June 19, 2004, anyone yet???

[WRH3MD]

Obsession? What obsession?:earseek: In November, 2002 Deb and I took a western on the Magic and had a thread going. The week before the cruise we had over 500 replys. Now THAT'S obsessing.:crazy: Cheers, Wes

[sweetpea3470]

IM GETTING VERY EXCITED TOO :)

[magicalfam5]

:sunny: Just wanted to say hi:sunny: So Excited!!

Judy:hyper:

[TootyJane]

My Mom just brought me our cruise docs :thewave: :thewave: Yippee!!!

[WRH3MD]

I think that says it all. Cheers, Wes

[msdisney53]

I called Debbie last night to book our Spa and Palo reservations and she is just wonderful. I did mention that she has quite a reputation on the Dis boards. She says she just loves how organized we all are. I booked brunch at 10:30 on Monday followed by massage at 2:15 and Palo's for dinner on Tues., she was also able to give me APLAPLA rotation. She also mentioned that she was trying to get herself on our cruise but she wouldn't know for sure until 6/1. I mentioned our planned dis meet to her in case she was able to join us. Still haven't received our docs yet,hopefully soon! 14 More Days of School!!!
Are you we there yet???

Denise

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

Sounds way cool, Denise!!!:cool:

No docs here in Howell, NJ , either:(

Sixteen days of school, here!

CANNOT WAIT!!!!:hyper: :crazy:

We've booked our Hampton Inn, WES, in Brunswick GA... but may change it if we leave a few hours earlier:sunny:

Come on, MR. UPS MAN!!!!!!:wave2:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave2:
Just me, again!!:rolleyes:


About ID...will PRIOR photo license be OK with former address? Hate to get new ones since DH & I renewed just prior to booking but will if we must, like good MOUSEKETEERS ...


Thanks!

:wave: ~Rose~ :earsgirl:

[msdisney53]

Guess what was waiting for me when I got home from school ???

YES, That's right!!! They finally arrived !!! YAHOO!!!!! ::yes::

:Pinkbounc :bounce:


Rose you must be next :tongue:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Wellllll.....how do ya like that, Denise!?! I had just sent you some pixiedust in my mind (as one fellow:teacher: to another) and......VOILA!!!!!!:cloud9:


Thanks, Tink!:wizard:

~Rose~:wave:

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by Mai Ku Tiki
Aloha!:wave2:
Just me, again!!:rolleyes:


About ID...will PRIOR photo license be OK with former address? Hate to get new ones since DH & I renewed just prior to booking but will if we must, like good MOUSEKETEERS ...

Rose, you don't need to get a new ID. As long as it isn't expired that's all right. They really (and barely do) look at the picture, not the address. After all, people do move. HTH

Lisa :)

[Mai Ku Tiki]

ALOHA!

ME AGAIN!:eek:

Our DLs with old addresses and photos ARE EXPIRED.

We have renewal licenses WITHOUT photos.

NOW do we HAVE to get new photo licences???What a waste of $24 each!!:rolleyes:

Thanks again,

~Rose~:earsgirl:

[TootyJane]

Rose, I'm not sure. Below is from DCL's website. I do know if you have a passport it's usually okay to use it if it's expired (6 months or less). I don't know about driver's licenses, etc. and it really doesn't say such below. I'd call DCL and ask 1-800-951-3532.

"What documentation do I need to bring?

All U.S. and Canadian citizens must travel with proof of citizenship, which is a valid passport, original, state-certified birth certificate and picture identification, or a certified naturalization certificate with a picture identification. Acceptable forms of picture identification are state or provincial driver's license, or federal, state, province or local government photo I.D. card. Guests age 17 and under who are U.S. or Canadian citizens are only required to have proof of citizenship, excluding picture identification. These guidelines are based on U.S. government regulations which are subject to change at any time. It is the Guest's responsibility to check with their Travel Agent, government agencies, embassies or consulates prior to their vacation to ensure that they have proper documentation. Any Guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of cruise fare will be issued.

New security guidelines require all adult Guests to show a picture I.D. to embark and disembark the ship in all ports, including Castaway Cay. Please be advised that anyone under the age of 18 wishing to go ashore unaccompanied will be required to have a consenting parent, guardian or other responsible adult with them at the gangway, to provide their signature as authorization."

HTH

Lisa :)

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:D

Thanks so much Lisa!:wave:

I'll call them ASAP!:Pinkbounc

~Rose~

[drclaws]

Originally posted by msdisney53
I called Debbie last night to book our Spa and Palo reservations and she is just wonderful. ... She also mentioned that she was trying to get herself on our cruise but she wouldn't know for sure until 6/1. I mentioned our planned dis meet to her in case she was able to join us.

How cool would that be? She could probably get through the entire cruise and not need to buy herself a drink with the DISers lined up to thank her.....

[WRH3MD]

Hi folks, I'm glad at least SOMEBODY got their docs today. Congrats. Now, forgive my ignorance but who is Debbie and how did she score Palos reservations so soon? I'm married to the only Debbie I know. :smooth: I'm still laboring away in the office with paperwork. When I get home I'll look for docs. Can't wait. Saw the Wonder today on the cam... Cheers Wes:wave:

[TootyJane]

Wes, Denise was the poster. Debbie works for DCL in Concierge and is the person you call if you have booked Cat. 1, 2 or 3 or the REAS package. Debbie will makes your reservations in Palo and for the REAS the massage in the spa. HTH.

[randytenn]

I called DVC and they said our docs shipped out on Tuesday, so I'm hoping they will be there when I get home!

Can't wait!

[Debbie H]

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

We are doing the document dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got them today.
Wes was so excited he couldn't even type, I told him to take a Valium and lie down!!!!!!

Thank goodness, he was driving me crazy!

Debbie

[msdisney53]

Congrats, Wes and Debbie:tongue:

Rose and Randytenn you should be next


Denise:goodvibes

[randytenn]

My favorite UPS guy showed up with our docs!

Yeah, Baby!

T minus Three weeks and counting!

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:


DOCS at my door when I came home last nite!!!!!

:jumping1:

Now i'm in PANIC MODE!:earseek:

How do I get EVERYTHING ready in time??????:scared:


~Rose~:wave2:

[WRH3MD]

OK everybody, you'll get it all done. Take a deep breath and make a list. I've been carrying one in my pocket for 6 months. It's so tattered it may not make it to Thursday 6-17 when we leave for Fla. So much to do and so little time...:crazy: Cheers, Wes

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:Pinkbounc


I know my students won't mind....but do ya think their parents will if I just take off the rest of the year to get ready????????:teacher:

:teeth: ~Rose~

[magicalfam5]

:goodvibes Looks like we all have our docs now!!! My kids only have 3 days left of school. I made a sign for our stateroom door. My oldest rolled his eyes and asked if I was really going to put it on our stateroom door. I already have all our toiletries packed and I started to put aside some clothes in our closet. If I knew they wouldn't get all wrinkled, I'd probably put them in our suitcase. I am bringing Downy wrinkle release. It really works on the wrinkles. I better stop babbling now.

