March 20, 2004

[mobetsy]

So if you want to add more, you either have to do it in cash, in kind (phone cards or something similar), or by going back to guest services? You don't just indicate it on the tickets? Sorry I'm sort of slow understanding this; I'm sure it will be much clearer once we are there, but I don't want to waste any of my precious relaxation and eating time once I'm on board :hyper:

[Miss Eeyore]

Did ya'll know that according to American Greetings, March 20 is officially "Smile Rejuvination" day? I think that casting off for the tropics is a fine reason for smiling !!!

[geffric]

Bump... we need to be at the top as it is our turn NEXT..

I has gone so fast for the past 2 weeks... now it is our turn..

Everything is confirmed, doc filled out, I am down to the final list of cancel mail, cancel the paper, buy a lime green ribbon for my carry on, wash clothes, pack, get everyone haircuts. I must be forgeting something...??:rolleyes:

One week from today, we will be on the MAGIC!!!:teeth: :jumping1:

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=periwinkle>Yes, we are next :upsidedow !! My DS and I are both getting hair cuts this week. Haven't started to pack as we have been wearing our shorts and t-shirts this last week (weather turned). I'll do up laundry and pack up closer in for the clothes. I have everything else in big rubbermaid tubs and plan to get them in suitcases tonight. We fly out to the UK the day after we get back from the cruise, for a week, so I'm setting aside things for that trip as well. Happy packing everyone! :sunny: </font>

[tecdavidt]

I spent the day packing and thought of a tip. Don't forget to pack clothes for the trip home--especially if you live were it will be a lot colder than Florida. We forgot to pack return clothes one trip, not fun going home in warm weather clothes when it is cold outside!!! Kathy

[Muushka]

Speaking of packing warm clothing- does everyone pretty much pack for a cruise this time of year assuming that it will be mid-80s and beautiful, or do you pack some sweaters or heavier clothing?

As always, thanks!

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=royalblue>I'm packing as though it will be warm :sunny: . I'm throwing in a few things that can layer as well though, just in case. </font>

<font color=blue>Trying to keep our thread at the top, as it is our turn next!</font>

[Cara]

I started packing yesterday! Oh, I cannot believe it is almost here! Funny, though, but I almost don't want it to come. I have spent 18 months saving for and dreaming about this trip. In two short weeks it will all be over, and that depresses me. I am such a freak! LOL.

Cara

[geffric]

We are wearing sweatshirts and blue jeans on the plane on the way to Florida and will wear the same on the way back. That means we will have those in case we need it in Florida when we return from the cruise..

[Magicboundagain4]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc I have finished the packing process and all luggage is in the living room ready to out the door into the RV. I have to finish up at work on Monday and then the Slings' Family Vacation will have begun....Sun, Sand, warm winds, tropical music....oh but to get there I have to withstand several days in an RV with four fighting excited restless screaming kids! I know it is going to be worth every minute of it. Can't wait to meet all of you.:earsboy: :earsgirl: :sunny:

[geffric]

Magicboundagain4 how long does it take you to get to WDW??
Are you doing a leisurely drive or heading straight without any stops??
We drive from Chicago every year.. but not for the cruise we are flying.. which makes the packing more limited as to what I can take...

[tecdavidt]

Cara, Dave and I are with you on it is depressing that in two weeks it will be over. All the anticipation and then poof the week is over :( . The only cruise I didn't experience that was when Dave surprised me with a 7 day on Celebrity and we left two days after Christmas. There was no time for anticipation and no weeks and weeks of waiting but just panic packing :D . That cruise seemed to last forever, which is a good thing.

I pack for temperatures in the 70's and 80's. In case we need warmer layers we always have our arrival travel clothes and post cruise travel clothes (unless I forget to pack them:p ).

Wouldn't you know, Murphy's law hits again. The day we board the Magic it will be in the 60's here in Des Moines. I want it to be cold here while we enjoy warm temps, I know, sounds mean but in Jan when we cruised it was beautiful here in town and we missed the nice weather!!! When we come back it is suppose to be back in the 50's. That will seem cold to me since I adjust to warm temps fast.

Magicboundagain4, have a safe trip down and we will see you on Sat.

Padre Disney, have a safe drive Wed. to Kansas City and enjoy your 2 days at the World!

Gotta go pack some more. Kathy:cool:

[Cara]

Kathy, I'm sorry you do the same thing, since it is VERY frustrating. However, I guess you and I can just be freaks together, LOL! :crazy: Looking forward to meeting you.

Cara

[AboutTheMouse]

I'm sitting here listening to Jimmy Buffet music. DH keeps walking into the room whistling "When You Wish Upon a Star". Can't wait but have the packing to do this week.

Can't wait to meet you all! Only 5 more days!

Denise

[Miss Eeyore]

I have started the packing process, and have one suitcase out in the living room but........we just discovered after a frantic search that MY big suitcase is in Colorado with our daughter. ARGH ! She graduated from university last spring, on the east coast, and we flew back for graduation, taking many suitcases to bring back home stuff she didn't want at her new job in Colorado. I also had flown to London to see her in April, and we did suitcase juggling there too for me again to bring back to the Staqtes stuff she could not bring with her. So somewhere in one of those juggles, my suitcase remained with her. So to add to my looooong list this week will be an after school dash up the freeway to the next town to Ross to buy a new suitcase. We have no where here to shop, no WalMart, no Target, no nothing....so I'll have to grit my teeth and drive the the half hour.

The thread about "going home" clothes strikes a chord with us big time. We always fly down in jeans and sweat shirts, so we have them in Forida if it gets chilly. But one year we KNEW we were in big trouble when at the airport all the TV's were blasting away with CNN's report of a Washington State blizzard, and we saw pictures of our home town. So we flew into the blizzard of the century, drove the two hours home (took us 7 hours for the two hour drive) in a blinding blizzard, no where to stop, nothing open to shelter in. We finally pulled off the freeway in Bellingham, and my skillful husband got us within 10 blocks of the house...but no farther. He dropped us off at the end of our street, and went back another 8 blocks to find a place to leave the car. Dressed in jeans and sweatshirt and loafers, wrapped in two quilts that happened to be in the back seat, my daughter and I set off. I then knew why people just give up and die when exposed like that. Meg, a STRONG competitive swimmer, was breaking a path through waist high snow. I knew in my heart we would not die because we were in our neighborhood and we could knock on doors......but it was 3 am. I sat down several times and was in shouting arguements with the daughter...it was awful. And we were so worried about Kent, with even longer to go. But we got there, and he got there a bit quicker since we had broken a path.....but then we had to try to get in the house. Our son had flown and driven home 12 hours before us. So we looked like idiots shouting up at his window to wake him to help us get inside our totally difted house. We finally just used the fire escape ladder from one of the seocnd story windows, fell asleep exhausted and it took us hours the next day to shovel our way OUT of the house. So now, yes even on this trip next week, always leave boots and gloves and heavy coats in the car at the airport in case anything like that happens again.

Sorry so long.....I was just remembering.

Marilee

[tecdavidt]

What a story Marilee! I would pack the heavy duty stuff just in case, you never know what you are coming home to.

Dave just informed me--snow, that dirty four letter word, is coming tomorrow, 3 to 6 inches!!!NO NO NO. I am sick of the stuff. We already have had record amounts and yes, it is all gone and has been in the 50's off and on. Now more snow. Depressing. How about this on top of it, 59° Friday and 64° Sat. That is the midwest for you. Hopefully it will be done snowing by Wed. when the Padre Disney family will be heading towards Kansas City. Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

This has been a very mild winter for those of us in the pacific northwest. And Oregon seems milder than our old home way up north in Washington. We did have awful snow and ice that did huge damage for six days straddling New Year's, but that's it, other than our rain. And the past 7 days have been glorious! If this beautiful weather keeps up this week it will be a looooooong week at school waiting for spring break.

Marilee

[babs4]

dvcmomdeh what part of Indiana are you from? We are in northwest Indiana and will be on the March 20 cruise also. I have a daughter who is 11 and a half and a daughter who is 16. Can't wait to sail!!:bounce:

[dvcmomdeh]

I couldn't believe it when I logged in this morning we grew 2 pages over the weekend. My DD 12+ (13 in May) had her state gymnastics meet this weekend and we were gone.

Babs4, we live in West Lafayette, IN (Purdue Country). We leave on Thursday at about 4:30. DD decided to try out for dance team and I couldn't get them to change the date of tryouts.

The bags are in the car, formals hanging from the hooks. The kids made me take one of the seats out so we have plenty of floor space. When they were little they loved their tummy time. I honestly thought that they would grow out of it. DS (16, next month), 6 foot still loves his tummy time. Says he gets cramps in his legs if he sits in a seat too long.

We are going to be on the search for tropical clothing for the DD. Can't find a darn thing in Indiana. DH has packed his 4 favorite golf clubs; he plans to hit the driving range on Friday. I just hope we all stay awake for the drive.

See you all real soon.:earsboy:

[Padre Disney]

I don't see the snow when I look out my window. I think ahead of what I will be looking at next Monday morning on the MAGIC:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[tecdavidt]

Well, it is true, it is snowing big time here in Iowa. One of our employees talked to her mother this morning and they live in Sioux City IA (NW corner of the state) They were suppose to get 2" and they got 8"!!! The good news is warmer temps by the end of the week and snow should be gone no matter how much we get. Why or why can't it be bad weather while we are on the ship? Sounds sick but when I am on a ship I like to think, gee, I am glad we are here and not back home in that nasty storm but no, we are in the nasty storm. This too shall pass. Next week at this time we will be on day 2 at sea. Sounds good to me.

For tropical stuff, Von Maur carriers Fresh Produce brand and they carry Tommy Bahama brand clothing. You need to go to Indy but I know from my sister there is a Von Maur store there. Also Kohl's had some Caribbean Joe items, you know, I think I saw some at Von Maur too. Don't forget you can get cheap tropical outfits in St. Maarten. I am assuming our tropical night is still St. Maarten day.

Well, time to go tan:sunny: If I can't have the really sun I will go for some indoor rays. Kathy

[geffric]

no snow yet in Chi town.. but we are not expected to get much tonight.. but we will see.. It is cold here today..

I was at Kohl's on Sunday and they had some summer stuff in and on the racks.


Back to work... not much longer

Susan

[tecdavidt]

I am back, feeling nice and toasty from the tanning bed. Just found out our schools in the metro are letting out early because of the storm. Who would of thought that would happen! It keeps getting a little deeper out there but honestly, in Dec. or Jan. they would not let the schools out early for a storm like this. Prediction is 6" by the time it is over.

Oh well, I will turn on my tropical tunes and continue to pack. Sunny warm days are only 4 days away, yeah! Husband was searching the net last week and found a cute song for me to listen to. It happens to be country which isn't what I usually listen to but I did like the song. The artist is Kenny Chesney (sp?) and the song: All I Want For Christmas is a Really Good Tan. I want Mr. Jimmy Buffet to record it. It fits right in with his songs. I have no idea which web site he was on when he found it.

Kathy

[Magicboundagain4]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I am just finishing clearing my desk at work, today was the last day of work and now in about 5 minutes my vacation begins. We are leaving tomorrow for Florida!!!! I will see you all aboard the Magic!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Padre Disney]

Magicboundagain4, Have a safe drive to Florida.

:mad: :mad:
SNOW SNOW SNOW
Our son was on his way to work tonight and put his car in the ditch. It was on the interstate and there is a NO TOW so we need to wait until tomorrow for getting a tow truck. At least he is okay and did not damage the car.

Deep breath and just think about the ship. Not much longer.

[mobetsy]

Last week was very warm here (Los Angeles suburbs) and this week it's still in the high 70's/low 80's...but there's no room service, no beautiful blue sea, no wonderful shows, no one making up my bed...in short, no Magic here, and that's what I want!!

[tecdavidt]

Snow!!! They said 6" well right now it is 10" and they are guessing 2 more before it ends. Magicboundagain4 hoping you have a safe start to your trip tomorrow. At least the snow will be over and the melt down will start. See you on Sat.

Bev, glad to hear your son is OK. I hope you get the car out tomorrow. Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

Cruised up the freeway to the next town this morning and managed to find the small mall and the Ross and Target......found a suitcase and the 2.5 gallon ziplock baggies.....so I am set. Found a vinyl big "envelope" that closes with velcro....perfect to consolidate the documents and passports and car rental papers. Dropped DH's suit and dress shirts off at the cleaners, will pick them up Thursday when I get nails done.....I might actually get everything done this week.


Marilee

[tecdavidt]

Nails, that reminds me, tomorrow morning at 9:00 I have a pedicure! Who would of known I would be getting my toes done the day after the snow storm :p . It will interesting walking back to the car in sandals--in the snow. Kathy

[Nevetswitz]

yo does n e one know if the games are on the cruise, cause last year the tv's were knocked out so we couldn't watch them, and i know they also took out the espn bar which sucks (although all the games are on cbs n e ways)...so if n e one knows post sumthin

And also, where are we all meeting so we can see each other? It would be cool to put some faces to the "screen names"

[disneylarsen]

Steve,
If they are on, please save my husband a seat (so much for relaxing.)

Hi Everyone,
Kennedy Space Center just e-mailed me to say that the launch is still on:
Delta 2 Rocket Launch
3/20/2004
12:39:00 PM
Boeing Delta 2 will launch the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System 2R-11 military navigation satellite. The launch will be run by the U.S. Air Force.

My boys are making their autograph books tonight. We just bought little scrapbooks that will hold a 4x6 on one page and the autograph on the other. We have lots of Disney stickers. And our cool postcard from Andy, the Veranda Man. I hope that works.

Oh the packing I need to do!
Dawn

[dvcmomdeh]

Do youthink they will start boarding early so we can watch from on board?

[tecdavidt]

I got a call from The Perfect Gift (Shirley's co.) verifying some of my order. I can't remember the women's name but she did tell me weather today is 75°, tomorrow 85° and it is suppose to be nice and warm for the weekend!!! Maybe my frozen toes will warm up by then;) . It would be nice if they let us board early because of the launch but I wouldn't count on it. Kathy

[tecdavidt]

I just finished our list to hand out. There are 29 groups from the DIS that have reported to this Thread! That is a large group:D . See you all soon. Magicboundagain4 left this AM for the cruise. Padre Disney leaves tomorrow. It is finally here:wave: Kathy

[dvcmomdeh]

I should have made a long list too.

I don't know if anyone tried to email me an answer for my question earlier this morning. Do you think they will let us on board early due to the launching? Portside will make it difficult to see the launch won't it.

See you all real soon.

[tecdavidt]

Oh no, it is snowing once again!!! Well, in three days I will be looking at palm trees! So snow as much as you want because my family is out of here on Friday.

Oh yes, the DIS list for our cruise is now printed and ready to hand out at our DIS meet. See you all soon.:wave: Kathy

[Nevetswitz]

i must have missed someone mentioning that, my dad wanted to know but he's too lazy to post sumthin

[geffric]

Steve,

we are meeting after the life boat drill and before the sail away party on deck 10 overlooking the sail away party on the starboard side..



Kathy,
More snow in IL today too but according to the weather, Friday should be warm 50's and clear. So IMHO I believe that the fights should be okay.. It is funny to be pulling out all of the shorts and sandels with snow on the ground..
:crazy:

[disneylarsen]

Don't they ususally let us board around 11:45am and the launch is at 12:39pm?


Dawn

[tecdavidt]

We have been in the terminal when boarding had started at 11:45 but lately on the board people have reported back it was noon when boarding began.

Our snow is melting fast! Much of what we received yesterday melted. At least we will be gone when it will be really sloppy out.

Tonight the Padre Disney family is off to KC, (which didn't get any of the white stuff) :wave: See you soon Bev! Have a safe trip.

Two more nights then we are on a plane heading to Florida!!!
Kathy:sunny:

[Padre Disney]

Got son's car out of ditch.:bounce: :bounce:
Will load the truck at 2:00 and leave for KC at 5.

See ya all Saturday:bounce: :Pinkbounc :tongue:

[geffric]

have a safe drive and flight Padre Disney See you at the port

:wave:

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=tangerine>Safe drive and flight Padre Disney ::yes:: !!</font>

<font color=green>I had a nightmare last night that we weren't packed in time for the cruise. Only a few nights left though, so if this happens every night it won't be too bad. </font>

<font color=seagreen>I too wish time were not moving so fast. It can slow down now, lol! I don't want to blink and have our cruise over. See you all Sat. </font>

[Cara]

Have a safe trip, Padre Disney. We don't fly out until Friday night. But, omygosh, that is in TWO DAYS! EEEK!!!

Cara

[mobetsy]

I dreamed that we got to FL and didn't have our cruise docs. Before that it was that we were on board and I realized we'd left most of our clothes (all the dinner and dressy ones) at home! No wonder I've made my list and am checking it twice...and three times...and more :rolleyes:

[Padre Disney]

We did leave our oldest dd dress clothes home hanging in the closet on our first 3 day DCL cruise. :o :o
She was soooo upset with us. Lucky for us we had another family member traveling with was that loaned her a top and she spent the day in Nassua purchasing a skirt. So it all ended well but that feeling that I got when we realized that someones clothes had been left behind is TERRIBLE. We have double and triple checked everyones clothes list.
Time to load up so wishing everyone safe and happy traveling can't wait to see everyone.
:wave:

[geffric]

BUMP...:bounce: we are getting READY...I feel like I am standing at the start line waiting for the " on your mark.. ready ..set.. GO"

[Miss Eeyore]

Last night all I could dream about was a confrontation with some crazy woman at MCO trying to leave the baggage area with MY suitcase. This nightmare has its basis in the fact that some loon lasdt year DID take my luggage at LAX and I had to set sail with nothing. So in my dream I was DETERMINED that was NOT going to happen again. But I kept waking up before I found out if I duked it out with the loon and got my bag back.

So much for my pre-cruise jitters!

Marilee

[disneylarsen]

Marilee,
Don't worry I can't decide what to bring so I bet I will have plenty of extra clothes if that loon shows up again!
Dawn:wave2:

[tecdavidt]

My nightmare is arriving for checkin at the port and discovering no passports!!! Panic sets in and I wake up. I hope we don't have luggage problems. There was that one cruise we had to eat dinner in our travel clothes because the luggage was late getting to our room. I was really worried that it got lost but we did end up getting it after we ate.

Packing is almost complete. I have a few errands to run tomorrow and that is it! Hard to believe it is here. We already have people in our DIS group on their way down. Two more nights in our own bed then off to Florida.
Kathy

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=deeppink>Less than 24 hours until we leave!! :Pinkbounc This has turned out to be an excellent way to celebrate our anniversary because I am nearly as excited as I was for our wedding :bitelip: :lovestruc . I keep remembering packing for my honeymoon (our 1st trip to WDW) as I have been packing for this trip. My four year old DD proclaimed that she is going to love her cruise last night, lol. Safe travels everyone. </font>

[dvcmomdeh]

I look forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Saturday morning.

I will be getting the oil changed in our travel vehicle this afternoon and will therefore not be replying again.

I have looked forward to every message that has come through DIS over the past year. Thank you all for making it go so quickly.

See you soon. Safe travels to and fro....

[geffric]

I am looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday...it has been wonderful sharing the pretrip feelings and experiences with everyone..

I am working today and tomorrow before our flight, kids will be at school.. but a 4pm, once #2 son gets home from school, we will be off to the airport..

See you Saturday... safe travels to those who are driving... good flight to those who fly..

Susan

[tecdavidt]

This thread has been fun this past year. I hope we all can gather at the DIS meet to say hello. I am all packed, time to do some last minute things around the house then try to get some sleep. It will be hard sleeping tonight because I am so excited about the trip. Thankfully the snow from Monday is almost gone, the 16" didn't last long this time of year! Looking forward to the warm Florida temperatures. :wave: see you Saturday. Kathy

[mobetsy]

We're out of here 8:45 AM PST...hope everyone's travel goes well, and see you all on Saturday :wave:

[Cara]

12:48 AM, and I am finally packed and the house is clean for the house sitter! This may be an all-time EARLY pre-vacation record for me, LOL. I cannot wait to meet all of you on Saturday!

Cara

[Miss Eeyore]

We are both packed. Kent will work a half day tomorrow, and I will go pamper with nails and pedicure. We head out to Eugene late afternoon, and will fly overnight from Seattle.

We look forward to meeting ya'll.

Marilee

[AboutTheMouse]

Well all - we're off!

Can't wait! So excited to see some warm weather. The kids were soooooo surprised!

See you all tomorrow! Thanks for all of the great info! It's been a lot of fun!

Safe travels to everyone!

Denise

[geffric]

Well I guess that I am the last one left to leave.. so I will turn out the lights, close and lock the door....

Don't look for us here next week..




We are on the MAGIC!!! WOO HOO!

[Verandah Man]

The Magic preparing for her first Spring Cruise in 2004.
Have a MAGICal sailing all you 3-20-04 cruisers!!!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/552/62Magic_3-20-04-med.jpg
The Disney Magic Saturday March 20, 2004


http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/552/623-20-04.jpg
The Disney Magic sailing past the
Two Palms cam on March 20, 2004

[AboutTheMouse]

Did everyone make it home OK?

We were delayed on the first leg of our flight out of MCO. They actually held the second leg, since there was no other possible way to get us home yesterday.

I'm still moving after those 20 - 30 ft. seas on Thursday night. I hope this feeling goes away soon!

We had so much fun and want to go back in a bad way!

Denise

[AboutTheMouse]

One other thing -

Thank you VerandahMan!

[disneylarsen]

Welcome home everyone!
I have a picture of the tv screen with the 20-30 ft waves, HIGH seems a bit deceiving a word to use...but if anyone wants the picture.
Did anyone get a picture of the rocket launch, I could not get my camera fast enough, we thought that they had cancelled the launch and the CMs directed us to look at the shuttle launch area.
We saw it, but just stared in wonder!

We went to the Radisson at the Port for an extra day before we went home and the DISers were meeting for their little precruise event it was a little sad realizing it was over for us.

Hope you are all unpacked, the washing machine has been going nonstop. I need to pack all of these summer things away for three more months. I love Minnesota??!!
Dawn

[geffric]

We got back at midnight last night.. stayed two days at WDW to ..I am so sad that this cruise is over.. but we rebooked while on board so now I get to count down again..

[AboutTheMouse]

I got a picture of the rocket launch disneylarsen. PM me with your e-mail and I will send it once I download my pics from the camera.

Denise

[dvcmomdeh]

WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEK!

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone that attended the DIS meet. I too am having a hard time gettin my land legs working.

It took us 15 hours and 50 minutes to drive down and the exact same on the way back. We were very fortunate to arrive home by 8:30 last evening to finish up homework and get our CLEAN clothes put away. :)

We ended up tailgating home with friends that we meet at the intersection of US 24 and 65 between Kentucky and Indiana. It makes the drive so much easier.

We unfortunately did not rebook on the cruise but we plan to go again in 2006. A graduation present for our DS Brian.

The kids were not ready to go back to school this morning. Amanda especially slipped back into her oldself of SLOWER THAN MOLASSES making dad late for work. :)

Thank you all for a great trip. I don't know that I could have gotten through the last year of the count down without you.

Safe travels and happy planning for all your future trips,

See you on the Boards,
Dawn

PS Please send any electronic pictures to my email AND THANKS
haand@cfs.purdue.edu

[geffric]

Denise,

I love a picture of the rocket launch too.

dvcmomdeh do you have a van with Old Key w plates??

If so, we followed you for a while on our way to WDW after the cruise... Also, we are looking at going in 2006 but they told us that we could do the rebooking now and then change the date..


We are just back as we spend Sat and Sunday at WDW... so I am trying to get back into the work mode..then home to start laundry to catch up for the week...

[tecdavidt]

Silly me, this is the first time checking our thread since we have been back.

Glad you made it back safely dvcmomdeh (Dawn). Sorry we went to bed so early that last night, I would of loved to have had a toast with you and Rick with your bottle of wine. I bet I sounded strange on the phone since I was aleep lol. Dave and I thought it was our 5:30 am Mickey wake up call--glad it was just you :p .

Dave has all of our photos posted on our family page.
Go to: www.tecenv.com/thompson when it appears pick the cruise button in upper right corner. There will be a list of cruises we have been on and the 3/20 cruise is on the bottom. We have lots and lots of pictures of the sail away party, the launch, some of our cat. 3, the QM II, Coral World and the typical vacation shots. I know he knows how to copy photos off the computer onto his so if you know how to do that feel free and copy any that you want.

I LOVE the shots Andy got of our trip! Thank you Verandah Man, Andy.

Now to start the count down for our next one. It is going west, not our favorite but the dates work. Since this next cruise is special the next 8 months will go by so " s l o w ". I can't wait to see the look on our daughter's face Christmas morning! We have a day at the Parks then off on the cruise. I only hope they bring back the Disney music on the ship, it just wasn't the same without the music playing quietly in the background. Every time I was in a hall or stairwell I felt like I was back on the boring Dawn Princess cruise. More contemporary music would of been better since most cruisers are young parents :D . Oh well, back to laundry and my Beauty and the Beat CD. Kathy

[MickeyMagic]

Home again, home again jiggitty-jig.

:crazy: :boat: :tilt: :upsidedow

[Magicboundagain4]

Sorry I missed the Dis Meet I looked for everyone but did not find one and all. I talked to quite a few of you in line to board and all over the boat. Our family had a tremendous trip...we drove for 24 hours Sat and Sunday to get home in time for school. Made it home sunday night at 4:00...got 3 loads of laundry done before bed time....still working on it Tuesday night. Thank you to all of you for all of your input we had a memorable trip. Hope to be aboard the Magic in 2005. Thanks everyone.