personal and health issues right now. Please say a prayer for him and his family for me. He lives up in MI and these are the times I hate being far away. Thanks!!!:hug:

Kamy, I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. Consider him lifted, dear friend!

Well the devil seems up to his old tricks and really busy. To all my Dis-board family, I am not sure what or where everyone is spiritually and hope not to offend anyone, but let me offer your the following. The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy... and it seems as if he is trying to still everyone joy. Remember this.... God has given you un-speakable joy, and not a demon in hell can steal it away. So with all the sorrow, grief and mis-happs, don't let your joy be taken.

The fabric of my family has really been stretched the past few months (the reason for this trip). But I would like to share the lyrics of a song that has really helped me. If time allows, go to Youtube and watch the video.

I Almost Let Go
By. Kurt Carr and the the Kurt Carr singers.

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go

I almost gave up, I was right at the edge of a breakthrough
but I couldn't see it.
The devil really had me, but Jesus came and grab me
and he held me close, so I wouldn't let go
God's mercy kept me so I wouldn't let go

Chorus

So I'm here today because God kept me
I'm alive today only because of his grace
Oh he kept me, God kept me, he kept me
So I wouldn't let go

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.

I hope that the words above can encourage someones heart today.

Thanks for that! I truly appreciated it!

Off to pack my suitcases; Mack is working on the fur children's things as I type this. They'll be staying with our son while we're gone. I am looking forward to seeing him in the morning, though I hope I can tear myself away to get us on the road still early. I love him dearly - it's always hard to say goodbye to my children!

I'll probably check in again tonight, and knowing me (unlike my husband) this thing will probably be the last thing I pack. :) That means I may even manage to come on here one last time in the morning.

Be safe everyone! Between all of us on here, don't fret about forgetting something - to be sure one of us will have it. Off to pack -

[P.Leilani]

Kamy, I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. Consider him lifted, dear friend!



Thanks for that! I truly appreciated it!

Off to pack my suitcases; Mack is working on the fur children's things as I type this. They'll be staying with our son while we're gone. I am looking forward to seeing him in the morning, though I hope I can tear myself away to get us on the road still early. I love him dearly - it's always hard to say goodbye to my children!

I'll probably check in again tonight, and knowing me (unlike my husband) this thing will probably be the last thing I pack. :) That means I may even manage to come on here one last time in the morning.

Be safe everyone! Between all of us on here, don't fret about forgetting something - to be sure one of us will have it. Off to pack -


I know a while ago you mentioned you were getting the :sad2: darn it i forgot what they are called as I was typing, not twist ties, uhhh :rolleyes1...for heavens sake what are the things called you use to secure your FE to the fish....:headache:....

Anyway will you ave an extra one, that is the one thing I forgot...heck I cant even remember the name of the blasted thing...TIA:rolleyes1

[tikimimi]

I know a while ago you mentioned you were getting the :sad2: darn it i forgot what they are called as I was typing, not twist ties, uhhh :rolleyes1...for heavens sake what are the things called you use to secure your FE to the fish....:headache:....

Anyway will you ave an extra one, that is the one thing I forgot...heck I cant even remember the name of the blasted thing...TIA:rolleyes1

They're zip ties. I have about 10 packed - you're welcome to have one!!!

[P.Leilani]

They're zip ties. I have about 10 packed - you're welcome to have one!!!

ZIP TIES!!!! OMG, I was going crazy trying to think of the name of them...dont you hate when that happens..:headache::headache:

Thank you so much...Fairy God Mother...princess:pixiedust:

And if anyone has forgotten anything feel free to knock and ask... with all these bags I have I am sure I have something someone may need... :flower3:

[P.Leilani]

Urgh, I am still debating the whole transportation thing... I have a car rented with budget for 49.00. But I was thinking about calling a cab from the airport to the hotel or a car service (between $100-115).

My thought is this, with a rental, I can drive myself at night and yet be able to get to the port when I want to, but then I have to load all our bags, un-load them, get lost, pay toll and fill up the tank and plus some $17 service charge:confused3:confused3

Or get in a car service and let them get my bags, drive me, let swing by the store, drop me off bring bags in and then get shuttle to the port. This option cost more but it is more convenient....

I need to hurry up and make up my mind.

[tikimimi]

Well, I'm as packed as I can be tonight. Hubby-dear (aka Sweet Strawberries) is loading what we can in the car. His brother brought over his satellite radio for us to borrow so we can get the NCSU vs GT game tomorrow on the drive down - what a love! Now I just have to go through my purse and wallet and take out all those things I don't need to be taking with me. Tomorrow I have to remember the cell phone charger - the car one broke. Yuck! Off to eat some dinner. I haven't eaten anything all day - seriously. I am not that hungry. I guess my stomach knows where I am headed!!!!

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!!

And we're off.........

[nyyankeegirl]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!!

And we're off.........


We're getting ready to head out as well! 9 hour car ride with 2 kids-- fun fun!
Can not wait to board that big beautiful ship tomorrow! :yay:

[Beans_72]

It's official, we're still home and not going to make it; we discussed it and we'd feel badly going with my mother still in the hospital.

:hug: thank you for your kind words and prayers for my mother.

I was nice getting to know you all, even if just on the DIS thread :goodvibes

:) :) :) HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP :) :) :)

[btjhayes]

ZIP TIES!!!! OMG, I was going crazy trying to think of the name of them...dont you hate when that happens..:headache::headache:

Thank you so much...Fairy God Mother...princess:pixiedust:

And if anyone has forgotten anything feel free to knock and ask... with all these bags I have I am sure I have something someone may need... :flower3:

I have TONS of zip ties. We're in 6137. Please come and find us! :thumbsup2

[btjhayes]

It's official, we're still home and not going to make it; we discussed it and we'd feel badly going with my mother still in the hospital.

:hug: thank you for your kind words and prayers for my mother.

