Anyone cruising May 8, 2004 Western?

[KC22]

Originally posted by msh8675
Congrats to all....I will continue to be patient and hope for an upgrade...I know I know..wishful thinking....

Ok, well....booze? LMBO...That will be the first thing on my list...

Well, it won't be long now!!!

Well, are we planning a cruise meet and if so where are we meeting and when?

Did someone mention booze???:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[goofyguy1958]

Originally posted by KC22
Did someone mention booze???:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

Why yes. You know the old saying? I would much rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.:crazy:

[KC22]

Originally posted by goofyguy1958
Why yes. You know the old saying? I would much rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.:crazy:

A good one for sure..

How much will they let us bring on board?

:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by KC22
A good one for sure..

How much will they let us bring on board?

:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

As much as you can carry LOL!!

[msh8675]

Great well I will have to leave some clothes behind!!!

[Skybaby]

My DH and DD (9) along with my parents will be cruising May 8th too! We've cruised on the Wonder but this is our first time on the Magic. We have NOT received our docs yet!!

[bossladypu]

I started packing for May 8, 7 day cruise (plus we are going to be in the Cape Canaveral area for 3 days prior to cruise), and there is NO way I'm going to get all our stuff in a suitcase for each of us. I have two suitcases full, plus a small carry-on suitcase and we haven't even gotten the evening clothes packed. Do you guys take a different outfit for each evening plus different day outfits? Oh my gosh, I forgot the different shoes. Now, I'm getting sick. There is just NO WAY, I can do this. Is anyone else having problems or should we take two suitcases each, plus our carry-ons? I'd like to know what others are going to do, thanks.

[aprilgail2]

I'm not taking a different outfit for each dinner....I doubt anyone will look and me and say "hey she wore that outfit the first day of the cruise" LOL....I change right after dinner so unless I drop food all over myself I will be rewearing each dinner outfit once. I am also skipping formal night so that is one less outfit I have to bring. I am goign to bring a nice pair of white sandles that should go with every outfit so that limits my shoes. I hate packing all that stuff to go, I like going as light as possible. I am also going to do laundry halfway through so I will only have to pack half the amount of clothes I need. I am only taking one big suitcase and one small one for toiletries. My daughter has her own tiny disney suitcase that most of her clothes are in. I really don't have a choice but to pack light, I also have a car seat that I will have to be hauling around the airport with me!

[bossladypu]

Aprilgail2, You make me feel much better. That will help if I only take half the evening clothes. I thought about white sandals, but didn't know how people would react to white before Memorial Day. Not that I usually worry about such things, but going on this cruise has me a little worried about such things. My husband and I are just country folks, so to speak. Usually my outlook is "If people don't like the way I look, then tough", but for some reason I'm getting so uptight over this 7-day cruise. Thanks again, for making me feel better - white sandals are going to be packed now (that will help a lot)!!

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by bossladypu
Aprilgail2, You make me feel much better. That will help if I only take half the evening clothes. I thought about white sandals, but didn't know how people would react to white before Memorial Day. . Thanks again, for making me feel better - white sandals are going to be packed now (that will help a lot)!!


LOL...I didn't even think of that...but when you are on a cruise every day is SUMMER as far as I am concerned and I can wear white sandles if I want....if anyone wants to look at my feet and check the color of my shoes well then be my guest LOL...you walk in the restaurant, your feet go under the table and no one sees them again until you walk out LOL...

[KC22]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I started packing for May 8, 7 day cruise (plus we are going to be in the Cape Canaveral area for 3 days prior to cruise), and there is NO way I'm going to get all our stuff in a suitcase for each of us. I have two suitcases full, plus a small carry-on suitcase and we haven't even gotten the evening clothes packed. Do you guys take a different outfit for each evening plus different day outfits? Oh my gosh, I forgot the different shoes. Now, I'm getting sick. There is just NO WAY, I can do this. Is anyone else having problems or should we take two suitcases each, plus our carry-ons? I'd like to know what others are going to do, thanks.

And I thought I was really looking forward to this, packing 31 days ahead, even I have not done yet LOL..
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[bossladypu]

You have to know my husband. He can't stand to wait until the last minute or be late for anything. The airport says get there 2 hours ahead of time, we're there 3 hours. Something opens at 9AM, we're there at 8AM or sooner. He's a fanatic. He's been on me to start packing for 2 weeks now. Nothing can be out of place, or out of order. I'm NOT allowed to pack (I just bring the stuff downstairs to the basement where the suitcases are) because I won't do it right. This vacation should be something too, I don't know if we'll kill each other being cooped up together for 7 days in a little space or not, LOL. He's already angry because I don't have the itenerary done yet. We have to have a day by day schedule, and no he was NEVER in the military.

[msh8675]

Lol....well that is like a built in travel agent to me.....
Just let him plan everything and sit back and relax.
The ship is soooo big I would definatly venture out beyond your cabin MOST if not ALL of the time. I think ANYONE would kill one another if stuck in there too long! LOL

Good luck!

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by Skybaby
My DH and DD (9) along with my parents will be cruising May 8th too! We've cruised on the Wonder but this is our first time on the Magic. We have NOT received our docs yet!!

I also have a 9 yr old dd! :)
I'll bet they'll meet up in the lab. Maybe we should exchange some info about them in PM so my dd has a new "friend" to look forward to! :) PM me if you're interested.

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by bossladypu
My husband and I are just country folks, so to speak. Usually my outlook is "If people don't like the way I look, then tough", but for some reason I'm getting so uptight over this 7-day cruise.

Oh my gosh. This is so me! I'm in a tizzy over formal night. Formal for me is a denim skirt and a blouse! Dh says that's not formal enough but offers no suggestion as to what WOULD be good! Today at my kids YMCA program I spoke with other, more fashion literate, moms. They recommend the little black dress (it, apparently, goes in every situation) Hmmmm.... how would that look with reeboks?

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Oh my gosh. This is so me! I'm in a tizzy over formal night. Formal for me is a denim skirt and a blouse! Dh says that's not formal enough but offers no suggestion as to what WOULD be good! Today at my kids YMCA program I spoke with other, more fashion literate, moms. They recommend the little black dress (it, apparently, goes in every situation) Hmmmm.... how would that look with reeboks?

a LITTLE black dress works for most occassions, but leave the reebooks behind. try a little beach sandals instead.. LOL

:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I started packing for May 8, 7 day cruise (plus we are going to be in the Cape Canaveral area for 3 days prior to cruise),

I have to tell you this...I haven't even started BUYING clothes for the cruise, nevermind packing LOL! I am hoping that I will drop a size before going and I don't want to buy until the week before the cruise LOL!!

[ohiominnie]

Ok you fashion experts....
I found a little black dress on the internet (I hate shopping) and I need your opinions....

http://www.lbdtogo.com/getProducts.asp?ID=21

It covers a good bit, which I prefer (I'm not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl) I could go sleeveless, but I'm afraid I'll be freezing --I tend to get chilly in A/C

Help! :)

[bossladypu]

Ohiominnie, I think the dress is elegant. It is also multiple purpose (in that you could wear it for many things, not just
on the cruise and not wear it again). I'm like you, I'm not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl. I'm also like aprilgail, in which, I've lost 20 pounds and still trying. So the dress I'm taking is going to hang on me, but I have SPENT so much money on other things, I decided that I would wear a black long dress that I wore to a wedding. But my husband is already complaining about having to pack it.

[DisneyForLife]

I tend to get cold also so I will be wearing mostly 3/4 length sleeves.
I think that dress is perfect. I am one for comfort and what I feel good in, I don't usually go by the seasons.
The velvet dress in May or the white sandals before Labor Day, go for it.

I have not started packing yet but I do have the infamous pile in the spare room. I think I have everything I need........................
EXCEPT FOR THE DOCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(yes I am shouting, can't help it, I want them)

[CAMICKEY]

This "little black dress" thing is not working for me. :crazy:

Got our docs earlier this week, final shopping done, REAS ressies completed, Mother's day gifts ordered. Now just sit back and relax until we go nuts trying to fit everything into our suitcases. See everyone on the ship. - Mike

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by DisneyForLife

I have not started packing yet but I do have the infamous pile in the spare room. I think I have everything I need........................
EXCEPT FOR THE DOCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(yes I am shouting, can't help it, I want them)


I called today, they were printing ours today and then they were goig to be shipped UPS 3 day service.

[aprilgail2]

I just checked the disney cruise website and tried to see how much our cruise is up to....well there is NO more availability on our cruise date!! I even tried it with just 2 adults figureing maybe they reached their limit on kids but NOTHING left!!!! I thought since it was May and kids are all still in school maybe it would be a little less full but I guess I was WRONG LOL!!

[KC22]

Originally posted by aprilgail2
I just checked the disney cruise website and tried to see how much our cruise is up to....well there is NO more availability on our cruise date!! I even tried it with just 2 adults figureing maybe they reached their limit on kids but NOTHING left!!!! I thought since it was May and kids are all still in school maybe it would be a little less full but I guess I was WRONG LOL!!

I was hoping that it was not going to be quite so full, but so be it..:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by KC22
I was hoping that it was not going to be quite so full, but so be it..:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

I've got my spot and that's all I need! :)

We leave three weeks from TODAY! WOW. A week at Disney first, then a 7 day cruise. I'm not nearly ready--really trying to pack in school before we leave--but I'll be ready when the time comes!

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I'm like you, I'm not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl.

bossladypu,
not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl AND simple country folk? we MUST meet on this cruise. we could be twins separated at birth. :crazy:

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
I've got my spot and that's all I need! :)

We leave three weeks from TODAY! WOW. A week at Disney first, then a 7 day cruise. I'm not nearly ready--really trying to pack in school before we leave--but I'll be ready when the time comes!

YES AS WE GOT OURS.. GOOD POINT.

I guess that means that the pools will be a little busy on days at sea.. but so be it...

29 days and counting..:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[bossladypu]

Ohiominnie, I definitely would like to meet you and many other folks. I've only been on one other cruise - last March - and I didn't know about the meets then. My husband and I both are looking forward to meeting people from this group.

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I've only been on one other cruise - last March - and I didn't know about the meets then. My husband and I both are looking forward to meeting people from this group.

I was on one May 2002 (I like May cruises huh?? LOL) and I had just started looking at the Dis Boards soon before that and didn't know about any meets or if anyone even had them that cruise but I am looking foward to meeting some fellow Dis'ers on this cruise...and drinking some of Mikes booze he brings on!! (Just kidding Mike, I don't drink LOL!!)

[DisneyForLife]

I didn't know about these boards before my last cruise and I am so glad I found them this time. Not only will I get to meet some new people, but I learned so much from all the threads that this time is a whole lot cheaper. I just let a travel agent handle everything last time and it cost A LOT more that way.

Thank you everybody for all the wonderful tips.

[goofyguy1958]

All right, just wondering if anyone has gotten an upgrade. We apparently have not, but hey I STILL CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :jester: princess: (DD did this one -- Hi everyone, this is Katie:wave: )

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by goofyguy1958
All right, just wondering if anyone has gotten an upgrade. We apparently have not, but hey I STILL CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :jester: princess: (DD did this one -- Hi everyone, this is Katie:wave: )

We dont have an upgrade either and since the ship is full I doubt we will be getting one....oh well, we have a Cat 6 room so I am happy with that!

[nursegardener]

aprilgail2:

You said you last cruised in May, what was the weather like?? Do you think we'll need jackets or light sweaters on board. I am trying not to pack but one pair of jeans each and one light jacket each. Will we need anything else?? We will be staying at Cocoa Beach one week prior to cruise - hopefully we won't need any other "heavy" clothing since it's May and Florida!

[ohiominnie]

We cruised May of 2003. I hadn't packed anything really warm, but wished that I had at least a sweatshirt (I left it in the car at the port and I'm not that good of a swimmer!) The evenings walking on deck 4 were chilly. I would have spent more time out there, strolling on the deck, looking over the railing, lounging in the steamer chairs....except I was too cold!