:teeth: Judy

[WRH3MD]

Babble away, Judy. This is when it starts getting fun! Every little thing you do, no matter how seemingly trivial, is one step closer to walking up the gangway. Try not to peak too soon, though. As a veteran of many DCL cruises, I can tell you that the more you prepare the less worries you have and the more you can have fun and savor the experience.::yes:: As an aside, Debbie and I have accumulated a few tips that help with the little odds and ends and useful little things that may not occur to you until you're out to sea! We'd be glad to share some of these. Wes.

[sweetpea3470]

WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ANY TIPS WES!!!!:)

[Mai Ku Tiki]

ALOHA!!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc

Yes, Deb & Wes.....please fill us newbies with tips:listen:

Judy...Downy Wrinkle Release? For ship laundry?:confused:

Tried to call DCL about our Photo ID on expired DLs and it seems they are out of commission til Monday????

Pretty weird not to be able to get a human on their phone line:scratchin

Enjoy your Memorial Days all!!!

Remember our WW II Veterans (and all the others, too, of course!!!):love:

~Rose~

[magicalfam5]

Definitely would like to hear some of your tips. ::yes::

Judy

[magicalfam5]

Rose,

I plan on using it on anything that gets wrinkled in our luggage. I also want to use it on my skirt or the boys pants, since we'll wear them more than once. I won't have to worry about ironing things. I tried it on my DD's blouse that was all wrinkled, and it worked really well.

Judy

[randytenn]

One big tip on Downy Wrinkle Release - use the original bottle. Don't try to use a different sprayer. We did that on a trip to New Orleans, and the bottle didn't "mist" the spray enough, and it ended up staining my shirt. I was really miffed!

[sweetpea3470]

I USE THE WRINKLE RELEASE FROM A STORE WE HAVE AROUND HERE CALLED FAMILY DOLLAR. IT WORKS JUST AS GOOD AS DOWNEY & ABOUT HALF THE $$. ONLY MY OPINION.:)

[WRH3MD]

Hi folks, here is a list of a few things we've learned that help. If some of this stuff is intuitively obvious, forgive me. :teeth:

1. black Sharpie to mark the tags DCL give you to claim your luggage. ie "Harden 1 of 8" pieces that is. It makes them easier to spot for the handlers.

2. extension cord. Believe it or not when you have more than one hair dryer going before dinner it helps as there are few sockets in the room.

3. Batteries, yeah batteries.

4. Sunscreen, yeah sunscreen.:crazy:

5. Ladies: be prepared for those unexpected events. My wife leads me to believe the selection of such fem hygeine products on board is thin. (No pun intended.::yes::

6. Speaking of which, you can literally get on the ship and a week later get off whithout needing cash once. Based on experience however there is one place you will definitely need a few quarters: The ladies room on Castaway Cay. ::yes:: This came as a surprise to dh.

7. A small fan, maybe, as the luggage allows. For reasons not clear the AC in the staterooms sometimes isn't working well and the room can get warm.

8. Drivers license. Carrying a passport on and off the ship may get cumbersome and you'll need pic ID everytime you leave the ship. That is if you have a passport. You don't really need one.

9. Leave the tux and shirts and suits in the plastic bag that they come back from the laundry in. For some reason it helps prevent wrinkles. At least it did for me.

These are a few that I can think of off hand. Hope these help a little. If I think of others I'll add them.

Cheers, Wes:cool1:

[Corl4]

Hi everyone!:sunny:

Hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend. We are recuperating from an all-nighter at the post-prom party. DH and I were chaperones and had a great time but pulling an all-nighter now is much different than when we were in college!!:o

I have a tip to add to Wes' list. We always take an over the door shoe holder. I comes in great for storing film, gum ( can't by it on the ship, in WDW or at the airport), keys, sunglasses, snacks, room cards, ect.....it works especially great if you have an adjoining room since you can hang it over that door!

Looking forward to 4 more day of school and DD's graduation on Friday. Once this week is over, I'll really get in high gear for the cruise!

Have a good one!

Beth:teacher:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi everyone,
It's been too busy at work and I've let things slide. Now it's time for the anxiety attacks! Denise, do you have Debbie's number for concierge ? (we're in a category 3) I was going to wait until we boarded to make the brunch ressies, but I might as well do it now as it's about the only thing I really would like to do with my DH on one of the sea days. Of course it can't clash with the Character Breakfast day, because gosh knows I can't miss that. (My DH & DDs will want to, but tough-they are going and it will be fun.)

And as for those docs, they aren't here yet, so I will dash off a e-mail to my TA and hope they arrive soon. I want to boogie to the doc dance too!:tongue:

We never go anywhere, so I have no idea how much to pack for clothes. I prefer to go light and do a wash once if I have too. How many of what are you all bringing? I know we'll each have a formal outfit that can be tweaked up or down for the formal/semi-formal nights. At least two bathing suits each is obvious. But I was just wondering about how many shorts, shirts etc. you find are practical. Do you find a suitcase each plus a carry-on is too much or just right? Ugh.

Since you are all making magnetic door decorations I will have to also. My DDs and DH will flip- ha to them.
:hyper: I'll have to think up something original.

Let's see, what else am I forgetting.......I have the basic meds, sun screen, and toiletries already packed, along with the snorkeling stuff we'll probably use once, and the soft-side cooler I expect to use a lot.Does anyone ever bring pop-up sun shades things for the beach, or is that going just a bit too far.......?

Hey congratulations to all the grads out there! What a feeling that must be. You must all be exhausted with the parties and proms and festivites going on. ENJOY!

Well, I will go check out some more threads to crank myself up another notch. I will never get to sleep tonight.
Kathy

[WRH3MD]

Hi Kathy, figure one nice outfit for dinner for 4 nights. One night is Mexcialifragilistic and you'll need a flowered, hawaiian shirt and shorts certainly informal and two formal nights. We go formal both nights, I'm not dragging that tux down there just for one night. Except for bathing suits virtually the rest of the time you can be in shorts and a t-shirt and if you plan to wash you may get away with two or three changes there. There were days at sea when we got up, put on a bathing suit to got to buffet breakfast (A wrap for the ladies and a t-shirt for the men) and go to the rainforest in the afternoon after a grueling day at the quiet pool and not shower or get dressed until we were ready for late dinner. We consistently overpack and we never learn. Better you take one extra outfit than be caught one short. Wes

[aliwas]

Just wondering about shows and dinner coordination, we have late seating, is there time after the show to go get dressed for dinner, or should we wear our dinner clothes to the show? What time do you usually get through at late seating?

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by aliwas
Just wondering about shows and dinner coordination, we have late seating, is there time after the show to go get dressed for dinner, or should we wear our dinner clothes to the show? What time do you usually get through at late seating?

Aliwas, You should have plenty of time to get back to your room to change for dinner.