I was nice getting to know you all, even if just on the DIS thread :goodvibes

:) :) :) HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP :) :) :)

We'll be praying for a full recovery. Take care of your sweet mama! SOOOO sorry you won't be joining us.

[btjhayes]

Not that anyone is still reading this board because everyone is already on their way or in Orlando...but we're heading out in an hour for the airport.

Safe travels to all! See most of you at 3pm on Sunday!

TJ and Bill:thumbsup2

[kamgen]

We are still here!!!!!!!!!!!
Kamgen, Mox, CricketMom and GramaBelle....all waiting patiently for tomorrow morning!:woohoo:

Since we only live less than 90min from port, we are home until tomorrow morning! So I will probably be the last lonely DISer on the thread! LOL!

Beans- you are all in my prayers. I know this must have been a hard decision, but I know your mom appreciates your decision. We will miss you and it was great "meeting" you on the DIS!:hug:

[Webmiester]

We are having lunch about 1/3rd of tghe way there!!! Peanut is asking if we will go on the mickey ship tonight....not tonight sugar booger.....

[eurekagal07]

HStanding @ the gate waiting to board...in a few short hours I will be @ Disney Wildreness Lodge! I haven't had a chance to check this board in a while so I need some1 2 clue me in on what is goin on...Tiffany & I are in room 2073 but I am meeting her @ the port tomorrow so if ne1 wants 2 meet uup call my cell 502.974.2336...soooooo excited!
See you real soon!w

P.S. already met a family on my flight who will be cruisin with us!

Next stop WDW!

[kamgen]

And we are still at home! LOL! We went this morning and got our pedicures. Finished last minute FE and packing. And I had to look in the mirror and finally come to accept that I have not reached my goal weight.....:confused3 I got lazy and slacked. So 38lbs lost and about 20 some to go.....oh well.....
Happy to be cruising tomorrow!:cool1:
Be safe everyone!:goodvibes

[JenGC]

It's official, we're still home and not going to make it; we discussed it and we'd feel badly going with my mother still in the hospital.

:hug: thank you for your kind words and prayers for my mother.

I was nice getting to know you all, even if just on the DIS thread :goodvibes

:) :) :) HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP :) :) :)

I am going to miss seeing you. Especially since I made your FE! But I am glad you are doing what you feel you should. :hug: I am sure we will meet sometime :D

[tikimimi]

Beans - So sorry you will not be joining us; I am glad you are able to do what you feel is best though - important.

We enjoyed a nice early dinner at Fishlips and watched the Carnival Dream sail by - my, she is BIGGGGGG. We sat in the hot tub and the pool a while here at the Radisson, but since we didn't sleep much last night at all, we are hoping to get to sleep early tonight - and sleep through the night since no fur children will be waking us in the night with their scratching. Apparently our little Yorkie stepped on something or got bitten by something yesterday, and he could not leave his foot alone last night. Have a great night everyone! Be safe! We'll see you at the port tomorrow or in the Promenade lounge at 3.

[JenGC]

Beans - So sorry you will not be joining us; I am glad you are able to do what you feel is best though - important.

We enjoyed a nice early dinner at Fishlips and watched the Carnival Dream sail by - my, she is BIGGGGGG. We sat in the hot tub and the pool a while here at the Radisson, but since we didn't sleep much last night at all, we are hoping to get to sleep early tonight - and sleep through the night since no fur children will be waking us in the night with their scratching. Apparently our little Yorkie stepped on something or got bitten by something yesterday, and he could not leave his foot alone last night. Have a great night everyone! Be safe! We'll see you at the port tomorrow or in the Promenade lounge at 3.

We ate at Rusty's! It was soooo good. We missed the Carnival but we did see it leave from our hotel room WOOT!! :woohoo:

I still cant believe I saw Steven Curtis Chapman on our plane. HE'S SO COOL!!!!

[Paragd911]

We ate at Rusty's! It was soooo good. We missed the Carnival but we did see it leave from our hotel room WOOT!! :woohoo:

I still cant believe I saw Steven Curtis Chapman on our plane. HE'S SO COOL!!!!

Who is Steven Curtis Chapman??

[Princessandthemommy]

We have arrived. We got so side tracked at the airport. so much to see. we played in the disney store had fun in universial studios store. feel in love with all the animals in the sea world store. HAD TO TELL MYSELF TO FOCUS.

[kamgen]

Going to try and head to bed soon! Watching the Boise State game right now....so we will see when I actually get to bed! LOL!

Glad many of you arrived safely in Florida! See you soon!!!:goodvibes

[3xthejoy]

Bean so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family will be in my thoughts.

We made it to MCO early this morning and we did see the huge Carnival Dream on our way to the Residence Inn. Even went to Target and Wally World while the kids were napping for some last minute stuff I forgot to pack :)

See you guys tomorrow at 3 @ the Promenade

[Webmiester]

Who is Steven Curtis Chapman??

He is an AWESOME christian singer. Really top 40 style stuff.
For all of you princess wanna-bes and parents of princesses, go online and listen to the song here:
http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/cinderella.htm

CAUTION: Dads with daughters, this will cause you to melt down...

We're at the Residence Inn....apparently we're elite members now and they gave us a 1,000 square foot 2 bedroom apartment....lol...for one night?!?!
We could've housed half the FE list in here!

Anyway, Gonna wrap a few things up, get some zzz's and be on the shuttle to the pier at 10am.

See y'all in the morning!

[mistynjas]

I can't sleep because I am so excited! Just a few more hours and then we are driving to the port. :cool1: Can't wait to meet everyone!

[JenGC]

He is an AWESOME christian singer. Really top 40 style stuff.
For all of you princess wanna-bes and parents of princesses, go online and listen to the song here:
http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/cinderella.htm

CAUTION: Dads with daughters, this will cause you to melt down...

We're at the Residence Inn....apparently we're elite members now and they gave us a 1,000 square foot 2 bedroom apartment....lol...for one night?!?!
We could've housed half the FE list in here!

Anyway, Gonna wrap a few things up, get some zzz's and be on the shuttle to the pier at 10am.

See y'all in the morning!

Especially since he wrote that for his daughter that died a few months after he released the song.

[P.Leilani]

Well folks I woke befor my alarm clock, but Sleeping Beauty is still asleep... I want to wake her,but she was so excited last night she keept running around the room singing "Almost There-From Princess and the Frog....she ran and sang herself silly so I guess I can let her rest and restrain all my excitement... We will be heading to the port about 10 (I hope)..... Yeppie

See ya at the Port
See ya at the Pool
See ya at lunch
See ya at the Promenade deck at 3

:cutie::cheer2: :woohoo::cool1:

[JenGC]

Well folks I woke befor my alarm clock, but Sleeping Beauty is still asleep... I want to wake her,but she was so excited last night she keept running around the room singing "Almost There-From Princess and the Frog....she ran and sang herself silly so I guess I can let her rest and restrain all my excitement... We will be heading to the port about 10 (I hope)..... Yeppie

See ya at the Port
See ya at the Pool
See ya at lunch
See ya at the Promenade deck at 3

:cutie::cheer2: :woohoo::cool1:
Awww how sweet!! I bet you were running right with her weren't you! lol See ya there!!

[Webmiester]

Standing in line for castaway club...see a few greenish hawaiian necklace thingies...

[poohj80]

Can anyone who was on this cruise confirm that MNF was shown somewhere (Diversions maybe?)?

Thanks!

[smurph]

Can anyone who was on this cruise confirm that MNF was shown somewhere (Diversions maybe?)?

Thanks!

The game was shown in both Diversions and on the giant screen over the family pool.

[poohj80]

The game was shown in both Diversions and on the giant screen over the family pool.

Cool! Thanks so much!

[3xthejoy]

It was really nice meeting you guys. Thanks for the wonderful FE gifts.We got home today,and first thing my girls ask for were the gifts they received from their new friends,lol.
I hope Jen and Webmeister had better luck than us getting on CC since they are doing the B2B.

[cshelzy]

we are home we had a blast meeting all of you!
we rebooked for the 11/26/11 magic
thank you all for the great FE gifts
I hope everyone had a great trip
safe travels home to all of you

[Husurdady]

:) We are back home in INDIANA, It was very nice meeting all you GUYS.:thumbsup2 DW and I want to invite all of YOU to come and go with us on THE DREAM cruise MAY 22, 2011. :)

[busybethie]

We had a great time except for missing CC. Very sad!! We meet so many great people and had the best tablemates possible. Looking forward to the next one.

Beth

[3xthejoy]

:) We are back home in INDIANA, It was very nice meeting all you GUYS.:thumbsup2 DW and I want to invite all of YOU to come and go with us on THE DREAM cruise MAY 22, 2011. :)

We don't plan on cruising in May,but we'll be cruising with you in september of 2011 on the Dream ;)


Our table was next to Kathy & Don's & thought I'd share with you guys a pic that we took during the last night @ Triton's:

http://i52.tinypic.com/23w75vp.jpg

[tikimimi]

Hated missing CC, but a day with Disney is always better than a day at work! We had a blast! We loved meeting all of you and are still overwhelmed at the generosity and creativity in the FE gifts - thank you all so much!!!! We rebooked for 9/25 on the Dream and are hoping that is when my fall break is next year. I will probably post some pictures on the Facebook site tomorrow. Must get things ready for work tomorrow. :eek:

[btjhayes]

Bill and I are still moping around the house because we are back to reality! :sad2:

I ditto everyone...it was soooooo GREAT meeting all of you! I'm just now really doing through some of the FE gifts (wanted to save them just as got them :) so my daughter's could see everyone's creativity!). They are sooo awesome! Bill kept teasing me about doing the FE exchange but HE was the one RUNNING down to the room to see what we got! We were both thrilled with EVERYTHING!

We are cruising on the Dream in April (7th thru the 10th) for Spring Break. Come one...come all!!!!!!

A big congrats to Kamy, Steve, Mimi & Mack for winning BINGO!!! Sooo cool! You guys are such a hoot!

If you are ever in Indy for a race or whatever else...feel free to come see us!

Sadly...back to the daily grind of work and teenagers! ;)

Adios...

TJ and Bill

[btjhayes]

We don't plan on cruising in May,but we'll be cruising with you in september of 2011 on the Dream ;)


Our table was next to Kathy & Don's & thought I'd share with you guys a pic that we took during the last night @ Triton's:

http://i52.tinypic.com/23w75vp.jpg

This is awesome! Can't believe I forgot to take pix at our 3pm meet!:confused3

[tikimimi]

Bill and I are still moping around the house because we are back to reality! :sad2:

I ditto everyone...it was soooooo GREAT meeting all of you! I'm just now really doing through some of the FE gifts (wanted to save them just as got them :) so my daughter's could see everyone's creativity!). They are sooo awesome! Bill kept teasing me about doing the FE exchange but HE was the one RUNNING down to the room to see what we got! We were both thrilled with EVERYTHING!

We are cruising on the Dream in April (7th thru the 10th) for Spring Break. Come one...come all!!!!!!

A big congrats to Kamy, Steve, Mimi & Mack for winning BINGO!!! Sooo cool! You guys are such a hoot!

If you are ever in Indy for a race or whatever else...feel free to come see us!

Sadly...back to the daily grind of work and teenagers! ;)

Adios...

TJ and Bill

TJ - we rebooked on the 9/25 Dream... PLEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEE come with us!!!!!

[3xthejoy]

TJ - we rebooked on the 9/25 Dream... PLEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEE come with us!!!!!

That's the cruise we will be on too :cool1::cool1::cool1:
Dh & I won Bingo twice while playing,but nothing could beat the moment Mimi realized she had won :lmao: Troy and I were seating right behind you guys,lol

[tikimimi]

That's the cruise we will be on too :cool1::cool1::cool1:
Dh & I won Bingo twice while playing,but nothing could beat the moment Mimi realized she had won :lmao: Troy and I were seating right behind you guys,lol

In my defense (in case video is later streamed) it was the first time I had ever played, and the machine did not switch to BINGO until the dude was about to pull the next number. We would have missed out if that had happened. I was very excited - to say the least. :yay:

[Paragd911]

In my defense (in case video is later streamed) it was the first time I had ever played, and the machine did not switch to BINGO until the dude was about to pull the next number. We would have missed out if that had happened. I was very excited - to say the least. :yay:

I thought you were a "LOSER" for playing lol :dancer:

I wish we could go with you, but Joy & I are going on the Magic 14 Westbound Transatlantic Sept 2011

[Husurdady]

TJ - we rebooked on the 9/25 Dream... PLEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEE come with us!!!!!

MIMI , my DW and I are booked on the 9/25 Dream also. Rm. 5546. I though you guys where not going next year??? In 2012 instead.Was it I that talked you guys into it?:laughing: We were totally let down for not getting to go to C C. MIMI , next year we are going to make it , save up on our PIXIE DUST.....OK :thumbsup2 WE are also going with DD in 5/22/2011 on the DREAM , come and go with us then. Did MACK get his book read , as for me I got to chapter 17 [of 30] , had to much going on. To keep thinking posititive , Kathy was 2 numbers away from winning the $4,020.00 at bingo.Let's keep in-touch , we :love: you guys.

[tikimimi]

I thought you were a "LOSER" for playing lol :dancer:

I wish we could go with you, but Joy & I are going on the Magic 14 Westbound Transatlantic Sept 2011

Mark - You crack me up!!!! He'll never live down the loser comments. I wish we could do the trans! Too many days to miss from the job!

MIMI , my DW and I are booked on the 9/25 Dream also. Rm. 5546. I though you guys where not going next year??? In 2012 instead.Was it I that talked you guys into it?:laughing: We were totally let down for not getting to go to C C. MIMI , next year we are going to make it , save up on our PIXIE DUST.....OK :thumbsup2 WE are also going with DD in 5/22/2011 on the DREAM , come and go with us then. Did MACK get his book read , as for me I got to chapter 17 [of 30] , had to much going on. To keep thinking posititive , Kathy was 2 numbers away from winning the $4,020.00 at bingo.Let's keep in-touch , we :love: you guys.

Don, we thoroughly enjoyed you and your lovely wife! We were not booking but then when we won Bingo, we decided to put the deposit down - hoping it isn't a dummy date but the real thing! I'm all for keeping in touch. I already posted on the thread for that cruise too! I'll start saving the pixie dust after I send some to Kamy for her dog - he is at the emergency vet right now.

[quentina]

Well everyone, it is cold and rainy in PA. Even though we didn't hit CC, I am grateful for the new friends I made. I am amazed at the creativity of many of you with the FE gifts, they were amazing. I think that was one of my kids favorite things....they would run off the elevator and swing the corner to look for gifts in the "hanging thing" as they called it.

We did not re-book as I need to say....we were just not wowed by the ship. I don't think the CC issue had anything to do with it. We both felt it was quite comparable to both the RC and Carnival cruise we did in the past. I am shocked I am saying this since, I am such a Disney girl. Anyway, for the $$$, we just didn't think it was worth it. Looking at doing the Oasis of the Seas next year. I would do Disney with a good sale if that ever happens and that would be just do to the Dis! My oldest LOVED the teen club and the freedom he got.

We went to the Hard Rock prior to cruise. We scored a double upgrade....kids suite with club access. The kids suite was an error, I believe, as the manager told me we were upgraded to club and then I inquired if the room would hold 5 like the one I reserved....he went...UUHHMMM, let me see...thus the kids suite. Club was nice, we took soda's with us to the park versus buying there (I can't believe that they allow this however, the club lady told us to take them along). Harry Potter was packed. My oldest went on the new ride, I did not for fear of motion sickness. Butterbeer rocked!!!

After cruise, checked in for 3 days at AKV. Got a great 1 bedroom on the sunset savannah. 4th floor, close to the lobby (for the life of me, I cant remember the room number). Giraffe's, zebra's and birds were right outside. It was fascinating. On the 1st, my husband was on tram to get car as I and the rest of the family took boat to Wilderness lodge for dinner plans. When he showed up at WL, he had 7 tix to the halloween party. 7....I was psyched. We were a party of 8, as we met friends at Disney, so we split the price of one ticket. Kids loved it however; on way home, we got caught speeding. Police officer gave us a warning ticket.....Oh, and my daughter peed on Ken's foot about 5 seconds after saying she needed to go to the bathroom. I am not making any of this up......Ken said he was going to tell officer the entire story to help get out of ticket however; it was not necessary.

On Sunday, as we were leaving, we saw some Dis'ers at AKV. Can't remember screen name however; they are from Michigan and on a 3 week vacation!! Venice, cruise and AKV. They were great.....it was so cool to feel like we knew someone while away.

Anyway....back to reality. It was great meeting you all, thanks again for the amazing gifts!

[TheGoofyBunch]

We had a great time meeting all of you, and we all loved the FE gifts, thank you. The wife and I decided to rebook for the 9/25/2011 Disney Dream. Can anyone say AQUA DUCK.:banana::banana::banana:. Hope everyone made it home safe. The Goofy Bunch

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! Just a quick note to say hello! Thanks to everyone for all the great FE gifts. Sorry we couldn't deliver our things the way we had planned. When I hurt my leg, it put me out of commission one of the nights. It is still sore but I am hoping to avoid going to the doctor!:confused3
We rebooked for 9/25/11 and are really excited!:cool1:
Overall, loved the cruise and time with friends and meeting new people. Hated missing CC...I just got spoiled having never missed it on 9 previous cruises I guess.:confused:
Gotta run for now, gonna go give my sick doggy some meds and cuddle with him!:cloud9:

Thanks again and loved meeting you guys!

[tikimimi]

Yay! We have quite a few people from this cruise on the 9/25 next year! C'mon Bill and TJ!

[tikimack]

MIMI , my DW and I are booked on the 9/25 Dream also. Rm. 5546. I though you guys where not going next year??? In 2012 instead.Was it I that talked you guys into it?:laughing: We were totally let down for not getting to go to C C. MIMI , next year we are going to make it , save up on our PIXIE DUST.....OK :thumbsup2 WE are also going with DD in 5/22/2011 on the DREAM , come and go with us then. Did MACK get his book read , as for me I got to chapter 17 [of 30] , had to much going on. To keep thinking posititive , Kathy was 2 numbers away from winning the $4,020.00 at bingo.Let's keep in-touch , we :love: you guys.

Enjoyed meeting you but next time we'll have to find adjacent seats at the pool so we can talk more. I had 5 pages left in my book when we got home so I finished it before going to bed.

Looking forward to next year and to staying in touch on the new thread - I have to go find that new thread....

[JenGC]

It was really nice meeting you guys. Thanks for the wonderful FE gifts.We got home today,and first thing my girls ask for were the gifts they received from their new friends,lol.
I hope Jen and Webmeister had better luck than us getting on CC since they are doing the B2B.

Hey guys! Yes we finally got to Castaway Cay but Victoria was sick so we only were out for about 30 minutes. It is really nice and I hope to see more of it when I go back. Not sure when that will be but I have 2 cruises booked which I will use as dummy cruises until I know the best time of year I can leave my business. It was so much fun meeting you all! Husurdady....dear, I didnt have your room number and I never saw you again on the boat!!

[Webmiester]

Hey guys! Yes we finally got to Castaway Cay but Victoria was sick so we only were out for about 30 minutes. It is really nice and I hope to see more of it when I go back. Not sure when that will be but I have 2 cruises booked which I will use as dummy cruises until I know the best time of year I can leave my business. It was so much fun meeting you all! Husurdady....dear, I didnt have your room number and I never saw you again on the boat!!

We had a similar issue on the second ofour B2B cruise when we upgraded. It was challenging to get our new room# out to the FE group and their wireless internet is so slow it is almost non-existent.

I wonder if the kind folks at DCL would start coordinating with Dis'ers to maintain an FE list. Maybe not something in their computer, but maybe just be the 'keepers of the list' at the front desk.
Then, if an FE participant needed a copy of the list they could just provide their room# and after validating that their room is a participant, they could get the list from them. That way, all of the room #s would always be up to date.

Just a thought....

[Husurdady]

We had a great time meeting all of you, and we all loved the FE gifts, thank you. The wife and I decided to rebook for the 9/25/2011 Disney Dream. Can anyone say AQUA DUCK.:banana::banana::banana:. Hope everyone made it home safe. The Goofy Bunch

No, can't say AQUA DUCK real fast..........But, I can say WHITE HONDA VAN,w/ a window sticker. :laughing: You guys made it home OK? with no Love bug???? I think we should name the cruise in 9/25/11 the Breezin' To The Bahama's PART TWO, with you guys joining on, I think their is four familys going now.Did you guys go to that page and join in yet? Did you guys stop at Disney on the way home.We stopped there one day and flew home Friday. :)

[Husurdady]

Hey guys! Yes we finally got to Castaway Cay but Victoria was sick so we only were out for about 30 minutes. It is really nice and I hope to see more of it when I go back. Not sure when that will be but I have 2 cruises booked which I will use as dummy cruises until I know the best time of year I can leave my business. It was so much fun meeting you all! Husurdady....dear, I didnt have your room number and I never saw you again on the boat!!

:)You could not find me...HUH.... Monday night, I was the one wearing the white shirt ,black tie and my "DA-BEARS" cap. :thumbsup2 Say JEN, why don't you take one of those "dummy" cruises and call up DCL and book with all of us 9/25/2011. So far there is 8 familys booked for that date[go-2-that board].I just looked up for you [the 4-of-U-guys] can get a cat 5-E with a "V" for under 22 hundred with your 10% dis. Come on and go with us.I was telling The Goofy Bunch [early on this page] that we should name the cruise Breezin to the Bahama's PART TWO. :laughing: P S how did Victoria like those FLIP-FLOPS? :) And I still want my $70.00 ICE CREAM CONE FROM SCOOPS.......U-O-ME-GIRL. :laughing: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[Husurdady]

:thumbsup2 TOMMIE-JO and BILL............How about the " 21 st " on the DREAM on 9/25/2011??????? So far there are 8 familys going.:thumbsup2 P S and MIMI & MACK are saving seats at pool side.

[Webmiester]

Yeah, wow, what was up with the love bugs? On the 9/30 3 day our verandah was covered in those things...it was pretty nasty.

[tikimimi]

:thumbsup2 TOMMIE-JO and BILL............How about the " 21 st " on the DREAM on 9/25/2011??????? So far there are 5 familys going.:thumbsup2 P S and MIMI & MACK are saving seats at pool side.

Definitely saving seats! I mean, who? Us? WE wouldn't save seats; it would violate the rules. ;)

Yeah, wow, what was up with the love bugs? On the 9/30 3 day our verandah was covered in those things...it was pretty nasty.

On the ship, they were on your verandah????? Please say it isn't so! If I have to put up with those things on the ship, I'll be sorry we're paying for a verandah. They were awful at Coronado Springs. :scared1:

[Webmiester]

Yeah so on the 3 day we upgraded to Mark and shadow's room since it was available....has a huuuuge deck as you can see from Mark's pictures. Well, needless to say that when we unpacked our bags the deck was clean and awesome....by the time we got back from the fire drill, it was covered in lovebugs.
I ran into Johnny the stateroom dude and let him know. When we came back from dinner, he had hosed it off but apparently there were a few dozen hidden about. We also picked up a few dragonflies.
We weren't alone...when I was enjoying my evening cigar on deck 5 stbd, there were tons of them there as well.

By the time we stopped in Nassau, the bugs were mostly gone....however by the time we'd left, we had picked up a whole bunch of really pretty (but annoying) finches. They were all over the lifeboats outside on deck 5 and a few were flying around on our verandah/deck.

We didn't let it stop us from enjoying the amazing view backing into and pulling out of port. It was absolutely mind blowing!

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n501/webmiester/Castaway_Cay_sunrise.jpg

[JenGC]

Yeah so on the 3 day we upgraded to Mark and shadow's room since it was available....has a huuuuge deck as you can see from Mark's pictures. Well, needless to say that when we unpacked our bags the deck was clean and awesome....by the time we got back from the fire drill, it was covered in lovebugs.
I ran into Johnny the stateroom dude and let him know. When we came back from dinner, he had hosed it off but apparently there were a few dozen hidden about. We also picked up a few dragonflies.
We weren't alone...when I was enjoying my evening cigar on deck 5 stbd, there were tons of them there as well.

By the time we stopped in Nassau, the bugs were mostly gone....however by the time we'd left, we had picked up a whole bunch of really pretty (but annoying) finches. They were all over the lifeboats outside on deck 5 and a few were flying around on our verandah/deck.

We didn't let it stop us from enjoying the amazing view backing into and pulling out of port. It was absolutely mind blowing!

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n501/webmiester/Castaway_Cay_sunrise.jpg

It was! I was fortunate enough to see it and I was blown away. The only down side to it was that it is a solid railing thingie (can't think of the word). Mom is so short she couldnt see when she was sitting down. I have to admit, it was nice to be able to look down at the humongous 14 ft waves. bleck

[JenGC]

:)You could not find me...HUH.... Monday night, I was the one wearing the white shirt ,black tie and my "DA-BEARS" cap. :thumbsup2 Say JEN, why don't you take one of those "dummy" cruises and call up DCL and book with all of us 9/25/2011. So far there is 8 familys booked for that date[go-2-that board].I just looked up for you [the 4-of-U-guys] can get a cat 5-E with a "V" for under 22 hundred with your 10% dis. Come on and go with us.I was telling The Goofy Bunch [early on this page] that we should name the cruise Breezin to the Bahama's PART TWO. :laughing: P S how did Victoria like those FLIP-FLOPS? :) And I still want my $70.00 ICE CREAM CONE FROM SCOOPS.......U-O-ME-GIRL. :laughing: :lmao: :rotfl2:

For some reason, I really didnt get out of my stateroom that much> I wanted to do so much and thought we would be closing the ship down every night but Victoria didnt take to the lab as well as I thought she would and we were exhausted by 10. Mom swore we would never go cruising during hurricane season again! LOL

It will mainly depend on how quickly we can recover from the orders we put off and made while we were away. If we catch up pretty quickly, we just might go again.

I have two cruises booked for april but I am really not wanting to go back that soon. So I will move it. I just wonder about a 7 day. Doesnt anyone want to go on a 7 day cruise instead?

I would LOVE a Breezin to the Bahamas part 2!!!

[cshelzy]

we are going 11/26/11 feel free to join us
4 days was not long enough for us
our kids loved the clubs(shocked me) thats not who they are but we are glad

[JenGC]

we are going 11/26/11 feel free to join us
4 days was not long enough for us
our kids loved the clubs(shocked me) thats not who they are but we are glad

Hey Shelly! Victoria didn't take to it as I thought she was! It was like she was bored or something. I kept saying "they are having the cooking class!" and she would say "nahhh I would rather be with you" which is just wonderful for me. It wasn't like I was doing anything else. I was just shocked because she is SUCH a social butterfly. After her and Dillon became friends, she would only go in there when he was in there.

[tikimack]

I just wonder about a 7 day. Doesnt anyone want to go on a 7 day cruise instead?

I would LOVE a Breezin to the Bahamas part 2!!!

Sure - I'd love a 7 day but there is that darn money thing...... :scared1:

[Husurdady]

I have two cruises booked for april but I am really not wanting to go back that soon. So I will move it. I just wonder about a 7 day. Doesnt anyone want to go on a 7 day cruise instead?

I would LOVE a Breezin to the Bahamas part 2!!!

:)Why 2 cruises in april? We booked a dummy in Dec.2011, and that one we will take our 7 day eastern cruise with in 2012 when the other new ship comes out. OH! the sept. 2011 cruise is now called ; SEPT. BREEZIN' on the DREAM..........nice name don't-U-think. I think it will be much cheaper to book a 7 day on the new ship for 2012 than the MAGIC in 2011. Kathy, myself and our daughter, Sarah our going on the DREAM in MAY 22, 2011, You guys are more then welcome to come with then. :)

[Husurdady]

Sure - I'd love a 7 day but there is that darn money thing...... :scared1:

MACK.....speaking of money, did you see [ on OCT. 5th] , DCL changed the deposit amount on new cruises, it was what.. 200.00 per person , now it is 20 % of the total cruise cost.We got it for half price last week, lucky we where. :thumbsup2

[P.Leilani]

Greeting and Welcome back all,

Priya and I had a wonderful time Breezin to the Bahamas with you all.
Speaking on her behalf she had "BIG FUN, BIG BIG FUN" as she has told everyone back at home.

First I wanted to say how helpful and thankful for this group I was during the cruise. Pre-meeting folks on here and with the help of the Facebook page, really proved to be invaluable. Outside of our Fairy God parents (The Macks) and everyone else who provided helpful information prior to the trip. Meeting some of you in the Port was such a great way to start the trip and such a huge help.
While standing in line for check in Priya was supposed to be looking at the model ship or watching the TV, but someone skipped off, when I went to look for her Shelly told me "Priya is over there". How great was that, that Shelly was able to spot her and know me by our facebook photo to help me locate her.

While standing in line I saw the most darling face that I have been seeing while on the dis-boards.... It was Victoria...it was like seeing a movie star, I thought oh my that is Victoria (I knew it was her by her dress and hat :cutie:
Shortly after seeing Victoria, Jen spotted me and it was like we were long lost high school friends, we greeted each other and she introduced me to Victoria, and I introduced her to Priya....well lets just say after the introductions Victoria took Priya by the hand and skipped off to keep her company and play with her... (@Jen, Victoria will make a great big sister :goodvibes)

As most of you know the line was moving kind of slow and long at the Port, so while in line we ran into 3xthejoy and the triplets :dance3:, Priya meet the girls and after warming up to each other they were all laughing and giggling.

Once on board Jen sent me a text inviting Priya and I to join them for lunch, it was so nice to be able to have lunch with some friendly faces. Jen your family was so kind and welcoming to Priya and myself. Priya enjoyed Victoria and when I tell you they were just like BFF's that had know each other. Victoria even shared her food off her plate with Priya or allowed Priya to nibble on her corn-dog nuggets (Jen tell Victoria, Priya normally will not just dive into someone else plate and eat ....she has better table manners than that...or so I thought :headache:. Anyway lunch was great

Oh my this is turning out much longer than I thought. This really started out as being a thank you to all of you who were so kind, generous and creative in your giving of FE gifts to Princess and the Mommy.:wizard:

I really wanted to Thank each of you personally prior to leaving the ship but little miss excited got in each of her goody bags before I could see who it was from.:confused3

I have much more to say and share.... so stay tuned for part 2.... you will love to hear how smitten Priya became with Dillon :rolleyes1. And who was trying to score a smoothie from the Teen Loft.... Along with more thanks and re-caps

To be continued....:wizard:

[magic2go]

Ok, Now, I hate to follow that post! I'm not quite so eloquent!!

BUT - I did want to hop on and say THANK YOU to each and everyone of you. I had so much fun on the cruise, even with the rockin' and a rollin' we were doing!

Both Dillon and Dakota had SO much fun on the cruise that I don't even think they noticed the rain and the waves!

The FE gifts were beyond my expectations. You all are so generous! It was such a great group of y'all on the ship. I felt like I was among friends wherever I went. I loved "bumping" into my DIS friends all over the ship!

The night at Wavebands will forever scar me :) I'll shy from any adult Scavenger Hunt forever more :lmao:

Thank you again to all of you- you made the cruise magical for us!!

[TheGoofyBunch]

No, can't say AQUA DUCK real fast..........But, I can say WHITE HONDA VAN,w/ a window sticker. :laughing: You guys made it home OK? with no Love bug???? I think we should name the cruise in 9/25/11 the Breezin' To The Bahama's PART TWO, with you guys joining on, I think their is four familys going now.Did you guys go to that page and join in yet? Did you guys stop at Disney on the way home.We stopped there one day and flew home Friday. :)

We went to the Food and Wine fest at Epcot. We joined the other fe group already. Looking to book another cruise for February.:thumbsup2

[Paragd911]

Ok, Now, I hate to follow that post! I'm not quite so eloquent!!

BUT - I did want to hop on and say THANK YOU to each and everyone of you. I had so much fun on the cruise, even with the rockin' and a rollin' we were doing!

Both Dillon and Dakota had SO much fun on the cruise that I don't even think they noticed the rain and the waves!

The FE gifts were beyond my expectations. You all are so generous! It was such a great group of y'all on the ship. I felt like I was among friends wherever I went. I loved "bumping" into my DIS friends all over the ship!

The night at Wavebands will forever scar me :) I'll shy from any adult Scavenger Hunt forever more :lmao:

Thank you again to all of you- you made the cruise magical for us!!

You didn't like "Show me your team # & a .... "Thong"

but We won !!!

[magic2go]

You didn't like "Show me your team # & a .... "Thong"

but We won !!!

LOL! I liked it... I might just be scarred!! It was certainly an unforgettable moment !!!:rotfl:

[Paragd911]

We went to the Food and Wine fest at Epcot. We joined the other fe group already. Looking to book another cruise for February.:thumbsup2

we are booked on a 3 day on 17 march

[magic2go]

we are booked on a 3 day on 17 march

No NO! You were supposed to book the 3 day on April 21!! :goodvibes

[JenGC]

Greeting and Welcome back all,

Priya and I had a wonderful time Breezin to the Bahamas with you all.
Speaking on her behalf she had "BIG FUN, BIG BIG FUN" as she has told everyone back at home.

First I wanted to say how helpful and thankful for this group I was during the cruise. Pre-meeting folks on here and with the help of the Facebook page, really proved to be invaluable. Outside of our Fairy God parents (The Macks) and everyone else who provided helpful information prior to the trip. Meeting some of you in the Port was such a great way to start the trip and such a huge help.
While standing in line for check in Priya was supposed to be looking at the model ship or watching the TV, but someone skipped off, when I went to look for her Shelly told me "Priya is over there". How great was that, that Shelly was able to spot her and know me by our facebook photo to help me locate her.

While standing in line I saw the most darling face that I have been seeing while on the dis-boards.... It was Victoria...it was like seeing a movie star, I thought oh my that is Victoria (I knew it was her by her dress and hat :cutie:
Shortly after seeing Victoria, Jen spotted me and it was like we were long lost high school friends, we greeted each other and she introduced me to Victoria, and I introduced her to Priya....well lets just say after the introductions Victoria took Priya by the hand and skipped off to keep her company and play with her... (@Jen, Victoria will make a great big sister :goodvibes)

As most of you know the line was moving kind of slow and long at the Port, so while in line we ran into 3xthejoy and the triplets :dance3:, Priya meet the girls and after warming up to each other they were all laughing and giggling.

Once on board Jen sent me a text inviting Priya and I to join them for lunch, it was so nice to be able to have lunch with some friendly faces. Jen your family was so kind and welcoming to Priya and myself. Priya enjoyed Victoria and when I tell you they were just like BFF's that had know each other. Victoria even shared her food off her plate with Priya or allowed Priya to nibble on her corn-dog nuggets (Jen tell Victoria, Priya normally will not just dive into someone else plate and eat ....she has better table manners than that...or so I thought :headache:. Anyway lunch was great

Oh my this is turning out much longer than I thought. This really started out as being a thank you to all of you who were so kind, generous and creative in your giving of FE gifts to Princess and the Mommy.:wizard:

I really wanted to Thank each of you personally prior to leaving the ship but little miss excited got in each of her goody bags before I could see who it was from.:confused3

I have much more to say and share.... so stay tuned for part 2.... you will love to hear how smitten Priya became with Dillon :rolleyes1. And who was trying to score a smoothie from the Teen Loft.... Along with more thanks and re-caps

To be continued....:wizard:

Aww you are so sweet! Victoria LOVED Priya! She was just the most darling thing. Mom kept saying "she is just so smart. She sounds like she is 8. She is so grown up!" Victoria did not mind what so ever sharing her food. She probably told Priya to take the corn nuggets off her plate.

Yeah Dillon had a following! Victoria got to the point that she didnt do anything unless Dillon was doing it.

It was so much fun going with you guys! I do plan on doing it again, but I just cant seem to find a date that will work. We will definitely keep in touch and maybe do a reunion tour!! :lmao:

[Paragd911]

No NO! You were supposed to book the 3 day on April 21!! :goodvibes

kids SB in March. Sorry lol

[poohm]

Hola all :yay:

Well back from the three week hiatus . Quentina it was so cool running into you at AKV I wish we could have spent more time but I (Scott) was exhausted. Your kids are adorable.
I would like to personally thank all of you for the kindness and the FE gifts and Magic2go i'm so glad that Damon and Ambyr were able to meet Dillon and Dakota they had a blast.

I am sorry Vicky and myself weren't able to sit down with some of you but the first day I was a little under the weather and we were kind of lost. It was the first time on vacation we only seen are kids in the morning and at Dinner. Mom had some problems with it. So I am going to get her a puppy. I wouldn't have done the trip any other way. You all are truly amazing families and it was a pleasure to have met you. Mark and Joy me and Vicky loved sitting with you guys and getting to know you (joy Vicky is bummed you live so far away she would love you as a neighbor and mark to of course).

By the way mark when i told my son what me and you were talking about outside the spa he was mad at himself that he ran off and wished he would have made the time to talk to you . Maybe he can chat with you over the internet sometime. thank you all again.

Thank you all Again
Poohm
The McLean Family
Scott, Vicky , Damon , Ambyr


P.S. How could I forget Husurdady Don we loved sitting with you and your wife at the welcome home DVC party damn I needed this to be a 14 day cruise so we could have had a huge party so we could have all spent more time together.

[honeymo78]

We had a great time on the cruise. Thanks to everyone for the wonderful FE gifts. They were such a nice surprise. We booked a dummy cruise and can't wait to switch it once the 2012 cruises come out.

[P.Leilani]

@ Jen and Kathy,

Priya has requested a play date with Dillon and Victoria :dance3:

I keep telling her they live far away she just says ask if they can come to over to watch Beauty and the Beast...she calls both of them her "best buddies"

So please let both Victoria and Dillon know that they have a movie night/play date with Pryia at my house. See ya soon. (I will map-quest you both directions)

P.S. Dakota is more than welcome to come if she brings me a smoothie.:cloud9:

[P.Leilani]

I booked a dummy date for DD birthday in Dec. but think we will wait for Spring Break or my birthday in March.

Any suggestions on TA's.
The one I used for our land portion was pretty good but she is not able to offer a big OBC, just $25:eek::eek:

[tikimimi]

We have been going back through FEs and have just been blown away by the generosity and creativity of the folks in our group. Thank you all so much! What great reminders of our cruise and new friends - old ones too!!!!

[JenGC]

I booked a dummy date for DD birthday in Dec. but think we will wait for Spring Break or my birthday in March.

Any suggestions on TA's.
The one I used for our land portion was pretty good but she is not able to offer a big OBC, just $25:eek::eek:

OK We're on our way! Just send the directions to my cell will ya?

I went through Dreams unlimited and I got a $100 OBC. Since I did 2, it was really nice. I used Beth as my TA but she really didn't do anything but book it for me.

[magic2go]

OK We're on our way! Just send the directions to my cell will ya?

I went through Dreams unlimited and I got a $100 OBC. Since I did 2, it was really nice. I used Beth as my TA but she really didn't do anything but book it for me.

Us too! We'll be there soon! Seriously, miss you all and the kids want to see everyone again!

We used Dream Unlimited too. Same OBC!

We'll be on the April 21, 2010 Dream - if you're considering booking around then (Hint, Hint!!) :)

[P.Leilani]

Us too! We'll be there soon! Seriously, miss you all and the kids want to see everyone again!

We used Dream Unlimited too. Same OBC!

We'll be on the April 21, 2010 Dream - if you're considering booking around then (Hint, Hint!!) :)

Priya took some great pictures of your family at dinner. Of course she got an up-close picture of Dillon, she has a shot of you and Dakota and your husband. I will send them to you, if I did not know better I would have thought I had your family camera. (formal night)

Oh yes a good picture of Victoria as well.

Hmm, I will look into that April date....ASAP.

Oh the Movie/play popcorn:: date- Saturday 7pm...my house please be on time see ya then...lol:rolleyes1....

[P.Leilani]

Tisk, tisk, tisk...

Jen, here it is I thought we were your favorite group.
Well all I just took a look at her group trip report from her other trip and to my surprise guess who has pictures posted on there.:rolleyes1

Jennnnnn where is our group trip report :confused:
Jennnnnn where are the pictures to share
Jennnnnn where is the Breezin to the Bahamas love :love:

I would post some pictures on here but do not know how, I am better at posting on Facebook, so I will get some on FB soon.