I will be packing a sweatshirt and maybe a pair of jeans this time.

btw, the WDW portion of the trip was NOT a problem at all, warm and sunny all the time. I think it was just the ocean breezes that cooled it off so much.

HTH

[aprilgail2]

I am glad OhioMinnie could answer that question for you! When we went we were in bed most nights by 9 and were not really outside in the evenings so I am not sure what you would need. Now I guess I will pack a sweatshirt that I had not planned on packing. I just remember it being HOT at the islands and the waer warm where ever we went! I remember the deck being to hot to walk barefoot on....but don't know about night times LOL...hopefully this time we will be staying up and out of the room after 9pm!

[PizzieDuster]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I started packing for May 8, 7 day cruise (plus we are going to be in the Cape Canaveral area for 3 days prior to cruise), and there is NO way I'm going to get all our stuff in a suitcase for each of us. I have two suitcases full, plus a small carry-on suitcase and we haven't even gotten the evening clothes packed. Do you guys take a different outfit for each evening plus different day outfits? Oh my gosh, I forgot the different shoes. Now, I'm getting sick. There is just NO WAY, I can do this. Is anyone else having problems or should we take two suitcases each, plus our carry-ons? I'd like to know what others are going to do, thanks.


Hi Bosslady:wave2:

Now that I'm getting ready for our 5/8 Cruise, I'm remembering what I did last year. I packed clothes in one suitcase. The second one allowed per person.... I packed shoes, toiletries - one "gym bag type" had my DD4's life vest, swim shoes, snorkel equit, etc.....

But there were 5 of us, we were alowed 2 suitcases per person. I know we each had a suitcase of clothes and probably 2 other suitcases with all toiletries, shoes, etc.

But we also were at WDW 3 days prior to our cruise.

I am completely UNDECIDED about formal night. It's not that important to me and my sons are pleading with me not to make them dress up. I'm a "club med" vacation type person from my earlier days...... I really don't want to dress up on vacation. My husband wears a tie everyday..... he doesn't like the idea either....

Bosslady... the way you feel about packing is the way I feel about Formal night................... I'm still thinking about it! Haven't decided.

I haven't received my docs yet but I got the brochure for the Shore Excursions.... okay, confuse me even more!


:confused:

[DisneyForLife]

We bring one large suitcase each and an overnight type bag (not too big) for a carryon. I really think rolling your clothes helps with not taking up too much space. And cuts down on the wrinkles also. I have always been one of those organized types though that can fit a whole lot more in a cabinet or closet than you would think possible.
Where there is a will there is a way. Usually!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just don't forget to leave some room for the goodies you will be buying. You can pack another duffle type bag in your suitcase for that just in case you will need it and check it in with your luggage on the way home. I have done that in the past a few times and used it for the laundry.

Happy packing everyone, we are getting closer finally.

[goofyguy1958]

The cruise is soooo close yet sooooooooo far. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same duldrums and ho hum attitude about the whole thing as I seem to be. I am mister excitement usually, but the past couple of days I have not felt that usual goof attitude. HELP, I need to get it back. Is it that I have completed all of our plans and now have 27 days until it all comes to fruition? Am I a perpetual planner -- only happy when planning? Give me something else to plan for....:crazy: :scared1: :worried: :faint:

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by goofyguy1958
The cruise is soooo close yet sooooooooo far. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same duldrums and ho hum attitude about the whole thing as I seem to be. I am mister excitement usually, but the past couple of days I have not felt that usual goof attitude. HELP, I need to get it back. Is it that I have completed all of our plans and now have 27 days until it all comes to fruition? Am I a perpetual planner -- only happy when planning? Give me something else to plan for....:crazy: :scared1: :worried: :faint:

I don't have anything left to plan so you know what I did today?? I went out and bought Playstation 2 for me and my 4 year and 2 games....when I get bored I SHOP LOL!!

[CAMICKEY]

aprilgail2 - Not getting any of my booze LOL. We're ready to go. Already have my packing list done so now 4 more weeks of work and then pack and fly!!!! BTW - Happy Holiday everyone. - Mike

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
aprilgail2 - Not getting any of my booze LOL. We're ready to go. Already have my packing list done so now 4 more weeks of work and then pack and fly!!!! BTW - Happy Holiday everyone. - Mike

Wasn't it supposed to be "Party at Mikes Room????" I heard you were sending out party invites for all that booze!!

[msh8675]

Well no docs yet and I just got off the phone with TA who stated I have been upgraded to cat 9 whoohoo. Someone do a cartwheel for me as I am at work right now!!!
I am so happy we will enjoy this cruise even a bit more now!
Just as I thought I was down on my luck.
Docs are on their way to TA also so I should be getting them soon.....

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY

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

[bossladypu]

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The cruise is soooo close yet sooooooooo far. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same duldrums and ho hum attitude about the whole thing as I seem to be. I am mister excitement usually, but the past couple of days I have not felt that usual goof attitude. HELP, I need to get it back. Is it that I have completed all of our plans and now have 27 days until it all comes to fruition? Am I a perpetual planner -- only happy when planning? Give me something else to plan for....
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I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I've felt rather down also. I'm really worried now that I hear that this cruise is booked. It's going to be my 35th anniversary and I was hoping I could ask for a upgrade at the terminal, but it looks like that won't be possible now. And I'm worried it's going to be so crowded I won't be able to enjoy myself. See I'm just being a gloomy gus, I guess.

[CAMICKEY]

aprilgail2
Wasn't it supposed to be "Party at Mikes Room????" I heard you were sending out party invites for all that booze!!

That's all I ordered from SHirley was a 12 pack of Corona. You know how fast that is going to go. It will probably be gone by the time we get to Key West. We do get a bottle of Champagne with our REAS package. I'm willing to share some of this as we are not big Champagne drinkers. For anybody looking for the party , it is being held at the Radisson the night before the cruise. Please see aprilgail2 for the specific room numbers. - Mike

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
aprilgail2


That's all I ordered from SHirley was a 12 pack of Corona. You know how fast that is going to go. It will probably be gone by the time we get to Key West. We do get a bottle of Champagne with our REAS package. I'm willing to share some of this as we are not big Champagne drinkers. For anybody looking for the party , it is being held at the Radisson the night before the cruise. Please see aprilgail2 for the specific room numbers. - Mike

LOL...well they are going to be sorely dissappointed then LOL....we don't have any booze with us and we won't be getting there till 10pm thanks to a change in our flight time! :(
Actually I am going to order a Konk Kooler on the cruise...the last drink I had wasa Konk Cooler on my last cruise, May 2002...I am just a party animal huh LOL!!!

[CAMICKEY]

I'm going to have to try one of these Conk coolers. They have been getting pretty good write-ups on the board. Need to get back to work before I get fired. Is anyone else getting excited yet???? No response should be necesary. LOL - Mike

[DisneyForLife]

Oh the memories.

Sitting on CC soaking up the sun having a Konk Kooler brought to me. AHHHHHH!!!!!!

They really are delicious, and I am looking forward to reliving that memory.

[Katdb]

While I may not be able to enjoy those Conk Koolers (almost 20, but the legal drinking age in US is 21 as opposed to 19 here in Ontario), I am most definitely looking forward to soaking up that sun!

As for the Dis Meet, I was thinking 3pm on the Monday at the Promenade Lounge. Please PM, e-mail, or post letting me know if this is alright!

Thanks
Katdb

[CAMICKEY]

Just name the day and time and if I am available, I will definitely be there with a Corona in my hand - or maybe a conk cooler. - Mike

[goofyguy1958]

I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I've felt rather down also. I'm really worried now that I hear that this cruise is booked. It's going to be my 35th anniversary and I was hoping I could ask for a upgrade at the terminal, but it looks like that won't be possible now. And I'm worried it's going to be so crowded I won't be able to enjoy myself. See I'm just being a gloomy gus, I guess.

bossladypu, I think the cruise is full because Mother's day is Sunday, May 9th. I too was hoping to upgrade on board, but will be more than happy just being on the cruise. I think the ship is more than big enough where you will not feel crowded. The only other cruise I have been on was on the NCL Norway in 1990. That cruise was completely sold out and I never had a problem with feeling crowded. Maybe Castaway Cay will be crowded though. No worries, a crowded day at Castaway Cay will beat a lonely day at just about anyplace else. :earseek: :teeth:

[PoohFan2004]

I was just checking emails to get my TAs email address and harass her about not receiving my documents yet and guess what I saw.... an email from her letting me know she had just received new documents for me and we were upgraded (from cat 11 to cat 8)! WOW! :Pinkbounc I am really excited now, but I won't believe it until I see the actual documents.

I guess I am going to have to start thinking about packing soon. My biggest dilemma is what shoes to bring. It seems like every outfit I think about bringing needs a different pair of shoes! And I'm not even someone who owns that many different pairs of shoes.

Save a konk kooler for me!

[DisneyForLife]

Poohfan2004 - congrats to you, that is great, enjoy

Katdb - Monday sounds great, thank you for planning this for all of us. Also you can get the Konk Kooler without the rum, still tastes good.

Bossladypu - Don't worry, the last time we were on the Magic it was totally booked and you don't really notice. There are so many places to go, and things to do that the only place that feels crowded is the pools. But I think that would be the case on any cruise no matter if it was sold out or not.

Still sitting here waiting for my docs. Any day now :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

[KC22]

Originally posted by DisneyForLife
Oh the memories.

Sitting on CC soaking up the sun having a Konk Kooler brought to me. AHHHHHH!!!!!!

They really are delicious, and I am looking forward to reliving that memory.

Don't care what's in em, just looking forward to having one or two............................................... .DOZEN>>>

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[bossladypu]

Thanks to everyone for the great advice on packing. The more I think about formal night also, I think we may just skip it. I know my husband would be happy (and after all it is his anniversary too, LOL).

I also forgot about it being Mother's Day, that is a good reason to be full. Geez, what a way to spend an anniversary and Mother's Day. Okay, the blues are gone and now I'm getting excited. Everyone on these boards are the best. Plus how did people plan trips before computers????

Thanks again,

Gail

[msh8675]

Bump....

Whats a konk cooler?

[DisneyForLife]

A delicious drink you can get on the ship or on CC. Alcohol or not, your choice.
You will have to give one a try.

[cindalu]

Hi everyone,
I am getting so excited for this cruise. We are leaving Friday from PA. We are staying at the Fairfield Inn near Jacksonville Airport.

We stayed there last year when we went to WDW.

They offer a free breakfast.

Is anyone else staying there.


Can't wait to see some of you on the ship.

[msh8675]

Ok well apparantly as I am learning I am a konk kooler virgin! princess:
LOL
Can't wait to try one........(hourly)

Bye for now!!
:crazy:

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by bossladypu
Thanks to everyone for the great advice on packing. The more I think about formal night also, I think we may just skip it.

Gail,
I planned on skipping formal night, too, but then we decided not to go all out formal (tuxes and long gowns) My dh is going to wear some nice khakis, button down shirt, tie and sport coat. I'm going to be in a simple black dress. For us, that *is* formal!!! My feeling is if ppl don't like it, they can let it ruin their vacation. I will not show up to formal night in shorts, cut off jeans, or a halter top. I know *that* much! But I will, in no way, be the most formal there! From what I've read, dh will be one of the "lessor dressed" in his sport coat, but his feeling is that if ppl don't like it, they can let it ruin their vacation!

I bought my ds a suit at Sears ($29) and he looks so spiffy in it that it's inspiring me to clean myself up and look decent for formal night. What a cute picture that would be of us! :) Dd will be wearing a pretty dress--but she wears dresses everyday, so formal night isn't a stretch for her!

Hope you'll join us.