As far as what time you get out of the dining room for late seating -- that's going to depend on your server. We always choose late seating. When we've had a good server we've been out of the dining room by 9:45pm. On our last cruise our server had several large tables so we usually didn't get out of there until 10:20-10:30pm. If it's any help, we always let the kids leave the table to go do activities, clubs, etc. They usually don't want to eat dessert much less stick around with us. ;) HTH

[WRH3MD]

A lot of times when you have early seating, the servers are pressed to get you out to make room for the next seating. Late seating has the advantage of not feeling rushed. With few exceptions our servers haven't minded us lingering around the table to finish off a bottle of wine or an after dinner drink, or just chat. Sometime our kids stayed with us but most of the time they bolted for places elsewhere. Good food, relaxing environment and good company, what more could you ask for? Wes

(Oh yeah, I know a good cigar and a congac on deck 10. Or a snooze on the heated lounges in the Rainforest. Or a morning walk around deck 4 as we slow down to approach Key West. Or seeing my family all decked out in formal gear. I could go on and on. You'll see...):wave2:

[aliwas]

Thanks for the info, has anyone ever done the Reef Snorkle and Shipwreck in Grand Cayman? Is the water pretty calm? We are all getting excited, but I have to go to a conference next week in New Orleans and thinking about packing for that and then coming home and washing and re-packing has me somewhat frazzled:earseek: . Hopefully everything will go smoothly in the transition!!

[WRH3MD]

Hi Aliwas, our kids, both teenagers, did the shipwreck snorkel on Grand Cayman and enjoyed it. They saw a lot of fish around the wreck. Wes

[magicalfam5]

HI:wave: . How's everyone doing? Called DCL today to check on my on board credit that my TA was supposed to give me (she told me she was doing it 2 weeks ago) and they couldn't find it anywhere. I'll have to call my TA tomorrow. She's not that bright so I thought I'd check. School is ending this week for my kids, so my days won't be as busy.
Kathy, my kids want to know if your DD's still want to e-mail each other. Haven't heard from them in a while.
Talk to you all later! :tongue:
~Judy~

[randytenn]

One other tip I wanted to share (and forgive if this borders on TMI), is that we pack about twice as much underware as we would on a normal vacation.

The reason being is that you go on shore excursions, you walk, you sweat, you go on deck, you swim, and then you come back to the room to change for dinner. You want clean stuff to put on. That equates to at least two pair per day.

Last time, we ended up doing laundry during the trip. This time, we are just bringing extra.

[msdisney53]

Kathy,
I've been fighting a miserable cold since Friday and just got a chance to read your post. If you still need it Debbie's direct line is 407-566-7411.

I think everyone has what the need for ths trip. DH picked up his suit from the tailor today and I think maybe one more pair of shorts for my DD and some sunscreen and the packing can commence. DH swears we aren't going to over pack this time. LOL

Rose, how did you make out with your id? trying to get all the school stuff organized so it doesn't creep up on me. Finished my IEPs and narratives
just report cards left.

When is everyone getting to the port?

Denise:boat:

[Corl4]

:wave2:
Hi everyone!

msdisney53....what do you teach? I'm a K-2 reading specialist with only 2 more days of school left! Sounds like there will be lots of teachers on board. We'll have to toast the end of another school year!

We plan on getting to the port by 9:30. We'll be at the Marriot Courtyard in Cocoa Beach the night before and hope to be at the port early. It would be nice to put a face with all the names while we are all standing in line....any thoughts on how we could do that?

To all you teachers out there...have a great end of the year!

Beth:teacher:

[albeers]

Hi Denise,

We are leaving Universal at 9:30AM with a grocery stop. We should arrive at port about 10:30 - 11:00AM. I think it takes about one hour. If not, could someone please verify drive time????

:wave2: :wave: :wave2: :wave: :wave2:

Alan

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, we will be in OKW Friday. By tradition we eat at Japan in Epcot Friday night, get up and go to Olivia's for breakfast and leave at about nine. That gets us into the terminal parking lot between ten and ten-thirty. My dd turned eighteen and she wants to try out Pleasure Island with her brother Friday night. Lord knows when they'll get in. As long as they're at Olivia's Saturday AM. :earseek: We will leave for Fla Thursday and stop in Savannah. Hard to believe we depart two weeks from tomorrow. Already starting to pull stuff together, memory sticks, batteries, socks...Agree with the tip on underwear. I tried wearing them into the hot tub to rinse them out but got so many looks I stopped the practice and now pack two pair per day:crazy: They usually won't let you into the terminal before ten. That gives them time to get evrybody who just got off out of the terminal. For those of you, like me, taking a lap top, they will want you to turn it on like at an airport. Beware of forgotten sharps in your carry on luggage. It will be xrayed and I've seen them fuss over even nail clippers. They take the security just as seriously as they do at airports. Lastly pick up a bottle of your favorite hooch on the way. It's cheaper than on the ship. Cheers, Wes :wave2:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Wow,
Thanks for all the tips folks. I still can't believe this trip really this close. Got some great news today-my Dad's cancer is at barely detectable levels and hasn't metastasized anywhere, and the oncologist says he'll see him in 3 months for a routine check. Now I can go on this trip without worrying. I work with him in our family business, and I was concerned he might have to start up some treatments that would leave him feeling lousy and without me around to pick up the slack. Anyway, now I feel like I can really finish the packing plans and get out of Dodge!

So I will plan a couple formal outfits; four night of nice outfits and a crazy Jimmy Buffet style outfit for the Mexicali-whatever night. Maybe I'll buy that in Key West and have the outfit be a souvenier of the trip.

Has anyone checked out Ron Jon's surf shop in Cocco Beach? I was thinking of picking up an extra bathing suit there-again, a practical souvenier. I understand it's open 24 hours.

Well I have to go crash-it was another long day at work. I just got home at 10pm and have to be in again at 8. But knowing this trip is just around the corner makes it that much easier!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Kathy

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Oh- I forgot to add "Hi Judy!"
Hope all is well with your family. Sorry A & E haven't been writing lately. They both have been caught up in some projects for school and the sports schedule. School ends for us the day before we leave, and I have kinda put the pressure on them to make the best of the last couple weeks to finish on a strong note.

At the beginning of the e-mail exchanges I would let them know when a note came in from your kids, but then I eventually left it up to them, so I didn't know they had slacked off. I just looked and your e-mail isn't on our old mail list and wasn't bookmarked to the address book, so that may be the problem too. Send another note when you have time, and I'll be sure to follow up. I know A is getting a little nervous about the whole trip, but she's more shy and quiet anyway. E is pretty excited, and is usually up for making new friends. It will be interesting to see if they take to the "clubs" or would rather stay around us, or a combination of both.

Looking forward to meeting everyone on Sat. at 10pm on Promenade-that's right, right? :teeth:

Kathy

[magicalfam5]

Hi everyone! We won't be getting in till 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Looks like we're the only ones flying in that day. I found these boards months after I booked everything. Next cruise I think we'll fly in the day before. I'm guessing we'll get to the port sometime after 11:00. Thanks for the tip on the underwear. I'll be packing more for everyone. I think if I was seen wearing them in the hot tub, people would be jumping off the ship!!
Kathy, I'll have the kids write today (no school for them today) DD is also shy and quiet. I think by talking to your DD before we cruise is helping her. DS is the more outgoing one.
Can you believe how close it's getting!!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
~Judy~

[aliwas]

Hi All!! We will be in Port Canaveral on Fri. and have Tiffany Towncar taking us to the Radisson. Should arrive pretty early, so hopefully can enjoy the pool awhile:cool: . Can't even begin to think about cruise packing until my New Orleans trip is over. I will have 3 days to wash, iron and repack:eek: . Ya'll send a little pixie dust my way so I can maintain my sanity. Alisa

[drclaws]

We're flying in the day before and staying at the Hyatt overnight before grabbing the DCL bus on Saturday morning. :hyper:

[TootyJane]

Alisa, I can't imagine going on a business trip just before vacation and the washing, ironing and packing again -- but just think about the cruise and that should make it more bearable. Sending pixie dust your way. :D My ds is getting so excited about the cruise. He watches the Disney DVD every day! Is it possible to wear down a DVD? LOL He is really looking forward to meeting your ds.

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by drclaws
We're flying in the day before and staying at the Hyatt overnight before grabbing the DCL bus on Saturday morning. :hyper:

drclaws, this is what we're doing too. :jumping1: See you there!!

[aliwas]

TootyJane, My DS is finally getting excited, he says something every day about meeting a boy from CA. Will ya'll be at the DIS meet that night? I'll PM you our room number in case we miss each other, but we should be there:wave:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha All! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

This is REALLY feeling pretty cool now!!!:hyper:

We'll be in parking lot by 10 ish, hopefully, after our drive from NJ.

Hey Beth & Denise (and any other TEACHERS out there).....Here's to a great END OF ANOTHER YEAR!!!!:teacher: Things at the HS level are a bit crazy...Finals, then report cards...and there's always those few seniors who go right to the last essay question for graduation to be determined! I'll be just finishing it all on the 17th as we get into the car and head south...so I should still be a bit delirious at the Sail-Away festivities:crazy:

Yes, let's try to get together for that toast...we should be easy to spot....we'll be the ones sleeping through dinner!!!:teeth:


And thanks for all of the great tips, Wes and company...:sunny:

~Rose~

[TootyJane]

Alisa -- just PM'd you. :D

[WRH3MD]

OK folks: settle:earseek: Don't peak too soon. The ideal time to peak is when they announce your arrival onboard the ship. Then you can grab the nearest bahama momma and howl like a banshee. We do!
I can feel the anticipation on this board. You sound like a great group. Much more enthusiastic than on past cruises.
Or an ideal time to peak is when you look down at the dock and see space appear between it and the side of the ship.
The meet is on for 10 pm at the promenade lounge Saturday. I don't think we'll have much trouble telling who each other is. I think we'll know each other on sight.
Another ideal time to peak is when the captain clears the channel, drops off the harbor pilot and guns it.
I'm getting verklempt. Talk amongst yourselves...There I'm better.
For all you newbies out there, I think you are going to have an experience like no other. It's reflected in the enthusiasm of those of us that have sailed on the Magic and the Wonder before. Wes
:crazy:

[msdisney53]

We should be at the port around 10:30 too! We are flying in on Friday morning,stopping at the grand Floridian so the girls can get their braids done and then driving over to Cocoa Beach.

Kathy, Ron Jon is definitely a good place to pick up some beach attire,maybe we'll see you there.

Beth, I teach Special Ed., 3rd grade resource room and 6th grade inclusion.
We are also staying in Cocoa beach Friday night but at the Doubletree Hotel.

Anyone staying near the port Friday night and planning on eating at Grills,there is a 10% off coupon on their website.
www.visitgrills.com

Happy Packing!!
:crazy: :teacher:

Denise

[sweetpea3470]

Im trying not to get tooooo excited YET.:) however we here in
Philadelphia do have something to be excited about right now...
Smarty Jones!!! I'll be at the track tommrow & would love to win some extra vacation money.I'll hope for some beginners luck :hyper:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hey everyone,
We are bumming about Smahty Jones here in Boston-me and the girls were jumping up and down yelling for him.

Denise, thanks for the tip on the coupon. I am printing it out as I type.

Went shopping today for the DDs and have them settled, so now I can concentrate on me and the DH. He's also pretty set, as I ordered some things for him months ago. We aren't big on outfits here; have the extremes of suits and jeans, so we were hurtin' for some new summer clothes.

Wes, thanks for all the tips. Don't worry about us-we'll just be on Cloud Nine the entire time!

Hope everything is going smoothly for all.....See ya soon
Kathy

[sweetpea3470]

OH WELL....IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED :(

[Corl4]

:wave: Hi again everyone!


Well, we now have a graduate in the house! :cheer2: ! DD graduate with honors last night in a beautiful ceremony on our football field! I don't want to brag but...she sang the National Anthem and was a speaker so needless to say we were and are very proud!!

Grad. party was this evening at our house and because of pouring rain, we were all inside!!! So now everyone has gone home and everything is cleaned up....time to focus on the cruise! I have lots of stuff to get and that will keep me busy for the next two weeks!

msdisney: I am always in awe of spec. ed. teachers. You seem to have the patience of a saint and a wealth of knowledge about how to help kids. I work closely with our spec. ed. teacher when she has first or second graders and she never ceases to amaze me! Looking forward to meeting you!

During the grad party, we all stopped to cheer for Smarty Jones...great race but not the outcome we were hoping for!

Just think....2 weeks from right now we'll be in the Promenade Lounge meeting everyone! Can't wait!

Beth:teacher:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha All!:wave:

Congrats Beth to your family and especially your new GRAD!:D I'm so impressed that you were on the boards after that busy & EMOTIONAL day!

Our DS graduates night before we leave for cruise and I also have to say good-bye to my students so I expect to STILL be crying as we hit the highway.

I'm going to order the DCL gift where they decorate the cabin a bit with "CONGRATS", etc...if I get to it today... Mostly I have soooo much schoolwork yet to complete I'm very frazzled...:crazy:

Anyway....CONGRATS to all the GRADS out there! JOB WELL DONE! ::yes::

~Rose~:wave2:

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, congrats to all the grads. My dd graduated yesterday and despite buckets of rain it was a beautiful day! We should all be very proud. Wes

[TootyJane]

Although I don't have a "grad" I wish to congratulate all those who have (and are) graduated. I can't think of a better way to start the next chapter of your life than a Disney cruise!! See you all in two weeks.

[msdisney53]

Congratultions to all the new and upcoming graduates!!

:jumping1:


Denise

[Corl4]

:wave2:

Hi everyone!

Wes, Debbie and Rose: Congrats to your grads, too! I don't know about you but I held it together during the ceremony and then lost it this morning as DD headed off to the beach for a week! :( It just really hit me seeing her head off with all her friends and thinking about her leaving for college in the fall!

Rose: Hope you have an "unfrazzled" end of the year. We are done but have to go back to school tomorrow for an in-service day already! I'll just have to keep daydreaming about the cruise!

Have a good week everyone!

Beth :teacher:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi everyone
Congratulations to all the grads and all the parents!:sunny: What a wonderful weekend for you all.

I managed to pick up the clothes for the girls over the weekend, so I am halfway through my packing list. I will finish this week, as I never know how busy it will be at work, and I don't want to lie awake nights (like I have been doing the past few) thinking about coordinating outfits that will keep us traveling light. I think I have it down to two rolling 27" pullmans (one containing an extra carry-on size rolling suitcase for bringing selected beverages aboard the Magic and stuffing full of t-shirts for the trip home) and one soft side rolling duffle from LL Bean for the 4 of us.
Gosh, what a waste of energy:rolleyes:

Anyway, I wanted to ask what you are all planning for the Saturday we disembark. I have no plans right now and have a couple ideas, but wondered what you veterans recommend.
Since we are flying in on Thursday night, we will probably do the Space Center on Friday (unless my DDs talk me into the surfing lessons at Cocoa Beach-cool, but what if I hurt myself and ruin the trip. I am almost 42.:yo-yo: ; but I digress)

If we don't go to Kennedy on that Friday, I think we'll go the Saturday we leave the ship. Our flight doesn't leave until after 5pm, so that gives us until around 1 to do something. The other option is just to head back to the airport and chill for the day. Maybe it's not too late for a day room at the Hyatt. Another option is the Downtown Disney, but I don't know if we need any more shopping or want to get hot and bothered in crowds the last day of a relaxing vacation.

I left it open ended with the thought of arranging for the Disney bus to the airport; the Disney transfer to WDW and then a town car to the airport; or renting a car for the day so we can be free agents.

What do you think?:wave2:

[ilovemky]

Hope to meet some of you--hubby and I will be on the 19th cruise and also repo aug 20th

happy cruisin' everyone!

[LinnyLye]

Hi everyone!! I am Debbie and Wes' DD and my dad told me that there are other graduates on the cruise!!! Anyone interested in chatting, IM'ing, and otherwise e-mailing me, feel free! My AIM screenname is LinnyLye and my e-mail address is Lindsey_Harden@yahoo.com. Hope to hear from you!! And congratulations to my fellow graduates! :teacher:

Travel safely, everyone!! Tomorrow is Single Digit Day! I can't believe we are almost there! :teeth: :wave2:


-Lindsey princess:

[Corl4]

:wave:
Hi again everyone!

Lindsey: Our Lyndsay gets home from the beach tomorrow...I'll tell her to get in touch with you!

DoomBuggieDriver: We are going to spend 5 days in WDW after the cruise. I don't know how old your kids are but our teenagers are exhausted the day we disembark. They pull an all-nighter that last night hanging out with all their new friends. We have early check-in at the Dolphin so that they can crash! I guess if your kids can handle it, the space center would be a great place to visit!

Beth:teacher:

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by Corl4
:wave:
Hi again everyone!

....I don't know how old your kids are but our teenagers are exhausted the day we disembark. They pull an all-nighter that last night hanging out with all their new friends....

This is exactly what our oldest ds did on our last cruise. He was soooo tired. I think he slept for a week after we got home. LOL

[msdisney53]

I agree with Beth and Lisa, the kids are definitely tired. I thought it would be good to do Kennedy Space Center after our last cruise and the DDs were way too cranky to enjoy it. When we finally left they crashed in the car all the way to VB. Some down time is definitely in order after cruising. I'm sure mine will sleep on the way to Fort Myers.

Denise:earsgirl:

[randytenn]

Single Digit Dance Time

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :rotfl: :jumping2:
:jumping4: :charac2: :cheer2: :thewave:
:rockband: :teleport: :cool1:
:jumping3: :jumping1:

[sweetpea3470]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc DOIN' THE DANCE WITH YA :cool1: :cool1:

[magicalfam5]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Yeah!! Can you hear my screams of excitement?:hyper:

[WRH3MD]

So that's what that noise was. :earseek: My single digit day was yesterday as we leave next Thursday for Fla. Settle...::yes:: We've all got a lot to do and only a little over a week to get it all done. Pace yourselves, Newbies, it'll be here before you know it. Wes:crazy:

[TootyJane]

Whoa!! Single-digits!! I'm am verklempt!!!

[drclaws]

Originally posted by WRH3MD
Pace yourselves, Newbies, it'll be here before you know it. Wes:crazy:

What day do we leave? Is it soon? :p

[msdisney53]

Hi everyone, just read this post and thought I would share. It happens just in time for us, I sure all the kids will like this
"Beginning June 12 on the Disney Magic® and June 13 on the Disney Wonder®, AAA/CAA Travel
will receive a new member benefit. Clients who purchase a Disney Cruise will receive an onboard
credit good toward merchandise, spa treatments, shore excursions and other onboard activities. This
benefit replaces the complimentary soda program, which will now be available to all Guests at the
24-hour beverage station on Deck 9 Aft and during meal hours at Topsider Buffet/Beach Blanket Buffet.
Complimentary sodas will also be available on Castaway Cay at Cookie’s Bar-B-Q and the adult-only
beach, Serenity Bay. Sodas will remain complimentary in full-service dining rooms.

Denise

[drclaws]

Apparently, there will still be a charge for room service and bar/lounge sodas.... Now if we could only work on free drinks-of-the-day at the Deck 9 Beverage Station....::yes::

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Oh gosh, I am so excited. Finished most of the shopping and have started throwing stuff in the suitcases! I am sooo tired from work that I'll probably sleep the first three days.

So here's me joining everyone in digit dance!:jumping1: :jumping1: :faint: :rotfl:

Kathy; "who can't wait to waste away in Mahgahritaville" (sung in a Boston accent of course!)

[WRH3MD]

I can taste that cheeseburger in Paradise now. Sorry, Cheeseburger in Pahrahdise. :p The beer at Hogsbreath. :drinking1 Uh-oh...I think I might be peaking:earseek: I haven't even started to pack yet. I need to clean the snorkel gear and find my cigar cutter. Oh no...I'm running out of time... No wait, I was wrong. I'm not peaking. False alarm. Cheers, :crazy:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hey Wes
I hadn't thought of the cigar cutter-where is my brain? Actually I did print out a coupon for a cigar shop in the Caymans. I thought my DH might like to try a Cuban.... Gosh, this subject could go anywhere so I'll stop now:blush: Getting punchy I think.
Time to gather last minute info, like how to fill out the Bahamian forms....:rolleyes:
Kath

[WRH3MD]

Hey Kath, word of caution about the cigar shop in Cayman. I bought a pack of Cohibas and took them back to the ship (I actually limit my smoking to cigars on the cruise, really. I do not claim any expertise) only to find that they were moldy. The nice man at the duty free shop on the ship was kind enough to clean them up for me and they were still good but be careful. I can taste that cigar and the snifter of cognac now, the sea breeze wafting across deck ten as I sit with my dw on formal night and count the stars and my blessings. Night all, Wes.

[randytenn]

This trip, I may have to try a nice Cuban.

And I'm glad someone mentioned snorkle gear. I had forgotten we were going to buy some.

Well, it's off to Sam's Club!

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha All!:Pinkbounc :bounce:


Just need to confirm.....Is the dining room dinner menu available every nite at Topsiders? Or is it substitutions? Like would we get same selections for formal nite there? (can you tell I'm starting to get some grumbles about dressing up???? )

Could be a mutiny a'brewin'pirate:

;) ~Rose~

[Debbie H]

Rose,

I believe Topsider's is strictly buffet. We've never eaten there for dinner but according to my kids, they have an array of items.

[sweetpea3470]

TO WES & DR CLAWS....
JUST A REMINDER TO PACK SOMETHING JEFFERSON SO WE CAN TAKE A PICTURE FOR THE JEFF NEWS.I HAVE MY SHIRT PACKED....CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU GUYS!!! SEE YA NEXT SAT. NIGHT:hyper:

[drclaws]

Originally posted by sweetpea3470
TO WES & DR CLAWS....
JUST A REMINDER TO PACK SOMETHING JEFFERSON SO WE CAN TAKE A PICTURE FOR THE JEFF NEWS.I HAVE MY SHIRT PACKED....CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU GUYS!!! SEE YA NEXT SAT. NIGHT:hyper:

Digging out my visor today! The Bookstore would be thrilled if I'd visit for a shirt... :jester:

[Debbie H]

Hi all, one week and counting! Drclaws, I have a Jeff alumni shirt. But if you happen to go to the Jeff Bookstore and want to buy me a Jeffersom Med College T, shirt, Large/extralarge, I'll gladly pay you Sat Night at Promenade (10 O'clock, everybody) Thanks in advance. But do not make a special trip just for me.:earseek: I can't wait to meet you all. Wes

[drclaws]

No trouble at all Wes, besides the Manager of the Bookstore will be thrilled to sell off some inventory before the end of the fiscal year and before their upcoming move to new digs. :p

Now can someone explain to me exactly HOW not to overpack?? I know the "put half back" method, but I still have this feeling.....

[WRH3MD]

Well, this is our 9th DCL cruise and I find the need to overpack irresisitable. I have been the cause of more hernias among the terminal baggage handlers than anybody else. Figure one nice outfit, polo and slacks, for 4 days, one formal and one semiformal (coat, tie and jacket unless you're like me and wear the tux twice) and one tropical/mexicali how-many-flowers-can-they-put-on-one-shirt shirt and a pair of shorts (this is the one exception to the no shorts at dinner rule), two bathing suits, that way one is always dry and underwear. Two pair per day unless you plan to bring laundry detergent or rinse them out in the hot tub:confused: We have found that most of the day at sea is spent in a bathing suit. And jammies if you need 'em :earseek: and a couple of t shirts. You can pick up a t-shirt at Key West and on board. But, underwear is crucial:crazy: Wes

[drclaws]

Thanks, Wes. As it is I've planned on too many shirts for the port-of-call days...and as you say, there are always those you can buy on shore. Ah, this was just the first pass.....the pruning comes this week.

[WRH3MD]

I would say "Bon chance, Mon ami" but I don't like the french. I've been impressed with how little you really need. We never seem to get the message, though. We pack like we'll be gone for weeks::yes:: Wes

[sweetpea3470]

1 question...does anyone know if U.S. cell phones still work in Key West?

[WRH3MD]

Hey Sweet Pea (I just love saying that) Yes, they do. Wes:wave2:

[magicalfam5]

:sunny: Hi everyone!:sunny: We are so close! Spent the last three days volunteering (14 hrs) at our festival. The kids are getting their service hours for school next year. I've been packing. Thought I would get all our stuff into two large suitcases.(not counting our shoe bag, tote bag, or carry on) What was I thinking? Working on the third one. This week will be busy with hair cuts, cleaning (like to come home to a clean house), packing, dropping off the dog, more packing....
~Judy~

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, two items occur to me. One, when underway deck ten can be very windy so laidies with big hats plan accordingly. Second, if you are planning on leaving a car parked at the terminal it will cost $70 but more importantly, if you leave any crumbs in the car from the long journey put some ant traps on the floor. Trust me they will be an unpleasant surprise Saturday morning when you get in the car to drive off. So either don't eat anything in the car or be forewarned. Wes

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by WRH3MD
Hi all, two items occur to me. One, when underway deck ten can be very windy so laidies with big hats plan accordingly. Second, if you are planning on leaving a car parked at the terminal it will cost $70 but more importantly, if you leave any crumbs in the car from the long journey put some ant traps on the floor. Trust me they will be an unpleasant surprise Saturday morning when you get in the car to drive off. So either don't eat anything in the car or be forewarned. Wes

Although I won't be driving and leaving a car at the terminal, I have heard about ants being in the cars upon returning from a cruise. On another thread someone posted that they cleaned their car thoroughly because they had heard about the ants but when they came back they found in the car anyway. Great tip about putting ant traps in the car.

Can you guys believe we'll be in Key West next week at this time???? :jumping1::jumping1:

[drclaws]

What seating does everyone have? We're on the Late Seating and highly suspect the LAPLAPL rotation based on my chat with Debbie a few weeks back.

Key West next Sunday.....the idea of Key Lime everything is very appealing....although Key Lime wine could be interesting. :earseek:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Everyone,
This is so exciting! The girls are starting to get psyched too, but my DH claims he's not getting worked up because he doesn't want his expectations to be too high. :rolleyes:

I have all the clothes piled in my living room, and soon realized everyone is ready but me! I did so much gathering for everyone else that I forgot I will need more than a pair of cargo shorts and a Red Sox T-shirt. So it was off to the mall....Need one more dressy pair of pants and I'm done. Then I will join DRClaws in pulling stuff out of the piles. I have two big rolling suitcases (one packed with an extra carry-on and a soft duffle for future use) and one rolling duffle for the shoes/snorkle stuff. I even weighed them to see if I was over the limit, and so far so good. I refuse to use more than those, so I will be cutting.

Wes, I think it's great that you look at this as a nice opportunity to dress well. My DH isn't up for the tux. But I thought I might measure one of his suits and order a tux from the company that sends them onto the ship. Then if he gets into the swing of things he'll have one to wear, and if not it can stay in the closet. Maybe the girls can talk him into it! He thinks my DD (13) isn't dressing up for the formal night, but we are going to surprise him with all of us in nice dresses (for once) I even told him she was a total pill at the mall and I had to give into a dressy skirt for her.

So it's off to plan some more. Looking forward to meeting you all on Saturday!
Kathy

Oops. forgot to mention the reason I started to post today. I know we are on the early seating, and I think APL rotation. We are doing Palo on Tuesday night, and the Palo brunch on Thursday.

[msdisney53]

Hi Everyone!

Haven't been on for a couple of days and I have 2 pages to read!!! You guys have been busy! We got a majority of the packing done today,so I think we are in good shape. 13DD has exams this week,12 DD has talent show and her 6th grade reception and I have a few things to finish up at school, then hair,nails,etc.


Kathy, We also have main seating and APLAPLA. We are also eating at Palo's on Tuesday.What time is your reservation?

Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday. TTFN .Time to watch "six feet under".

Denise

:hyper2:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Denise,
Our reservation for Palo dinner is 8pm. Looks like we'll be running into each other a lot!::yes::

[msdisney53]

Hi Kathy!
Our reservation is also for 8:00. I guess we will be seeing alot of each other:Pinkbounc

Denise:wave2:

[drclaws]

Originally posted by Debbie H
Drclaws, I have a Jeff alumni shirt. But if you happen to go to the Jeff Bookstore and want to buy me a Jeffersom Med College T, shirt, Large/extralarge, I'll gladly pay you Sat Night at Promenade (10 O'clock, everybody)

Wes, sadly the inventory was depleted of all L/XL JMC T-shirts. The Bookstore Manager even went back into the stock area to check. Smalls and Mediums abound, but the "normal" ;) sizes were gone. Such is the story of end of fiscal year inventory time and the desire to deplete stock before their move.

The next "best" was a T-shirt type material with a mock turtle neck (and probably long sleeve to boot) for $24.00 :earseek: I didn't think it was work the money to begin with.....and some lovely collared polos for bigger bucks as well!

However I did score something Jefferson for you and Sweetpea to be given at the DIS gathering (if DW and I can waddle to it immediately after dinner!).

[WRH3MD]

Drclaws, thanks for the effort! In a few days we will be sailing down the Port Canaveral Channel on our way to the open ocean. Maybe we can share that cuban (Cigar, that is) up on deck one evening. I can hardly wait. Of course anybody who wants to join us is more than welcome::yes::

We will be leaving for Florida Thursday AM so my last contact on the board will be then. We'll check in over the next couple of days but we will be very busy with vein cases in the office and cleaning up the practice.

Today is my dw's and my 29th wedding anniversary.:love: (and they said it wouldn't last) :crazy:

Wes

[sweetpea3470]

:scratchin :scratchin GEE drclaws...THATS MIGHTY NICE OF YOU!!!I JUST LOVE SUPRISES....CAN'T WAIT TIL NEXT SAT NIGHT...I'LL BE THERE 10PM SHARP;)
ALSO JUST WANT TO WISH ALL A SAFE TRIP TO PORT...SEE YA ALL SOOOON

[BuddyWRH]

Hello all,
Much has been said about me already on this board, for I am the DS of Debbie and Wes (DebbieDVC and WRH3MD), and the DB of Lindsey (LinnyLye). I am getting so excited, yet there is still much to be done on my end. I have a lot of laundry to get done tomorrow before I can even begin to think about packing. As my father preached time and time again on this board about not peaking too soon . . . well guess who is already packed and hounding us to get it done . . . haha. I only find this funny because he will not be taking his cloths out of the bag until Saturday. Which means some things will be wrinkled. I have to go get some items cleaned, and go pick up my tux. Alrighty well I am gonna go for now, but I should be speaking with you all very soon !!!!

Wes (the Fourth haha ) !!

[magicalfam5]

Happy anniversary Debbie and Wes:hug:
~Judy~

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Happy Anniversary to Wes & Debbie!:smooth:

Just changed our flights today to leave late Thursday instead of early Thursday; It got too busy for the DH to leave early, so whatever..... As long as we are on board on Saturday I don't care! Wes4, I am just like your Dad- all packed and set to steam everything on Saturday when I unpack- it'll be a mass of wrinkles! But I can't wait any longer to feel like we are ready to go and I haven't missed something.

See you all very soon! Safe travels.
Kathy

[LinnyLye]

Following up to my brother's message... I walked into my parents' room Sunday and I saw the filled suitcase, waiting to be zipped. I chuckled, rolled my eyes. Then, my brother commented later that he also saw the packed suitcase. Talk about peaking too soon...:teeth: :crazy:

Anyway, can't wait to see you all!

-Lindseyprincess:

[drclaws]

Does anyone else foresee a Harden Family Meeting soon to discuss giving away Wes' secrets?? :p

[WRH3MD]

Perhaps, but I might remind everyone that revenge is best delivered cold. My kids revel in "taking down Dad.":duck: wes

[sweetpea3470]

I HEARD MARGARETIVILLE ON THE RADIO THIS MORNING ON MY WAY INTO WORK....YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE LOOKS I GOT ...BLASTING JIMMY AT 5:45AM...:teeth:

[drclaws]

Originally posted by sweetpea3470
I HEARD MARGARETIVILLE ON THE RADIO THIS MORNING ON MY WAY INTO WORK....YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE LOOKS I GOT ...BLASTING JIMMY AT 5:45AM...:teeth:

Yes, but did you send away for Shirley's "Key West Care Package?" A Margaritaville coupon for a freebie was included! Spend $30 for it to kick in. Don't have it in front of me at the moment for the details..... :)

[sweetpea3470]

NO DRCLAWS...I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT...IS IT TOO LATE NOW? WHERE DO I FIND OUT INFO ON THIS?

[drclaws]

Originally posted by sweetpea3470
NO DRCLAWS...I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT...IS IT TOO LATE NOW? WHERE DO I FIND OUT INFO ON THIS?

I'll post the details tonight when I have it in front of me. You can probably have our coupon since I don't believe we'd spend the required amount to take advantage of it (not sure if food/drink purchases count).

[sweetpea3470]

THANKS...I APPRICIATE THAT!!!

[Corl4]

:wave2:
Hi everyone! Sounds like all of you are way ahead of me! Haven't even started packing yet although there are piles of clothes all over the room!

We are at different stages of excitement in our house....DS (14) has been watching our last cruise video over and over and playing my Jimmy Buffet CD non-stop. DD (18) is busy lifeguarding at the pool and with the boyfriend so she's not really too excited at this point. I'm busy just trying to organize everything...it seems like everytime I run to Walmart for a few things I always forget something! DH is very calm about the whole thing and looking forward to the drive!:crazy:

Rose: Hope your DS's graduation goes well....it's amazing how quickly they grow up!

See you all real soon!!

Beth:teacher:

[drclaws]

Originally posted by sweetpea3470
THANKS...I APPRICIATE THAT!!!

It's a "free gift" when you spend $30 or more at the Margaritaville Store. We'll Stash it in one of the carry-ons and bring it to the DIS Meet.

[TootyJane]

I think by reading the posts it seems that most of you have Main (early) seating. We have Late seating (works out better for us Californians). I know also that Aliwas and her son have Late seating as well. Sometimes (depending on your server) Late seating can end at 10-10:15-ish. I know it's going to be a long day for us all but I (and Aliwas too) am planning on coming to the Meet so please don't leave until I (we) get a chance to put a name with a face :teeth:

TIA

[WRH3MD]

Quick bump, we depart in 24 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :jumping1: :crazy: :crazy: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl: Wes (Oh my gosh, am I peaking?)

[randytenn]

As if 3 days from a cruise wasn't exciting enough, we just received word that the INS (or now known as the BCIS) approved our application for foreign adoption. So, as soon as we get back from the cruise, we put our final paperwork together, get it apostiled, and send it off to Russia. Hopefully, we will have a little Christmas Present by the end of the year.

This will truly be our last "Childless Vacation"!!!

[WRH3MD]

God bless you, Randy. It is people like you that keep the earth spinning properly on its axis. The rest of us fools keep trying to figure out a way to mess it up. You have saved a life. I know the feeling. Best Wishes to you. We will serve up a toast in your honor Saturday night. (You drink, right?) Wes

[TootyJane]

Congratulations Randy!! This news is so awesome. I am adopted so I know exactly how blessed you and your "soon to be" new child are!!! Looking forward to meeting you.

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha All!:bounce:

CRAZY here....Grad tonite for DS then we leave tomorrow for the drive south!!!


Congrats to all on all the great things happening out there!!!


See you soon! SAFE TRIPS ALL!


~Rose, Paul (DS) and Ray (DH)

[magicalfam5]

Lisa,
We have late seating also.I didn't realize that it might interfere with the meet. Make sure you all wait for us too. Everyone have a safe trip. We won't be leaving till Saturday 7:50 a.m. I'm all packed.:hyper: :hyper:
Congratulations Randy!!!
:sunny: Judy:sunny:

[WRH3MD]

We have late seating too. Don't worry we'll all get together Saturday. I suspect we will close the place down or near to it. Drive or travel safely everyone. The clock is ticking. wes:wave:

[sweetpea3470]

Well...this is it!!!! my plane is 5:30am tommrow......gotta get some sleep:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: (Yeah Right) Safe travels to all...See ya Sat. night!!!!

[drclaws]

Safe journies to all! We fly down Firday midday. :wave:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Whoooo hoooooo! Sounds like many of us are on the way or will be very shortly. Looking forward to meeting you all on Saturday night!

Congratulations Randy! Like Tooty, I am adopted and know how great it feels to be given a chance for a wonderful life.

Have to go jam more stuff in the already overstuffed suitcases. So much for taking things out.....
See you soon!:wave2:

[LinnyLye]

Everyone morning before we leave for Florida, my dad runs into the hospital to take care of some last minute things and then brings home McDonald's breakfast. While eating my sausage egg mcmuffin with cheese, I asked my dad if he signed off on the boards. So, here I am. In approximately a half hour, we are piling into the van and embarking on what I expect to be a wonderful vacation. See you all Saturday!!!:wave:

-Lindseyprincess:
(and Wes:earsboy:, Debbie :earsgirl:, and my brother, Buddy:crazy: )

[aliwas]

Hi everybody!!:D Can't wait to meet everyone, my DS is so excited, finally:bounce: We head out tonight to Shreveport for our early AM flight tomorrow. Will reach Orlando at about 1PM. Hope everyone has a safe trip, see ya there:wave:

[TootyJane]

Happy and safe traveling to all those leaving today!!

Aliwas, glad you're back from your business trip. My ds tells me every day that he is so excited to meet your son. :)

I am an obsessive planner but failed to marry one. However, he has been more on the ball for this trip than any other so I will finish up packing this afternoon.

Woke up this morning and am dreading going to work even though it's only for four hours. After work, I come home to clean bird cage, guinea pig cage, gather them and the dog and it's off to the boarder we go. Wes, I know you're on the road now but I am verklempt and I mean big time!! Wish I could have that glass of wine right now. LOL

[aliwas]

thanks for the well wishes, TootyJane:sunny: My DS is excited also, can't wait to meet ya'll:chat: I know ya'll are excited about your suite, the pic's look fantastic in the Passporter. Hopefully the weather will hold out, have not heard of any storms in the Carribean, has anyone else?

[Corl4]

:sunny:

Safe travels everyone! We pile in the van at midnight tonight and will be in Cocoa Beach by 3 tomorrow afternoon! See you all Saturday night!!!

Beth:teacher:

[msdisney53]

We leave bright and early tomorrow. Suitcases are piled by the door waiting for DH to get home from work. Just ordered take out for dinner and enjoying a little down time.

Looking forward to meeting everyone Saturday night.

Beth, maybe we'll see you in Cocoa.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :jumping1:

:jumping1:


Denise

[sweetpea3470]

IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE WILL BE COMMING BACK HERE...BUT I JUST WANT TO SAY IT WAS NICE TO MEET ALL I MET ON BOARD. THANKS FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS I HAD AS A 1ST TIME CRUISER....BUT NOT THE LAST!!
WES(AND FAMILY) IT WAS NICE TO HAVE MET YOU ALL..& SAY HI AROUND THE SHIP.I HOPE IF YOUR SON GOES TO JEFFERSON MED SCHOOL HE LOOKS ME UP IN THE PULMONARY FUNCTION LAB..I'D BE HAPPY TO SHOW HIM AROUND FOR SOME NICE PLACES TO HAVE LUNCH!!
DRCLAWS THANKS AGAIN FOR THE JEFFERSON VISOR & IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU AND YOUR WIFE. MY PICS CAME OUT KINDA BLURRY...IF YOURS ARE GOOD...LET ME KNOW IF YOU GET THEM TO THE JEFF NEWS IM AT X 7062.
TO EVERYONE ELSE I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT TRIP!!! GOD BLESS & TAKE CARE!
JANINE

[drclaws]

Hi Janine! Back late Saturday and off to my great-niece's 1st B-Day party yesterday. So I'm still "unpeaking." Downloaded the shots from my camera last night, but haven't had a chance to check them out....since I took about 350....I'll have to find our two pics. I'll probably do that this weekend.

Let me know your e-mail account and I'll send the over to ya! I'm at x5-5001.

It was fun meeting everyone. Where did the week go??? If anyone else rebooked for September 10, 2005 Western, let me know!

Janine, I figure you and I can get together to "torture" Buddy if he comes to JMC. :p

Dave

[sweetpea3470]

SOUNDS GOOD TO ME DAVE!!!:)

[WRH3MD]

Have at it. If Bud goes to JMC, I'll be very pleased indeed. We enjoyed the cruise and it was great to meet you all. Wes:wave2: