11/14/09 - Special Western - 2 CC stops PART2

[LindaBabe]

OK, Double dip cruisers! Here's our new thread. You can find the old thread at
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1657789
But please don't post to it any more!


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[Hypermommy]

OK, Double dip cruisers! Here's our new thread.

I was just getting ready to do the same thing but you beat me to it. Great minds think alike, huh?

we also will be on the cruise my DH, DS 8 and DD 5.

Hi-We are brand new to the site and so excited to be going on this cruise!!

:welcome: Great to have y'all along. Don't forget to PM me with your google contact info so I can invite you to the spreadsheet.

Speaking of the spreadsheet, I'm sure y'all noticed I didn't get to summarizing the numbers yet. I'm going to do that this morning. I spent a wonderful day with King Charming driving around looking for houses. I feel much better now because most of the places we stopped I was able to say "yep... called about that one and it's $XXX a month". But there were a couple of new ones out in this one neighborhood that I keep being drawn back to. And we found a cute little house on a corner lot that has a fenced back yard and everything else. We called on Saturday about it and then yesterday just before KC was going to leave to head back to Tallahassee the agent called us so we were able to go look into it. The bedrooms are tiny but that's okay because each boy would have his own. It's a perfect little place!!!

Now I just have to go talk to the bosses at work and find out whether they're going to convert my contract-to-hire to hire or not. I can't sign a lease not knowing that I have a job. It's going to be a tough conversation (mainly because I know I'm not as technically advanced as they thought I was when we interviewed) but it has to be had. I sure hope it works out well. This would be an EXCELLENT place for me to learn all these technical details that I haven't learned all these years. But if it doesn't, now's the time to know. I'm pretty sure they're going to hire me on but the question is are they willing to pay enough to make the move worth it. We're still at a point where I can move back to Tallahassee if we need to. Being a HYPERMOMMY you know I'm fretting but I keep trying to convince myself to just leave it all in God's hands. I'm trying........

And then after the guys left I didn't get to the spreadsheet because I had an idea of what to do with my website and I worked on that. You should have seen how surprised I was when they called to let me know they were home okay. They made great time, yes, but I couldn't believe the time went by so fast either. Guess that's what happens when you're enjoying what you do, huh?

Did I get anything done on FEs or SMs or magnets for the door or any of that? Nope..... Guess I'll be hanging out at Kinko's the night before the cruise, huh? LOL

But I'm about to get the spreadsheet summarized in the next post so I'll be a good girl this morning.

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YANKEES
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Woot!!! Double woot!!! Triple woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[Hypermommy]

Hi there!

Something strange happened to the spreadsheet. Some of the totals were gone and some of the header columns had personal info in them (i.e., as if a person had put their kids names in the header column or something). I have a feeling that maybe someone filled out the original questionnaire thing (remember that... back when the spreadsheet was just a spreadsheet and not the Hydra workbook it is now?) and that google's program doesn't work as well as we thought it might with new information going in through the questionnnaire.

Anyway... I believe I've put things back to right and that these are correct numbers. To answer everyone's first question... no, the FE numbers were not messed up at all so these should be accurate as far as the info we have at this moment.

Families
43 points of contact (i.e., Dissers)

Adults = 109
Males = 53
Females = 58

Flounders Nursery (ages 0-2)
Male = 4
Female = 2

Oceaneer Club Kids (ages 3-7)
Male = 11
Female = 9

Oceaneer Lab Kids (ages 8-10)
Male = 12
Female = 13

OceanQuest (ages 11-13)
Male = 2
Female = 6

The Stack (14-17)
Male = 5
Female = 4

Dining
Early = 40
Late = 13

Dressing for pirate nite? 38 staterooms

Fish Exchange
Total Cabins = 37
Adults = 57
Kids = 42
Teens= 7

Dismeet on Sat
30 points of contact said someone from their group would be there

Secret Mickey Participants - 16

Attending Lumiere's Luncheon
Adults - 27
Kids - 7

Post cruise plans listed - 2

Folks listed for IM contact - 8

Excursions (numbers are by point of contact)

Grand Cayman

Rays, Reef & Rum Point - 4
Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling - 3
Island Tour (Turtle Farm & Hell) - 2
Boatswain's Bay - 2
Captain Bryan's Buccaneer Snorkel Tour - 1
Pirate Expedition - 1
Captain Marvin's Stingray City - 3
Jet Ski Snorkeling Tour - 1


Cozumel

Royal Dolphin Swim - 5
Dolphin Encounter - 4
Adventure Park, Zip Line & Snorkel Combo - 3
Chankanaab - 1
Jeep Exploration - 1
Tulum Ruins - 4
3 Reef Snorkel - 0 (cancellation I guess?)
Jungle Hike - 1
Aqua Adventure Scuba Dive - 2
Cozumel Beach Break at Nachi Cocom - 3


Castaway Cay Day 1

Waverunner - 1
Snorkeling - 2
Serenity Bay - 3
The Hammock Tour - 2
The Wild Side - 2
Getaway Package - 1
Bike Rental - 1
Parasailing - 1
Family Beach - 1
Walk/Kayak - 1 - NEW!!


Castaway Cay Day 2

Serenity Bay - 1
Snorkeling - 1
Stingrays - 1
Parasailing - 2
Waterski Adventure - 1
Family Beach - 4
Glass Bottom Boat - 1

[Hypermommy]

I also just updated my signature. Don't forget you can get to Secret Mickey info there and lots of other stuff. And boy, oh boy, oh boy did it feel weird to say anything's at post #3 :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[LindaBabe]

GLAD you found your way here, Denise. I was stalling hoping someone else would do it, but this morning I decided we were all probably waiting for you - and between the new job and the househunting it might be a long wait:rolleyes1 and perhaps you wouldn't appreciate the pressure of our expectations. :lmao:

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

[big jack 2002]

I'm sending prayers your way (and some pd, too) I hope everything goes well.
Barbara:shamrock::shamrock:

[xxcell]

OK, Double dip cruisers! Here's our new thread. You can find the old thread at
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1657789
But please don't post to it any more!


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Thanks for changing the thread, I saw that last night , but didn't know how to do it. I figured one of you Technically advanced people would be able.
Plus, I was celebrating just a little bit:rotfl:.

[xxcell]

GLAD you found your way here, Denise. I was stalling hoping someone else would do it, but this morning I decided we were all probably waiting for you - and between the new job and the househunting it might be a long wait:rolleyes1 and perhaps you wouldn't appreciate the pressure of our expectations. :lmao:

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!


LINDABABE, Praying for you too. GL.

xxcell & IrishBelle

[Hypermommy]

GLAD you found your way here, Denise. I was stalling hoping someone else would do it, but this morning I decided we were all probably waiting for you - and between the new job and the househunting it might be a long wait:rolleyes1 and perhaps you wouldn't appreciate the pressure of our expectations. :lmao:

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

:rotfl2::rotfl2: And I was holding off on doing it until the last moment because I didn't want to be pushy. :rotfl2::rotfl2:

Plenty of prayers and pixie dust heading your way!!!!!! Please get back on asap and let us know how everything is.

Plus, I was celebrating just a little bit:rotfl:.

As well you should!!!!! Our beloved boys did themselves proud didn't they!!!! :yay::yay::yay:

[mommyarewegoingback]

GLAD you found your way here, Denise. I was stalling hoping someone else would do it, but this morning I decided we were all probably waiting for you - and between the new job and the househunting it might be a long wait:rolleyes1 and perhaps you wouldn't appreciate the pressure of our expectations. :lmao:

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

Thinking many good thoughts and love for you.
-virginia

[Phelpsie70]

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

Good luck and pixie dust to you. I'm a bit behind since there's a new thread, but thanks to you and everyone else for the nice welcome!

Michele

[Travelbee]

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

pixiedust:Lots of it coming your way.pixiedust:

[Fivepin]

GLAD you found your way here, Denise. I was stalling hoping someone else would do it, but this morning I decided we were all probably waiting for you - and between the new job and the househunting it might be a long wait:rolleyes1 and perhaps you wouldn't appreciate the pressure of our expectations. :lmao:

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

Sending prayers and pixie dust your way. :wizard::grouphug::tink:

[Fivepin]

Denise-

Thank you so much for updating the spreadsheet. You have been such a busy person lately between househunting and the new job. Bet you can't wait to get on the ship.

[chop003]

subscribing to this new thread

[LindaBabe]

Thanks for the well wishes, gang! I really appreciate the support. Since that's all I can think about until it's over, I'll get out of here, and not bore y'all, lol.

Oh One more suitcase zipped and ready for the staging area.

[Princess Momma X2]

HI! Ok, I have tried to figure out what FE and SM's are. Sorry I am so green on this, just learning the ropes. Can anyone help me out?

[Princess Momma X2]

Has anyone done the Walk/Kayak excursion on Castaway Cay? We are signed up but thinking of chickening out since we're afraid we aren't strong enough and we've never been kayaking before. Hmmm, what to do?

[Woobie]

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Woot!!! Double woot!!! Triple woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Where's the pbbbt icon? I'm not a baseball fan, but being from MA, I gotta route for the Phillies. Sorry. :rolleyes1

Sending pixie dust for the cat scan. (I can't quote multiple posts).

Thanks for starting the new thread.

[photocjr]

Anyone have any good last minute tips on cruise items to pack that will make life easier like the over the door shoe holder for the bathroom.

9 days until we leave for Wdw. 9 nights at Saratoga Springs before the cruise.
:hippie: peace and relaxation to all.

[mousemom11]

Prayers for you Linda that all will be well.

Thanks for fixing up the spreadsheet Denise. I also tried my hand at fixing it, but I'm not sure if it carried through to the original sheet.

:sick::sick::sick: Yankees!!! Gaack. Go Phillies!!!

This is our last full week until we leave for WDW. Got all the summer clothes laundered yesterday. Will finish up the FE gifts and pack the mailing box in a couple of days. Got to get my vacation notebook pulled together with all the documents and then visit with the girls' teachers to get all their vacation homework this week. Being realistic that they won't work on it at WDW or the cruise, I'm going to mail it all to Grandma. :lmao: They can work on in while we're there during Thanksgiving week. Finally, packing this weekend!

[elderfam]

Cat scans at 12:30 today. :eek: Please send dust!

Sending special dust your way!

I want to remind everyone of a few things we have going on for the cruise. On every deck one stateroom has been assigned to host a message board for updates. If your stateroom number changes please jot the new stateroom number on your decks message board. The stateroom numbers are listed inside your mini navigator.

The Mini-navigators will be available when you pick up your lanyards. Due to the cost of printing, there will be a limited amount available. I hope to have them available on the internet for downloading by friday of this week.

We are also hosting 2 book exchanges. One for Children and one for adults. After the cruise, the books will be donated to the ships crew or childrens areas. Please bring a book or two and drop them off in the bags hanging outside stateroom # 7558 (kids) and #2578 adults. :woohoo: Magazines are also welcome!! (vacation reading!!)

If your stateroom number has changed and you have not already updated the spreadsheet please to so ASAP. I am trying to make the mini-navs available on line by this weekend.

The lanyards are now closed. I have them bagged, tagged, and sealed!

If you have any questions please PM me!

See you real soon!!!!
Cynthia

[elderfam]

HI! Ok, I have tried to figure out what FE and SM's are. Sorry I am so green on this, just learning the ropes. Can anyone help me out?

FE = Fish Extenders They are a multi pocket fabric dohickey that hangs on the metal fish just outside your stateroom door. They are original to the disboards started by Epcotkilterfan during the 2005 panama canal cruise.
Most are homemade, some people just decorate a tote bag, others have them custom made. (see ebay).

SM = Secret Mickey This is a gift exchange like "secret santa" I know you had to sign up for it on the spreadsheet, but don't know if its closed.

Hope this helps, I will try to post a couple of links for you as well.

Cynthia

[elderfam]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Fish extender thread....lots of great ideas!

[mousemom11]

SM = Secret Mickey This is a gift exchange like "secret santa" I know you had to sign up for it on the spreadsheet, but don't know if its closed.



The Secret Mickey is closed.

[xxcell]

How could the Yankees lose like that!!!!! I am totally rooting for them on Saturday. Before you all wonder what happened to my mind, I just have to say that my newfound love of the Yankees involves $$$$. Yes, DH has advised me that if the Angels win tomorrow, his BFF has tickets to game 7 at Yankee stadium. They plan to take a red-eye out to New York on Saturday night after the game if the Angels win (my B-day no less!!!). I know this little jaunt will cost a pretty penny and since we are in the middle of swimming pool construction and are leaving for a 10 day vacation in a few weeks, the extra expense is causing me great anxiety :headache:. What is it with boys and their sports? Anyone have a $$$ tree they can lend me? :flower3:

:cheer2: GO YANKEES :cheer2:

You know as I was watching last night I kept thinking about you and your DH.
The game was going so late, I was wondering if your DH got stuck flying over.
Hope not, but at least it's in the 60's here.

[xxcell]

Just wanted to say nice games to all you Angel Fans. It was a great series and you put up a heck of a fight.
You have a great team:thumbsup2

xxcell

[LindaBabe]

Thanks again, everyone. Scans are over and easypeasey, now the wait until results, hopefully by the doc appointment tomorrow morning.

The best part was sitting in the sun outside the imaging place for an hour while I waited for dh to collect me. I LOVE sunshine and we haven't seen much lately.

Welcome aboard new people!


Cynthia, Thanks for your hard work on navs/lanyards/message boards - you really did so much!

Sounds like a great strategy - send the homework to Grandma and let HER deal with it! lol

[glindamood]

Thanks again, everyone. Scans are over and easypeasey, now the wait until results, hopefully by the doc appointment tomorrow morning.

The best part was sitting in the sun outside the imaging place for an hour while I waited for dh to collect me. I LOVE sunshine and we haven't seen much lately.

Welcome aboard new people!


Cynthia, Thanks for your hard work on navs/lanyards/message boards - you really did so much!

Sounds like a great strategy - send the homework to Grandma and let HER deal with it! lol

Glad that part is over and now prayers that you find out good news tomorrow!

Well, I will officially go on record - I am an Indians fan (yeah, poor me but being a Browns fan these days is even harder) and it is too difficult for me to say anything nice about the Yankees. So, I just won't care and you all have a grand time with all of it. Someday - it will be my turn!

[elderfam]

The Private dining room at Palos is being made available for us on Thursday at 6 and/or 9pm.
We have to let them know by noon tomorrow if we want it...
So, if your interested I need the following ASAP!

Name (first and last), cabin number, Reservation number.

If we have enough interest (12 people min) we can book the room. If I get 12 request per time I can book it for both slots.

Please PM me today if you would like to come!

Cynthia

[sandiegosusie]

Anyone have any good last minute tips on cruise items to pack that will make life easier like the over the door shoe holder for the bathroom.

9 days until we leave for Wdw. 9 nights at Saratoga Springs before the cruise.
:hippie: peace and relaxation to all.

My biggest tips: single dollar bills for room service, night light for bathroom with built in air freshener and extra outlet (Target), clothes pins for bathing suits, a bottle of liquid anti bacterial soap for bathroom (I hate gross bars)...OTD shoehanger a must. I am trying a new tip that I found on the boards...3M hooks for lanyards. I like the lanyards hanging up so they don't tangle. Hope this helps a little...

Susie:flower3:

[sandiegosusie]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

[mousemom11]

Anyone have any good last minute tips on cruise items to pack that will make life easier like the over the door shoe holder for the bathroom.

9 days until we leave for Wdw. 9 nights at Saratoga Springs before the cruise.
:hippie: peace and relaxation to all.

Extension cord - There's only 1 outlet in the main stateroom.
Hair dryer - The one in the stateroom is terrible.
Purex 3-in-1 sheets - Combo laundry detergent and dryer sheet.
Pop-up laundry hamper
Tide instant stain removal pen
Starbucks Via (if you're persnickity about your coffee like me)
Small magnetic dry erase board or post-it notes so that you can leave notes to each other
Different color highlighters to mark activities that each person wants to do on your navigator

[mousemom11]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Prayers for safe travel and heart healing for Mom.

[LindaBabe]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks! :hug::hug:

This time, too, shall pass. You really have my sympathy, Sandie, I know how hard it is. But it does get easier, you won't have this pain for ever, I promise.

Cynthia, sending you pm. That will be FUN!

[glindamood]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

Our middle son spent a year in Croatia as an exchange student - putting him on that plane was one of the most difficult things I have ever done - and then watching him walk up the steps and disappear inside - tore me up. But, it was SO good for him - he did me proud, just as your son is doing you. We had email (will you?) and we could call sometimes too. The time will pass faster than you think.

[Travelbee]

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

That must be hard. Well, he's giving back to society, what a proud mama you must be!

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.:mad:

[mousemom11]

That must be hard. Well, he's giving back to society, what a proud mama you must be!

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.:mad:

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Tough day all around for you. I'm so sorry. Hope your sweet dog will be OK.

[glindamood]

That must be hard. Well, he's giving back to society, what a proud mama you must be!

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.:mad:

:hug: Connie. Pixie dust for your pup and I hope they everything straighened out. They are such a part of the family aren't they? And, good luck with the new tires as well. NOT a good Monday all the way around.

[LindaBabe]

{{{{Connie}}}} Hope tomorrow will be a better day for you AND your puppy.

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning all!

What happened to the night shift last night? Everybody went to bed early and STAYED there all night? What's up with that? :rotfl2:

Hopefully today will be a lovely, fabulous, safe, healthy day for ALL the double dip cruisers! This be the only cloud in your sky -> :cloud9:

[MSTXMOM]

Hugs, pixie dust and prayers to all who are hurting or anxious.:grouphug:

I want to tell you about this cool travel toothbrush holder I got at the Container Store. It sounds strange to get excited over a toothbrush holder, but this one is triangular and the top fits into the bottom when its open so it makes a base that your toothbrush can stand up in! In these days of plastic glasses in the bathroom, you can't just stand your toothbrush up in a glass anymore, they fall over. It wasn't expensive, but I love mine.

I put together my medicine bag (gallon zip lock) this weekend. Pepto, benedryl, nyquil, daycare, motrin, tylenol, tums, bandaids, robitussin and ace bandage. I hope we won't need any of it, but better to have on hand just in case.

Re-reading this I sound like a stick in the mud. I promise I'm not, these are just a few hints I thought I would pass along.

And, for anyone interested in countdown information, 17, Cheshire Cat.:rotfl: For our newbies, see post 3504 of previous thread.


-vicki

[ArmandXG]

subscribing to new thread for sibs who don't have computer access!

[LindaBabe]

Hugs, pixie dust and prayers to all who are hurting or anxious.:grouphug:

I want to tell you about this cool travel toothbrush holder I got at the Container Store. It sounds strange to get excited over a toothbrush holder, but this one is triangular and the top fits into the bottom when its open so it makes a base that your toothbrush can stand up in! In these days of plastic glasses in the bathroom, you can't just stand your toothbrush up in a glass anymore, they fall over. It wasn't expensive, but I love mine.

I put together my medicine bag (gallon zip lock) this weekend. Pepto, benedryl, nyquil, daycare, motrin, tylenol, tums, bandaids, robitussin and ace bandage. I hope we won't need any of it, but better to have on hand just in case.


-vicki

I totally agree, Vicki,. I want a toothbrush holder AND a med bag. The only other thing mine has is immodium, just in case.

[elderfam]

The Private dining room at Palos is being made available for us on Thursday at 6 and/or 9pm.
We have to let them know by noon tomorrow if we want it...
So, if your interested I need the following ASAP!

Name (first and last), cabin number, Reservation number.

If we have enough interest (12 people min) we can book the room. If I get 12 request per time I can book it for both slots.

Please PM me today if you would like to come!

Cynthia

We need 4 more people or 2 more couples to book the private room for 6pm!
We have until noon today so one last chance to toss your name in the hat....

[sharen24]

You know as I was watching last night I kept thinking about you and your DH.
The game was going so late, I was wondering if your DH got stuck flying over.
Hope not, but at least it's in the 60's here.

You have NO idea how relieved I am!!!!

[Chux]

Yeah!!! My birthday is the 14th. And I'll be turning 39 too!!! Sigh, it's the end of our thirty somethings.

-virginia

I'll be celebrating my 28th on the 15th at Castaway Cay. Couldn't have asked for a better place lol.

I feel like my wife(Haley) and I are cheating. We just got back from our Honeymoon on the 19th and are on the way back before a month has passed, lol.

[stulaurie]

Did anyone book Boatswain Beach online to get the 20% off and Free Transportation?

I book it for myself and my DD(10). We are paying $54.00 which is alot cheaper than Disney. When I asked about the Fee transportation, I found out that the bus does not leave until 10:00am. I was hoping to get there a lot earlier than that. It opens at 8:30am. I was wondering if anyone else who was going is going to try and attemp the bus system. I heard that you can get there on the public bus for $2.50 per person. I am not sure if I am brave enough to try it on my own with just my daughter. What are other people doing?

Thanks

[big jack 2002]

I want to go to the turtle farm with our grandkids, but DH is going snorkeling in the morning. I'm afraid to not go with Disney. I don't want to be left behind in case of the bus breaking down or traffic jam.:confused3
He might give up the snorkeling and go with us. We have to check the times of everything.
Barbara

[LindaBabe]

The public bus is easypeasey! If the bus you're on breaks down, there'll be another one in 15 minutes. It's about a 10 minute walk to the bus depot from the tender doc. The starter will ask where you want to go and tell you which bus to get on. We got on and rode it out to H*!! and back just for the fun of it. We sure got an earful about the politics of GC, lol.

Gang. I need dust, prayers and whatever else you've got to spare. Thank heavens my cat scans didn't show anyting dire. But I do have pneumonia. We leave for Florida on Saturday. Doc doesn't want me to go. I'M GOING! Please send dust.

[mousemom11]

The public bus is easypeasey! If the bus you're on breaks down, there'll be another one in 15 minutes. It's about a 10 minute walk to the bus depot from the tender doc. The starter will ask where you want to go and tell you which bus to get on. We got on and rode it out to H*!! and back just for the fun of it. We sure got an earful about the politics of GC, lol.

Gang. I need dust, prayers and whatever else you've got to spare. Thank heavens my cat scans didn't show anyting dire. But I do have pneumonia. We leave for Florida on Saturday. Doc doesn't want me to go. I'M GOING! Please send dust.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: You take it easy, you hear??? You are to do nothing for the rest of the week, except some light packing. Make sure you take lots of extra meds with you! And you are not to do any excursions until you feel 100% better. You may only lounge around the adult pool or on deck 4. Drink lots of fluids. NO walking around in the hot sun young lady!!

[glindamood]

The public bus is easypeasey! If the bus you're on breaks down, there'll be another one in 15 minutes. It's about a 10 minute walk to the bus depot from the tender doc. The starter will ask where you want to go and tell you which bus to get on. We got on and rode it out to H*!! and back just for the fun of it. We sure got an earful about the politics of GC, lol.

Gang. I need dust, prayers and whatever else you've got to spare. Thank heavens my cat scans didn't show anyting dire. But I do have pneumonia. We leave for Florida on Saturday. Doc doesn't want me to go. I'M GOING! Please send dust.

Boatloads of pixie dust are on the way. There isn't anything they can give you for medicine either (I had that once, coughed up all ten toes). Can you just take it easy on the drive down? How insistant was he? You need to take it super easy on the way down. But, what trouble can you get in riding in a car???

[mousemom11]

But, what trouble can you get in riding in a car???

It's been a while since you've been a teenager, huh?

[mommyarewegoingback]

I'll be celebrating my 28th on the 15th at Castaway Cay. Couldn't have asked for a better place lol.

I feel like my wife(Haley) and I are cheating. We just got back from our Honeymoon on the 19th and are on the way back before a month has passed, lol.

Ohhh sounds like a great way to finish off the month!

Did anyone book Boatswain Beach online to get the 20% off and Free Transportation?

I book it for myself and my DD(10). We are paying $54.00 which is alot cheaper than Disney. When I asked about the Fee transportation, I found out that the bus does not leave until 10:00am. I was hoping to get there a lot earlier than that. It opens at 8:30am. I was wondering if anyone else who was going is going to try and attemp the bus system. I heard that you can get there on the public bus for $2.50 per person. I am not sure if I am brave enough to try it on my own with just my daughter. What are other people doing?

Thanks

We were thinking of doing boatswain on our own too. We were just going to cab it there from port. I've been on the fence about Boatswain. Some have loved it, then I heard some stuff on tripadvisor that said it really smelled (literally). Not sure about if we're going to end up buying it online or not. We were also going to do Chankanaaub in Cozumel on our own too.

The public bus is easypeasey! If the bus you're on breaks down, there'll be another one in 15 minutes. It's about a 10 minute walk to the bus depot from the tender doc. The starter will ask where you want to go and tell you which bus to get on. We got on and rode it out to H*!! and back just for the fun of it. We sure got an earful about the politics of GC, lol.

Gang. I need dust, prayers and whatever else you've got to spare. Thank heavens my cat scans didn't show anyting dire. But I do have pneumonia. We leave for Florida on Saturday. Doc doesn't want me to go. I'M GOING! Please send dust.

Good to know on the bus!

Sending lots of pixie dust to you. Got pneumonia 2 years back and you just got to take it easy. Get lots of rest before the trip and get lots of rest onboard. What better place to get rest huh?

-Virginia

[xxcell]

:woohoo:It's been a while since you've been a teenager, huh?


I guess it depends if you drive a standard or automatic:woohoo:

[xxcell]

Gang. I need dust, prayers and whatever else you've got to spare. Thank heavens my cat scans didn't show anyting dire. But I do have pneumonia. We leave for Florida on Saturday. Doc doesn't want me to go. I'M GOING! Please send dust.

pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[glindamood]

It's been a while since you've been a teenager, huh?

:woohoo:


I guess it depends if you drive a standard or automatic:woohoo:

I thought it was when you went to the submarine races that the problems occured. :lmao: I always miss some of the fun! DANG!!

[TaiTai1]

Hello! Just found this thread. DH and I will be on this cruise celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. Looks like I missed the fun activities, but I'd be interested in knowing who is going (spreadsheet??? can't find it), and if there are any "open" times to meet with this group.

[taraandmike]

Linda,
So glad to hear CAT scan was good, but with pneumonia..Yikes Lots of prayers and pixie dust to you! Want you better for your back to backpixiedust:

[mousemom11]

Hello! Just found this thread. DH and I will be on this cruise celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. Looks like I missed the fun activities, but I'd be interested in knowing who is going (spreadsheet??? can't find it), and if there are any "open" times to meet with this group.

Welcome! To see a list of the group activities, click on the link in my signature. Be sure to join us for the Official DISMeet on Saturday at 2 pm in the Promenade Lounge. You will need a google account (you can get one for free at the google website if you don't already have one) to access the workbook. PM me with your google email and I will send you a link to the workbook. The Secret Mickey is closed, but you still may be able to get into the FE gift exchange.

We need 4 more people or 2 more couples to book the private room for 6pm!
We have until noon today so one last chance to toss your name in the hat....


Cynthia, did we get it?

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, everyone! Day shift, checking in.

Welcome new folks. Better late than never :) Too bad you missed all those months of fabulous exciting interesting conversations:rotfl: We've already filled one thread.

SO glad I finished and packed all the FE gifts, SM gifts, Kitchen box for DVC, evening clothes bag etc over the last 3 weeks. All I have to do is unplug and pack the computer, toss in my toiletries, and walk out the door. But please, keep the pixie dust coming! I see the pulmonologist on Thursday.

Happy day, all!

[rgroves]

Linda - THANKS for starting the new thread!! I knew I'd miss the original one hitting page 250, and I was right. :)

Welcome and Congrats to those joining us for the cruise.

Ones less day till we depart.



Oh, it looks like we've got 3 people (including myself) that have been picked as hosts for the DCL House Party!!! Hopefully all of us will get our party packs before we have to leave for the cruise. There is myself, Tara, and one other person (sorry, I forgot your name).... is there anyone else in this crasy group that's been selected as a host???



Anyway, I'm going to be late for work now...... Oh well....

[glindamood]

Good Morning! And another day closer. Didn't do much in the way of cruise stuff last night, just some general house stuff. David got the suitcases aired out and the don't smell (musty or febrezy) so that worked out well. I guess tonight I should cover Drew's bed again and be sure that I have what is needed and not more than what is needed (or maybe it is too late to change me at this point).

Linda - REST, rest, rest, rest - and then take a nap! Sending pixie dust and prayers for your steady improvement. That is all we can ask for.

Not much else happening - supposed to be nice today and tomorrow. Upper 50's and no rain. It would be nice to get the leaves up but I am not sure that will happen as they are still super wet.

Have a great day - I will check in later.

[TaiTai1]

Becky. Thanks for the great info. I'll PM you soon.

[LindaBabe]

I can now officially say - RESTING is highly overrated! I am bored! But, I can't actually DO anything because I have no energy.

Leaves don't appear to be happening here, either. My husband's got the blahs and doesn't feel anymore like going out there than I do, and I don't.

[Princess Momma X2]

Snow is falling heavy in Denver-Can't wait for the sun on the cruise!

Thanks to all of you who have added last minute things we need for the cruise. It is very helpful.

Thanks to those of you who helped explain the FE and SM stuff to a newbie! What fun!!


So, since I'm new, am I missing anything?

1. Get (or make) a fish extender
2. Buy or make FE gifts
2. Make fun door magnets
3. Bring books for the book exchanges
4. Oh, and start packing now

My thoughts and pixie dust are coming your way to those of you need a little extra during this time!:cheer2: Everyone else, stay healthy!

Shan

[LindaBabe]

Snow is falling heavy in Denver-Can't wait for the sun on the cruise!

Thanks to all of you who have added last minute things we need for the cruise. It is very helpful.

Thanks to those of you who helped explain the FE and SM stuff to a newbie! What fun!!


So, since I'm new, am I missing anything?

1. Get (or make) a fish extender
2. Buy or make FE gifts
2. Make fun door magnets
3. Bring books for the book exchanges
4. Oh, and start packing now

My thoughts and pixie dust are coming your way to those of you need a little extra during this time!:cheer2: Everyone else, stay healthy!

Shan

Shan, all that stuff is optional except 4! Don't kill yourself trying to do it all, ok? oh, and #5 Bring an empty credit card :rotfl:

[Princess Momma X2]

Quick question-Any scrapbookers on this cruise? Do you have any suggestions for pages/ideas??

[Princess Momma X2]

Linda-:laughing:That's what I'm bringing the DH for-he's my credit card!

Hope the resting is going well!

[mommyarewegoingback]

Quick question-Any scrapbookers on this cruise? Do you have any suggestions for pages/ideas??

On the scrapbooker's forum here, they have a thread on dcl scrapbooking. I haven't even really thought about layouts yet. I'm still working on my autograph/ journal book. I definitely scrapbook, but I've converted to digital right now. I would love to exchange ideas after the cruise. but I've got none so far.
-virginia

[elderfam]

Hey guys, dont forget to get me your new stateroom numbers if you havent already!!

We are going to try to connect the mini-nav to the spreadsheet.....I will keep you posted!

[binky1]

Quick question-Any scrapbookers on this cruise? Do you have any suggestions for pages/ideas??

They have great kits on board as well - be sure to pick them up early in the cruise - they go fast.....

Taking the kids for the H1N1 shot this afternoon - figured we might as well get it now. DH is home sick but I don't think it's that specific flu...but of course, I'm not a doctor ... just a mom....

LindaBabe - take care of yourself!!:grouphug:

Finishing up my magnets, doublecounting the FE gifts and getting ready to send the boxes next week. The bed in the spare room is piled with clothes...I'm so looking forward to this trip!!!

Cheers,
Lisa

[glindamood]

No snow here - yet anyway but they are predicting some this weekend. Hot dog! Just so long as it doesn't impede my drive to Grand Rapids next weekend, I will be OK.

Sounds like everyone is progressing with their preparations. Isn't if funny - we all thought we had tons of time and now it is right around the corner.

Linda - don't get up - you keep resting. You will need your strength to get to a chair on deck 4 or in Quiet Cove.

[mousemom11]

Sounds like everyone is progressing with their preparations. Isn't if funny - we all thought we had tons of time and now it is right around the corner.


:scared1: Time dragged horribly up until about 2 weeks ago and now it's flying by! We leave 1 week from today for WDW. :banana: I'm doing the FE gifts and travel notebook today. That pretty much wraps up everything except for packing, which I'll do most of this weekend.

[xxcell]

[QUOTE=glindamood;34117648]Sounds like everyone is progressing with their preparations. Isn't if funny - we all thought we had tons of time and now it is right around the corner. [QUOTE]

I know, we are in panic mode already:sad2:

[xxcell]

Sounds like everyone is progressing with their preparations. Isn't if funny - we all thought we had tons of time and now it is right around the corner.




I know, we are in panic mode already:guilty:

[LindaBabe]

Scrapper here! I've done a bunch of DCL albums, but they're all different. I second going over to the scrapbooking board in Creative Community and do a search for cruise pages. There are some really talented women over there.

Cruises are pretty easy to scrap - even in advance if you want to - because you have the same topics on every cruise - At port, the boarding photo, Parties (or each one individually), shows (or each one individually), seen around the ship, a page for each port or more if you do something interesting, FOOD or each restaurant, Palo, Dessert buffet, pirate buffet, then there are all the food outlets around the pool, SPA if you do that, bingo, galley tour, towel animals, sleeping on deck, pools, basically everything! A couple of my early cruises ran to two books! lol.

Gail I had a two hour nap this afternoon. will that do? I'll find the strenght to get to quiet cove!

[glindamood]

:scared1: Time dragged horribly up until about 2 weeks ago and now it's flying by! We leave 1 week from today for WDW. :banana: I'm doing the FE gifts and travel notebook today. That pretty much wraps up everything except for packing, which I'll do most of this weekend.

[QUOTE=glindamood;34117648]Sounds like everyone is progressing with their preparations. Isn't if funny - we all thought we had tons of time and now it is right around the corner. [QUOTE]

I know, we are in panic mode already:sad2:

I must say I am super proud of myself. I have all my little to-dos done and things are moving along as they should.

Scrapper here! I've done a bunch of DCL albums, but they're all different. I second going over to the scrapbooking board in Creative Community and do a search for cruise pages. There are some really talented women over there.

Cruises are pretty easy to scrap - even in advance if you want to - because you have the same topics on every cruise - At port, the boarding photo, Parties (or each one individually), shows (or each one individually), seen around the ship, a page for each port or more if you do something interesting, FOOD or each restaurant, Palo, Dessert buffet, pirate buffet, then there are all the food outlets around the pool, SPA if you do that, bingo, galley tour, towel animals, sleeping on deck, pools, basically everything! A couple of my early cruises ran to two books! lol.

Gail I had a two hour nap this afternoon. will that do? I'll find the strenght to get to quiet cove!

Good Linda. You behave and there may be a cup of coffee waiting for you in the cove cafe. And, in case anyone is wondering, I did bribe my children too!

[LindaBabe]

For coffee? I'll behave! I know I'm spending WAY too much time in here, but honestly, everything's done. Thank heavens. Because if I had waited until now, it wouldn't be getting done.

Gail, I think you lucked out in the kid department - they look like a great bunch.

XXCell, do NOT panic. Start with the highest priority and forget what doesn't get done.

[glindamood]

For coffee? I'll behave! I know I'm spending WAY too much time in here, but honestly, everything's done. Thank heavens. Because if I had waited until now, it wouldn't be getting done.

Gail, I think you lucked out in the kid department - they look like a great bunch.

XXCell, do NOT panic. Start with the highest priority and forget what doesn't get done.

Yes, they are good guys - if I do say so myself.

And NO ONE PANIC! Linda is absolutely correct. Plan your work and work your plan (yeah, that comes from scouts somewhere). Prioritize and do what you say every day and you will be ready when the time comes. While I don't like coming home to a messy house - so far I seem to have lived anyway ;).
If I get packed this weekend except for that last minute stuff you just can't do until the last minute, I will be a happy girl. Work will be crazy next week but - it is only 3 days so I should be able to manage that and then we are off Thursday afternoon after my beauty appointments (yeah, it takes several to make me presentable).

Linda - don't apologize for being here - we will keep you company as best we can. If you are really good - maybe coffee on each back!

[LindaBabe]

ok, ok. I'll go to bed now :(

Here's a link for the lady looking for scrapbook pages (be careful what you wish for - there's a lot of 'em) http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710064

[Bamfield]

Linda - I hope your doctor visit tomorrow goes well. It sound like you are taking it easy. Keep that up and hopefully you will feel better soon!

I can't believe how many pages you guys added while I have been on my business trip. I guess we are all getting excited as the day start getting closer to the single digits. I finally got notification from my TA about my documents, I am hopefully going to get them tomorrow! She was actually taking a trip on the Wonder and says most of the changes are similiar to what they did on the Magic except observation addition.

[Desi]

It's a good thing we're driving. I have 35 lbs of FE Stuff:confused3
They get their very own suitcase.

[elderfam]

It's a good thing we're driving. I have 35 lbs of FE Stuff:confused3
They get their very own suitcase.

Thank goodness we arent flying international. My husband has NO IDEA what I have have to bring. I think it best to keep it that way until the cab comes to wisk us to the airport....;)

By the way, anyone thinking about hitching a ride on the Disney Dream? I hear they are having a big reveal tomorrow.

For those that are interested, Disney cast member told me that the day we sail is the day they will decorate the ship for Christmas. Its suppose to all be done by 5 pm. What a way to kick off the holidays!

Cynthia

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, everyone!

Somehow, I MUST get off this ungodly early schedule by the time we cruise. There is absolutely NOTHING to do on ship at 4 am.

today, I have the pulmonologist, and then lunch with my lawyer / friend - whom I have turned into a Disney addict too, lol. Then home for a nap. I am thrilled to report that this morning when I tested my breathing - the 'low' number was at what the 'high' number has been for a few months. This is GOOD NEWS.

It's a good thing we're driving. I have 35 lbs of FE Stuff
They get their very own suitcase.

Oh yeah. My DH has one of those HUGE rolling dufflebags for his ski trips. I've got that sucker LOADED - two pails full of stuff for the little girls who are traveling with us on the St Croix cruise, a collapsable cooler filled with diet tonic water (not available on ship, but must be consumed for foot cramps) one end has a box of FE gifts, the other end has a box of secret mickey gifts plus glow sticks. Then there are three pairs of outgrown shorts to give to a friend. . . the scrapbook pages for the swap on St. Croix cruise. . . in short ALL stuff to either consume or give away.

Then there's a huge suitcase full of all our evening/ dinner clothes and shoes for us and the teddy bears. I'm shrinking out of most of mine and will have to use pins for this one last wearing, but then - it too, will be available to give away before I leave the ship.

Two suitcases of regular clothes for the cruise. A suitcase of clothes for WDW. An extra dufflebag for overflow.

Then I have an equally huge bag of stuff to lug to Jacksonville from the estate of my aunt to my cousin, a cooler full of hand picked apples and two boxes of "only available here" provisions for the same cousin.

Then there's the book bag - we'll be on the road a month, so we'll go through a lot of books. That won't come on the ship.

"Kitchen Box" for our stay in the villas after the cruise and for a week in the residence inns before the cruise, and picnics on the road.That won't come on the ship.

The lunch cooler with drinks and food for the road.

Dh's back pack with clothes/shaving kit for the road.

The rolling computer duffle bag - with my clothes for the road, med bag, toiletries, cpap, cables, computer, extra camera gear.

Tote bag with the trip book, binoculars, camera, maps, etc.
Pillows and a blanket.
Map/book basket with the car books in.

Is it any wonder we drive a Grand Caravan with most of the seats folded down?

Happy day, all!.

[glindamood]

Elderfam - ever consider mailing a box to the ship? Works great for me. All the FE stuff for both trips is gone already.

With the baggage fees - we will only have 3 suitcases and two roll aboards. Not that I am crazy about taking stuff that way but a girl has to do what a girl has to do. Funny, fuel is way down so why they continue to charge is a wonder to me.

Disney Dream - it will be exciting to watch but I won't cruise on her until she has been sailing for several months - and if she is only going to do the 3 and 4 day trips, it will be longer than that. When we went to Alaska, we sailed Princess on a new ship and they just didn't have the kinks worked out yet - and it was like the 6th or 7th sailing.

Have a grand day everyone.

[Desi]

Good Morning, everyone!


Oh yeah. My DH has one of those HUGE rolling dufflebags for his ski trips. I've got that sucker LOADED - two pails full of stuff for the little girls who are traveling with us on the St Croix cruise, a collapsable cooler filled with diet tonic water (not available on ship, but must be consumed for foot cramps) one end has a box of FE gifts, the other end has a box of secret mickey gifts plus glow sticks. Then there are three pairs of outgrown shorts to give to a friend. . . the scrapbook pages for the swap on St. Croix cruise. . . in short ALL stuff to either consume or give away.

Then there's a huge suitcase full of all our evening/ dinner clothes and shoes for us and the teddy bears. I'm shrinking out of most of mine and will have to use pins for this one last wearing, but then - it too, will be available to give away before I leave the ship.

Two suitcases of regular clothes for the cruise. A suitcase of clothes for WDW. An extra dufflebag for overflow.

Then I have an equally huge bag of stuff to lug to Jacksonville from the estate of my aunt to my cousin, a cooler full of hand picked apples and two boxes of "only available here" provisions for the same cousin.

Then there's the book bag - we'll be on the road a month, so we'll go through a lot of books. That won't come on the ship.

"Kitchen Box" for our stay in the villas after the cruise and for a week in the residence inns before the cruise, and picnics on the road.That won't come on the ship.

The lunch cooler with drinks and food for the road.

Dh's back pack with clothes/shaving kit for the road.

The rolling computer duffle bag - with my clothes for the road, med bag, toiletries, cpap, cables, computer, extra camera gear.

Tote bag with the trip book, binoculars, camera, maps, etc.
Pillows and a blanket.
Map/book basket with the car books in.

Is it any wonder we drive a Grand Caravan with most of the seats folded down?

Happy day, all!.


SomeHow, I don't feel so bad now :hug:

[smye1stdisneycruise]

scared1:And my husband thinks I pack way too much! LOL! I think I need to show him this thread! :lmao: We are trying to get there with three suitcases and three carryon bags and that is for 5 days at WDW followed by the cruise. I am hoping to get away with only 4 pairs if shoes!:goodvibes

[mommyarewegoingback]

SomeHow, I don't feel so bad now :hug:

Me too! Now I think I maybe missing something. And I'm glad to know I'm not the only crazy one with all the electronics too, including a CPAP. Yes, I agree, if my DH says anything about what I'm bringing, I'll be sure to send him over here!:rotfl2:
-virginia

[Travelbee]

I can now officially say - RESTING is highly overrated! I am bored! But, I can't actually DO anything because I have no energy.

Good Morning, everyone!
today, I have the pulmonologist, and then lunch with my lawyer / friend - whom I have turned into a Disney addict too, lol. Then home for a nap. I am thrilled to report that this morning when I tested my breathing - the 'low' number was at what the 'high' number has been for a few months. This is GOOD NEWS.

Happy day, all!.

:cool1::cool1: Great to hear!

[mousemom11]

Our family started playing a new game today, called Where Will We Be A Week from Today? Today's answer? Epcot, Future World section. Lunch at Sunshine Seasons, Character Dinner at Garden Grill. Illuminations in the evening. :banana::banana:

FE box is all packed and ready to be mailed to the ship. :woohoo: I should be finishing up the notebook today with all my travel documents.

Woo hoo! The Dream is unveiled today. I'll be watching the webcast this afternoon. I'm sure that we'll sail it eventually (either that or the Fantasy). But only when one of them starts doing at least 7-night cruises.

[glindamood]

Good Morning, everyone!

Somehow, I MUST get off this ungodly early schedule by the time we cruise. There is absolutely NOTHING to do on ship at 4 am.

today, I have the pulmonologist, and then lunch with my lawyer / friend - whom I have turned into a Disney addict too, lol. Then home for a nap. I am thrilled to report that this morning when I tested my breathing - the 'low' number was at what the 'high' number has been for a few months. This is GOOD NEWS.

Happy day, all!.

popcorn::popcorn:: Patiently waiting to here some MORE good news. Hope you had a nice visit with your friend and got good news from the pulmonologist.

[binky1]

Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:

My DH has just been told that he has to go to Sweden on a business trip Nov. 8th returning Nov. 15th. We've managed to switch it to Nov. 13th. But here's the rub - he will have to meet us in Orlando. I will need to drive to Rochester from Ottawa and fly to Orlando on my own with the 2 kidlets. I will need to cross the border from Canada with the 2 kidlets. I will need to bring all his luggage as well because he'll be travelling with his business attire....

Feeling a little panicky....I don't like last minute changes...all the things start running through my head like what if he can't make the connecting flights...what if he misses the boat....what if...what if....

Need some encouraging words - I figure you guys can relate to an Obsessive Compulsive Vacation Planner like myself!!! ARGGHHH!!

[Princess Momma X2]

Thanks for the link to the scrapbook forum-I'm completely hooked!!

It's still snowing here in Denver-school was canceled and we are really looking forward to the sun now!!

[xxcell]

Gosh, I think I stressed myself :sick:


Going to Dr. tomm, Annie swears I have a sinus infection again. Was trying to delay Dr., cause I hate going and am a big baby:sad1


And no I am not sick cause the Yankess lost, I couldn't even watch the game:sad2:

[mrp4352]

Everything will be fine and before you know it, you'll be pulling up to port to see this beautiful sight!


http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee133/mrp4352/100_3134.jpg



Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:

My DH has just been told that he has to go to Sweden on a business trip Nov. 8th returning Nov. 15th. We've managed to switch it to Nov. 13th. But here's the rub - he will have to meet us in Orlando. I will need to drive to Rochester from Ottawa and fly to Orlando on my own with the 2 kidlets. I will need to cross the border from Canada with the 2 kidlets. I will need to bring all his luggage as well because he'll be travelling with his business attire....

Feeling a little panicky....I don't like last minute changes...all the things start running through my head like what if he can't make the connecting flights...what if he misses the boat....what if...what if....

Need some encouraging words - I figure you guys can relate to an Obsessive Compulsive Vacation Planner like myself!!! ARGGHHH!!

[LindaBabe]

Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:

My DH has just been told that he has to go to Sweden on a business trip Nov. 8th returning Nov. 15th. We've managed to switch it to Nov. 13th. But here's the rub - he will have to meet us in Orlando. I will need to drive to Rochester from Ottawa and fly to Orlando on my own with the 2 kidlets. I will need to cross the border from Canada with the 2 kidlets. I will need to bring all his luggage as well because he'll be travelling with his business attire....

Feeling a little panicky....I don't like last minute changes...all the things start running through my head like what if he can't make the connecting flights...what if he misses the boat....what if...what if....

Need some encouraging words - I figure you guys can relate to an Obsessive Compulsive Vacation Planner like myself!!! ARGGHHH!!

OK. TAKE A DEEP BREATH! YOU CAN DO THIS.

You are not some 20 year old any more - You are a MOM and that means you have SKILLS!

Enlist your children to help you. The big one entertains the little one. Make a list. of what needs to be done.

Allow extra time for every step.

If you need advice - you've got access to plenty of it right here.

ALL *WILL* BE WELL.

=========================

THANK YOU! THE DUST WORKED!

I am remarkably better today - still exhausted, but better. Pulmonologist did NOT say anything about not going - said take the rest of the antibiotics but not more than that for fear of developing resistance. Have another scan in 2 months to make sure it is all gone. We leave on Saturday. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP, GANG


Let the part-ay begin! (Now, I'm going down for a nap.)

[rob_jen]

Everything will be fine and before you know it, you'll be pulling up to port to see this beautiful sight!


http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee133/mrp4352/100_3134.jpg


That is a nice picture but if we pull up to the Wonder we may have showed up on the wrong day. :)

[glindamood]

Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:

My DH has just been told that he has to go to Sweden on a business trip Nov. 8th returning Nov. 15th. We've managed to switch it to Nov. 13th. But here's the rub - he will have to meet us in Orlando. I will need to drive to Rochester from Ottawa and fly to Orlando on my own with the 2 kidlets. I will need to cross the border from Canada with the 2 kidlets. I will need to bring all his luggage as well because he'll be travelling with his business attire....

Feeling a little panicky....I don't like last minute changes...all the things start running through my head like what if he can't make the connecting flights...what if he misses the boat....what if...what if....

Need some encouraging words - I figure you guys can relate to an Obsessive Compulsive Vacation Planner like myself!!! ARGGHHH!!

Breathe - deep breaths - in, out - you will be just fine. And so will the kids. It is an adventure. I take it he is coming in on the 14th?

Gosh, I think I stressed myself :sick:


Going to Dr. tomm, Annie swears I have a sinus infection again. Was trying to delay Dr., cause I hate going and am a big baby:sad1


And no I am not sick cause the Yankess lost, I couldn't even watch the game:sad2:

GET BETTER - AND SOON! And, take it easy. Flying with sinus problems won't be fun so you gotta go to the doc and get better - whatever it takes.

OK. TAKE A DEEP BREATH! YOU CAN DO THIS.

You are not some 20 year old any more - You are a MOM and that means you have SKILLS!

Enlist your children to help you. The big one entertains the little one. Make a list. of what needs to be done.

Allow extra time for every step.

If you need advice - you've got access to plenty of it right here.

ALL *WILL* BE WELL.

=========================

THANK YOU! THE DUST WORKED!

I am remarkably better today - still exhausted, but better. Pulmonologist did NOT say anything about not going - said take the rest of the antibiotics but not more than that for fear of developing resistance. Have another scan in 2 months to make sure it is all gone. We leave on Saturday. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP, GANG


Let the part-ay begin! (Now, I'm going down for a nap.)

Oh Linda - that is such good news, :hug:! Sorta made me all tear up. I was getting worried but will continue sending pixie dust to be sure things stay well.

[Fivepin]

Hey gang-

Think I stressed myself out as well. I have been under the weather the last couple of days. If I don't feel better tomorrow, I'm going to go to the doctor. DH has been out of town the last couple of days. He comes back tonight, but leaves Monday to California for 3 nights. He was gone for a week earlier in the month. Gotta crank out 60 halloween treat bags tonight for the boys. Between, birthday goody bags halloween and all their extracurriculars and being sick I have fallen a little behind with cruise stuff. I just may tell the boys this weekend about the trip so that I can incorporate their help. Can you believe I still have an uncarved pumpkin? It has been so hot anyway here if I did carve it last weekend, it would be pretty nasty by now.

So, everybody no more stressing out. It is what it is. We need healthy people on this trip.

Everyone take care.

[elderfam]

Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:QUOTE]

You just have to think ahead a little bit more, but think of it as an adventure that they can help you with! I was a single Mom with two little girls (once long ago) and we just took a little extra time to plan our trips together. Make them special adventure helper pins or stickers to wear.....I think they might surprise you! Good Luck!;)

[QUOTE=xxcell;34130690]Gosh, I think I stressed myself :sick:
Going to Dr. tomm, Annie swears I have a sinus infection again. Was trying to delay Dr., cause I hate going and am a big baby:sad1

:

Two words..... Neti Pot :thumbsup2 My husband uses his everyday when he showers. I use to have all manor of sinus problems....now they are very rare. Hope you feel better!



THANK YOU! THE DUST WORKED!

I am remarkably better today - still exhausted, but better. Pulmonologist did NOT say anything about not going - said take the rest of the antibiotics but not more than that for fear of developing resistance. Have another scan in 2 months to make sure it is all gone. We leave on Saturday. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP, GANG
Let the part-ay begin! (Now, I'm going down for a nap.)

Yea for the Dust!! :wizard: Glad to here your good news, Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Cynthia

[mousemom11]

Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:

My DH has just been told that he has to go to Sweden on a business trip Nov. 8th returning Nov. 15th. We've managed to switch it to Nov. 13th. But here's the rub - he will have to meet us in Orlando. I will need to drive to Rochester from Ottawa and fly to Orlando on my own with the 2 kidlets. I will need to cross the border from Canada with the 2 kidlets. I will need to bring all his luggage as well because he'll be travelling with his business attire....

Feeling a little panicky....I don't like last minute changes...all the things start running through my head like what if he can't make the connecting flights...what if he misses the boat....what if...what if....

Need some encouraging words - I figure you guys can relate to an Obsessive Compulsive Vacation Planner like myself!!! ARGGHHH!!

Did a lot of that when DH was really sick before his transplant. Being the Queen of Rationalization, what worked for me was to take the attitude that this was a challenge that I was going to handle easily. I enlisted the girls help, rolled up my sleeves, and made my plans. Take your "what ifs" and make contingency plans for them, within reason, and then let them go. Check in with the skycaps at the airport so that you don't have to shlep all the luggage. If they aren't available, use a luggage cart. Grab a luggage cart or porter at the airport in Orlando to help you with your luggage. It will be OK, you can do this!

Gosh, I think I stressed myself :sick:


Going to Dr. tomm, Annie swears I have a sinus infection again. Was trying to delay Dr., cause I hate going and am a big baby:sad1


And no I am not sick cause the Yankess lost, I couldn't even watch the game:sad2:

Neener, go Phillies!! Sorry, couldn't resist. Go to the doc and feel better OK? If you have a sinus infection, all you'll need is some antibiotics and you'll be back on your feet in no time. Gail is right, you sure don't want to fly with a sinus infection.


THANK YOU! THE DUST WORKED!

I am remarkably better today - still exhausted, but better. Pulmonologist did NOT say anything about not going - said take the rest of the antibiotics but not more than that for fear of developing resistance. Have another scan in 2 months to make sure it is all gone. We leave on Saturday. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP, GANG


Let the part-ay begin! (Now, I'm going down for a nap.)

SO glad to hear that Linda. :hug: Keep resting and we'll see you soon!

Hey gang-

Think I stressed myself out as well. I have been under the weather the last couple of days. If I don't feel better tomorrow, I'm going to go to the doctor. DH has been out of town the last couple of days. He comes back tonight, but leaves Monday to California for 3 nights. He was gone for a week earlier in the month. Gotta crank out 60 halloween treat bags tonight for the boys. Between, birthday goody bags halloween and all their extracurriculars and being sick I have fallen a little behind with cruise stuff. I just may tell the boys this weekend about the trip so that I can incorporate their help. Can you believe I still have an uncarved pumpkin? It has been so hot anyway here if I did carve it last weekend, it would be pretty nasty by now.

So, everybody no more stressing out. It is what it is. We need healthy people on this trip.

Everyone take care.

:hug: I think we all need to get over our SuperMom syndrome (myself included). :laundy: Rather than carving our pumpkins, which is a tedious mess, we let the girls draw theirs. The pumpkins last much longer since they're not carved and it requires little effort or supervision on the parent's part. Prioritize, do the critical stuff first, and let the little stuff go. I agree, it is what it is. We are all going to have a great time on the cruise, regardless of how many magnets we have on our doors, how many matching shirts we wear, and what kind of FE gifts we give away. We'll be together doing a Disney cruise, and that's what's important. :grouphug:

[photocjr]

Sounds like alot of us are getting sick before the cruise. My son woke up with a runny noise and a slight cough, but some juice breakfast and rest seems to be better. But now I feel feverish and had a sneeze attack. I work on the ramp with airplanes and here at lax it has been super windy. That doesn't help.
Hope everyone gets well. There's still time before the cruise to kick this cold shouldn't be a problem.:hippie: peace and relaxation starts in T-5 working days...

[binky1]

:love::love: Thanks - the panic attack seems to have subsided....

And you are all right. I am the Queen of Lists so that will help. Once I write something down, it helps to calm me down. And yes, unfortunately, I also suffer from Super Mom syndrome and the funny thing is my mom was a single mom with 2 girls and she did a great job of course, look how I turned out :rotfl2::rotfl2:....so I know that I can do it.

Now I have to figure out the legal documentation for travelling with my kidlets on my own across the border and get it done before DH leaves. JetBlue has been very helpful regarding the flights and I'm sure I'll be able to handle the rest. As a good friend said at the bus stop at lunchtime, "If anyone can handle it, you can..." so thanks again for the words of encouragement..

Have a great evening everyone!!

Lisa

[LindaBabe]

Breathe - deep breaths - in, out - you will be just fine. And so will the kids. It is an adventure. I take it he is coming in on the 14th?



GET BETTER - AND SOON! And, take it easy. Flying with sinus problems won't be fun so you gotta go to the doc and get better - whatever it takes.



Oh Linda - that is such good news, :hug:! Sorta made me all tear up. I was getting worried but will continue sending pixie dust to be sure things stay well.
You are just SWEET! But I know what you mean - you guys all MATTER to me now.

XXCell, Man HIE thee to the doc!!!
Did a lot of that when DH was really sick before his transplant. Being the Queen of Rationalization, what worked for me was to take the attitude that this was a challenge that I was going to handle easily. I enlisted the girls help, rolled up my sleeves, and made my plans. Take your "what ifs" and make contingency plans for them, within reason, and then let them go. Check in with the skycaps at the airport so that you don't have to shlep all the luggage. If they aren't available, use a luggage cart. Grab a luggage cart or porter at the airport in Orlando to help you with your luggage. It will be OK, you can do this!
. . . . :hug: I think we all need to get over our SuperMom syndrome (myself included). :laundy: Rather than carving our pumpkins, which is a tedious mess, we let the girls draw theirs. The pumpkins last much longer since they're not carved and it requires little effort or supervision on the parent's part. Prioritize, do the critical stuff first, and let the little stuff go. I agree, it is what it is. We are all going to have a great time on the cruise, regardless of how many magnets we have on our doors, how many matching shirts we wear, and what kind of FE gifts we give away. We'll be together doing a Disney cruise, and that's what's important. :grouphug:

Here hear! And let the kids do the halloween bags - WHY does it have to be YOU??


:love::love: Thanks - the panic attack seems to have subsided....

And you are all right. I am the Queen of Lists so that will help. Once I write something down, it helps to calm me down. And yes, unfortunately, I also suffer from Super Mom syndrome and the funny thing is my mom was a single mom with 2 girls and she did a great job of course, look how I turned out :rotfl2::rotfl2:....so I know that I can do it.

Now I have to figure out the legal documentation for travelling with my kidlets on my own across the border and get it done before DH leaves. JetBlue has been very helpful regarding the flights and I'm sure I'll be able to handle the rest. As a good friend said at the bus stop at lunchtime, "If anyone can handle it, you can..." so thanks again for the words of encouragement..

Have a great evening everyone!!

Lisa

We know you can do it, Lisa and I'm glad you remembered that yourself! lol

[mrp4352]

That is a nice picture but if we pull up to the Wonder we may have showed up on the wrong day. :)

True!! :rotfl2:

I didn't think about that! I just knew it was one of the first up close views of a Disney ship that you get!

[sandiegosusie]

Our family started playing a new game today, called Where Will We Be A Week from Today? Today's answer? Epcot, Future World section. Lunch at Sunshine Seasons, Character Dinner at Garden Grill. Illuminations in the evening. :banana::banana:

FE box is all packed and ready to be mailed to the ship. :woohoo: I should be finishing up the notebook today with all my travel documents.

Woo hoo! The Dream is unveiled today. I'll be watching the webcast this afternoon. I'm sure that we'll sail it eventually (either that or the Fantasy). But only when one of them starts doing at least 7-night cruises.

What size box are you mailing? I think I have to pack some of the FE's and mail others...

[Bamfield]

Now I have to figure out the legal documentation for travelling with my kidlets on my own across the border and get it done before DH leaves. JetBlue has been very helpful regarding the flights and I'm sure I'll be able to handle the rest. As a good friend said at the bus stop at lunchtime, "If anyone can handle it, you can..." so thanks again for the words of encouragement..

Have a great evening everyone!!

Lisa

Sounds like your DH has been having the same schedule as me for business travel. I am just glad today was my last trip before vacation. I can't imagine one that close though. However, I bet you are doing most of the packing and that isn't something he usually does?

My dad takes the boys back and forth to Canada by himself during the summer when they stay with him in Michigan. I usually provide a notarized letter authorizing him to take the kids back and forth during a designated period, it is signed by both my DH and myself. That was the recommendation that I got off the immigration website for entry/exit of minors.

[mousemom11]

What size box are you mailing? I think I have to pack some of the FE's and mail others...

I am mailing a large flat-rate priority mail box, which is 12x12x6. This is the only thing that made sense to mail from a cost point of view, as it will only cost $10.35 to mail from Seattle to the ship, regardless of weight. I priced how much it would cost to mail a regular box that weighed the same and it was $35. At that price, it would be cheaper to pay to check another bag.

[Woobie]

WOW! Sending stay healthy and get better vibes to EVERYONE. I hope the dog is better, the lungs are better and the sinuses are better (did I miss anything? Sorry if I did).

Handling the trip solo IS do-able. Take deep breaths and extra time and you should be good. Lists are your friend!

I always play the next-week-at-this-time game (and the last-week-at-this-time) game. However, my game is "2 weeks from now..." :cool1:

I have to decide what, if anything, I want to mail down to the ship. Hmmm.

Working on shirts and FE bag today/tomorrow. I'll have to put finishing touches on FE gifts on the ship during baby's nap time.

[LindaBabe]

WOW! I'll have to put finishing touches on FE gifts on the ship during baby's nap time.

Wanna BET? IFthat baby naps, my guess is you will too, :rotfl: I know I certainly would. (will)

[glindamood]

I'll have to put finishing touches on FE gifts on the ship during baby's nap time.

Wanna BET? IFthat baby naps, my guess is you will too, :rotfl: I know I certainly would. (will)

Gee Woobie - maybe Linda would nap with the baby and you could come out and play??? :lmao:

Made it home from what could have been Drew's last soccer game. He is thinking about not playing next year. But, I also heard the coaches talking about maybe another game next week - I hope it is before Thursday if they have one. Kind of sad as I enjoy watching him play.

Well, take care everyone, rest, go to the doc if necessary and get well - we are going on a cruise really soon and you need to be well!!!

[RookieMouse]

Lisa, you can do it! Remember, you are Canadian. ;) And if you can survive in that puzzle palace called Ottawa (or as we Department of National Defense employees call it - Disneyland-on-the-Rideau), you can survive anything. :lmao:

I like doing the where-will-we-be-in-two-weeks game as well: two weeks from right now, we will be at the MK taking in MVMCP. :cloud9:

35 pounds of FE stuff???? :scared1: This is one reason we opted out of the FE thing. First off, I am not that organized, and second, we are attempting to travel as light as possible this trip. We are basically packing clothes for 5 days - we can do laundry just before leaving BLT, and again mid-cruise. DS and I are doing the tux rental thing thru Cruiseline Formal to save the hassle of packing a suit. This cruise for us is all about family time and max relaxation.

We all went and got our seasonal flu shots on Saturday, and I got my H1N1 shot this afternoon (and DW and the critter-kids get theirs on Monday) so we should be good to go. Got our dining ressies made at WDW and all the pre-cruise paperwork and passports are all in one place. Probably start packing suitcases with summer stuff next week.

Somebody save me a seat in the Quiet Cove Cafe and the first coffee is on me...


John

[mrp4352]

Hi all-

Some of you may have seen a plea to help parents celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on the cruise. The parents don't read the board, but their daughter is trying to plan some extra pixie dust for them. pixiedust:

Mom (MsTxMom) has come up with a fun idea! We're going to make an FE for the celebrating couple. If you have a spare gift and wouldn't mind dropping it in their bag, that would be fantastic! PM me for the stateroom if you'd like to help!

And now, back to your regularly planned packing and "two-weeks-from-right-now" games!

Michelle

PS - two weeks from right now, we'll be frantically making sure our suitcases are less than 50 pounds and trying to convince ourselves we have to go to bed since we have a 6am flight in the morning...

[mousemom11]

PS - two weeks from right now, we'll be frantically making sure our suitcases are less than 50 pounds and trying to convince ourselves we have to go to bed since we have a 6am flight in the morning...

We'll be doing the exact same thing 5 nights from now. Our flight is at 6:05 am next Wednesday. :banana:

[King Charming]

Sure wish I could play the 2 weeks game and smile. I'm trying hard to remember where I'll be living 2 weeks from now! So that means we WILL be moving to Mickey town soon. Hyper got the seal of approval from her boss, and will be hired perm, so the "let's fill another box" game has begun in ernest. While you wise folks are out playing w/ Mickey pre-cruise, I'll be lugging cartons of junk (and some stuff) around Florida.

We are getting down to the home stretch, and I can't wait to meet you nice people. So don't do anything stupid/courageous/dangerous etc that will make you show up in a cast. Tink's dust is some pretty powerful stuff, but it don't fix everything. Stay healthy, get healthy, whatever you got to do, 'cause we got some serious partying to do. You really don't want to be the person we all raise a glass to as we wish you were here.

8 down, 3 to go!!!! Go Yankees.

[LindaBabe]

Gee Woobie - maybe Linda would nap with the baby and you could come out and play??? :lmao:



Now There's a plan! After all, Woobie IS my cousin, right, Woobie?
:cutie:
:

35 pounds of FE stuff???? :scared1: This is one reason we opted out of the FE thing.
Somebody save me a seat in the Quiet Cove Cafe and the first coffee is on me...

John

You could have done it light weight, John! Gift cards don't weight that much :lmao:


Sure wish I could play the 2 weeks game and smile. I'm trying hard to remember where I'll be living 2 weeks from now! So that means we WILL be moving to Mickey town soon. Hyper got the seal of approval from her boss, and will be hired perm, so the "let's fill another box" game has begun in ernest. While you wise folks are out playing w/ Mickey pre-cruise, I'll be lugging cartons of junk (and some stuff) around Florida.


KiC, you'll survive! Just look at the prize at the end - 7 days of relaxation!

[Hypermommy]

Wow!!! And I thought we were a chatty group on the last thread. 8 pages since Sunday?!?!?!?! Good Lawd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

Everyone that has access to the spreadsheet should be getting an email inviting them to access the miniNav that Cynthia (Elderfam - did I get the real name right?) produced. It looks wonderful!!!! And I know that one of the other Pixie Duster ladies helped her but I can't for the life of me remember who did. I'm so sorry not to be able to give proper credit where due. Please forgive me. :worship:

I'll also be making it available as a download from our private site. As soon as the girl that hosts the site for me has a chance to get back to me and remind me what my password for FTP'ing is so I can get it up there. :rolleyes1

Denise-

Thank you so much for updating the spreadsheet. You have been such a busy person lately between househunting and the new job. Bet you can't wait to get on the ship.

Abso-freakin-lutely!!!! Y'all let me know where's the best place to get smoothies the moment we arrive? And also, do smoothies cost extra? If they do it's gonna be orange juice and my little flask!!! But if smoothies are free, it's gonna be smoothies and my little flask! Notice a pattern? :rotfl2: I figure vodka goes with everything, huh?

Anyone have any good last minute tips on cruise items to pack that will make life easier like the over the door shoe holder for the bathroom.

If you have anyone that will be required to be at a certain place at a certain time (i.e., teenagers who are expected to show up for dinner :rolleyes1) bring watches as there are like NO clocks on the ship.

Being realistic that they won't work on it at WDW or the cruise, I'm going to mail it all to Grandma.

What a great idea!!!! Wish I could send my kids off to Grandma and them get their work done. But I have my doubts that even God himself could get my eldest to take his schoolwork seriously. Arrrrrggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! But I contacted their new school yesterday and we're going to have to get transcripts from Florida Virtual and have a meeting with the principal. The youngest is easy -- we know what grade he's going in. But the eldest has been homeschooled for a couple of years and is currently taking 8th grade and 9th grade classes so we need to meet with the principal to figure out what grade to put him in.

Just one more thing we'll have to be looking at doing before the cruise. :scared1:

Just wanted to say nice games to all you Angel Fans. It was a great series and you put up a heck of a fight.
You have a great team:thumbsup2

Yeah... what he said. (you're such a good example for me xxcell!).

Well, I will officially go on record - I am an Indians fan (yeah, poor me but being a Browns fan these days is even harder) and it is too difficult for me to say anything nice about the Yankees. So, I just won't care and you all have a grand time with all of it. Someday - it will be my turn!

Well, I guess nobody's perfect, huh?

/me ducking and running!

3M hooks for lanyards. I like the lanyards hanging up so they don't tangle.

That sounds like a fantastic idea!!!! I think we'll try it too.

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

((((((((((((((((( HUGS )))))))))))))))))))))

That must be so hard. How ya holding up?

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.:mad:

Oh no!!!!!! So sorry to hear about the issues you had on Monday. How's the puppy?

I put together my medicine bag (gallon zip lock) this weekend. Pepto, benedryl, nyquil, daycare, motrin, tylenol, tums, bandaids, robitussin and ace bandage. I hope we won't need any of it, but better to have on hand just in case.

...

And, for anyone interested in countdown information, 17, Cheshire Cat.:rotfl: For our newbies, see post 3504 of previous thread.

Yeah, I have to start putting mine together too. We didn't need any of it last time but from what I hear they charge if you need any meds on the ship... ugh! But you know, as expensive as meds can be (yes, I'm being cheap -- you wouldn't beLIEVE what they want for an electric company deposit around here) I was thinking.... I could add another sheet to the workbook and mark who's bringing what meds. Then if any of us find we need something but didn't bring it maybe we could bum some from someone that did? Or, one person could bring some immodium and someone else could bring some pepto and someone else could bring XXX and someone else could bring YYY. Would that be something y'all would be interested in? Maybe I'm just being cheap?

You may only lounge around the adult pool or on deck 4. Drink lots of fluids. NO walking around in the hot sun young lady!!

And some of them have to be nonalcoholic as long as you're sick. Some of them...... :rotfl2:

I thought it was when you went to the submarine races that the problems occured. :lmao: I always miss some of the fun! DANG!!

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out exactly how much trouble you can get in while driving. It's the parking that was always the problem when I was a kid. Maybe I just wasn't adventurous enough????

Hello! Just found this thread. DH and I will be on this cruise celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. Looks like I missed the fun activities, but I'd be interested in knowing who is going (spreadsheet??? can't find it), and if there are any "open" times to meet with this group.

:welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome:
So I know you've already been told about the spreadsheet. We also have a "private" site (not behind a firewall but I'm careful who gets the address). I'm careful with it because we have pictures on there of our kids and ourselves. We also have games and some side discussions (Vicki, I believe it was you that practically challenged KC to a pinball match, right? ... check for my reply on the pinball thing).

And if you need anything else just let us know. The folks on this thread are incredible and everyone will gladly help in any way they can.

Snow is falling heavy in Denver-Can't wait for the sun on the cruise!

Hmmmmmmm.... no snow here <evil grin>
/me ducking and running

Quick question-Any scrapbookers on this cruise? Do you have any suggestions for pages/ideas??

I scrapped the last cruise. I ended up putting our entire trip report in the scrapbook because I just LOVED KC's writing style. If you're interested in looking over any of my pages they're at http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/hypermommy_2007/Cruise%20Scrapbook/

Taking the kids for the H1N1 shot this afternoon - figured we might as well get it now. DH is home sick but I don't think it's that specific flu...but of course, I'm not a doctor ... just a mom....

I think at this point we're going to hold off on flu shots until we get back. I'd hate any of the guys to get sick on the cruise. I just hope we're making the right decision. This parenting thing can be so difficult sometimes, eh?

By the way, anyone thinking about hitching a ride on the Disney Dream? I hear they are having a big reveal tomorrow.


Oh, I am soooooooooooo tempted by the Dream now. I saw a picture online of the new waterslide they're going to have (the AquaDuck) that has a clear tube that extends over the side of the ship! And the inside staterooms would be fun with the new virtual portholes. Bet you see Nemo swim by a time or two! And I would love to check out the new Enchanted Forest restaurant. Bet that'll be wonderful!!!

Okay, people, talk me off the ledge...:scared1::scared1:

You'll be just fine!!! Remember, if you need any help once you get to Orlando, I will be MORE THAN HAPPY to help in whatever way I can. Just let me know so I can make sure I'm there! I can entertain kids, schlep luggage, provide comic relief, whatever helps!

Going to Dr. tomm, Annie swears I have a sinus infection again. Was trying to delay Dr., cause I hate going and am a big baby:sad1

And no I am not sick cause the Yankess lost, I couldn't even watch the game:sad2:

What'd the doc say? Flying with a sinus infection would not be cool at all.

And our beloved boys won last night. I know it wasn't looking good when I went to bed at about 9. But they apparently pulled it out.

I know they'd better win.... do you know how much <stuff> we're going to have to take from our fellow darling Double Dippers if the boys slack off and <gulp> lose?

THANK YOU! THE DUST WORKED!

Excellent news!!! Glad to know you're feeling better.

Think I stressed myself out as well. I have been under the weather the last couple of days. If I don't feel better tomorrow, I'm going to go to the doctor.

Did you end up at the doc's? What was the result?

Neener, go Phillies!!

Neener back! :rotfl2:

the funny thing is my mom was a single mom with 2 girls and she did a great job of course, look how I turned out :rotfl2::rotfl2:....so I know that I can do it.

No, no, no... fingers, no...

Can not......... tease......... poor............ Lisa............about...........how.............sh e...........turned.............out.

Oh girl... you should know me better by now than to leave me an opening like that. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Nah, seriously you turned out great (but you know I have to tease you!). You'll do fine!!!!!

We are getting down to the home stretch, and I can't wait to meet you nice people. So don't do anything stupid/courageous/dangerous etc that will make you show up in a cast. Tink's dust is some pretty powerful stuff, but it don't fix everything. Stay healthy, get healthy, whatever you got to do, 'cause we got some serious partying to do. You really don't want to be the person we all raise a glass to as we wish you were here.

You told that to our wonderful sons too, right? I swear their last words are gonna be "hey y'all, watch this!"

[binky1]

Lisa, you can do it! Remember, you are Canadian. ;) And if you can survive in that puzzle palace called Ottawa (or as we Department of National Defense employees call it - Disneyland-on-the-Rideau), you can survive anything. :lmao:

Ain't that the truth!! Well, I've been up since 5:30 a.m. thinking about "stuff" - and I like my sleep so this is not normal.:rotfl::rotfl:

Michelle (mrp4352) - I'll participate in the secret FE - I've got their stateroom# 'cause I've made them some magnets.

Cynthia (Elderfam) - What an AWESOME job on the Mini-Nav!!! You have done an outstanding job!! Thanks so very much!!

Bamfield - Thanks for the document advice - we're going to put together a notarized letter - chances are they won't even ask for it but it would be one less worry.

Hypermommy - I've sent you a PM.

Have a great day everyone!!

Lisa

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning everybody!

I *will * need that stateroom number for fe delivery - i've made sure I have extras.

Somehow, I don't recollect seeing that website, did I? The spreadsheet yes, how did I miss the site? Or is it just the old lady brain kicking in?

Off to look at the mini nav! Happy Day all.

Oh and PIXIE DUST to those who need it - I'm not mentioning names because the two cruises have melded in my mind and I don't want y'all wondering "whozat?"

[gomagic]

Just a heads up to everyone on deck 8. Due to a cabin change(thanks Mom!), we are in 8034, not 8538. So if you are looking for the message board, that's where it will be. The cabin number is correct in the list of cabins and on the FE map.

[Woobie]

Now There's a plan! After all, Woobie IS my cousin, right, Woobie?
:cutie:

Sounds like a plan to me!! Now to convince the baby. She's permanently attached to me (mommy's girl). It takes a while for her to even go w/daddy sometimes.

Hypermom - smoothies DO cost more (ask my wallet from last cruise. Kids LOVED them at dinner). :rotfl: Good luck with the move.

[glindamood]

Denise - congrats on the hire status, and good luck with the move. Hopefully you won't have any problems and everything will just fall into place.

KC - good luck with all those boxes. I can honestly say I do not envy you. Moving is such a chore.

To everyone - TGIF, although I appear to be in the office working an install, I will be done shortly and can head out for a visit to the bank (travelers checks) and the grocery store.

And - two weeks from today - I will be at Castaway Cay! We have the jet skis booked at 11:00 and I am really looking forward to that. Then we will lunch and head over to SB. Time can officailly slow down in my book - this will all be over before I know it.

[glindamood]

Cynthia - This mini nav is AWESOME!! I just printed it and LOVE it. You did an awesome job.

[glindamood]

SECRET MICKEY TASK - PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING. Everyone should have recieved a PM from either Sandiegosusie or myself with your assignments. Could you please take a minute to respond to the person that sent you your assignment and let us know you got your SM - even if you did that once so we have a clean slate to work from. We just want to be sure that everyone has been covered. Thanks!

[gomagic]

Cynthia - This mini nav is AWESOME!! I just printed it and LOVE it. You did an awesome job.

I agree 100%.:thumbsup2 The first thing I did when I got to work this morning was print it out and read it over. I'm sure my boss wondered what I was looking at.

[SJSH Mom]

Hey everyone. I know the cruise is getting close but I wanted to share an App for the iPhone that my husband created for our NEW iPhones (which I now love BTW). It is a DCL countdown timer for our DD cruise! If you are interested in checking it out please go to (it on his company's website):

http://www.zoeticinteractive.com/dc

If you like and want it for your iPhone, you are welcome to it:

Once you have it up and running on the iPhone browser, you can click on the "+" symbol on the bottom to make a home screen icon so that you can have easy access to it. It's a nifty little app that countdowns to Nov 14th down to the second :rotfl:! (Based on EST)

[SJSH Mom]

Great job ladies. We all really appreciate the work. Thanks

[TinLizzy90]

Wow, I've missed a lot! Bronchitis has taken me down this week, but at least I tested swine flu negative.

Seems there are others here doing the antibiotic dance - hope you are feeling better, lindababe!

The Mini-Navigators look awesome. I just printed mine. Woo-hoo!

I had hoped to have had my FE gifts shipped out by then end of the week, but that is just not going to happen. I'm flying solo here, as my better half has been in Japan and Korea all week. I always have such great timing when I get sick! I didn't even start packing yet...that was supposed to happen this week, too. :headache:

I am glad to hear that Denise is looking at permanent hire - very good news!

And to binky1 - sorry to hear that your getting to the boat adventure got more adventurous. I know that you'll be able to make it all work, though.

[LindaBabe]

Wow, I've missed a lot! Bronchitis has taken me down this week, but at least I tested swine flu negative.



I hope you're feeling a LOT better. Just do what you have to do to get by, and leave the rest, without guilt. like people have been telling me - we need YOU on the boat, healthy. the FE gifts are unimportant. At least you're two weeks out, rather than one - that gives you time.

Gail, when do you guys leave?

I can't get over how great that mini-nav is. I wish two things - one that my eyes were a little bit better :3dglasses, and two - that we had hired YOU to do one for the previous cruise! LOVED the format to print into a real book. Loved the marked up maps. LOVED the logical 'celebrations' summary!!!

[mommyarewegoingback]

I love the mini-nav! It's perfect. You even thought about the double sided printing and all that! Thank you sooooo much for your time and effort!
-virginia

[glindamood]

I hope you're feeling a LOT better. Just do what you have to do to get by, and leave the rest, without guilt. like people have been telling me - we need YOU on the boat, healthy. the FE gifts are unimportant. At least you're two weeks out, rather than one - that gives you time.

Gail, when do you guys leave?

I can't get over how great that mini-nav is. I wish two things - one that my eyes were a little bit better :3dglasses, and two - that we had hired YOU to do one for the previous cruise! LOVED the format to print into a real book. Loved the marked up maps. LOVED the logical 'celebrations' summary!!!

Isn't that mini nav the BEST? We don't have a colored printer but I wll get someone to print me a color copy for a keepsake. I will use and mark up the black & white that I have. I have 2 options when duplexing and of course, it was the second option but worked like a charm.

Linda - we leave for Nick and Cara's next Thursday, taking lasagna dinner and spending the night there and then we fly out on the 6th. We are staying at SSR for the night, renting a car on Saturday morning, stopping for beer and Pepsi and will head over to the port. I want to stop and see Shirley before we board but then we will be right there. Can't miss lunch in PC.

[Fivepin]

Hi all-

Some of you may have seen a plea to help parents celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on the cruise. The parents don't read the board, but their daughter is trying to plan some extra pixie dust for them. pixiedust:

Mom (MsTxMom) has come up with a fun idea! We're going to make an FE for the celebrating couple. If you have a spare gift and wouldn't mind dropping it in their bag, that would be fantastic! PM me for the stateroom if you'd like to help!

And now, back to your regularly planned packing and "two-weeks-from-right-now" games!

Michelle



PS - two weeks from right now, we'll be frantically making sure our suitcases are less than 50 pounds and trying to convince ourselves we have to go to bed since we have a 6am flight in the morning...

Hi Michelle-

I have been in contact with their daughter Patti. I have several magnets made up for them for their door. The FE is a great idea. I was going to give them a little something as well.

[Fivepin]

Well-reluctantly went to the doctor today. I have the flu, not swine flu. I had gotten the seasonal flu shot a couple of weeks ago. Ray came back last night and he has a sinus infection. We both have scripts being filled. better now than right before we go. Chris-the youngest now has a cough and runny nose.

I did manage to crank out the 58 halloween goodie bags for the classes yesterday and take them in. I had to bow out of the halloween parties at school today.

Needless to say, the painting or drawing on the pumpkin is sounding better and better. there's just no time to carve now. Their soccer jamboree is tonight and between the 2 older boys-5 games tomorrow.

The mini navs look great.

Denise congrat on the perm hire at the job.

I'm glad to hear others are recovering.

I need to go lay down again. Hopefully I can catch up some more later. Take care everyone.

[mousemom11]

The mini-navs are amazing!!! Thank you SO much elderfam and mrp!!! :worship::worship:

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Magic Kingdom!!

Denise & KC - congrats on the permanent position. Yes, moving sucks but you sure have a nice reward coming at ya in 2 weeks.

Pixie dust for good health to all. If it comes down to resting vs doing FE gifts and such, opt for rest. We want YOU on the cruise, not your stuff. :flower3:

I'm working on the travel notebook today, getting all our paperwork in order, and taking care of all the November bills today since we're going to be gone all month.

I showed the girls pictures of the Dream last night. We all can't wait to go on the new ship. I think we'll wait until the Fantasy starts sailing in 2012 so that we can do a 7-night on the new ships. Looks like you'll find me at the re-booking center on our cruise. :thumbsup2

[xxcell]

Ye, Annie(a/k/a irish belle=DW) was right. Sinus infection:sad1:

Just started anti- biotics.

Thanks for all the kind words and advice from all my/our DIS friends:thumbsup2

Can't wait to meet you all.


Kevin/xxcell:goodvibes

[mousemom11]

Ye, Annie(a/k/a irish belle=DW) was right. Sinus infection:sad1:

Just started anti- biotics.

Thanks for all the kind words and advice from all my/our DIS friends:thumbsup2

Can't wait to meet you all.


Kevin/xxcell:goodvibes

Get well soon! :flower3:

[elderfam]

Just a heads up to everyone on deck 8. Due to a cabin change(thanks Mom!), we are in 8034, not 8538. So if you are looking for the message board, that's where it will be. The cabin number is correct in the list of cabins and on the FE map.

OPPS :confused3 Sorry that one got by me. I want to make sure everyone knows I had a partner on this project... Mrp4352 aka Michelle! We can try to update the mini-nav on line before we sail, so if there are any other changes please PM me ASAP.

My goal is to have one copy per stateroom which I will hand out with the lanyards.

My son and husband both have colds this week too.....I guess everyone is just trying to get it out of the way before our cruise! My motto is: Better this week than next!

:thumbsup2
Cynthia

[Bamfield]

OPPS :confused3 Sorry that one got by me. I want to make sure everyone knows I had a partner on this project... Mrp4352 aka Michelle! We can try to update the mini-nav on line before we sail, so if there are any other changes please PM me ASAP.

My goal is to have one copy per stateroom which I will hand out with the lanyards.

My son and husband both have colds this week too.....I guess everyone is just trying to get it out of the way before our cruise! My motto is: Better this week than next!

:thumbsup2
Cynthia

Cynthia -This is fantastic! :thumbsup2 Thanks to your whole team for your efforts. I love the ship map with the rooms highlighted. Can't wait to deliver all those FEs.

[LindaBabe]

Everybody, Please feel better SOON!

[gomagic]

OPPS :confused3 Sorry that one got by me. I want to make sure everyone knows I had a partner on this project... Mrp4352 aka Michelle! We can try to update the mini-nav on line before we sail, so if there are any other changes please PM me ASAP.
Cynthia

Not a problem at all! The people in 8538 might have wondered why everyone was stopping by to look at their door though.;) Like I said before, you guys did a great job:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[gomagic]

Everybody, Please feel better SOON!

Yes, please everyone take care of yourself. It is beginning to get to the point here at work that I may have to threaten my boss with bodily harm if he doesn't stop seeing how far he can spread his germs. He never makes an attempt to cover his mouth when he sneezes or coughs. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[big jack 2002]

Denise--Congratulations on the job!! ::MinnieMoGreat!! I am so glad for you and your family!! Getting the boys settled in school will help a lot.:teacher: Have you found a place to stay? Once you get everything settled, you will feel a lot less pressure!!
Cynthia, the mini-navigators look awesome--I really like the deck maps you made.:goodvibes

Michelle -- I already have the room number, too. I made some magnets and am planning on leaving them a FE. They should be really surprised!! What a great thing for their daughter to think up.:bride:
We'll see you all in about 14 more days. We will be at POFQ 4 days before we cruise!!
Barbara:beach:

[rgroves]

Mini-Nav's are awesome. THANKS!!!!

We'll be in Orlando on the 11th to spend a day at Universal. Then the 12th exploring downtown Orlando and a visit to Downtown Disney. The 13th we'll be heading slightly north of Orlando to visit the grave of my wife's grandmother, then to Port Canaveral.

I also just got an email stating the DCL House Party kits should arrive no later than the 6th.. WooHoo!!!!! More stuff to stuff into a suitcase!!

[Travelbee]

:yay: We brought our 12 yo pup home! Xray showed a tumor on the spleen and surgery to remove it was successful. We won't know if it was cancerous until next week... keeping our fingers crossed.

[mousemom11]

:yay: We brought our 12 yo pup home! Xray showed a tumor on the spleen and surgery to remove it was successful. We won't know if it was cancerous until next week... keeping our fingers crossed.

Congratulations! Pixie dust to your pup for good results! pixiedust:

[LindaBabe]

I counted my suitcases for the ship. . . 5 . . . and a box.

More dust for the sickies! Get BETTER SOON!

[mousemom11]

I counted my suitcases for the ship. . . 5 . . . and a box.


Holy moly and there's only 2 of you! I think we'll have 5 for the 4 of us, plus a box, plus 6 carryons. :lmao:

[LindaBabe]

Well, the Teddy Bears can't carry carryons, and I need a hand free for the cane, so we have more luggage and fewer carryons! It's up to 6 bags and a box, now.

[makaylee]

Does anyone one know if they are going to discount any CC packages since we are there for 2 days?

Less than 2 weeks Woo Hoo!:woohoo:

[LindaBabe]

I've never seen it happen, makaylee, but that doesn't mean it doesn't. I would think, like the spa specials, they look at their bookings and put the discounts in the NAV for the things or times that aren't selling well.

Up and at 'em! I was too excited to sleep!

[Hypermommy]

Does anyone still need spreadsheet info posted? If you're needing it I'll do it. It doesn't take but a few minutes.

Cynthia and Michelle, excellent, excellent job on the mini-nav!!!!! That turned out sooooo cool!

Hypermommy - I've sent you a PM.

Ruh roh... I guess I'm in trouble now. :scared1:

Ye, Annie(a/k/a irish belle=DW) was right.
And you doubted this or something????

Denise--Congratulations on the job!! ::MinnieMoGreat!! I am so glad for you and your family!! Getting the boys settled in school will help a lot.:teacher: Have you found a place to stay? Once you get everything settled, you will feel a lot less pressure!!


Yes, we finally figured out where we're going to be living. It's an older neighborhood just south of Sanford which is on the NE side of town. I'll be about 30 min from my job. That'll work out perfectly because there are a couple of podcasts I love that I haven't been able to listen to. Now I can do so on the way to/from work!!! :rotfl2: But get this... we take possession of the place on the 10th. But KC has to be in Tally on the 10th and 11th because EM#1 is marching in the Vets Day parade. So he'll be driving a truckload of stuff down on the 11th. Hope we can get it all down there because if memory serves we have something that we just have to do on the 14th..........

:yay: We brought our 12 yo pup home! Xray showed a tumor on the spleen and surgery to remove it was successful. We won't know if it was cancerous until next week... keeping our fingers crossed.

Let us know... pixie dust for the pup!!!

[Hypermommy]

Hey there!

I was just sitting here prepping FE stuff (yeah, I'm finally getting around to it) and realized I never finished the graphic for the dolphin excursion. Y'all had some great suggestions as to what to change. I'd probably be able to finish it up tonight or tomorrow if you'll be kind enough to remind me what your suggestions were. Please?

Here's the graphic again as it stands now.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/hypermommy_2007/Dolphins.jpg

Maybe the dolphin Ds are too much? I could just change all the lettering to Disney font and move it around.

In fact that was so easy to do that I just threw it together. What do y'all think of this one?

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/hypermommy_2007/Dolphinscopy2.jpg
Maybe it should be "dive with dolphins" instead of "do the dolphins".... maybe it's just me but that just doesn't sound right, ya know?

Anyway.... lemme know what you think of either one and I'll get it finished up and available to everyone to iron-on to a t-shirt if you want to.

[smye1stdisneycruise]

You don't read the thread a couple of days and I had to catch up on like 5 pages! Hope everyone stays healthy and flu free! I am hoping to stay H1N1 free (as we did not get insurance):scared1: and I am working at the hospital for the next six days straight so needless to say there is a whole lot of hand washing going on!:lmao: Lisa you will be fine! You are a WOMAN, You are CANADIAN and you are ORGANIZED! Just remember these things build character!:banana::banana:Take care everyone and I will see you all real soon!:thumbsup2

[glindamood]

:yay: We brought our 12 yo pup home! Xray showed a tumor on the spleen and surgery to remove it was successful. We won't know if it was cancerous until next week... keeping our fingers crossed.

That is awesome news. And :pixiedust that the test results are good.

Up and at 'em! I was too excited to sleep!

The time on this post is later than some of yours have been of late. But, I totally understand the "too excited to sleep" syndrome. I am beginning to get it myself and it is way too early for me.

You and Bruce travel safe and we will see you next Saturday!

Yes, we finally figured out where we're going to be living. It's an older neighborhood just south of Sanford which is on the NE side of town. I'll be about 30 min from my job. That'll work out perfectly because there are a couple of podcasts I love that I haven't been able to listen to. Now I can do so on the way to/from work!!! :rotfl2: But get this... we take possession of the place on the 10th. But KC has to be in Tally on the 10th and 11th because EM#1 is marching in the Vets Day parade. So he'll be driving a truckload of stuff down on the 11th. Hope we can get it all down there because if memory serves we have something that we just have to do on the 14th..........


Glad that everything is falling into place. Take care and don't get too stressed about things - with everyone working toward the same goal, it will get done!

Well, another week down. We leave Thursday - only 3 more work days and I will be out of here. My plan is to get packed this weekend, except for that last minute stuff that can't go in until the last minute - and I am working on paring that down as best I can too. Since we won't see our check through bags until later in the day on Friday, I can't trust them to have anything I might need as soon as we arrive so that will all have to go in the carry-ons. That can sort of be a scary thought - guess I will need my quart zip lock bag at the ready.

I am off to run errands to day - POURED most of the day yesterday and windy too. I just didn't want to do the grocery store in that. Better today so I will get that taken care of - another thing off my list! Enjoy your weekend and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

[glindamood]

Two weeks from today - we will be boarding her.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/glindamood/portcanaveralcam_640x480.jpg

[Woobie]

BOO! Happy Halloween. I feel like such a scrooge. I'm so not in to it this year. Just get me on the boat already.

Baby keeps talking about the big boat, the airplane and everyone who's coming. This will get old way before it's time to go. I figured she was too little to fixate on it. Guess the Mouse has his ways.

I have to add my kudos to the mini-nav. GREAT work. Thanks!

I realize now that I could pack so much lighter if I didn't have to bring so many things-that-make-me-look-presentable (aka toiletries). Ugh. I can't imagine if I was high maintenance (DH agrees that I'm not, so no comments from the peanut gallery :rotfl:).

Valarie

[big jack 2002]

I'm planning on buying our tickets tomorrow for the turtle farm on-line from Boatswains. Their ad says the transportation is provided. Should I call them to arrange that? I am taking the grandkids while DH goes snorkeling and I'm very nervous about this.
Barbara

[elderfam]

Cynthia, the mini-navigators look awesome--I really like the deck maps you made.:goodvibes

Barbara:beach:

I'd love to take credit for the maps, however, that was one of the FANTASTIC projects that :worship:Michelle (Mrp4352) worked on!

Cynthia

[elderfam]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/elderfam/photobuckethalloween.jpg

[glindamood]

I had a PM request for this information on Secert Mickys so I thought I would copy it here as well - now it is part of this thread as well.
The news on Secret Mickey's has finally arrived. Sandiegosusie and I have talked (well, typed) and this is what we have come up with.

1. SM is open to adults - assignments will be made ladies to ladies and the guys to guys.

2. At least three deliveries should be made with a total $$ amount to be spent around $35.00 (that is total for all gifts).

3. Hypermommy added a tab on our group spreadsheet - if you wish to participate, please fill out a line and add anything you think helpful in additional columns. Better yet, if we have missed something, let me know and I can add a column specifically for the subject.

4. Those of you with guaranteed rooms, please let us know once you get your cabin number. Those that choose to upgrade at the port, call my cabin so that I can get the info to your SM.

5. The cutoff for participation is 10/20. That will give us time to make the connections and let everyone know who their SM is by the end of October.

6. The "reveal" will take place at our group lunch in Lumiere's on Thursday. If you can't attend, please let your SM know who you were.

Well, I think that covers it. Any questions - please let me know. I can't wait!

[beardens]

Cynthia (Elderfam)-AWESOME Mini-Navigator!!!! Thank you so much!!!! The weather in MI is COLD today!! Looks like a coats-over-costumes kind of trick or treating night!!! 2 weeks from today.............:cool1:

[Woobie]

The weather in MI is COLD today!! Looks like a coats-over-costumes kind of trick or treating night!!! 2 weeks from today.............:cool1:

OMG! I actually know someone (else) who lives in Wyandotte! I spent the 1st 11 years of my life in Westland. BEST Halloween (& other) memories there. :lovestruc

[mousemom11]

Well, the Teddy Bears can't carry carryons, and I need a hand free for the cane, so we have more luggage and fewer carryons! It's up to 6 bags and a box, now.

LOL @ Teddy Bears. I swear our luggage procreates over night when we're not looking.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Universal Studios.

DH has joined the ranks of the sick - he's got a slight cold - in spite of the Official Family Health Bubble. Well, best to get it out of the way now. I'm off to supervise homework and do laundry. Have a Happy Halloween everyone.

[Hypermommy]

I figured she was too little to fixate on it. Guess the Mouse has his ways.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:
Oh he has his *ways* of sinking those big white hooks, er, uh, gloves into you!!!! Just ask KC!!!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/elderfam/photobuckethalloween.jpg

What a wonderful picture!!!!! I just had to see it again. Thanks for sharing!!!!

DH has joined the ranks of the sick - he's got a slight cold - in spite of the Official Family Health Bubble. Well, best to get it out of the way now. I'm off to supervise homework and do laundry. Have a Happy Halloween everyone.

Pixie dust to everyone that needs it!!!

Anyone else having trouble figuring out what to get for teenaged FE stuff? I've got some cutesy stuff for the kids (hope I have enough) and some stuff for the adults (although I had to scale back on my idea because quadrupling the lamination would have gotten expensive!). But I'm having the hardest time figuring out what to do with the teenagers. I thought about something like business cards with the logo and they could write their email addresses in but then I figured there might be problems with that in 2 ways. Most of them probably just put that info into their phones these days, right? And #2 I don't want to be responsible if some parent doesn't want her teen sharing that info. So now I'm still trying to figure out what to do. :scared1:

[LindaBabe]

Anyone else having trouble figuring out what to get for teenaged FE stuff? I've got some cutesy stuff for the kids (hope I have enough) and some stuff for the adults (although I had to scale back on my idea because quadrupling the lamination would have gotten expensive!). But I'm having the hardest time figuring out what to do with the teenagers. I thought about something like business cards with the logo and they could write their email addresses in but then I figured there might be problems with that in 2 ways. Most of them probably just put that info into their phones these days, right? And #2 I don't want to be responsible if some parent doesn't want her teen sharing that info. So now I'm still trying to figure out what to do. :scared1:

Sweets! Teenagers are just tall kids.

Gail, I didn't post at 2:30 when I got up the first time. Haven't been to sleep since and I'm POOPED! We're going to supper and then we're done!

LOVE that halloween picture!

[makaylee]

BOO! Happy Halloween. I feel like such a scrooge. I'm so not in to it this year. Just get me on the boat already.

Baby keeps talking about the big boat, the airplane and everyone who's coming. This will get old way before it's time to go. I figured she was too little to fixate on it. Guess the Mouse has his ways.

I have to add my kudos to the mini-nav. GREAT work. Thanks!

I realize now that I could pack so much lighter if I didn't have to bring so many things-that-make-me-look-presentable (aka toiletries). Ugh. I can't imagine if I was high maintenance (DH agrees that I'm not, so no comments from the peanut gallery :rofl:).

Valarie
That's so funny because I can't pull up anything Disney on the computer without my DS3 whining about he wants to go on the Mickey Boat NOW! lol

[glindamood]

Sweets! Teenagers are just tall kids.

Gail, I didn't post at 2:30 when I got up the first time. Haven't been to sleep since and I'm POOPED! We're going to supper and then we're done!

LOVE that halloween picture!

I think all that rest is getting to you Linda! Just don't overdo - or worse yet get your days and nights mixed up. Safe travels!

[xxcell]

Hey there!

I was just sitting here prepping FE stuff (yeah, I'm finally getting around to it) and realized I never finished the graphic for the dolphin excursion. Y'all had some great suggestions as to what to change. I'd probably be able to finish it up tonight or tomorrow if you'll be kind enough to remind me what your suggestions were. Please?

Here's the graphic again as it stands now.


Maybe the dolphin Ds are too much? I could just change all the lettering to Disney font and move it around.

In fact that was so easy to do that I just threw it together. What do y'all think of this one?

Maybe it should be "dive with dolphins" instead of "do the dolphins".... maybe it's just me but that just doesn't sound right, ya know?

Anyway.... lemme know what you think of either one and I'll get it finished up and available to everyone to iron-on to a t-shirt if you want to.

Hi:wave2:, I snuck out of bed while Irish Belle is trick or treating with our DD.
Man, Im wiped, but at least IM on my anti-biotic.

Happy Halloween Everybody:clown:

My DD is dressed as a Half angel/half Devil. She looks adorable:lovestruc.

But you know I was thinking, Irish Belle is like that already and she doesn't need a costume:lmao:

Yes, IM dead if she reads this, but she forgot her PW.


I like the 2nd design Denise, thank you for your effort.


Gotta go back and lie down, cya all soon;)

[LindaBabe]

xxcell, you are SO DEAD! 'cause the devilish half of your angel is gonna KILL YOU!

[sandiegosusie]

Hi Everyone!
Back from Trick or Treating with the girls...DH is sick! YIKES!

If you have not yet responded to me via PM about your SM please do so ASAP! There are a few of you that I had to email because I couldn't find any posts.

Love the mininav girls! Really cool and helpful!

Travelbee, hoping your pup will be ok? I can't remember what kind of dog he is? Lab? :wizard:

Packed a little today. Started on the shipping box. How soon do you send it? Next week?

Hope everyone gets better soon. Sounds like we all are doing what we can to stay healthy...:surfweb:

[mousemom11]

Packed a little today. Started on the shipping box. How soon do you send it? Next week?


I'm mailing mine on Monday. Even if we weren't flying out on Wednesday, I would still mail mine by mid-week this week just to be sure.

Everyone enjoy your extra hour of sleep tonight and rest, rest, rest!

Ladies, I printed out the MiniNav today, and it is truly a Thing of Wonder (or Magic as the case may be). Excellent work.

Spent all evening after trick-or-treating with the girls printing out maps to complete my travel notebook. I proudly showed the notebook to DH who said, "Now that's obsessive compulsive! And well done, by the way". I totally took that as a compliment, since I freely admit to having Obsessive Compulsive Planning Disorder. :lmao:

[Hypermommy]

Hi:wave2:, I snuck out of bed while Irish Belle is trick or treating with our DD.

Get yourself back in bed and recover!!! If you don't behave I'm going to tell Belle what you said!!!! :rotfl2:

Oh and how about that game last night, huh? I didn't see the game itself but I woke up to the marvelous results!!!

I like the 2nd design Denise, thank you for your effort.

Yeah, I think I like that one better too. Okay, if anyone doing the dolphins wants a copy of that design to put on t-shirts just let me know. PM me with your email addy (because you know how my memory is) and I'll send it straight to ya.

[LindaBabe]

GOOD Morning! Day shift, checking in. Less than two weeks now - is everybody suitably excited?

Today we travel through Washington, DC, Virginia, and some of North Carolina.

Happy day, all!

[Hypermommy]

GOOD Morning! Day shift, checking in. Less than two weeks now - is everybody suitably excited?

Today we travel through Washington, DC, Virginia, and some of North Carolina.

Happy day, all!

Good morning! Hope you have a wonderful day. Are you going down 95? If so you'll be passing through SC tomorrow right? Say hello to my homestate for me!!!

Suitably excited? That's not what I'd call it. Somewhat in panic mode, actually! I had to rethink the FE stuff for adults because I just couldn't afford to get everything laminated. I may still try to figure out some way to use the other graphics I came up with because I just love how they turned out. Wonder how everyone would feel about "fridge magnet kits" where you'd have to get them laminated and put a piece of a magnet on yourselves. It's a bit cheap and hokey, I know... but the electric deposit just won't wait.

[glindamood]

Two weeks from today - Castaway Cay! No plans other than to sit and take the scenery in. I have started watching the weather reports and so far, so good - no major storms so far.

Today is packing day here - everything is ready but it is time to get stuff into the suitcases. Have a good day all.

[MSTXMOM]

Denise, I love the kit idea. But you might look at a roll of clear contact paper. We used it last year for luggage tags. You just put your picture between two sheets and trim!

We went out with the Grandkids last night with a trial run of our pirate costumes. We had a great time. My little darlings were a cat (6 year old), a witch (4) and Stitch (2 and a half). The Stitch is type casting I tell ya!

I'm at the office, I have to get some things done so I can leave in 12 days (Jiminy Cricket says so!). Y'all have a great day!!

Vicki

[Bamfield]

I was just on the WDW website looking at information for our pre-cruise activities and just found out you can "pre-check in" online. Looks like it may speed your checkin time if you are staying at a WDW resort before/after your cruises.:thumbsup2

[Hypermommy]

Denise, I love the kit idea. But you might look at a roll of clear contact paper. We used it last year for luggage tags. You just put your picture between two sheets and trim!

We went out with the Grandkids last night with a trial run of our pirate costumes. We had a great time. My little darlings were a cat (6 year old), a witch (4) and Stitch (2 and a half). The Stitch is type casting I tell ya!

I'm at the office, I have to get some things done so I can leave in 12 days (Jiminy Cricket says so!). Y'all have a great day!!

Vicki

Oh I'd love to see pictures!!!!!

And thanks for the idea of the contact paper. Would NEVER have thought of that and it'll be the perfect answer!!!!! Yippppeeeeeee!!!!!!

Oh, and I just found something that y'all might like if you use iGoogle. You know how you can pick themes for the top of the page? Well they have one of the Magic. So now every time I go to google I see that satisfying sight!!!!!! If you want to use it just go to "change my theme" and search on "cruise". I found it on the first page when I searched on "cruise"

[mousemom11]

GOOD Morning! Day shift, checking in. Less than two weeks now - is everybody suitably excited?

Today we travel through Washington, DC, Virginia, and some of North Carolina.

Happy day, all!

Safe travels to you and DH Linda.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Universal Islands of Adventure.

Doing the last of the laundry today and the majority of the packing. Making DH baby himself so that he gets over his cold quickly.

Happy Sunday everyone! Can't wait to see y'll real soon!

[Princess Momma X2]

Hey everyone-It's officially NOVEMBER!!! I thought it would never get here, and now it's only 13 more days until we board the ship!:rotfl:

Going to Target to buy my "half off" pirate costume-hope they still have some left. pirate:

[glindamood]

Good evening everyone. Two suitcases packed (except I need to wiegh them) and will do the final one Tuesday evening. I did keep several things out - hooray for me. I even thought that maybe I could get it all in just 2 checked bags but I don't think so. I guess it depends on their weight.

Nothing much else to report. DH has scouts tonight and I should try and get the vac run one last time before we go - tonight would be good since Ben and Kristie are coming for dinner tomorrow night. Three more days of work and we will be on the road.

Take care and either stay healthy or get healthy. Rest and drink plenty of liquids everyone. No stressing as that just adds to it.

[elderfam]

Hello Everyone,
Hope you all had a great Halloween weekend!

I took some of the feedback and last minute updates and reworked the mini-nav a bit. I increased the font size so it should be easier to read, and added the room numbers that had been sent the last 48 hours.:surfweb:

I do NOT plan on making any more changes so you can feel free to print away just as soon as it's updated on-line. (Give it about 24 hours or so)

I got so much done this weekend....don't know what I'm going to do for the next week and a half!:confused3 This just might be the first trip i've never had to pull an all nighter before we left! Who knew a 2 year old could get me organized!:rotfl2:

Don't forget when packing to toss in a used book or magazine for our book exchange! (childrens books are needed as well!)

See everyone soon!
Cynthia

[mrp4352]

Guess what - next week, we're all going on a cruise together!!!

I had Chinese for for lunch today - you won't believe my fortune:

You will soon be crossing great waters on a fun vacation.

[LindaBabe]

Guess what - next week, we're all going on a cruise together!!!

I had Chinese for for lunch today - you won't believe my fortune:

You will soon be crossing great waters on a fun vacation.

WOW! What a fortune! I'm betting it is correct, too :rotfl2:

You thought you'd get it in two bags, Gail? I've got SIX! and a box. :laughing:


I brought my mini nav with me - too hard to find a place to print on the road. I'll have to pencil in the changes.

Have a good night, all!

[beardens]

In the Target $1.00 area they have oooodles of Disney goodies!!, Dry erase boards, stickers, pens, notebooks, etc.!!!! I couldn't get a hold of myself!!! :banana:

[glindamood]

Guess what - next week, we're all going on a cruise together!!!

I had Chinese for for lunch today - you won't believe my fortune:

You will soon be crossing great waters on a fun vacation.

Isn't that a hoot! And yes, you will.

WOW! What a fortune! I'm betting it is correct, too :rotfl2:

You thought you'd get it in two bags, Gail? I've got SIX! and a box. :laughing:


I brought my mini nav with me - too hard to find a place to print on the road. I'll have to pencil in the changes.

Have a good night, all!

Linda - I hope the drive today wasn't too bad. I thought about you as I went through my day thinking I would rather be packing and doing laundry than riding, riding, riding (can you tell, not my favorite activity but I would do it to get to the port if needed). I am still thinking I can do this in 2 checked bags with our two carry ons. I did send a box ahead, remember?? But, I need a way to weigh the dang things so that is my task for tomorrow and they if I find a way, they can go Tuesday to be checked.

[mommykeg]

Does anyone one know if they are going to discount any CC packages since we are there for 2 days?

Less than 2 weeks Woo Hoo!:woohoo:

I called a few weeks ago and got a discounted 2 day package. Had to go through a supervisor. She told me that it wasn't going to be put online but that supervisors could book over the phone. She said it could also be booked once you get onboard.

[SJSH Mom]

MAy I ask what the discount was for? Are they going to make it available to us after we get on the ship?
Thanks

[mommykeg]

MAy I ask what the discount was for? Are they going to make it available to us after we get on the ship?
Thanks

I got the discount for the Castaway Cay Getaway Package (float/tube, snorkel equipment, bike), but the discount is available for the individual float/tube rentals, snorkel equipment rentals, and bike rentals as well.

I'm just guessing, but I think the regular 1 day rental for the Getaway Package was $32 per adult...and the 2-day price was $40 for adult...only $8 for the 2nd day!

The supervisor on the phone said that anyone could call ahead and book over the phone, or it will be available on the ship...but it won't be online. I'm not sure why, and she didn't give me an explanation...because I know it was offered online to previous Double Dip cruises.

[Hypermommy]

I took some of the feedback and last minute updates and reworked the mini-nav a bit. I increased the font size so it should be easier to read, and added the room numbers that had been sent the last 48 hours.:surfweb:

I do NOT plan on making any more changes so you can feel free to print away just as soon as it's updated on-line. (Give it about 24 hours or so)

Don't forget when packing to toss in a used book or magazine for our book exchange! (childrens books are needed as well!)


I just got the updated version on google docs and sent an invite to everyone that has had access to the spreadsheet.

KC -- grab a couple of our books and throw them on the dining room table (staging area). Sorry everyone, but this is the easiest way for me to ask him to do something cruise related. Have I mentioned how much "FUN" it is trying to get ready to go on a cruise and move at the same time? :scared1::rotfl2:

I had Chinese for for lunch today - you won't believe my fortune:

Oh, that's great!!!!! We ordered Chinese last week at work and my office mate didn't get a fortune at all. Wonder what that means? :scared1::scared1:

In the Target $1.00 area they have oooodles of Disney goodies!!, Dry erase boards, stickers, pens, notebooks, etc.!!!! I couldn't get a hold of myself!!! :banana:

I'm going to Target tonight! Maybe they'll have similar stuff at mine.


Hey, if any of y'all plan to go to the beach before/after the cruise I wanted to let you know that you need to be aware of the rip current danger that's been going on around here. It's been on the local news for a few weeks but apparently they're really bad right now due to the current weather patterns. Two guys this weekend (separate incidents) were in waist deep water and got pulled out. One died and one almost did. They have information posted at the beach about how to get out of a rip current if you get caught (don't panic [which would be the hard part for me] and swim parallel to the shore until you get out of the current) and the news is advising that you swim in front of a life guard station. Now I'm not trying to alarm anyone, but I just thought I'd best mention it since it's been on the local news so much lately.

Oh speaking of the news, they just did the local traffic report. It's great to hear them talk about how I4 is clear all the way out to "the attractions" and knowing that means THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH IS THAT CLOSE!!!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[makaylee]

I called a few weeks ago and got a discounted 2 day package. Had to go through a supervisor. She told me that it wasn't going to be put online but that supervisors could book over the phone. She said it could also be booked once you get onboard.

Thank You, I'll give them a call today.

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning everybody. I'll have to wait until tonight to post - dh wants the comptuer.

[Hypermommy]

Good Morning everybody. I'll have to wait until tonight to post - dh wants the comptuer.

And you're nice enough to give it to him? Awwwww, how sweet. Don't let KC know that's what a good wife does. Don't want to spoil him, you know. :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[glindamood]

Oh, that's great!!!!! We ordered Chinese last week at work and my office mate didn't get a fortune at all. Wonder what that means? :scared1::scared1:


Not having one at all would be better than having a blank piece of paper! I saw it - but it wasn't my forture. But, maybe a blank page to write on was how it was supposed to be taken. I had not thought of that in a long time.

Well, 3 days of work (2 if you don't count today) and 3 more sleeps before we head to Nick and Cara's. I will try and get my travelers checks today. Ben and Kristie are coming to dinner this evening and bringing me another suitcase in case I decide I need it. Just can't decide....

Take care everyone and stay healthy.

[Phelpsie70]

I called a few weeks ago and got a discounted 2 day package. Had to go through a supervisor. She told me that it wasn't going to be put online but that supervisors could book over the phone. She said it could also be booked once you get onboard.

The 2 day discount packages are available online. I was online last week when I noticed and booked one. I checked again this morning and they were still there. Have a great day everyone, we are so close now!

[mommyarewegoingback]

The 2 day discount packages are available online. I was online last week when I noticed and booked one. I checked again this morning and they were still there. Have a great day everyone, we are so close now!

Yup, just booked it! Thanks...

I also noticed you're from Windsor Locks! I lived near the mall in Buckland Hills for a few years, my best friend is still in Tolland! This is great, meeting folks from all over the US and our Canadian folks!

-Virginia

[Woobie]

I also noticed you're from Windsor Locks! I lived near the mall in Buckland Hills for a few years, my best friend is still in Tolland!
-Virginia

Ummm. I have connections to those places, too. You're all going to think I'm scitzophrenic w/my claiming connections to all of you, but I swear I do. :rotfl2:

Valarie

[sharen24]

Good morning everyone! The MiniNav looks great, but I think I am the only one who does not know how to put it together correctly once I print it out. What is the secret? :confused3

[mrp4352]

Good morning everyone! The MiniNav looks great, but I think I am the only one who does not know how to put it together correctly once I print it out. What is the secret? :confused3

Good morning. If you print it out double-sided, it should fold together like a book! I can't imagine how long it took for Cynthia to get them in the right order for that!

[TinLizzy90]

Good morning everyone! The MiniNav looks great, but I think I am the only one who does not know how to put it together correctly once I print it out. What is the secret? :confused3

For me, I printed it in color, two sided, and selected "flip on short side." This makes it so the right pages are front to back.

[Woobie]

For me, I printed it in color, two sided, and selected "flip on short side." This makes it so the right pages are front to back.

I printed mine normally, then cut the pages in half & staples them together. I can't do double sided printing on my printer, so I cheated.

Valarie

[sharen24]

:eek: I had NO idea that double sided printing was even possible! I guess it will be scissors and staples for me!

[glindamood]

If you are up for a challenge, you can swap the paper yourself. Just practice in black and white first. I do it a lot at home when I have multiple pages to print.

[mommyarewegoingback]

If you are up for a challenge, you can swap the paper yourself. Just practice in black and white first. I do it a lot at home when I have multiple pages to print.

That's what I did. I print one page at a time, flipping it over one at a time.
-virginia

[mousemom11]

If you are up for a challenge, you can swap the paper yourself. Just practice in black and white first. I do it a lot at home when I have multiple pages to print.

That's what I did. I print one page at a time, flipping it over one at a time.
-virginia

That's what I did too. Worked like a charm.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Epcot, World Showcase doing Kim Possible missions. Tom & Becky have birthday/anniversary dinner at Shula's, girls going to Camp Dolphin.

Lots of packing completed yesterday. It's my first time using the packing cubes and I really like them. It really helps to organize everything and by rolling the clothes I can fit a lot more in the same space. I used a Pack It Flat Folder for all my collared camp shirts. Loved that too. Then it dawned on me that I forgot to leave out the shirt that I'm going to wear on Wednesday when we fly down. Doh! :rolleyes1

[elderfam]

Mini navigators...

I just want to remind everyone that due to donations :goodvibesfrom our fellow shipmates, I have been able to print one per stateroom! They will be available when you pick up your lanyards. Hope this helps...

I plan on wearing a lime green top and sitting near the TV across from the giant Mickey ears. I have very short hair and Harry Potter eyeglasses...don't think I will be to hard to find. ( WOW, I sound like a Dork!...Maybe my daughters are right...I left "cool" back in the '80's!!)

:laughing:
See you SOON:wizard:

[MSTXMOM]

Cynthia,

Thank you for all the work you have put into this cruise. Michelle and I really do appreciate you!!

-vicki

[glindamood]

That's what I did too. Worked like a charm.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Epcot, World Showcase doing Kim Possible missions. Tom & Becky have birthday/anniversary dinner at Shula's, girls going to Camp Dolphin.

Lots of packing completed yesterday. It's my first time using the packing cubes and I really like them. It really helps to organize everything and by rolling the clothes I can fit a lot more in the same space. I used a Pack It Flat Folder for all my collared camp shirts. Loved that too. Then it dawned on me that I forgot to leave out the shirt that I'm going to wear on Wednesday when we fly down. Doh! :rolleyes1

A week from today will be a sea day for me - rest and relaxation wil be on tap.

Packing cubes - I can easily get over the weight limit without any "aids" so I don't use them. I am fearful now that one if over 50 lbs but tomorrow we shall see - PakMail will weigh them for me. If they are at least in the low 40's - I will hae saved myself $50! Gotta love that.

Mini navigators...

I just want to remind everyone that due to donations :goodvibesfrom our fellow shipmates, I have been able to print one per stateroom! They will be available when you pick up your lanyards. Hope this helps...

I plan on wearing a lime green top and sitting near the TV across from the giant Mickey ears. I have very short hair and Harry Potter eyeglasses...don't think I will be to hard to find. ( WOW, I sound like a Dork!...Maybe my daughters are right...I left "cool" back in the '80's!!)

:laughing:
See you SOON:wizard:

We won't be in the terminal so I plan on seein you at the meet. LOVE THEM by the way!

Well - the travelers checks are purchased. And, if I behave, nothing will go on my credit card (well, unless we book another trip that is) so I should be golden.

Take care everyone and have a nice afternoon.

[mommyarewegoingback]

Hi all-
I have a favor to ask. As some of you know, my DH and I will be renewing our vows onboard on Thurs. It will just be my DH, DS, DD and I. We will have a DCL photographer. But I was wondering if anyone could help us out and either videotape or take some extra pictures for us. It will be on Thurs (at sea day) at 4pm. It will probably be about 30 - 45 mins. I have the videocamera or camera. Your family would be welcome to join is if they would like and we could pay like $50. Is there anyone that could please help us out? We would really appreciate it. Thanks!
-Virginia

[photocjr]

I could help out. I can see if anyone else in my group can lend a hand. Pm if u need us. What kind of camera do u have. Mine uses a Compact Flash card. :hippie:

[binky1]

So I have put my trust in the Canadian Postal Service and sent my box of FE gifts off today. Delivery guaranteed for next Tuesday.....It was still cheaper than paying for another bag. There is a tracking # so I can keep track of it (not that it would do any good if it went elsewhere anyways....). I am packing my SM gifts and the FEs in my luggage however - 'cause if they went missing I would be very upset.:eek::eek:

Have started organizing the clothing. And am busy printing off magnets.

Any Canadian cruisers - identify yourself - I have a little giftie I want to slap on your door....

Have a great rest of the day everyone!!

Lisa

[glindamood]

Hi all-
I have a favor to ask. As some of you know, my DH and I will be renewing our vows onboard on Thurs. It will just be my DH, DS, DD and I. We will have a DCL photographer. But I was wondering if anyone could help us out and either videotape or take some extra pictures for us. It will be on Thurs (at sea day) at 4pm. It will probably be about 30 - 45 mins. I have the videocamera or camera. Your family would be welcome to join is if they would like and we could pay like $50. Is there anyone that could please help us out? We would really appreciate it. Thanks!
-Virginia

I am sure that DH would be willing to help out if needed as well.

[big jack 2002]

My DH said he would be glad to help out. Me, too. Let us know.
Barbara:goodvibes

[LindaBabe]

Virginia, you're going to have so many cameras you'll be covered from every angle! I'd do it too, lol.

Safe and sound in Jacksonville, where we finally found sunshine and temperatures higher than 50!

[LindaBabe]

And you're nice enough to give it to him? Awwwww, how sweet. Don't let KC know that's what a good wife does. Don't want to spoil him, you know. :rotfl2::rotfl2:

That's how he relaxes from the road. We have a routine - it's helped us stay married for 40 years, lol.

:eek: I had NO idea that double sided printing was even possible! I guess it will be scissors and staples for me!

If your printer takes the paper straight through - ie loads on the back comes out the front -try this

* when you click print and the window opens where you can set the printing properties, down on the left you'll see a thing that says something like "Print whole document" . If you click that it will drop down two choices print odd pages and print even pages.

*Click print even pages. Let it print completely. Pick up the whole stack.

*DO NOT TURN IT or reorder it. Put it back in the paper tray blank side up. click print odd pages. And it will come out two sided. Then simply fold in the middle and it should be properly ordered.

[mommyarewegoingback]

I could help out. I can see if anyone else in my group can lend a hand. Pm if u need us. What kind of camera do u have. Mine uses a Compact Flash card. :hippie:

I am sure that DH would be willing to help out if needed as well.

My DH said he would be glad to help out. Me, too. Let us know.
Barbara:goodvibes

Virginia, you're going to have so many cameras you'll be covered from every angle! I'd do it too, lol.

Safe and sound in Jacksonville, where we finally found sunshine and temperatures higher than 50!

You guys are all so sweet, I got tears in my eyes. :goodvibes :goodvibes Thank you!!!

-Virginia

[Bamfield]

That's what I did too. Worked like a charm.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Epcot, World Showcase doing Kim Possible missions. Tom & Becky have birthday/anniversary dinner at Shula's, girls going to Camp Dolphin.

Lots of packing completed yesterday. It's my first time using the packing cubes and I really like them. It really helps to organize everything and by rolling the clothes I can fit a lot more in the same space. I used a Pack It Flat Folder for all my collared camp shirts. Loved that too. Then it dawned on me that I forgot to leave out the shirt that I'm going to wear on Wednesday when we fly down. Doh! :rolleyes1

I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to buy packing cubes at Target on Sunday. I tried one out yesterday as I ironed all the boys shirts and pants (like that it going to work :rotfl:) and they are pretty nifty. There may be hope for all the FEs I need to pack.

On the two whirlwind days we are at WDW next week the boys really want to do the Kim Possible Mission. The kids maybe can compare notes on the Magic on their fun.

[mommyarewegoingback]

That's what I did too. Worked like a charm.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Epcot, World Showcase doing Kim Possible missions. Tom & Becky have birthday/anniversary dinner at Shula's, girls going to Camp Dolphin.




On the two whirlwind days we are at WDW next week the boys really want to do the Kim Possible Mission. The kids maybe can compare notes on the Magic on their fun.

We did the Kim Possible in July. It really is alot of fun! We didn't get to do all the countries, so we're hoping to do the rest this next trip. Have fun! United Kingdom was the most fun!

-Virginia

[mousemom11]

I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to buy packing cubes at Target on Sunday. I tried one out yesterday as I ironed all the boys shirts and pants (like that it going to work :rotfl:) and they are pretty nifty. There may be hope for all the FEs I need to pack.

On the two whirlwind days we are at WDW next week the boys really want to do the Kim Possible Mission. The kids maybe can compare notes on the Magic on their fun.

Being such an organized packer to begin with, I was skeptical about whether packing cubes would be worth it. After packing them, I think that they are worth it. I like how they compartmentalize things in your suitcase and they do make packing easier. I have 3 cubes that are each filled with 1 complete outfit for me and the girls (DH was not interested in using them, so his loss) and I will put 1 in each of our 3 suitcases. That way, if one suitcase is lost, that unfortunate person will have 2 other outfits in the other suitcases to tide them over until the wandering suitcase shows up. The rest of the cubes I just filled with each person's clothing. They are all stacked up in the dining room now, so I don't have to contend with lots of open suitcases scattered all over the floor for a few days before we leave. I've been using the skinny ones for all our electronic paraphernalia and other miscellaneous stuff that tends to get shoved helter-skelter into the suitcases and carryons.

We're excited about doing the Kim Possible missions. The girls love doing these kind of scavenger hunts.

Linda, glad the first leg of trip went well. Will you make it to Orlando tomorrow?

[worfiek]

Hi, I'm sure you are all very excited for your cruise in a little over a week. I'm on the cruise right before you so I know how you feel...we leave in a few days!

Anyway, someone on the cruise before me (on it right now), has generously offered to leave their beach toys for me. They don't want to have to bring them back.

I am posting here to do the same for you.

I have no idea what exactly the toys are, or any guarantee that I will actually get them. But hey, its worth a try.

Please PM me with your cabin number and the ages of your children. First PM wins If it all works out the items will either be waiting for you in your cabin or at guest services.

All I ask is
1 - that you have young children
2 - that you do the same and offer them to someone on the next cruise after you.

Thanks!
Paula

[King Charming]

Someone mentioned it earlier, and it's a great idea (to prevent everybody from bringing everything). While it's probably a good idea for each family to have bandaids, pepto, aloe, and seasickness meds, not everybody needs to travel with a portable drug store. DW will bring a large assortment of common remedies, and if we could again organize one or two rooms per deck for this, maybe there would be more room in the suitcases of others for souvenirs.

Whatda ya think?


PS We are in 8588, stop by as needed.

[Hypermommy]

That's what I did. I print one page at a time, flipping it over one at a time.
-virginia

I just sent KC a request to print out the mini-nav for us. Wonder if he'll see this and know that this is the way I'd like them to be printed. Hmmmmmm...... :rotfl2:

I plan on wearing a lime green top and sitting near the TV across from the giant Mickey ears. I have very short hair and Harry Potter eyeglasses...don't think I will be to hard to find. ( WOW, I sound like a Dork!...Maybe my daughters are right...I left "cool" back in the '80's!!)

Nah, don't think of it that way. I'm looking at my dorkdom in a different manner. Yes, my guys think I'm a dork too, although the words they use are quite different.... "fail" figures prominently in it these days but that'll change soon I'm sure because I'm starting to understand them... just like pwnage and getting pwned (poned) is now gone. But the way I'm looking at it, I'm rapidly approaching the Red Hat age... where I can throw on my red hat and not care what the rest of the world thinks. :rotfl2:

You guys are all so sweet, I got tears in my eyes. :goodvibes :goodvibes Thank you!!!

-Virginia

And some of us didn't even get a chance to volunteer. But I'm more than willing to take pics for you. I could take them with my camera and email 'em to you if you want.

Just turned in the rental application and got it approved yesterday. I knew it was going to be approved but it was still a great feeling when the agent called and told me that it would be. I'll be signing a lease on Wednesday and we move in next week. I won't have internet at home for the first couple of weeks (which is okay because one of those weeks I won't even be home! :rotfl2:). I've been looking around at i'net/tv options and I REALLY want this FiOS thing that Verizon offers. From what I was reading about it, it's like having Twitter and Facebook right on your tv and you can chat with friends while you watch tv. Sounds soooooo cool! But alas, it's not available yet where I am. I have to find out when it'll be available, though. Might be worth waiting for.

Other than that, we started a cruise pile on the dining room table this weekend. Of course, as KC says, the hardest challenge right now is to make sure we don't pack away in boxes something that should go in a suitcase instead. Arrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward to Serenity Bay!!! :scared1::eek::scared1::eek:

[LindaBabe]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward to Serenity Bay!!! :scared1::eek::scared1::eek:

Not surprised there - moving at the best of times is totally stressful - but with you being in another town and KC being in total control of the packing must be even worse!

I remember well - if I packed every box, I knew where things were. The man could lug and tote all he wanted to, but what went *IN* the boxes was mine all mine.

Now that half the contents of the car have been downloaded at my cousin's house, we're prepared to rearrange the contents into "cruise" and "No cruise" piles. D'ya think I can safely leave the fleece liner to my windbreaker in the car?:rolleyes:

Today, a little sight seeing and a visit to the nice big local scrapbook store!!! I'm so excited.

Happy day, all!

[Hypermommy]

Not surprised there - moving at the best of times is totally stressful - but with you being in another town and KC being in total control of the packing must be even worse!

I remember well - if I packed every box, I knew where things were. The man could lug and tote all he wanted to, but what went *IN* the boxes was mine all mine.

Amen, amen, amen!!!!!!!! Of course, I'm not sure that he understands it. Before I left I packed up a bunch of boxes and he very sweetly told me it wasn't necessary and that he and the boys could do the packing.

:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:
:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:

Now that half the contents of the car have been downloaded at my cousin's house, we're prepared to rearrange the contents into "cruise" and "No cruise" piles. D'ya think I can safely leave the fleece liner to my windbreaker in the car?:rolleyes:

I wouldn't... how much can it weigh and how much room can it take up? Like my mom always told me, "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it". Wonder if she knew she was prepping me to "be prepared" (since I have 2 sons that have been in Scouting). :rotfl2:

Hey, one other thing, y'all.... and please understand that I am not knocking Cynthia in any way shape or form. The work she did to get the mini-navs together is just simply amazing!!!! But I've been notified by at least one person that their cabin number is wrong. Heck... only one cabin number wrong? Y'all would hate to have seen all the mistakes I would make!!!! Anyway, I'd like to ask everyone to doublecheck their information in the mini-nav and let us know on here if there's any changes we need to ink into our versions. And Cynthia, again, I'm not knocking your work at all. What you pulled off was simply amazing!!!!

In fact, I'd like to take this moment to invite everyone to offer up a drink of the day to all our pixie dusters. What these women have taken their own time to do to make our time on the Magic even more magical is just wonderful! I'd like to invite everyone to buy a drink of the day for Gail (glindamood), Becky (Mousemom11), Michelle (MRP4532), Susie (SanDiegoSusie), and Cynthia (Elderfam). These ladies have solid worked their butts off to make our cruise magical and I know that we all appreciate it greatly!!!! I had checked on making "thank you" certificates for them and getting Mickey to help deliver them during our Lumiere's Luncheon but Disney wants (are you sitting down) like $500 for a half hour of the Mickster's time!!!!!!!!!! Those people are on crack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :scared1::scared1: Besides, I'm guessing the ladies would like the drinks of the day much better anyway, huh? Anyway... let's do whatever we can to show them how much we appreciaite everything they've done!!!

[worfiek]

Sand toys are spoken for. pirate: Have a great trip! :dance3:

[smye1stdisneycruise]

Hi Lisa! Canadians are residing in 6511(our room)and 6514(friends).:cheer2::cheer2: What time shall I expect the HOT MOUNTIE???? LOL!:rotfl2:

[Fivepin]

Hi all-
I have a favor to ask. As some of you know, my DH and I will be renewing our vows onboard on Thurs. It will just be my DH, DS, DD and I. We will have a DCL photographer. But I was wondering if anyone could help us out and either videotape or take some extra pictures for us. It will be on Thurs (at sea day) at 4pm. It will probably be about 30 - 45 mins. I have the videocamera or camera. Your family would be welcome to join is if they would like and we could pay like $50. Is there anyone that could please help us out? We would really appreciate it. Thanks!
-Virginia

Well-Virginia I was going to volunteer, but alot of our wonderful cruisers have already stepped up to the plate. I'm here if you still need me.

I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to buy packing cubes at Target on Sunday. I tried one out yesterday as I ironed all the boys shirts and pants (like that it going to work :rotfl:) and they are pretty nifty. There may be hope for all the FEs I need to pack.

On the two whirlwind days we are at WDW next week the boys really want to do the Kim Possible Mission. The kids maybe can compare notes on the Magic on their fun.

My 2 oldest boys loved the Kim Possible mission. Now they want to go to Epcot all the time. My 5 yr old I think I was still too young or he was just too hot and didn't want to do it anymore.

Someone mentioned it earlier, and it's a great idea (to prevent everybody from bringing everything). While it's probably a good idea for each family to have bandaids, pepto, aloe, and seasickness meds, not everybody needs to travel with a portable drug store. DW will bring a large assortment of common remedies, and if we could again organize one or two rooms per deck for this, maybe there would be more room in the suitcases of others for souvenirs.

Whatda ya think?


PS We are in 8588, stop by as needed.

Having 3 boys I always have to bring stuff (bandaids neosporin tylenol motrin benadryl their nebulizer treatments and machines migraine meds for mommy :) and several other things. I will be more than happy to help others out who may need it as well.

A


In fact, I'd like to take this moment to invite everyone to offer up a drink of the day to all our pixie dusters. What these women have taken their own time to do to make our time on the Magic even more magical is just wonderful! I'd like to invite everyone to buy a drink of the day for Gail (glindamood), Becky (Mousemom11), Michelle (MRP4532), Susie (SanDiegoSusie), and Cynthia (Elderfam). These ladies have solid worked their butts off to make our cruise magical and I know that we all appreciate it greatly!!!! I had checked on making "thank you" certificates for them and getting Mickey to help deliver them during our Lumiere's Luncheon but Disney wants (are you sitting down) like $500 for a half hour of the Mickster's time!!!!!!!!!! Those people are on crack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :scared1::scared1: Besides, I'm guessing the ladies would like the drinks of the day much better anyway, huh? Anyway... let's do whatever we can to show them how much we appreciaite everything they've done!!!

Here here...I second that.

I'm feeling human again.:yay::yay: No pumpkin got carved this year, but the boys didnt seem to mind. NO cruise stuff got accomplished this weekend. I felt so bad that we didn't get to trick or treat that long because of the way I was feeling, that I did tell the boys about the cruise. I had put a letter and boarding passes in halloween money envelopes along with their other goodies. They were so happy that they are going on the Mickey boat (and not have school for 2 weeks.)

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo126/fivepin/MichaelBoardingPasscopy.jpg
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo126/fivepin/cruiseinvite_leitz.jpg

[mousemom11]

Judy, glad to hear that you are feeling better! And I loved your announcement. I'll bet the boys are so excited. :thumbsup2

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Wet-n-Wild

I just finished our SW boarding check-in for tomorrow's flights. We're golden - got all "A" boarding passes.

DD 9 was so excited last night that she had to go sleep on the couch because her head hurt if slept on the pillow in her room. Don't ask - her brand of logic defies analysis.

Busy, busy day today. Got a few things to finish at work and then get a massage to work out all the kinks caused by packing. Home for more packing. Pick up the girls at school and then swing by the office to mail their homework to Grandma's house. Home to finish packing and hit the hay early. Flight out is at 6 am tomorrow, car service will be here at 4 am, which means I need to roll out of bed around 2 am. :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: Only for Disney would I do that!!

[mrp4352]

Hi Lisa! Canadians are residing in 6511(our room)and 6514(friends).:cheer2::cheer2: What time shall I expect the HOT MOUNTIE???? LOL!:rotfl2:

Hey Lisa - if you're sending Hot Mounties, can I pretend I'm Canadian, eh? :rolleyes1


Michelle

[mommyarewegoingback]

I think I read somewhere that there are bikes with training wheels at CC, right? I'm going crazy. I'm like thinking over every detail. I can't wait for next friday to come, then I can relax....

[RookieMouse]

So I have put my trust in the Canadian Postal Service and sent my box of FE gifts off today. Delivery guaranteed for next Tuesday.....It was still cheaper than paying for another bag. There is a tracking # so I can keep track of it (not that it would do any good if it went elsewhere anyways....). I am packing my SM gifts and the FEs in my luggage however - 'cause if they went missing I would be very upset.:eek::eek:

Have started organizing the clothing. And am busy printing off magnets.

Any Canadian cruisers - identify yourself - I have a little giftie I want to slap on your door....

Have a great rest of the day everyone!!

Lisa

You trusted your stuff to Canada Post???? :scared1::scared1::scared1:

BTW, Canadians here (room 8502), but you can keep the Mountie and bring me a large double-double instead. :lmao::lmao::lmao:

One week from today we fly!! :banana: One week from tonight we will be at Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village.

We are also planning on doing the Kim Possible thing at EPCOT. DS did all the missions last time we were there, and now DD wants her turn. Me... I just want to finally go on Soarin'.

See you all in 11 days...


John

[photocjr]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.:hippie:

[LindaBabe]

I had put a letter and boarding passes in halloween money envelopes along with their other goodies. They were so happy that they are going on the Mickey boat (and not have school for 2 weeks.)

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo126/fivepin/MichaelBoardingPasscopy.jpg
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo126/fivepin/cruiseinvite_leitz.jpg

That was a wonderful announcement! I'm sure the missed hallowe'en candy has long since been forgotten.



My ancestors were Canadian - does that count? (Awaiting hot mounties)

[mousemom11]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.:hippie:

No worries. I did my FE gifts off the spreadsheet and have your correct stateroom #.


My ancestors were Canadian - does that count? (Awaiting hot mounties)

My step-mother is Canadian and my best friend is married to a Canadian. Are we playing 6 Degrees to a Hot Mountie? Hope I qualify. :lmao:

[Fivepin]

OMG :scared1: I just pulled out my cruise docs because I was ordering baskets for the boys. The cabin numbers are not the same that were on my confirmation. We are in 2132/2134 not 2506/2508. All participants please make the correction to your mini nav. I apologize for not noticing this sooner. I'm going to go change it in the spreadsheet now. I'm also the one with the info board for the deck.

[mousemom11]

OMG :scared1: I just pulled out my cruise docs because I was ordering baskets for the boys. The cabin numbers are not the same that were on my confirmation. We are in 2132/2134 not 2506/2508. All participants please make the correction to your mini nav. I apologize for not noticing this sooner. I'm going to go change it in the spreadsheet now.

No problem. I just changed the FE Delivery plan spreadsheet and printed it out again.

[binky1]

You trusted your stuff to Canada Post???? :scared1::scared1::scared1:

BTW, Canadians here (room 8502), but you can keep the Mountie and bring me a large double-double instead. :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Yeah, yeah, I know but since it was going to cost 2 x as much to ship by UPS or Fedex or even Purolator, I figured I would bite the bullet (so to speak) and put my faith in CP.....if they don't show, they'll be paying for the envelopes when I send all the FE gifts to everyone's home addresses.....

I will not be bringing along any hot Mounties - unless he wants to carry my luggage and bring me DODs - oh wait, that's what my DH is for :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:..... and no, claiming to be related to a Canadian does not count - you must prove that maple syrup runs thru your veins and you actually know what a double-double is....

photocjr - no worries, I caught it on the spreadsheet so Jacob will be surprised....

A big :grouphug: to all our Pixie Dusters - including you Hypermommy - you have all made the waiting for this cruise go by super quick!!! Can't wait to meet you all!!

Cheers,
Lisa

[mommyarewegoingback]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.:hippie:

No stressing. I based it on glindamood's map and the google spreadsheet.

OMG :scared1: I just pulled out my cruise docs because I was ordering baskets for the boys. The cabin numbers are not the same that were on my confirmation. We are in 2132/2134 not 2506/2508. All participants please make the correction to your mini nav. I apologize for not noticing this sooner. I'm going to go change it in the spreadsheet now. I'm also the one with the info board for the deck.

No prob. It's updated. I expect that there will be more changes between now and our dismeet on Sat :)

[glindamood]

Happy Tuesday afternoon! No worries on the cabin changes - if anyone else has them, please post in red so that we all catch them. And then I will need someone to tell me at the DIS meet what changed as after we leave SSR, there will be no internet for me.

We had some of that fluffy white stuff this morning - on my car anyway. The ground is still too warm for it to stick (must be that blanket of leaves covering it) but it was there. The sky still looks like it could snow but hopefully nothing will happen.

Take care - stay healthy and I will check back later.

[mommykeg]

OK guys, am I crazy? Let me explain first...

We have sailed in 6060 twice before. Loved the location...proximity to the midship elevator/stairs, midship both vertically and horizontally, and MOST OF ALL only one floor up from the kids clubs. Our daughter had sign-in/out privileges on our cruises, and she would page us and go directly to our room that was just up the stairs. We knew she could get there on her own without getting lost because it was so close. Also, several in the family are prone to motion sickness, and this location seems to have worked for us.

So for this cruise, "our" cabin wasn't available. We chose one right across the hall, 6558...same basic location on opposite side of the ship. Our son will have sign in/out privileges this time, and we feel comfortable with him getting to this cabin on his own.

So why am I crazy? Well this morning when I went to check on my reservation at the DCL site, there was a different stateroom listed...8560. I checked my Passporter and realized that this was an upgrade to a category 4, so I should be excited, right? But I'm concerned about the location right under the pools (the only stateroom review on the DIS says they wouldn't stay there again because of the noise from above), and also because it's down a long hallway 3 floors up from the kids clubs and might be harder for my son to find on his own. Motion sickness is also a concern because it's on a higher deck. I know the stateroom is a little bigger, but I'm just not sure of the location for us.

Am I crazy to NOT want this particular upgrade?

[photocjr]

I would love a cat 4 upgrade...

My grandparents are from Canada. But my mom and I were born here in Los Angeles. Does that count. 6612-6614
:hippie:

[Princess Momma X2]

OK guys, am I crazy? Let me explain first...


So why am I crazy? Well this morning when I went to check on my reservation at the DCL site, there was a different stateroom listed...8560. I checked my Passporter and realized that this was an upgrade to a category 4, so I should be excited, right? But I'm concerned about the location right under the pools (the only stateroom review on the DIS says they wouldn't stay there again because of the noise from above), and also because it's down a long hallway 3 floors up from the kids clubs and might be harder for my son to find on his own. Motion sickness is also a concern because it's on a higher deck. I know the stateroom is a little bigger, but I'm just not sure of the location for us.

Am I crazy to NOT want this particular upgrade?

We were very particular about our rooms too and I totally understand (ours may not be the best, but we are close to the same spot as the last cruise, so we know what to expect). Maybe you could make a little map for your son to keep in his lanyard? Most of all though, enjoy the upgrade!! :woohoo:It will probably be just fine. You could bring ear plugs just in case too. :thumbsup2

[sharen24]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.:hippie:

I have a Jacob (3) too! We will have to get them together :scared1:.

[glindamood]

OK guys, am I crazy? Let me explain first...

We have sailed in 6060 twice before. Loved the location...proximity to the midship elevator/stairs, midship both vertically and horizontally, and MOST OF ALL only one floor up from the kids clubs. Our daughter had sign-in/out privileges on our cruises, and she would page us and go directly to our room that was just up the stairs. We knew she could get there on her own without getting lost because it was so close. Also, several in the family are prone to motion sickness, and this location seems to have worked for us.

So for this cruise, "our" cabin wasn't available. We chose one right across the hall, 6558...same basic location on opposite side of the ship. Our son will have sign in/out privileges this time, and we feel comfortable with him getting to this cabin on his own.

So why am I crazy? Well this morning when I went to check on my reservation at the DCL site, there was a different stateroom listed...8560. I checked my Passporter and realized that this was an upgrade to a category 4, so I should be excited, right? But I'm concerned about the location right under the pools (the only stateroom review on the DIS says they wouldn't stay there again because of the noise from above), and also because it's down a long hallway 3 floors up from the kids clubs and might be harder for my son to find on his own. Motion sickness is also a concern because it's on a higher deck. I know the stateroom is a little bigger, but I'm just not sure of the location for us.

Am I crazy to NOT want this particular upgrade?

Well, we were in 8586 once (courtesy of Grandma Jane) and, while there was some noise in the mornings, after that first morning, I never heard it - or any other sounds. As far as your son finding his way - that will be up to you as you know him best. Maybe walk with him the first few times and see how he does/feels about it.

And, congrats on the upgrade. I keep checking our cabin and we are still in our cat. 11. The best thing is that I don't have to pack and move between cruises though so I will be happy - after all, I am going on a cruise with my DIS friends and the Mickster - I couldn't feel luckier.

And on another note - went to weigh my luggage today and one bag is 38 and the other is 36 so that leaves me enough space for what is left to pack and I just saved $50.00! Gotta love that!

[sharen24]

I forgot to thank everyone who tried to help me print out the MiniNav. Unfortunately, I am beyond help :confused: !!!! I still ended up using the scissors and staples route. Huge thanks to everyone who helped plan out our little adventure. Can't wait to meet you all. Just wish I had even a tiny bit of the talent you all possess. Happy packing!!!!

[photocjr]

I have a Jacob (3) too! We will have to get them together :scared1:.

yes we should get them together. Playing with kids his own age is always a good thing. Are u on the FE list I will have to drop him off something from my Jacob.
:hippie:

[Bamfield]

I think I read somewhere that there are bikes with training wheels at CC, right? I'm going crazy. I'm like thinking over every detail. I can't wait for next friday to come, then I can relax....

I think I saw a picture on someone's trip report (nenners1 ??) that they have bikes with training wheels. So, I think you will be OK on that front. :thumbsup2

[sandiegosusie]

I am UPSing 1 box tomorrow...think we can fit it all in! 1 week from tomorrow we leave. This weekend will be the rest of the packing. The girls carry-ons are done with the exception of Sarah's homework. Found a steal on GB games. Twin pack: Cinderella and Ariel (which will fit in the DS) for $10 at Best Buy!

Anyone else flown SW across the country? Not sure what to pack for snacks...

This weekend will be fun finishing it all! Good luck to everyone traveling in the next few days...Linda, glad you made it safe. What's the forecast in Florida for next week?

[sharen24]

yes we should get them together. Playing with kids his own age is always a good thing. Are u on the FE list I will have to drop him off something from my Jacob.
:hippie:

Yep - we're on there. We are also from SoCal (Yorba Linda). Small world ;).