[bossladypu]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Gail,
I planned on skipping formal night, too, but then we decided not to go all out formal (tuxes and long gowns) My dh is going to wear some nice khakis, button down shirt, tie and sport coat. I'm going to be in a simple black dress. For us, that *is* formal!!! My feeling is if ppl don't like it, they can let it ruin their vacation. I will not show up to formal night in shorts, cut off jeans, or a halter top. I know *that* much! But I will, in no way, be the most formal there! From what I've read, dh will be one of the "lessor dressed" in his sport coat, but his feeling is that if ppl don't like it, they can let it ruin their vacation!

I bought my ds a suit at Sears ($29) and he looks so spiffy in it that it's inspiring me to clean myself up and look decent for formal night. What a cute picture that would be of us! :) Dd will be wearing a pretty dress--but she wears dresses everyday, so formal night isn't a stretch for her!

Hope you'll join us.

If you would go on semi-formal night, what would you wear? The same thing or something different?

Yeah, I finally figured out the quote thingy. Now I'm going to show my real ignorance. I haven't wanted to ask because I think I have it figured out, but everyone seems so nice, hopefully they won't laugh at me. Is DD, DS, DH, for designated daughter, son, husband?

Gail

[ohiominnie]

Maybe the same thing. The rest of my clothes will be mix and match so I won't have to pack 7 complete dinner outfits. I only wear the clothes for dinner, so pants that were worn a couple hours one day can be worn a couple hours another day too!

DD, DS, DH, DW stand for either "dear" daughter, son, husband or wife OR "Disney" daughter, son, husband or wife....or if you've had a REALLY bad day, the "d" can start another word of your choosing! :)

It gets really bad though when you are talking (verbally) to someone in real life and you say something like "I was talking to my dh last night over dinner...." They tend to look at you a bit strange! :)

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
I only wear the clothes for dinner, so pants that were worn a couple hours one day can be worn a couple hours another day too!

Oh, and by the way, if anyone has a problem with me wearing the same pants, I give you full permission to let it ruin your vacation if you feel so inclined...... ;) :tongue:

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Oh, and by the way, if anyone has a problem with me wearing the same pants, I give you full permission to let it ruin your vacation if you feel so inclined...... ;) :tongue:
Well then I may ruin someones vacation too since I am double using all my dinner clothes so I only have to pack 3 outfits for dinners!! Formal night we are going to topsiders so we will just wear capris that night.

[CAMICKEY]

Well I packed the little black dress and a pair of white sandals. I hope they look good on me. LOL

Seriously though - I plan on taking a blue\black Sports Coat, one nice pair of dark slacks/white shirt for Formal night (and Palo), 3 pairs of light slacks (including Khakis), 2 polo shirts, 2 LONG SLEEVED dress shirts. The rest is either shorts, t shirts, or hawaian shirts. Still trying to figure out if I can get by without a nice pair of dress shoes but alas, I think I will need to bring some. I am officially ready to go.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :D

[KC22]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
Well I packed the little black dress and a pair of white sandals. I hope they look good on me. LOL

Seriously though - I plan on taking a blue\black Sports Coat, one nice pair of dark slacks/white shirt for Formal night (and Palo), 3 pairs of light slacks (including Khakis), 2 polo shirts, 2 LONG SLEEVED dress shirts. The rest is either shorts, t shirts, or hawaian shirts. Still trying to figure out if I can get by without a nice pair of dress shoes but alas, I think I will need to bring some. I am officially ready to go.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :D

It's one Blue sports coat for me, semi and formal nights.. 3 pairs of dockers and plenty of short sleeve polos... 1 for each night..

[ohiominnie]

ALRIGHT!!! Let's hear it for the Sports Coat crowd! I can't wait to tell dh that there will be more Sports Coats out there! Maybe we should all link our ressies so we can have one solid table of Sports Coat clad men! :)

and, I may be fashion illiterate, but I'd never wear a black dress and white sandals. That doesn't go, does it?? ;)

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
ALRIGHT!!! Let's hear it for the Sports Coat crowd! I can't wait to tell dh that there will be more Sports Coats out there! Maybe we should all link our ressies so we can have one solid table of Sports Coat clad men! :)

and, I may be fashion illiterate, but I'd never wear a black dress and white sandals. That doesn't go, does it?? ;)

They ain't throwing us overboard...

On formal night I will wear a dress shirt and tie.. But that is it..

tell DH, He is not alone..

can it be only 3 weeks away???:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by KC22
On formal night I will wear a dress shirt and tie.. But that is it..



Wow, I hardly know you other than the fact you have a sports crazed son...
but REALLY, can you please wear pants. I mean....you might be taking this a little to far wearing "a dress shirt and tie.. but that is it." :earseek:
Hey, I don't even care if you skip the shoes. But I'm thinking others may have a problem with your idea of "formal" :tongue: :p ;)

[aprilgail2]

YIPPEEEEEEEE FINALLY GOT MY DOCS!!!! UPS man dropped them off tonight!!

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Wow, I hardly know you other than the fact you have a sports crazed son...
but REALLY, can you please wear pants. I mean....you might be taking this a little to far wearing "a dress shirt and tie.. but that is it." :earseek:
Hey, I don't even care if you skip the shoes. But I'm thinking others may have a problem with your idea of "formal" :tongue: :p ;)

Promise.. my bad :earseek: :earseek: :crazy: :crazy:

[bossladypu]

I think my husband may actually go to the formal night when I tell him some of the guys are wearing sport coats or just a dress shirt and tie. My husband is a blue jean sort of guy. His parents weren't farmers, but most of his relatives were on his Dad's side. So my husband worked on farms as a kid, and dressing up just wasn't in his vocabulary. We are plain eaters as well, none of this fancy stuff. His relatives are German Baptist (like Almish), so
he's used to meat, potatoes and home made breads, pies, etc.
Gosh I can't wait until the cruise. I'm going to try a Konk Kooler too (just won't tell any of the relatives, LOL).

[KC22]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I think my husband may actually go to the formal night when I tell him some of the guys are wearing sport coats or just a dress shirt and tie. My husband is a blue jean sort of guy. His parents weren't farmers, but most of his relatives were on his Dad's side. So my husband worked on farms as a kid, and dressing up just wasn't in his vocabulary. We are plain eaters as well, none of this fancy stuff. His relatives are German Baptist (like Almish), so
he's used to meat, potatoes and home made breads, pies, etc.
Gosh I can't wait until the cruise. I'm going to try a Konk Kooler too (just won't tell any of the relatives, LOL).

tell hubby not to worry, there will be plenty of us out there, as far as a meat and potatoes guy, being an Irishman, I can relate. the menus look good, each rest has a plain steak, baked potato or rice..

we will be fine. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :crazy:

[DisneyForLife]

My husband is a very plain eater and he was worried about all that "fancy cruiseship food". He doesn't like any sauces or many veggies. He even has his salad without dressing, nothing, just dry lettuce. (YUCK) Even his tuna is almost dry because he doesn't like mayo.

Anyhow my point is, there is something for everyone there. He just always had a steak, some sort of beef, or chicken. Nothing fancy, and once the server knew his likes and dislikes it was easy ordering.

And then there is always Topsiders or Pluto's.

[msh8675]

Alrightythen, we can arrange to meet by the guy with no pants...
that should not be hard to find!!!

EEEeeeek!!! :earseek:

[CAMICKEY]

Thought I might get flamed. Glad other guys going have the same idea. I could put on the little black dress and white sandals and we could all meet by me. LOL . Don't get any ideas.
Glad to see everyone is getting their docs. Has anyone not received them yet??? If so, heres some pixie dust in hopes they come to you by Friday. - Mike

[msh8675]

I have not yet received my docs, however TA says they are on the way from Dis. They will check them over and be on their way to me...so any day now...whoohhooo.....

Well, let me know if you decide on that dress and white sandals. I will counter that with a tie and sportcoat...I'm sure I'd be much more comfortable....

Besides, after a few drinks....few will notice...
LOL

:rolleyes:

[KC22]

Originally posted by msh8675
Alrightythen, we can arrange to meet by the guy with no pants...
that should not be hard to find!!!

EEEeeeek!!! :earseek:


Now wouldn't that be a sight.. one slip up...:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

msh8675 - That better be a real long tie or jacket. LOL At least the dress will cover the bottom of me. I think people are starting to become just a "little" tooooooooo happy. I do agree then - Let's meet by the guy with no pants. Does anyone know what he looks like? - Mike

[msh8675]

CAMICKEY:
No need to worry you'll recognize him right away!!
LOL....hmmmmm.....need not say more about the dress!!


Yes people are excited about the cruise, this being my first. We are all overly anxious to go. Unfortunately this time passes so slow and the cruise so quickly and before you know it we'll be right back here! BOOHOO...:(

Anyhow, I'm looking forward to meeting new people and laughing a lot. I could use a good laugh or two.

Take care all.

[CAMICKEY]

I'm just getting warmed up. Looking for some sun, fun, laughter, alone time, romance time, family time, and meeting new friends. I do not think anyone would like seeing me in a little black dress though - that would take more Conk Coolers than DCL has. LOL - Mike

[msh8675]

Peace and quiet in the sun....oh thats just heaven!!!!

[DisneyForLife]

Don't even mention being back home after the cruise.
I won't let my mind wander that far yet. I just keep counting down the days till we leave and the week on the ship is going to drag on and on.
(I can dream can't I?)

So we will all be on a hunt for the guy with no pants on, sounds like a plan. HAHA

[msh8675]

Let it be known that when I am packing any type of pants that is all I am going to be thinking of now.....

DD6, I think there is a guy they say forgot to pack his pants!!!

He borrowed DW's little black dress!!

LOL

[CAMICKEY]

Can I change my mind. After thinking about it, I think I would prefer meeting by the lady with only a jacket and tie. - Mike

[msh8675]

LOL.....

Hmm.....well, I am going to have to find a really colorful tie to distract attention....
:tongue:

All in good fun Mike....

[CAMICKEY]

Yes please everyone. This is all in good fun. Do you have a Mickey Tie??? - Mike

[msh8675]

No....but guaranteed now I am going to pick one up to wear the first day......just per this conversation alone. It will be cute anyhow...
My fav color is pink.....so I will have to start searching....

Meesh

[CAMICKEY]

Well I'm not buying a black dress - that's for sure. I did just buy a new Reyns Mickey Surf shirt. Maybe I will wear this instead (with some other items appropriately placed - not going down that road again). I really am looking forward to meeting everyone. Sounds like it is going to be a fun crowd. Now I need to go back thru the thread just to find out when we are going to meet...- Mike

[msh8675]

Well, when you find it let me know....Cuz i dont' even think we've seen that one....
...something about ....by the pool.....on saturday...i dunno.....do we realize how many people will be by the pool....werent' we all supposed to wear green something? ...a green hat? I forget...
well i will be the odd one out with a pink minnie mouse tie! lol

[CAMICKEY]

Here is what I have gathered so far. Is this correct? Also, how are we going to recognize one another. Unfortunately I will have to be wearing pants so that won't work. - Mike

Formal meet - 3pm on Monday at the Promenade Lounge (by the alcove?).

Informal meet - Saturday before the lifeboat drill at the Mickey pool

[aprilgail2]

I have my lime green Mickey from Home Depot Paint Dept. that I will be wearing...maybe on a string around my neck so ya can't miss me!! I will even write my screen name on it....anyone needs one let me know I can send you out one before the cruise!! Just PM me your address!!

[msh8675]

Sounds about right to me....something about green mickeys (aprilgail) what is it a figurine on a landyard?
Well, I will be searching for a pink tie so I'll keep you informed. Thanks for the idea! I am not a big tie fan but it will stand out a little I think!!

Good choice on the pants Mike......but I hear there are a ton of places on key west where clothing is optional!!! LOL

[Katdb]

Hello everyone,

I posted earlier, but I guess not all of you saw it. I had put down 3pm at the promenade lounge on the Monday (unless too many of you have problems with this).

Since nobody has said that this is a problem, I'll stick with this for now!

Have a great disney day everyone (I'm writing my stats final in an hour and a half :P)

Katdb

[DisneyForLife]

I have some lime green Mickey heads also. In case aprilgail runs out you can pm me also. But like she said they are at Home Depot.
I will be wearing one with my Dis name on it.

I am STILL waiting for my docs. I should check with my TA and see what the hold up is.

[CAMICKEY]

I'll be stopping by Home Depots paint department this week end then. Do you just ask for them and do they know what I'm talking about??? - Mike

[Leahpie]

Camickey,

Just go to the paint department at Home Depot and look for the Disney display. There are alot of colors to choose from. You can take as many as you want. My 8 yr old DD has chosen several to decorate our door with and we have been back more than once to get more.

Looking forward to the cruise and DIS meet.

Leahpie

[CAMICKEY]

Thanks Leahpie - Mike

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
I'll be stopping by Home Depots paint department this week end then. Do you just ask for them and do they know what I'm talking about??? - Mike

Just go to the paint displays and there will be a Disney paint display and instead of the square paint chips they show theres on Mickey shaped heads and one of the colors is lime green..just grab some!

[PizzieDuster]

Okay, so last night, this is the one I can remember, I've had many since I received my docs on Monday:

After we boarded and missed the embark photo, the embark lunch, all the swimming and fun, the life boat drill and the sail away party --- we boarded, having forgotten to shower and I forgot to blow dry my hair and brush my DD5's hair who is not wearing any shorts.

No one is there, everyone is going places and look just great. We get to our room, I unpack and realize I only have formal wear, no leisure t-shirts, shorts or swimsuits. Where is my make up?

We are late, hurry up, late, late, late, knock on the door, open it up, it looks like I'm in prison..... all of the sudden there are bars...... "Excuse me mam, you are in the wrong room."

I say, "Wasn't that Mickey and Minnie we saw when we walked pass the sail away party?"

He says - with mop in his hand (I have no idea why) "No Mam, it was Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Lucy...... your room is over here and you won't be needing all that formal wear, just wear shorts and t-shirts."



I think it's because last time I knew we would rebook, this time, it may be our last Disney Cruise unless they change destinations.


:crazy: :earseek: :crazy: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:


:earseek: Oh yeah, let me tell you about my mind and the way I'm actually RETHINKING and RETHINKING all our excursions.....


Someone pour me a glass a wine.....:smooth: I love it, this is part of planning a cruise that is so much fun!

::yes:: :wave: :Pinkbounc :hyper: :wave2: :teeth:

[KC22]

NOW THAT WAS A STRANGE DREAM...

[DisneyForLife]

Hi everyone, I have a question.
I have never been to a Dis meet before so I was wondering if we make a nametag for our friends and family sailing with us or just us on the boards. I would think it would be just us Disers with our screenname. I know everyone is invited to the meet and just thought of it.

I don't know about anyone else but I wake up in the morning thinking of the cruise and go to bed with it on my mind. That is all I can think of lately. But then again, we will be on the Magic in just over three weeks, is there anything better than that to be daydreaming about?

[msh8675]

I would get a whole stack of those lime green mickey heads and give one to everyone....
:bounce:

This way we can all have help remembering eachothers names and we will know that this is our DISmeet group!!

I have yet to locate that pink Minnie tie...but I am still working on it.

I am gonna make a stop by home depot today tho....

[bossladypu]

Wouldn't you know, we don't have a Home Depot in our town. The closest one is about 40 miles away.

[DisneyForLife]

Bossladypu, if you want, pm me your address and how many you need and I will send them out to you. We have home depots all over the place.

[bossladypu]

I feel really dumb, because I don't know what a lot of these
shortcuts stand for, like pm. Plus if it's to mail you or e-mail you, how do I find that out? Is there a place I can go to, to find out your address or e-mail? Thanks, I'm computer illiterate on somethings, but working with word processing programs I'm a wiz, lol.

[DisneyForLife]

No need to feel dumb, we all have questions.

All you have to do is click on the PM (personal message) under my post and you can send me your address and how many Mickey heads you need. It is for safety reasons, your address will only be seen by me.

[Leahpie]

I am so glad to hear that others besides me are having odd dreams about the cruise. My typical one is that we get to the ship and don't have any of our documents, cruise notes etc. I wake up in a cold sweat hyperventilating. My other dream is that I need to take a shower and I can't seem to actually accomplish it and I keep walking around the ship in a towel-this would be scary LOL.

I know my subconscious is trying to tell me I have too much on my plate right at the moment, but such is life.

After the thread on "formal attire" I thought I might dream about my husband showing up in just a shirt and tie, not pants-but no such luck. At least that would have been humorous.

22 days and counting until we fly out!

Leahpie

[msh8675]

LOL there is a lot of the "no pants" stuff going on.....need a good laugh every now and again...

Anyone know where I can get a pink disney tie? I've tried everywhere including Ebay I see nothing of that nature...
Preferably Minnie Mouse....

BLAAAH!!

[CAMICKEY]

Has this now become a "Scavenger Hunt"?. LOL - Mike

[msh8675]

Anything to pass the time.....
Thankfully I have my pants on...LOL

No ideas huh? I've tried everywhere now you've got it in my head and it won't go away. I am on a tie-hunt and I thought (since I have this outrageous sneaker fetich--having new sneakers all the time; like 30 pairs) how nice would a pink tie go with my new pink and white Nike's and my white capris...Oh i am so excited!!!!

Help me out here!?!??

[DisneyForLife]

msh875, I think you are going to have to show your artistic side. I have done a google search to see what I could come up with but like you have found nothing. Looks like you may have to buy a pink tie and make up your own.

Now that you have started this we will all be looking forward to see what you come up with.

We now have a man with no pants and a woman in a pink tie. Sounds like we are going to have an interesting dismeet. :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[PoohFan2004]

msh8675,

Ok, now you've got me searching for ties for you too. I haven't seen any pink ones yet, but here's some links to web sites that have a selection of Disney ties - http://www.2002ties.com/ties/indexfiles/disney.html and http://www.abcneckties.com/dimimone.html. Hopefully these links will work for you.

Now I just have to decide what I am going to wear!

[msh8675]

Well, I may've found one and even tho it has Mickey on it it seems a little boring...we will just have to wait and see. (it has pink)

Anyhow, I can't believe the assortment of ties and no pink ones? Hey, men wear pink !!?!??

Anyhow, thanks for your help and keep your eyes open!

Me and creative do not fit in the same sentence.

[CAMICKEY]

????Men wear pink???? Not me. - Mike

[msh8675]

Ok, I was teasing....well....SOME do....I guess it's a matter of how comfortable you are with your feminine side...
Apparantly DISNEY doesn't think pink is for men cuz I can't find a stinkin tie!! LOL
But they make PINK button down dress shirts.....hmmm...
I don't know..not my fancy.
I wear pink WHOOOHOOO...enough to make up for you and everyone else....:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[CAMICKEY]

msh8675 - You just sound way to happy. Any chance you are going on a cruise soon? Are you on this sight all day???? Can't get enough of DCL??? LOL - Mike

[msh8675]

Actually Mike...I am in fact in and out of this thing all day....
It helps to pass the time.

A lot of bad things have happened this year that have been out of my control....this i figured I deserved to do for myself and my daughter who has also suffered.
I think it will give us a chance to spend some time with eachother as well as not think about the issues we have back home, even if only for a week.
I have thought about taking a trip like this for years....and have brushed it off every time. But I have decided that you only live once....and I dont' want my daughter to grow older and me say I wish I'd have done this or that...
Sometimes we have to stop ourselves and catch our breath to realize the important things in life. The bills will always be there and no one is gonna bury me with my money.....

[msh8675]

Yes I am overjoyed about this trip....and I am enjoying my freedom from the relationship world....

[CAMICKEY]

I am in total agreement with you. I hope you have the relaxation and family time you seek. Hopefully no more bad things will happen to you this year to add to your stress. I am also on and off the boards while at work and my computer is doing other tasks and sometimes when I get home from work I will check in to see what is happening. Don't ever lose your sense of humor (you seem to have a good one) or your priorities for putting family first. Over the last few years, I have made every effort to put my family first before work. - If they don't like it, then they can release me. I can never make up the time with family again and there is no greater pleasure in this world than watching my DS6 grow up. I'm throwing some pixie dust your way for better and more happier times coming your way. - Mike

[msh8675]

HOOO RAAH on the pixie dust....I had run out!!
LOL


Anyhow....I think I found my tie! Whoohooo
I do not want to get overly obsessed with a tie, but I am gonna keep my eyes open....maybe I can pick up a few others....(hmm...lets see....blue Nike's on tuesday......Red on thursday.....)



Just keeeeeeep counting!!!

[CAMICKEY]

Just for you, I am going to bring my most colorful Hawaian shirts. They even have names they come with. I plan on bringing "The fish market", "A fishermans paradise", "Mickeys surf party" and maybe "Easter Island". I hope there isn't any pink in any of them. - Mike

[msh8675]

Sounds great!! It sounds like its going to be a fun week....
Thanks for the reminder...I have NOTHING Hawaiian for that night of whatever....fiesta night!! I dunno I read something....
I'm gonna have to do some shopping on that one too...
LOL---goodie....binge shopping.....my favorite.....


*hmmm....I dont' have any yellow sneakers!!???*

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by msh8675

I have thought about taking a trip like this for years....and have brushed it off every time. But I have decided that you only live once....and I dont' want my daughter to grow older and me say I wish I'd have done this or that...
Sometimes we have to stop ourselves and catch our breath to realize the important things in life. The bills will always be there and no one is gonna bury me with my money.....

I can tell you first hand to NEVER EVER put anything off doing with your child. Do it while you can, you never no what will happen in the future. The boy in the picture below was my godson and Kaseys (my daughter) godfather. We were leaving on April 26th for 10 days in Disney and 4 on the cruise last year and he died on April 8th. Luckily I never put off doing things with him though, he traveled a lot with me and with me and his mom. When he was sick at 2 the first thing we did the first break in his chemo was to take him to Disney. You don't know what is going to happen in the future....I have NO problem taking my child out of school for a week to go to Disney or spend time with her, I never want to be able to say "gee I wish I had spent more time with her or done this or that"....You never hear anyone say "I wish I would have worked more" but you will hear " I wish I spent more time with my kids." The 14 year old coming with us on this cruise is my godsons sister, she's been through a lot in her 14 years and his mom is also coming.
Anyway, off my soapbox now and hope you all have a better year to come!

[CAMICKEY]

aprilgail2 - My heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead. You do have memories and these will get you thru the hard times ahead until time numbs the pain. - Mike

[msh8675]

Aprilgail,
Thank you for your post. I cannot imagine how you feel...I've never lost a child or any child close to me. This year we've had 3 deaths within a short time of eachother-2 of which were under the age of 38. Any death is difficult to take but that of an innocent child must be 1000 times worse and its so difficult even to think of. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope that memories can help to heal your pain and sorrow.
It is said that everything happens for SOME reason.....it is these reasons that are most difficult to comprehend....

I wish you the best...can't wait to meet!

MEESH

[aprilgail2]

Wow, sorry about all the deaths close to you this year.

On another happier topic now that I have dragged everyone down.........

What is everyone doing when they are in Cozumel?? We were thinking of goign to Paradise beach now...we thought about Mr Sanchos but people coming back from Paradise beach are raving about it so maybe we will give that a try.

[CAMICKEY]

We have nothing planned right now for Cozumel. Only place besides CC that we do not have an excursion. We plan on playing it by ear. Going to the beach, jet skiing, shopping, etc. - Mike

[bossladypu]

My DH and I are doing the Jeep Tour. Then we have nothing planned after we get back. My girlfriend went on a Carnival Cruise about 3 weeks ago and they went to Cozumel and she bought some nice gold/silver bracelets, so I thought maybe I could get some shopping done, plus she said we have to go to
Senor Frogs. I want to buy some diamond earrings, but don't know how I would know if it was getting a good deal or not.

[CAMICKEY]

We were also thinking about one of the Mexican restaurants for lunch such as Senor Frogs but are still trying to just be spontaneous while we are here. - Mike

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by aprilgail2
What is everyone doing when they are in Cozumel??

Well, I *think* this is what my travel agent planned for me (dh) ;)
My dd learned about the Mayan ruins last year and the *reason* we're taking this cruise is so she can go to Cozumel and see them. So she and dh are doing the Tulum ruins excursion. It'd be too much for my ds (who could care less about the ruins) so he and I will be attempting the dolphin thingy...
Ok, pulled out the DCL thing....Yes, dh and dd are doing Tulum ruins. Myself and ds are doing Dolphin Discovery.
Just tell me when to be there and what to pack. As long as I'm not cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and doing school, I don't care what I do!

[ohiominnie]

Ugh. I must leave here in about 30 minutes. I'm taking my kids to a children's science museum in Dayton for a homeschool overnight adventure. I'm required to stay. So I'll be sleeping on "carpeted concrete" tonight per the brochure I received! It *SOUNDED* like such a good idea when I signed them up, but now I'm not so sure!

I think I'll just pretend I'm sleeping on the floor of my verandah. :)

Catch ya tomorrow --if I can move after sleeping on carpeted concrete. :rolleyes:

[OurDogCisco]

Originally posted by aprilgail2
What is everyone doing when they are in Cozumel??

We are doing the dolphin discovery thingy too.... Early so, we have time to explore the beaches and stuff.

[CAMICKEY]

Carpeted concrete???? Take a mattress pad or something with you for cushioning. Hope you sleep well. - Mike

[PizzieDuster]

Jeez, Yikes!

I need to focus ! I thought for a second there I didn't book Cozumel.

We are doing the 12:30 Furyman Sail & Beach Party (I have a DS14 - I'll be lucky he's awake at 12:00pm). Then we are taking a taxi to whatever beach they recommend. Most likely, Mr. Sanchos and then stopping off at Carlos & Charlies for a t-shirt ;)

I just love this Western 7 day cruise because all of our excursions are after 12:00 noon! My DH, DD5, DS11 can have a full half day of activities before DS14 even stirs. We did the dolphin swim last year.

I just can't decide what to do on Key West.......
The sunset Schooner sail or kids on the ship after sightseeing and DH and I having some fun early evening.

What is everyone else doing in Key West?

Still thinking about formal wear...........

[DisneyForLife]

Hi all, I am not doing any excursions. I am going to relax, relax, relax. I need it, as well as most of you I am sure. A few travelling with me have booked the dolphin excursion and parasailing though. I considered swimming with the stingrays but I am saving that for the next cruise when I will be with my husband. He will not be with me this time. A little shopping and beach time is all that I am looking forward to at each port.

Ohiominnie - I hope you are moving around okay today. I remember doing those kinds of things when the kids were smaller. My oldest in off to college in the fall so it has been a while for me. The time passes by way too fast, enjoy it.

Only THREE more weeks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by PizzieDuster


What is everyone else doing in Key West?

Still thinking about formal wear...........

We are just doing the Trolley in the afternoon, the butterfly thing and the aquarium....other than that we are going to head back and enjoy the ship....

[ohiominnie]

I LIVED! I'm back from my overnight. I took a sleeping bag and one of those camping air mattresses (about 1/2 inch thick) and that really helped to take the edge off of the hardness. I actually got a fairly decent nights sleep (thank you Benadryl!) and am ready to enjoy the sunshine today. The kids had a great time and it was fun to be there with them. There was a fairly obnoxious girl there and it was great to see how polite and well mannered my kids are. :) Reminded me what super kids I have!

As for Key West.....Dh and I are doing the walking tour. Kids want to stay on the ship. :) I have to see the most southern point of the US and we'd like to get some really good Key Lime pie.

I am SO busy between now and the time we leave (April 29th) that I won't have too much time to daydream. Even though I'm so busy, I've signed up to walk with a friend in Walk America for March of Dimes (she lost a baby when he was 3 days old due to a heart defect) That's 4/25....Then the rest of that week I have haircuts, dentist appointments, swim, gym and art, piano lessons, ballet ..ACK!

Sending back my "little black dress" that I got. Their measurements are off on their website b/c it said I should have fit in this dress (with room to spare) but I can't get it over my hips. Oops. Gotta go to Plan B....

[Katdb]

Morning everyone,

My mom and I are doing the Stingray Tour at Grand Cayman (we did this last year and absolutely LOVED it, so we're going again, except we've chosen the one without the tour and turtle farm this time)

Other than that, we plan to shop, shop, shop!

Ohiominnie, I know how you feel. I have my last final in 2 hours, then I pack up my rez room to move home (after my mom and Nana do some house hunting)... then when I get home, I have to find a job at a vet clinic (I'm hoping to apply to vet school next year and I need more experience), and pack, and visit, and shop... oh my these next couple of weeks will go quickly!

Have a great Disney Day everyone
Katdb

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
I LIVED! I'm back from my overnight. I took a sleeping bag and one of those camping air mattresses (about 1/2 inch thick) and that really helped to take the edge off of the hardness. I actually got a fairly decent nights sleep (thank you Benadryl!) and am ready to enjoy the sunshine today. The kids had a great time and it was fun to be there with them. There was a fairly obnoxious girl there and it was great to see how polite and well mannered my kids are. :) Reminded me what super kids I have!

.


Glad to hear you survived!!! Its a beautiful day here, had plans to go to a park today and enjoy the weather...but..Kasey woke up with a croupy cough so now we are off to the Dr. Its my last 2 days off before going back to work after being off 6 weeks. At least it happened before I went back, its hard to get her to the Dr once I go back to work!

[nursegardener]

Hi everyone!

DH and I are going to take a taxi to Chankanaab State Park at Cozumel in the a.m. to snorkel and sight-see and then shop, shop, shop in the p.m. with a little of Sally's minigolf.. We may take a carriage ride if the horses look like they are well cared for - I love animals!! Has anyone else been to Chankanaab??

Has anyone tried the Mexican vanilla I hear so much about? I have heard it's not the same taste as our "usual" but still good - anyone tried it??

We are also going to do a lot of walking on our own at Key West. Looking forward to visiting Kino's sandal shop to get some cheap leather sandals for everyone!! Also want to see the cats at Hemingway's house.

Just think, 3 weeks from right now, we'll be getting ready to go to the lovely safety boat drill!! Can hardly wait for that!! LOL!!

[PoohFan2004]

I haven't booked any excursions yet... I really need to get to that soon! I have been extremely busy at work the last several months, but our project (a new web site) goes live tomorrow, so hopefully I will have more time then.

We are thinking about doing the daytime schooner excursion in Key West because I think the kids will really enjoy that. Hopefully we will still have time to do some other things in Key West after that. I definitely want to go to Margaritaville. The project I have been working on has been so painful that we have named margaritas as the "official drink" of our project. When things get bad, I bring in a pitcher of non-alcoholic strawberry margaritas to work. I need to find some souvenirs from Margaritaville to decorate my cube!

In Grand Cayman, we would like to do a Stingray excursion. Does anyone know which is the one that is in shallow water (like waist deep)? That is the only one that we could even hope our kids (DS5 and DD5) would enjoy. I'm not sure if we'll convince them to get in the water, but maybe if we hold them, they would go.

I haven't decided what to do in Cozumel yet. There are some baot tours that sound interesting, but I'm not sure about getting off a cruise ship to go on another boat ride. I may need to stay on solid ground for a while!

I can't believe it is getting so close to our trip. I still have so much to do!

[goofyguy1958]

DisneyForLife, I like your idea for Coz. the only thing I would add is a few nice cold foo foo drinks or maybe just beers and the good old water. After all the work I am doing at work (traveling three seperate times from now to cruise time including Miami on May 3 - 4- 5 to give presentations to a bunch of doctors, redoing our dining room and getting DD ready for her first holy communion ton May 1st. Yes, a lot of relaxing is in store for me.

I was just told by DCL that DD is too young to do the parasailing at CC - you have to be 8-years-old. Oh well, more relaxing time and snorkeling with DD.

We are lessssss than 3 weeks out! :Pinkbounc :bounce: Did you ever think we would be this close?:earseek:

[ohiominnie]

Just a quick note asking for some prayers. A dear friend of ours just called. Her husband slumped over and passed away yesterday. They have 12 yr old twins.
Thanks.

[DisneyForLife]

Such sad news, how awful.
You and your friends will be in my prayers.

[TChrist05]

Ohiominnie.....that is such sad news. Prayers go out to your friend and family....just terrible news.....and so here I go.....my DW and I will be sailing with you all on the May 8th MAGICal cruise. I used to think differently. I used to sweat out everything....worry about everything from bills, my favorite sports team winning.....just everything in general. After I attended my 30th year high school reunion and found that a number of my fellow classmates were not around anymore since the 20th reunion I kind of sat back and took inventory of my life. I will never be rich, never own a mansion, and maybe will work till the day I pass on....but I will make sure that I enjoy my time on earth. I turned 51 last year on the Magic....and I no longer sweat the small stuff......We joined the vacation club last year, cruised twice on the Magic and had wonderful times. Life is too short to worry about things we cannot control......so as the song goes, "Don't worry...be happy"....so, I will now get off my soap box and I hope I did not bore anyone....but we will be cruising with all you nice people and admittedly I have not read all the posts....so if there has been a Dismeet planned would someone be kind enough to let me know the details.....we are in cabin 5504.....front of the ship atop the Walt Disney theatre....so it will be nice and quiet.....but a long way from the food.....but I could use the exercise......20 short days from now we will be on the most MAGICal ship on the sea......see ya all soon!

Tom
::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo :bounce:

[fireguy5620]

We will be going with my DW and two DD's (who will be 9 and 10).

[fireguy5620]

My family is staying at the Radisson on the night of the 7th.

[KC22]

Originally posted by goofyguy1958
DisneyForLife, I like your idea for Coz. the only thing I would add is a few nice cold foo foo drinks or maybe just beers and the good old water. After all the work I am doing at work (traveling three seperate times from now to cruise time including Miami on May 3 - 4- 5 to give presentations to a bunch of doctors, redoing our dining room and getting DD ready for her first holy communion ton May 1st. Yes, a lot of relaxing is in store for me.

I was just told by DCL that DD is too young to do the parasailing at CC - you have to be 8-years-old. Oh well, more relaxing time and snorkeling with DD.

We are lessssss than 3 weeks out! :Pinkbounc :bounce: Did you ever think we would be this close?:earseek:

NO, can not believe we are less than three weeks away..

this is a GOOD THING.. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Just a quick note asking for some prayers. A dear friend of ours just called. Her husband slumped over and passed away yesterday. They have 12 yr old twins.
Thanks.

I will say a prayer for you and your friends family.

[KC22]

Ohiominnie and CAMICKEY..

both of you have mentioned DS age 7 and 6, are you signing them up for the kids clubs?

I'm sure mine would have a better time knowing there are others in the club. (And that would be a good thing for DW and me..)

KC22..

[msh8675]

I will be signing my DD6 up for kids clubs....she is very excited and much like all of us, is accurately counting down the days...she can't wait to meet new kids her age....

Someone asked about the Dismeet....I believe its 3pm at the promenade lounge on the Monday. There is also an informal meet by the pool on Saturday afternoon sometime...before the lifeboat drill...(someone correct me if i'm wrong).

Some of us are wearing green mickey heads around our necks....you can get them in the paint department at home depot. Hope this helps!

MEESH

[bossladypu]

Someone also said while they were on Key West they were going to find a piece of good key lime pie. Shirley from Perfect Gifts sent me this as my DH and I are big key lime pie people and I asked her where in Key West: The best places to get key lime pie is at the Roof Top Restaurant which is right accross from Mallory Square

[ohiominnie]

bosslady, thanks for the key lime pie info! we'll have to check that out.

as for my 7 yr old in the kids club. He is nearly 7 1/2. I've read on some other threads that he *may* be able to go up to the lab, and if that's the case, I think he'll do it because he likes the activites in the lab so much better, and his sister will bein the lab, too. If not, he'll be at the Oceaneer's Club.

yup, informal DIS meet at the Mickey pool between embarkation and life boat drill. Other than running to check if my room is ready and hauling luggage in, or running to check in the kids, I should be there.

So you know what *I* look like, I snuck over to the WISH board and snagged my before and during pictures (the only pictures of me posted in cyberspace) :) Guess if you can find me, we can all find each other! :)

http://members.aol.com/mpatrickmd/icecream.jpg

[KC22]

Ohiominnie..

hope to see you there. and if DS stays in the 5-7, I'm sure that he'd have someone, like my son to play with..

just can't wait for 19 days..

that ice cream cone looks good by the way..

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

KC22 - My DS6 is Soooo looking forward to the kids club this year there is no way I could keep him out. He had such a blast last year. - Mike

OhioMinnie - Sorry about the news. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your friends. - Mike

[KC22]

CAMICKEY - Mike,

Hopefully we can meet Saturday by the pool.. If my son has someone to hang with, he'll be great. KC22 (Kevin)..

But friends (old and NEW) can call me KC..

I'll probably be at the pool in the afternoon, with a PAPD hat on..

Do you bring your own towels or do you use theirs??

KC (looking forward to a frozen delight in 19 days)


:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

Kevin - We are going to try and at least stop by the Mickey pool before the life boat drills. This will be great if DS6 (Steven) can meet your DS ahead of time. It will allow them to bond a little before they see each other in the Kids Club. I don't know what I will be wearing (Still have not had time to go to Home Depot for the Lime Green Mickeys) but it will not be a little black dress with a pair of white sandals and a pink Mickey tie. LOL I will probably wear my lime green CC T shirt or be wearing a Hawaian shirt. I'll try to remember the hat (Does this stand for Port Authority Police Department?). - Mike

[msh8675]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
"I don't know what I will be wearing (Still have not had time to go to Home Depot for the Lime Green Mickeys) but it will not be a little black dress with a pair of white sandals and a pink Mickey tie- Mike



LOL!!!! :crazy:

[KC22]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
Kevin - We are going to try and at least stop by the Mickey pool before the life boat drills. This will be great if DS6 (Steven) can meet your DS ahead of time. It will allow them to bond a little before they see each other in the Kids Club. I don't know what I will be wearing (Still have not had time to go to Home Depot for the Lime Green Mickeys) but it will not be a little black dress with a pair of white sandals and a pink Mickey tie. LOL I will probably wear my lime green CC T shirt or be wearing a Hawaian shirt. I'll try to remember the hat (Does this stand for Port Authority Police Department?). - Mike

Mike, you are correct Port Authority Police..

Ryan (my son) will probably be going down the slide a couple of times before the drill, and I will wear the hat,, And for anyone else watching A bathing suit too.. LOL..

KC

[CAMICKEY]

msh8675 - Now how did you know I threw that in for you?
Kevin - I will let Steven know a special friend named Ryan will be on the cruise ship waiting to meet him. - Mike

Can everyone believe we have less than 3 weeks to go?????. Almost want to take off from work until we leave. (#@###$^ still need to get 4 reviews done by the end of the week - bummers) - Mike

[KC22]

just one day off (Friday the 7th)..

every other day.. grind grind grind..................:crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

That's the only day I have off as well. We are flying out that morning at 7:45 AM. I do feel a slight cold coming on though :) - Mike

[msh8675]

Well this weather isn't helping much...:( Its beautiful and all but its 80 and i am stuck inside...the best day up here so far all year. waaaah :mad:

Anyhow, tick friggin tock!!!!

Mike- who'da guessed!!!!??

MEESH

[CAMICKEY]

Yeah our weather out here has been terrible as well. Only is the high 70's and sunny 6 days out of the week. Sorry - Couldn't help it. LOL. But I'm still stuck inside (I do have a nice window to look out of though). - Mike

[KC22]

ME TOO,

WATCHING PLANES LAND HERE AT JFK.. TELL ME THAT AIN'T MAKING ME ANXIOUS TO GO.

KC

:confused:

[CAMICKEY]

KC - My window faces the flight path for LAX (Although I'm sure I am not nearly as close as you). I'll be happier when I am watching the planes taking off when we stay at the Hyatt MCO the night before the cruise. - Mike

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
Kevin - I will let Steven know a special friend named Ryan will be on the cruise ship waiting to meet him. - Mike

Cool! My little guys name is Nick. I'll let him know about Steven and Ryan and maybe he'll decide not to hang out with his sister! :)

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by KC22
Do you bring your own towels or do you use theirs??

Use theirs. Even on CC there will be towels available. Save your luggage room for formal wear! HA!

[KC22]

NICK, STEVEN AND RYAN..

SOUNDS LIKE THE BACKSTREET BOYS...........

THAT WOULD BE COOL.

AS FAR AS PLANES LANDING.. IT NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME, NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I SEE IT. ESPECIALLY THE BIG JUMBO JETS, ALSO GOT TO SEE THE CONCORD ONCE..

KC






:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[msh8675]

Well, I have 3 skylights above me and although it lets the sun in, i cannot see past the walls aside them as I am sitting on a slant to them. No planes landing, no clouds, not even a bird to come around and poop on the window....:(
The days are dragging...I hope the time is slow on the ship cuz that will make it all worth it.
I am leaving on the 5th of May for Disney.....so my time is a little shorter than yours, but when it comes to the last 2 days....it really doesn't matter how far away it is...10 minutes is too long to wait!!

Nick :earsboy: steven :earsboy: and ryan :earsboy: the 3 mouseketeers!!

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Use theirs. Even on CC there will be towels available. Save your luggage room for formal wear! HA!

I REFUSE to go tux............. :o :mad: :mad:

rather do the black dress and white sandals than that..LOL

thanks for the info on the towels..

KC

[msh8675]

Well, we are all here to help eachother out....
What size to you wear? LOL ;)



[QUOTE]Originally posted by KC22
"rather do the black dress and white sandals than that..LOL"


KC ;)

[DisneyForLife]

I went out to feel the sun for the first time in at least two weeks it seems. Here in Ma the weather has been horrible, we are having a beautiful day today in the 80's and right back to the 60's tomorrow.

Anyhow, I came back and saw all these posts, this is great, keep it up. It will help the days go by quicker.

We will be at the pool before the life boat drill also with my friends DD6. Her name in Jenna and I know she would love to meet another little girl before she goes into the clubs. I am making the Mickey head name tags for all of us. But just in case you don't notice that, I will be the one with the smile from ear to ear. LOL

[DisneyForLife]

Sorry guys, I don't know what I did but I can't delete this. Didn't mean to post this twice.

I went out to feel the sun for the first time in at least two weeks it seems. Here in Ma the weather has been horrible, we are having a beautiful day today in the 80's and right back to the 60's tomorrow.

Anyhow, I came back and saw all these posts, this is great, keep it up. It will help the days go by quicker.

We will be at the pool before the life boat drill also with my friends DD6. Her name in Jenna and I know she would love to meet another little girl before she goes into the clubs. I am making the Mickey head name tags for all of us. But just in case you don't notice that, I will be the one with the smile from ear to ear. LOL

[CAMICKEY]

Now watch yourself with this post. It will really help determine how many baseball fans we have out there. BTW - I am officially a Cubs fan but here goes? Did anyboby watch the Boston Red Sox/ Yankees game yesterday? - Mike

[DisneyForLife]

I did not watch it but I sure heard it!!!!!
I am the only female in my house so the TV always has some sort of sports on. I am not a baseball fan but I can tell you there is a lot of yelling here when the Sox are playing the Yankees.

I LOVE my Patriots though, I live about ten minutes from the stadium but have never been to a game. Way too much traffic for me. I would rather sit in my house and enjoy it. My boys go to games, they were at the last two snowbowls we had this past season. No thanks. We do see some players around quite a bit.

[CAMICKEY]

So can I safely assume the DisneyForLife family are Sox fans? - Mike

[msh8675]

DISNEYFORLIFE: I am a huge pats and sox fan as well! I work about 20 mins from the stadium and tried to get tickets to a ton of games and no luck. Don't even know anyone who is willing to give up their season tickets as they also have a waiting list...waah I would love to go....I certainly haven't met any of them! I think I would just stand and drool!!
I have been to a sox game but not since I was a little girl...Softball is my favorite sport to play and I coach my daughters team, I would love to bring my daughter to a game....maybe this year we will at least get to do that!!
I could not help myself but to get out of the house yesterday and I did not see the game. I have respect for Yankee fans...or maybe it is more like sympathy...I dunno. LOL I am a diehard!

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by msh8675
Well, we are all here to help eachother out....
What size to you wear? LOL ;)


Darn, I just returned the little black dress I had ordered. Seems I'm bigger on the bottom than on the top. Hmmm. Even though their measurements on their site assured me it would fit, apparently they are wrong. I'm thinking being able to breathe and sit would be helpful during dinner. ;)

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by msh8675
I am leaving on the 5th of May for Disney.....so my time is a little shorter than yours,

Nick :earsboy: steven :earsboy: and ryan :earsboy: the 3 mouseketeers!!

We're leaving April 29th to drive to Disney. Have to spend a night at MIL's house before we go to BCV for a week, then onto the cruise. Woo-HOO!

btw, the 3 mouseketeers....very cute! :)

[aprilgail2]

Ok doesn't anyone on here have a 3 or 4 year old daughter that is going to go to the club?? I really wanted Kasey to meet someone before going to the clubs so at least she would know someone in there.
Oh and I am almost embarrassed to admit this but....I am a Mets fan!!
I went back to work today after being out sick for 6 weeks and all I can do is think of how many more days until we are cruising!!

[aprilgail2]

Ok doesn't anyone on here have a 3 or 4 year old daughter that is going to go to the club?? I really wanted Kasey to meet someone before going to the clubs so at least she would know someone in there.
Oh and I am almost embarrassed to admit this but....I am a Mets fan!!
I went back to work today after being out sick for 6 weeks and all I can do is think of how many more days until we are cruising!!

[aprilgail2]

Ok doesn't anyone on here have a 3 or 4 year old daughter that is going to go to the club?? I really wanted Kasey to meet someone before going to the clubs so at least she would know someone in there.
Oh and I am almost embarrassed to admit this but....I am a Mets fan!!
I went back to work today after being out sick for 6 weeks and all I can do is think of how many more days until we are cruising!!

[cindalu]

Hi,
I have a 3 yr old daughter. She is not potty trained yet. So I am not sure if she will be able to join the clubs.

[msh8675]

APRILGAIL: I'm sure your daughter will be fine...there are a ton of kids she and you will meet on the ship! Kids that age are usually quick to adapt to other kids their age more so in an environment like that.
Glad you are back on your feet!!

MEESH
:Pinkbounc

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by msh8675
APRILGAIL: I'm sure your daughter will be fine...there are a ton of kids she and you will meet on the ship! Kids that age are usually quick to adapt to other kids their age more so in an environment like that.
Glad you are back on your feet!!

MEESH
:Pinkbounc

YIKES...thats a lot of posts from me LOL.....it kept freezing and I would rehit the send button....sorry!!

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by cindalu
Hi,
I have a 3 yr old daughter. She is not potty trained yet. So I am not sure if she will be able to join the clubs.
Wow, not many days until the cruise to work on that! Seriously my daughter wasn't fully trained until this past August, she was 4 in Nov so she was almost 4 by the time she got it down.

[DisneyForLife]

Hi Mike, yes you can assume that..
My family are diehard fans and although I could care if I ever see a baseball game, being from Boston originally I have to root for them.

Meesh, you must work very close to where I live. It is very hard to get tickets but we know quite a few people who are season ticket holders so that is how my kids get to go to so many games. And some of their friends work at the stadium as well.

[KC22]

[[B]Darn, I just returned the little black dress I had ordered.



Don't worry Ohiominnie.. when you see me you'll know it would never fit on this 6-3 250 lb frame..

[goofyguy1958]

I have not had much time to dedicate to posting here, or anywhere else for that matter, in the past two weeks and I come back to the least amount of open threads I have ever seen. Then it dawned on me, IT IS OVER 80 DEGREES OUTSIDE DUMMY. WHY WOULD ANY SANE PERSON BE ON THE WEB. I guess you all know where that puts me; hey, I have never claimed to totally sane -- with a name like goofyguy who would believe me anyway? I had to post tonight because I have been reminded at least a dozen times today that we only HAVE 19 DAYS UNTIL WE SET SAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Katdb]

Just wanted to say a quick hi. I haven't had much chance to post (five days, four exams, moving out of residence and into a hotel and nwo we're house hunting)

I know a while back someone asked about the dismeet. Yes, there is an informal one before the boat drill, and I guess you could say a more formal one on the Monday at 3pm at the promenade lounge.

Anyways, lots of houses to see tomorrow so I had better get some sleep!

Can't wait for the cruise!!!!!

Katdb

[TChrist05]

Hey all....anyone flying out on Saturday morning to cruise that day? We are flying out of JFK on the Song flight that departs at 7:45 a.m.....anyone flying with us on the plane???We debated flying in the night before but could not get a flight to get us in before midnight....so we decided to just fly in the morning....at least we don't have to worry about snow anymore....talk to all soon and looking forward to the Dismeet.....
Tom

[TChrist05]

Hey all....anyone flying out on Saturday morning to cruise that day? We are flying out of JFK on the Song flight that departs at 7:45 a.m.....anyone flying with us on the plane???We debated flying in the night before but could not get a flight to get us in before midnight....so we decided to just fly in the morning....at least we don't have to worry about snow anymore....talk to all soon and looking forward to the Dismeet.....
Tom:bounce: :Pinkbounc :wave2: ::MickeyMo

[tpseller]

ohiominnie - WOW :earseek:

YOU LOOK AWESOME! I had to look twice at your photos a few pages back, I thought that was you and your sister - WAY TO GO!

I also have a DD that will be just a couple of weeks short of turning 6 - so she would love to meet a couple of other girls her age that will be at the club! I think I saw a couple of people post that they had girls that age too - so hard to keep track of who's who and what's what at this stage! Too many things going on!!

We will be at the Mickey Pool after lunch - so look for us. I got my paint chips and lanyard, and I am ready to go.

We will be at the Doubletree for a couple of days prior - anybody staying there before the cruise?

One last thing:
As excited as I am for "19 DAYS UNTIL WE SET SAIL!!" - I am just wondering - if I don't eat anything for the last 19 days - can I lose 20 lbs???:p

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by TChrist05
Hey all....anyone flying out on Saturday morning to cruise that day? We are flying out of JFK on the Song flight that departs at 7:45 a.m.....anyone flying with us on the plane???We debated flying in the night before but could not get a flight to get us in before midnight....so we decided to just fly in the morning....at least we don't have to worry about snow anymore....talk to all soon and looking forward to the Dismeet.....
Tom:bounce: :Pinkbounc :wave2: ::MickeyMo

We are flying out of JFK but we are leaving Friday afternoon on Jet Blue. I ust arranged yesterday for the limo to drop us off and pick us up. Since we are going on a Friday afternoon everyone was working that we know and no one could drop us off and since we dont get back in until 10pm Sunday night I didn't want to have to make anyone pick us up that late!

[KC22]

Originally posted by TChrist05
Hey all....anyone flying out on Saturday morning to cruise that day? We are flying out of JFK on the Song flight that departs at 7:45 a.m.....anyone flying with us on the plane???We debated flying in the night before but could not get a flight to get us in before midnight....so we decided to just fly in the morning....at least we don't have to worry about snow anymore....talk to all soon and looking forward to the Dismeet.....
Tom

We are flying Song that morning but from EWR.. maybe we'll be on the same bus to the ship (If you are doing that..):bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[KC22]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TChrist05
[B]

How many are in the TChrist05 clan?

any sons going??

KC22 :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[TChrist05]

Hey all...we are just two...my DW and myself...no sons, daughter not interested in cruising....so it is just us....see ya on the bus maybe.....we are using disney transportation....
Tom:wave2:

[TChrist05]

Hey all...we are just two...my DW and myself...no sons, daughter not interested in cruising....so it is just us....see ya on the bus maybe.....we are using disney transportation....
Tom:wave2:

[KC22]

Since our plane leaves 7:40, we'll probably be on the same bus..

just 2 no problem.. look forward to maybe meeting on the bus..

KC22 :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

Good morning everyone. Glad to see people are posting multiple times just to keep our post at the top. LOL

KC - Told my son this morning and he said it would be fun to meet Ryan. He said "I like meeting new friends". Then he said "What is Jack like?" LOL so I had to tell him again "Ryan". He's got it now. Also I found the pergect black dress in a size 18. Would you be interested?

Weather here is Sunny and low 70's for a high. SHould be in the low 80's by Friday. Trying to work on my tan before the cruise - A Calfornia thing I guess.


My prediction - Cubs/Red Sox in the World series. I wouldn't even care who wins, just let the Cubs make it there. - Mike

[KC22]

THE cubs AND sox??

Both had their chance last year..

Size 18?? after a few of the conch coolers MAYBE...........

I too informed Ryan that there were a couple of friends he will meet, and when I told him from California.. Is he a Lakers fan??

I'm sure he wont care once they start playing on the jungle gym and doing computers..

PLease tell me I'm correct, I believe your son was there last year, that is some of the stuff they can do??

KC

[CAMICKEY]

There really is a ton of things for them to do. When Steven was there last year his favorite experience was dressing up like a pirate, making treasure maps and then Captain Hook himself checked out every kids pirate map. He is very computer literate (since 3) and likes playing on the computers as well. Another thing he liked was the movies they showed after 8 or 9 at night (He also just wore his pj's one night). Ryan will have a blast I suspect (Most of the 5 to 8 age group does well). Steven swears he wants to stay there the whole time this time but I have informed him he has to eat with us (except maybe one night) and go on a few excursions but other than that, he can either be in the Kids club or up at the pools with us. Last year I thought he would never go for it. They gave us a pager and we expected it to go off about 5 minutes after we left. After awhile (about an hour), I was sure that the pager was not functional and decided to go to the Kids club just to check. Well he was having a wonderful time and did not even see me check on him. I do need to remember what I did with my time before he was born as I was a little confused as to what to do with this newly found "free" time. Won't have any problems this time though. Let me know if you have any other questions. - Mike


They also have some play equpment. A slide and some climbing equipment if I remember correctly.

[KC22]

Mike,

thanks for the info, Ryan loves to do computers too, he plays backyard basketball every night.. and loves games and other fun stuff. I hear you on what to do without him, I know I can't remember that far back..

Maybe if he stays with them for dinner one night, my wife and I can do a dinner alone.. NAH she won't go for that..

18 days and counting..:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

KC

[CAMICKEY]

It will all work itself out. If Ryan feels comfortable at the club, you might consider booking a couples spa or a dinner at Palo after you board (You could always cancel if Ryan doesn't like the Kids Club). - Mike

[KC22]

I'm sure he will be fine..

thanks for the info again..

starting to really get excited..

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

KC

[CAMICKEY]

Excited is putting it mildly. I"M READY TO GO. If they would let me on the cruise ship right now, I would even wear a little black dress for everyone and a pink Mickey tie (If anyone can find one) LOL. - Mike

[CAMICKEY]

msh8675 - I have to be honest and admit something. I looked at all of my Hawaian shirts and two of them do have just the tiniest amounts of pink. So I guess I do wear wear pink shirts after all. - Mike

[ohiominnie]

Oh, yeah, the old "you must eat dinner with us" rule. We had that. Worked for one night. Our first cruise my dd ate with us the first night. (clubs weren't even open until 1/2 way though dinner) She actually wolfed down her dinner (which she asked to have come out with the appetizers) and then skipped dessert so she could get to the clubs. The second night we ate at Tritons and she rationalized with us that it was too fancy for her tastes and could she please eat with her club that night. Ok, we went for it! 3rd night, Animator's Palate, she wasn't missing that. 4th night, a repeat of the 1st night so she rationalized with us that it was just a repeat and why should she stay. Hard to argue. Ds ate with us every night, but by cruise 3 he was starting to eat now and again with the club. I think they also like that we can't monitor what they eat. Dd is very proud to say "All I ate for dinner was pickles and jello one night." She knew she couldn't get away with that in a dining room!

I've got a navigator from our most recent cruise. Now, this is for a Wonder 4 day, but it will give you an idea of how many things the 5-7 yr olds do:

Day 1
6:30-8:30 stormin' the club--arts and crafts new friends and fun.
8:30-9:15 welcome aboard party
9:30-midnight movie time and fun in the captain's closet (that's where the dress up, games and computers are)

Day 2
9-10 morning fun for everyone, slide games and lots of fun
10:15-11:15 animation antics in animator's palate-learn to draw mickey mouse
11:15-12 lunch at animator's palate
12:15-1:00 music, fun and games in studio sea
1:15-2:15 invading the oceaneer lab (the 5-7's go to the lab)
2:30-3:30 all about animals-crafts, coloring sheets, masks, lots of fun animal things
3:30-4:15 prepare for pirate training
4:15-5:15 so you want to be a pirate? our local pirate teaches landlubbers how to fit into the pirate gang. captain hook may even stop by to inspect his new pirate crew
5:15-5:30 get ready for dinner
5:45-6:30 dinner at beach blanket buffet (will be called topsiders on the magic)
6:45-7:15 fun and games in the lab (taking over the older kid's space again)
7:15-8:15 gases in action--this is a real gas for any child interested in experiments. it's a real blast (also in the lab)
8:15-9:15 let's explore the lab--microscopes, K-NEX, games, computers and more
9:30-1:00 am movie time in the club.

Day 3
9-10:15-activity time in the club
10:15-11:15 escape from hook. captain hook is lurking about, trying to steal our treasure. it's our job to scare him away and keep him from finding it.
11:30-12 lunch in animator's palate
12:15-1:15 professor goo's magical experiments (lab) young scientists join our professor and explore a squishy green substance that looks like Flubber.
1:15-2:15 fun in the lab
2:15-3:15 Nemo's challenges of the sea (lab) come join in the fun and work in teams to discover more about the ocean
3:45-4:45 under the sea (club) face painting, coloring sheets and crafts, lots of fun with an under the sea theme
4:45-5:45 club time
6-6:30 dinner at beach blanket buffet
6:45-7:30 games, drawing, computers, and of course FUN in the lab
7:30-8:15 picture this (lab) make a special picture frame to display your magical memory.
8:30-9:15 activity time in the club
then nightly movie time until 1:00 am

day 4 (this was our CC day)
ON THE ISLAND:
9-10:30 fun, sun and sand castles
10:45-11:30 holiday crafts (it was just before Christmas)
11:30-12 lunch on the island
12:15-1 dig at Monstro Point--dig for whale bones
1:15-2:30 winter wonderland water olympics --get set to get wet!
2:30-3 sand castle building and cool down time
3-3:45 programming is closed while the counsellors get everything back to the ship
3:45-4:25 rehearsal for the discover the magic show
4:45-5:00 the kids are featured on stage in the walt disney theater for the discover the magic show.
5:15-6 getting ready for dinner
6:15-7 dinner at beach blanket buffet
7:15-8:15 Professor Goo's Magical Experiments--Flubber again!
8:40-9:15 Sebastian's junkaroo end-of-cruise party in studio sea
then nightly movie time until midnight.

HTH!

[KC22]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
msh8675 - I have to be honest and admit something. I looked at all of my Hawaian shirts and two of them do have just the tiniest amounts of pink. So I guess I do wear wear pink shirts after all. - Mike

Mike,

hopefully we will be on the same dinner rotation.. if you wear pink so will I. KC LOL

[CAMICKEY]

THanks for the idea OhioMinnie. - Mike
KC - Here is a link to the 7 day Western Kids Club activities for Steven and Ryan. - Mike
http://www.*******************/westkn05.htm

[KC22]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
THanks for the idea OhioMinnie. - Mike
KC - Here is a link to the 7 day Western Kids Club activities for Steven and Ryan. - Mike
http://www.*******************/westkn05.htm

thanks again Mike..:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

My pleasure. I just assumed everyone already had all of these printed out. - Mike

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
KC - Here is a link to the 7 day Western Kids Club activities for Steven and Ryan. - Mike


Wow, what an incredible waste of my time. I forgot they had navigators on the web somewhere! Oh well, guess I'm just avoiding getting ready for our friend's visitation anyway. It's just a rainy, gloomy day here. Goes with my mood.

Thanks everyone who offered thoughts, prayers and *PD*

[CAMICKEY]

Not a waste of time. If I did not see your info than I would not have thought to put a link in for KC. Thanks again. Wish you were having better weather but you could be like me. Wonderful weather and stuck in an office. At least I get to surf while my "machine" is doing my work. - Mike

[CAMICKEY]

KC - WE have early dining and the PLAPLAP rotation. - Mike

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
KC - WE have early dining and the PLAPLAP rotation. - Mike

How do you know which rotation you have?? I looked on my docs and I don't see that listed.....

[CAMICKEY]

KC - Correction - We have the LAPLAPL rotation. Got home and decided to check as I was printing off the menus for each night.

aprilgail2 - I was allowed to do this when I made my ressies with the REAS package. I had noticed some of the posters in this forum being allowed to request specific dining rotations, so when I called, I also was allowed to. I was still about 30 days out when I did this, but do not know if that makes a difference. I also was able to request a specific table size. Won't know if I have it or not till I get there because it's not on my docs either. But I do have faith in the person I spoke with. - Mike

It sort of makes sense to me because you need to know which rotation you have to make the proper spa and massage reservations. Some events such as the Character Breakfast are based upon what rotation you are on (Are there any other things based on rotation?). Not knowing which rotation you are on could cause you scheduling conflicts, which would bring the wrath upon me by my DW and DS. LOL. - Mike

[KC22]

Mike,

should have logged on earlier, open til 10pm eastern time.. missed it by THIS much.. I'll call tomorrow.. thanks again for the another tip.

KC ps sent a PM..

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[KC22]

I tried this morning to call reservations and the rep said that she could not even quote the dinner rotation since they probably are not yet made but that she did not know either way..

oh well, I'll survive until I get there on that one........

KC22





:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[fireguy5620]

GO CUBBIES!!!! I'll be sitting in the ESPN Zone hoping to catch a CUBS game or two, if they are on during our May 8th Cruise...not sure what the DW and DD's will be doing....lol

[KC22]

Do they still have that? I thought they refit that area to a coffee lounge..

Can anyone confirm??

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[msh8675]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
msh8675 - I have to be honest and admit something. I looked at all of my Hawaian shirts and two of them do have just the tiniest amounts of pink. So I guess I do wear wear pink shirts after all. - Mike


Mike-
See, you are not in denial about your feminine side...even if it's just a speck!

I found a tie, however its only partially pink, the bottom part with Mickey in the middle. So I will be on my own with my pink Mickey tie...however if i cannot find a second one my daughter Kerrin will have the green paint tag....:bounce:

I dont' think I can make it to the post office today, but the docs are there...WHOOHOOO can't wait!!

[DisneyForLife]

Edited to say.. sorry, I misread the post. I guess you need another tie not another paint chip I guess I read it too fast.

msh8675, if you want another mickey head just pm me your address and I would be happy to send you one.

[CAMICKEY]

fireguy5620 and KC - They no longer have ESPN Zone on the Magic - only the Wonder (until it also goes thru a retrofit in October). The so called sports bar is now called Diversions. Here is a link to the current differences between the Magic and the Wonder. Go Cubs!!!!!!! - Mike

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=551459&highlight=%2BDiversions+Magic

msh8675 - I hope to get the green Mickeys this weekend. Most people would never even notice the amount of pink in these colorful shirts. - Mike

[KC22]

THAT IS WHAT I THOUGHT..

WHAT IA A GOOD CALIFORNIA GUY DOING ROOTING FOR THE CUBBIES??

KC22 :earseek:

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
I also was able to request a specific table size. Won't know if I have it or not till I get there because it's not on my docs either. But I do have faith in the person I spoke with. - Mike



I put in a request for a table for 4 when I booked last Feb..I will check when we board to see if we got it or not.

[CAMICKEY]

KC - Born and raised (until 8 anyway) on the South side of Chicago and then moved to the North side until I was 11. I know - you would think I would root more for the White Sox but the Cubbies are my favorite (I also like the Agels). They actually have a good chance of making the playoffs if Mark Prior comes back healthy. Oh - moved to Southern California (my wife is a native born) after we got out of the Army in 1984. - Mike

[KC22]

speaking for a New Jersey guy that roots for the Orioles, Mother's family is from there, I hear you.

12 more working days.......

KC :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[CAMICKEY]

Eleven more work days for me. I wonder how productive I am going to be over those days?????? NOT. :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[msh8675]

9 more for me...Yippee...I think that is right WORKING days anyhow...
I have cruise fever!!! UGH! Today is sunny and 65...yesterday was beautiful and 70....monday was gorgeous and 70 something...i just can't take it anymore!!
Work is terrible. No one is here because everyone has summer fever....or is on a CRUISE UGGGGH!!!

I am going stir crazeeeee!!!!!

I just feel like going crazee and banging on my keyboard until May 4th when its time to leave this darn place!!!

Well, lots of luv all.
MEESH and the pink tie!!

[bossladypu]

I have 9 more work days after today, as we are leaving real early on May 5 to spend a few days at Ron Jon's Resort. I can hardly wait. But my husband is working me to death at home getting yard work done and Spring cleaning done before we leave. I'm going to be so tired by the time we leave, all I'll do is sleep. I've worked harder at home this past month then at work.

[CAMICKEY]

msh8675 - Congrats on raching 100 posts and becoming a Dis Veteran. - Mike

[msh8675]

Mike,
See how discombobulated I am I didnt' even notice (bow) thank you (bow) thank you!! Rah rah! Thank you very much!

Bosslady,
I have 9 more days too. I am leaving May 5th (so 9 WORKING days) sometime in the early hours or early afternoon I can't exactly remember. Even if its tomorrow it can never come fast enough!!

[bossladypu]

msh8675, Are you going to spend some time at WDW first?
We have been going to WDW after Thanksgiving since 1995 and going again in May for the Flower and Garden Show for about 6 years now, but my husband thinks we're missing it this year. As a surprise for our 35th, I am buying 2-5 day park hoppers and we can go to WDW for a couple days this trip and save the rest for Dec.

[KC22]

The hard part is over, getting up and commuting..

10 working days.. and the boss is away for 8 of them..

wooooooooooooooo........ :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

KC22

[DisneyForLife]

Hi bossladypu, we will be leaving for Disney World the day after Thanksgiving. Who knows, now that we are going to meet, we may bump into each other at the World also.
I may also be sneaking in another trip there in September but not sure about that one right now.

It will give us something to look forward to when (god forbid) the cruise is over.

[msh8675]

Originally posted by bossladypu
msh8675, Are you going to spend some time at WDW first?
We have been going to WDW after Thanksgiving since 1995 and going again in May for the Flower and Garden Show for about 6 years now, but my husband thinks we're missing it this year. As a surprise for our 35th, I am buying 2-5 day park hoppers and we can go to WDW for a couple days this trip and save the rest for Dec.

yes, we are leaving on the 5th, and are probably going to spend a day in disney (have a park hopper from 2 years ago) not sure which park....then another day in the universals. It is just my DD6 and myself but I have friends in Orlando.
We are also flying home on the 15th...not staying any extra days as DD will be exhausted by then and we will need a day or so to recoop before school/work!! UGHHH!!
See you real soon!
:Pinkbounc :bounce:

:wave:

[bossladypu]

Hi bossladypu, we will be leaving for Disney World the day after Thanksgiving. Who knows, now that we are going to meet, we may bump into each other at the World also.

That would be great. Do you know where you are staying yet?
We haven't planned that far yet, but we may have a couple of our grand-daughters with us.

[DisneyForLife]

Originally posted by bossladypu
That would be great. Do you know where you are staying yet?
We haven't planned that far yet, but we may have a couple of our grand-daughters with us.

Yes, this time we will be driving down in the RV so we are staying at FW. I booked the site last Christmas because they go fast that time of year. It will just be my husband and myself.

[CAMICKEY]

DisneyForLife - How many stops do you make and what type of RV do you have? I'm interested as we have a pop-up and go camping quite often. We use to tent all of the time until we got older and found the ground not as "comfortable" any more (even with mattress pads, blow-up mattresees, etc). I understand the RV park at WDW is pretty nice. - Mike

[KC22]

that would be a good ride from Ca to WDW...

I now have a picture of either the magic or wonder as my wallpaper on my computer tell me I am not ready.....

KC22

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by KC22
I now have a picture of either the magic or wonder as my wallpaper on my computer tell me I am not ready.....

The wallpaper on this computer is a view of the chairs lined up on deck 10. The other desktop computer has a DCL logo wallpaper. The laptop wallpaper is currently another DCL image. You'd think we aren't visiting WDW prior to this cruise!!!

One week from today, at this time, we probably will be out of Ohio and somewhere in KY!

[CAMICKEY]

Mission accomplished. I now have 3 Lime Green Mickeys from Home Depot for our family. - Mike

[msh8675]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
Mission accomplished. I now have 3 Lime Green Mickeys from Home Depot for our family. - Mike


Mine are on the way from somewhere...but YAAAAY I got my docs!! whooooohoooooo (((doing cartwheels)))
Happy happy joy joy!

:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

[KC22]

what are those lime green mickeys??

sounds like a good drink..

[CAMICKEY]

msh8675 - Glad you finally got them. My DB, DSIL, and DM just got theirs in CHicago yesterday. My Mom was starting to flip out.

KC - The Lime green Mickeys are another way to recognize a fellow Dis-er (I almost got the pink ones). They are located in the paint department of Home Depot. Does sound like a good drink, doesn't it. - Mike

[msh8675]

Originally posted by KC22
what are those lime green mickeys??

sounds like a good drink..


Yummy.....Sour apple mickeys....now THAT sounds like it would be a fantastic drink!!!!!
Everybody must get sauced!!!! (omg wait this is a family trip) lol

[msh8675]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
msh8675 - Glad you finally got them. My DB, DSIL, dn DM just got theirs in CHicago yesterday. My Mom was starting to flip out.

KC - The Lime green Mickeys are another way to recognize a fellow Dis-er (I almost got the pink ones). They are located in the paint department of Home Depot. Does sound like a good drink, doesn't it. - Mike

Lol, thats it...I'm going in to pick up a stack of pink mickey paint chips every day until I have a good 200 of them....and I'm gonna pass them out to everyone who has green ones...
Sheesh, what an idea.....
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[KC22]

Lets see if Isaac can whip us up a few lime mickey coolers.. with rum :bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy:

If you get this LOL can you say Gofer??

KC22pirate: