January 24, 2004 Cruisers - Are you out there???

[TiggerPU88]

Hooray!

We're still in 7120, which is what we wanted.

I ordered a great basket for DS from Shirley and am thinking of one for my Mom's birthday, too.

Are we there yet???

-- Adrienne : )

[Cruisin' Krause's]

We are a family of 4 (I'm not entirely familiar with then nomenclature - me, one DW, one each DD and DS), going on the eastern on the 24th of January, 2nd cruise on Disney for all.

We, rather unexpectedly, received upgrade from Cat 8 to % (deck 7, same as before), and are really looking forward to the trip now that it's cold again (southern Ontario high -12 Celcius today).

Will watch for the green of the board, but will now have to find something green for us to carry!

Good trips to all - hope the weather holds for us.

Cheers.

Richard and family.

[DBMagic]

Cruisin' Krause's - Welcome aboard. We too are on deck 7 and received and upgrade from cat 8 to cat 5. How old are your children? There are a group of boys and girls that are emailing each other to get aquainted before meeting on the ship.


Happy Sailing!!!!!!!

[Cruisin' Krause's]

DBMagic - our kids are 5 and 3 - both looking forward to kids' activities - daughter remembers almost everything from last time - Pluto party and pajama parties.

Still a little too young to be corresponding via e-mail - thanks for the offer.

See you all there.

[Scratch42]

I am in the process of arranging refreshments for our upcoming DISMeet.

It would be greatly appreciated for those that have loved ones celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary, etc., to please e-mail me at jkocur1521@rogers.com so that I can include said loved one's name on the cake! Don't want anyone feeling left out!

Let's make is a "Family Affair!"

I can't believe it's almost time!

:jumping1:

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[mariamard]

HI!!! OLIVIA IS DOING GOOD...THANKS FOR ASKING!!:)SHE WILL DEFINATELY BE FINE BY THE 21 ST. CAN YOU BELIEVE WE HAVE 2 WEEKS LEFT????
CAN ANYONE TELL ME SHIRLY'S WEB SITE FOR A BASKET? I DIDNT CARE FOR ANY FROM DCL--WAY OVERPRICED AND NOT A GOOD SELECTION
WE ARE ALL STILL ON FOR 330 SUNDAY, PROMENADE LOUNGE?I AM TRYING TO CATCH UP HERE......:sunny:

[QueenTrident]

Maria - Glad Olivia is feeling better! Great news!

Well, the wind chill temperature in NJ today is 3 degrees. I officially don't care how we get to St. Thomas. Can I go now and just meet y'all there? :)

[dancermom]

mariamard: glad to hear Olivia is doing better. Shirley's website is
www.theperfectgift.cc I spoke to her over the weekend, she is so nice. She is supposed to call me this week with gift basket ideas for the girls. I think I'll have her do one for the DH as well.

Queen Trident - I know how you feel about the weather. We are near zero with wind chill factors below zero. I don't care if I have to swim from the ship to the island at this point.

It seems my countdown clock was just in the 60's, and now we are in the teen's, I'm starting to panic.

Jamie

[minniesota]

Hey Jamie!
Would you mind letting us know what Shirley suggests? I talked to someone there this a.m. and would like some more ideas/input, especially for DD! That pre-teen can sometimes be a little tricky to please:D

[BuzzBoyMom]

I'm so excited. Shirley is going to make DH a Beers Around the World basket and for the boys a basket with stuffed mickeys, candy, toys, glow in the dark necklaces and bubbles for the sail away. She is great to work with! I can't wait to see them!
Karen

[Scratch42]

I've decided no basket but going fishing instead!

I'll let her pick up stuff when we go shopping in Orlando on the 23rd!

Today it looks real nice outstide but with the wind chill it's

-25 deg celcius! I just know it's COLD!

Ok gals, so we are having a swimming marathon to get to St. Thomas!LOL Last one to shore has to buy the drinks!

Hoping we get +25 celcius for our trip! (translation 80 degs plus!)

Is it January 23rd Yet!?!

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[dancermom]

minniesota - I just got off the phone with Shirley's niece, and she is doing a pre-teen basket for Sarah with Soda, Snacks, a beach towel and sunglasses. I think this will make her happy, Gracie is getting the sand toys, with swim goggles and swim fins and also a towel like her sister. I too buzzboymoms lead and ordered DH the beers around the world basket.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Hey all - I just have to share....DS came home last night showing me all the Disney cuise pictures he drew in school. I was sitting here today looking at them and realized that he has this squiggly line that is supposed to be the slide going into the pool. The more I look at the detail, the more I just get so excited. Anyway, thanks for letting me share. Karen

[mariamard]

BUZZBOYMOM--THATS SO CUTE.....WHEN YOU GET BACK, CUT OUT A PICTURE OF HIM GOING DOWN THE SLIDE AND PSTE IT TO THE DRAWING.
4NITZ,GLENGREGS AND DANCERMOM-CIARA SENT YOUR LITTLE ONES AN EMAIL;) VIA PRIVATE MESSAGES
QUEEN, SCRATCH-- I FEEL YOUR PAIN...ITS 15 BELOW LAST NIGHT(WITH THE WIND CHILL) BBBBBBRRRRUUUUUUUTTTTTAAAALLLLL!I TOLD MY HUBBY THAT I AM READY TO CHANGE OUR FLIGHT TO COMING EVEN EARLIER. HE SAID NO:mad: , 10 DAYS AS A VACATION IS LONG ENOUGH. WHAT DOES HE KNOW, ANYWAY:rolleyes: :)
ANYWAY, THANKS FOR THE INFO ON BASKETS. IM GOING TO ORDER RIGHT NOW!
I CANT WAIT 14 MORE DAYS.I CANT, I CANT, I CANT!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[disneylover5]

Scratch,
I just went by Things Remembered and to Embroider on a pillowcase

DISNEY WONDER
DATE
KIDS NAME

was $26.....I am still shopping around...they did not embroider any Disney Pictures....

We tried on bathing suits too...I need to get tan before I go back and try them on again!
Lisa

[jensensva]

It's way to cold here in NVA!!!! My sister leaves tomorrow for her family's first trip to WDW (couldn't get her to cruise instead) I'm jealous she'll be warm!

disneylover5 I work in Reston and am insufferable to my co-workers they took off for Christmas but I'm now reminding them no meetings for me after the 22nd!

Hilary is e-mailing the girls she and Erica can't wait to have new friends.

Now I REALLY need to think about clothes my list is up to 7 pairs of shoes DH is not amused :hyper:

We will be the family with WAY too much luggage

[Scratch42]

I hope you have not had the pillowcases done yet.

You're going on the MAGIC this year! not the Wonder! That was last year.

We're almost there!

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[disneylover5]

jensensva,

That is so funny about work!! I loved working during Christmas...NO ONE was there....just me and my secretary!! We had a wonderful time. I already have turned down three meetings too as "I will be out of town". It is wonderful.
I work for Corporate Express and I am in Reston a lot. I spend time in the Oracle Buildings. Where do you work...I still would love to have coffee sometime....maybe even bring the girls!

scratch, I have done that a lot...mixing up the Wonder and Magic. Old age I guess.....I did not do the pillowcases yet....but I am going to do something....

Anyone decide if they want to send their husband or son golfing with DH DS14, DS14?

DS14 and DS15 will be going fishing at Castaway Cay as well...anyone doing that?

When I woke up DS14 yesterday....5:30am (high school starts early around here) he said "Can we go on the cruise today?" My feelings exactly...It is so COLD!!

[Scratch42]

Lisa - It looks like I and DD will be joining your son's fishing at CC!

Everytime Tanya sees the "Guy with the Fish", she asks where did he catch that, I want to try to catch that!:rolleyes: So I just booked it yesterday! I'll keep on eye on them so that they don't get pulled over by the sharks!

I went last night to check out Disney Pillowcases but nothing that really caught my eye. Still have a few days left!

I still have not decided on what to wear for Formal Night! I guess I better hurry up about that decision!

TTFN

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[disneylover5]

scratch,

I may be fishing too...have not decided. There is a good thread on this...did you see it about sharks???

For formal night, there are some very cute dresses on Talbots.com. Not too $$$$$$$...I ordered a 10 and it came yesterday...but think I need a 12...I hope the store has it. I guess I can re-order as it only took a few days to come.

[dancermom]

ok girls, I know we are all pretty set on formal and semi formal night, I figure I can pick up something on St Maarten for the girls for tropical night, and I have floral capris I can wear that night, but what about dinner for all the rest? Are you going with summery clothing or darker colors? This is my last decision. I have everyones bathing suits and casual wear on the bed, but need to know about dinner the rest of the time.

jensenva - don't worry about having too much luggage, I think almost every one of us on this board will pack too much. Last time we cruised and you had to put your luggage in the hall on the last night, everyone around us seemed to be putting out two bags, my mom and I had eight. She said we were embarrassing. Oh well, I'd rather be prepared. I keep reminding dh he won't be getting it to the statroom, so he doesn't need to worry about it.


Jamie

[disneylover5]

Dinner for us the other nights will be colorful casual...capri's and sweaters....shorts and bathing suits the rest of the time.

We are one of those families that will have 2 suitcases for all 5 of us....although now that the girls (DD10 and DD7) are getting bigger their clothes are starting to take up more room and they want to bring more......

[BuzzBoyMom]

disneylover5 - 2 suitcases for 5 - WOW! My DH and I would at least need 1 each and then the boys.... I'm hoping for 3 and then carry ons. I'm so stressed about the packing issue. But I'll keep thinking happy and sunny thoughts.

Brrrr it is so cold outside!

[minniesota]

Capris and sweaters for the girls and khakis and polos for the guys! Dh is still trying to decide whether to rent a tux for formal, semi and Palo (he might as well get 3 nights out of it). He rarely dresses up so this would be a change. In fact, he doesn't own a suit - just a sportcoat. DD is pushing for the tux! I don't really care, just get me out of this cold!!!

Any plans for a Hyatt meet? We'll be getting in about 8 and will probably grab dinner. Let us know if anyone is doing anything Fri. night. For those of you at the Hyatt - how are you getting to the port and what time are you going?

My poor DS has been home all week with some intestinal thing. He missed the return to school Mon. and Tues. I sent him yesterday but he's back home today. Just can't seem to kick it. I've done enough laundry to last me all month! I keep telling my family to catch all their germs now so we're all healthy Jan. 24!

[dancermom]

minniesota - If my memory is correct I think we were going to try for 9:00 by the pool for a night cap. Although if the weather is supposed to be cool and the pool is outside, we will need to re-think that. We are renting a car on Friday, so we decided to keep it and just drive to the port. We are usually up early so we thought we could leave when we wanted.

I know about the illness thing, both girls were sick for days over Christmas break, and I told them to get it over with before the end of January. Hope you DS is feeling better soon.

Glad to hear about the planned dress for everyone. I don't know why I stress about these things, on our last cruise the only way Gracie was going to dinner was in her pajama's. I let her, and it was probably her best dinner since she was so comfortable.

At this point, to get out of this cold, I'd wear my pajamas to dinner.

[disneylover5]

PJ's to dinner sounds wonderful to me!

[mariamard]

i cant stand this cold.....chicago is the worst city for winter-i swear!
just wanted you all to know, its ONLY going to be 83 in st thomas :sunny: today!

[disneylover5]

81°F
Partly Cloudy Feels Like
84°F

UV Index: 4 Low
Dew Point: 70°F
Humidity: 70%
Visibility: Unlimited
Pressure: 30.08 inches and rising
Wind: From the East at 12 mph

Copied off of WEATHER.COM for St. Thomas Virgin Islands right now.

However, St. Thomas North Dakota is -3 degrees....glad we are not going there

[Scratch42]

When DD and I were out last night and I was looking at Formal Wear, right next to the dresses were PJ's! I offhanded said to her, "Why Don't I just buy those Tigger Ones!"LOL

For the rest of the time I either will wear Summer type dresses or skirt!

See you real soon!

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DD - Well her usual - Grumpy Sweats with jeans!:rolleyes:

Bring on the WARM WEATHER! It's -30 C with the wind chill!

[the4nitz's]

We are having a high of 16 today, the warmest is has been all week. Just talked to Shirley at The Perfect Gift, she said it was 70 there. Ordered a gift basket for 2 DD. She was very nice to work with. DD - Makenna keeps asking how much longer until we can get on the Mickey boat.

::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[TheGlensideGregorys]

Hiya gang! Taking a few minutes near the end of the work day to check in! DW is getting into the pack/organize mode in a big way -- that means lots of list floating around my house now!

Just got done speaking with Shirley and her staff and Perfect Gift - ordered a basked for DS (as a secret one for DW). As everyone always seems to say -- what a pleasure to work with. I am looking forward to seeing her work when we step onboard!

And to think that it's almost at the 2 week mark!

The colder it gets here - the thoughts of the open ocean and tropic ports seem to become even warmer.

How's everyone making out with car/transfer ressies? Have you all of you fellow Radisson folks called in about the shuttle yet? Don't forget!
:eek:

:wave2:

[Scratch42]

My boss asks me tonight whether or not I could postpone my vacation until March!

My Reaction,

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

What does he think I'm :crazy:

Well maybe! But not crazy enough to cancel!

See you real soon!

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[TheGlensideGregorys]

My boss asks me tonight whether or not I could postpone my vacation until March!

Uh, yeah, sure Boss! You pay the cancelation fees, the re-booking fees, the non-refundable air, etc. AND tell my family, and MAYBE we'll talk!! LOL!!:jester:

Wow. Scratch, maybe HE's crazy! So how long did you laugh before you were able to answer him??

[TheGlensideGregorys]

i cant stand this cold.....chicago is the worst city for winter-i swear!

I breezed by your post at work and just got to respond tonight!! I do not envy you one bit. But as a former upstate-New Yorker, I'll have to offer up Albany, NY and Buffalo as contenders as well. Buffalo mainly, because it is such a dirty, dingy place - as well as COLD!!

However, here in PA, we have no room to talk right now!

[mariamard]

i heard that upstate new york and mass. are bad winterwise, too.but, seriously, chicago is brutal. wind chill of 25 BELOW on monday night. thats insane!:crazy: people die in this crap! im out freezing my freakin' but off saving stray cats and dogs with numb hands and no feeling in my face. ok, im nuts. but i cant sleep knowing ill wake up to seeing catcicles or pupcicles in the alley .i think when its time to get off the ship in st marrteen, my family and i will become hair braiders or sell tshirts on the beach on live in a hut and eat coconuts or sugar cane for life. and drink rum or salt water....anything but board the plane for chicago.ANYTHING

[Scratch42]

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I could not answer him but said something along the same lines!

Pointed to the 23rd, :wave: :wave:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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[BuzzBoyMom]

The only thing that is keeping me going through this cold is knowing that we are leaving in 13 days. They are expecting the temp to get to 6 degrees tonight. I can't imagine a 25 BELOW!!! DH comes home from sunny warm California tonight where he has been for the past cold week. If he even opens his mouth once about how cold he is, I'm sure I'll have to go spend some more money just to teach him a lesson!!:happy1:

Anyway, just think, we'll all be sitting on a sunny deck having a drink real soon!!! Hang in there Chicago folks!
Karen

[BuzzBoyMom]

Okay - just for fun...
I put out a large jar on my desk and called it "Karen's Cruise Drink Fund...feel free to donate to the cause...restoral of Karen's sanity". Well it has now become a game for people to try to throw pennies into the jar. Maybe by the time we leave for the cruise, I'll have collected some pretty good drink money!!

The funny part was when one guy bet another guy $10 that he couldn't get a penny in from a certain spot. So...it was a win win situation. I got lots of his pennies and YEP - he got $10 from the other guy.

[QueenTrident]

Today's the first day in a long time that I'm glad it's not January 23. DD has the flu. Fever, vomiting--the works. The doc says she'll be fine in a few days. I'm just glad that if she was going to get it, it's now and not 2 weeks from now. Now, I just have to keep DH and myself healthy!

Hope you all have a good weekend and that you all stay healthy.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Jenn - here is some pixie dust!! I've actually told my kids if they're going to get sick, get sick now so they can get over it by the 23rd. I hope your DD gets bettr soon. Just keep washing your hands!
Karen

[dancermom]

Jenn - I feel your pain. Sarah's school just called for me to pick her up because she threw up. My theory is everyone get sick now, and be ready for the 24th. I think we all just need to get out of this cold and get some fresh air. We have a below zero wind chill today, this is out of hand.

Scratch - were you able to control yourself? Or did you just go ahead and laugh in your bosses face?????:laughing:


Karen - I like the idea of the drink jar, I'll have to try that. I can't believe that in just a few weeks we will be by the pool sipping drinks.

Jamie

[the4nitz's]

Here is some pixie dust for everyone that is sick. princess:
Everyone here had the flu before Christmas. Only 2 more weeks.

Scratch - I would haved laughed at my boss if he asked me to post pone.
DD-Makenna asked if we can start packing this weekend.

::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[Scratch42]

********************PIXIE DUST*********************

but like stated, better to be sick now then on the cruise! Been there, done that, don't want to ever do it again!

One good thing about this cold spell here, hopefully it will kill off all the nasty germs!

It's was -41 deg C this morning! The inside of my nose froze! At least the sun is shining!

Drink Fund! I like that idea!

Before I leave here I'm placing a big sign on my desk,

'GONE FISHING!' And if we win the lottery, I'll be adding
NOT COMING BACK!

::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

Scratch

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[Minybear]

Oh Scratch your so funny:teeth:

Before I leave here I'm placing a big sign on my desk,

'GONE FISHING!' And if we win the lottery, I'll be adding
NOT COMING BACK!

2 weeks today (Friday) we will be at MCO and later on that evening will be at AKL with Scratch and her DD:teeth:

[TiggerPU88]

Two weeks from this very moment, we will be en route to the airport. When we get to MCO, we will rent a car from Avis ($26!!!) and dive to the Courtyard at Cocoa Beach, where we will pay nada, as we are using Marriott points.

Then, two weeks from tomorrow morning, we'll go shopping, return the car and GO TO THE PORT!!!!

WAHOO!!

-- Adrienne : )

P.S. We are in Stateroom 7120.

[Scratch42]

I need a definately "Head Count" as to how many plan on showing up for our DISMeet!

Disney needs to know!

PM me so or e-mail me so as not to take up space from our thread! Need the info ASAP!

Promenade Lounge
Sunday, January 25, 2004
3:30 pm

TIA for your cooperation!

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or post here
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=489712

Thank You

[Scratch42]

Keep those replies coming!

Don't want anyone being disappointed!

Keep Warm! and Keep Healthy!

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[jensensva]

I finally started packing or laying out DDs' clothes maybe we will only have 3 suitcases if I can control the need for shoes. DDs' got dress for formal night now Hilary just needs shoes. I think for me and the girls dinner attire will be mostly sundress and skirts we have late seating so more grown ups. I was going to borrow a dress for formal night, I really never wear formal stuff, but my Mom talked me into "treating" myself to a nice dress so DH said we would go out tomorrow and find one- what a guy.

DisneyLover5 I'm just off Sunrise Valley just around the corner from most of the Oracle buildings coffee would be fun.

We are also now at the Hyatt we get in around 6pm and then we are taking the DCL bus to the port planning to take the first one so we can get there and be near the front of the line.

Scratch42 are you still laughing at your boss? :sunny: My boss has blocked it from her mind - she is jealous- and tried to enroll us in an HR class the 29th!!! I reminded her she was welcome to go but I will "otherwise engaged" My goal this time is not to keep some important keys in my purse and take them with me only to get a call and asking me to FedEx them back to office so they can open the storage room :wave2:

[Scratch42]

FINALLY!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

My boss now just says, "Stop Laughing and get back to work!"LOL

Keep those replies coming!

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[QueenTrident]

Scratch and Disneylover - Where did you get information about fishing at CC? I mentioned it to DH and he wants to do it. I can't find it on DCL's site, though.

Thanks!

[disneylover5]

I booked all of our Excursions today and we got everything we asked for.
St. Maarten - all 10 of us are doing Golden Eagle Catamaran 1pm

St John/St Thomas - DH, DS14, DS14 are golfing at Mahogany Run (someone can still make a foursome)

St John/St Thomas - 3 adults, DS15, DD10, DD7, DS7 are doing 5 star St John Snorkle Beach adventure.

Castaway Cay - Me, DS15, DS14, DS14 Castaway Cay Bottom Fishing. This was in mailing that came from Disney and I read about it on the boards (search for fishing). It sounds wonderful Trident Queen....if you call Disney ask for C-02. It is 3 - 3.5 hours Ages 6 and over. It is $110. They provide the tackle and bait...
Sounds fun... I would not be going but they required one of our adults to go with the teenagers....so I was elected.

[disneylover5]

I booked all of our Excursions today and we got everything we asked for.
St. Maarten - all 10 of us are doing Golden Eagle Catamaran 1pm

St John/St Thomas - DH, DS14, DS14 are golfing at Mahogany Run (someone can still make a foursome)

St John/St Thomas - 3 adults, DS15, DD10, DD7, DS7 are doing 5 star St John Snorkle Beach adventure.

Castaway Cay - Me, DS15, DS14, DS14 Castaway Cay Bottom Fishing. This was in mailing that came from Disney and I read about it on the boards (search for fishing). It sounds wonderful Trident Queen....if you call Disney ask for C-02. It is 3 - 3.5 hours Ages 6 and over. It is $110. They provide the tackle and bait...
Sounds fun... I would not be going but they required one of our adults to go with the teenagers....so I was elected.

[Scratch42]

you should have received something about excursions from your TA, unless you have a TA like mine, then forget about it!LOL

I read about here on the boards! "The Guy with the Fish" raved about it. DD likes to fish and I've always wanted to try deep sea fishing. I emailed DCL Guest Services and booked thru them.

If Lisa booked today, then that means that there are only two spaces available. We go at 9:15 a.m. and then still have the afternoon to enjoy the beach.

This time in two weeks we will be heading for formal night!

Scratch
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[disneylover5]

I just returned my "formal" dress to Talbot's...back to square one.

I have shopped all day and I need to go to bed! I am exhausted. We have a little house at the shore (3 hours away) and both DH and I think our bathing suits are there...great planning. I was able to get a suit today and may get a second.....no one had men's bathing suits at the mall ... I went to two different very large shopping centers.

DS14 tried on his summer clothes (under great protest) and nothing fits except his new suit (he had a date for homecoming). "Go to the Mall with me" I said...."I would sooner die" he said. He has no shorts, no bathing suit, no Khakis, I think he had gained 30 pounds in 3 months...I can not believe how fast boys grow....I think he is over 6 feet tall.

Oh well, DD10 and DD7 will look really cute. Such is life

[Scratch42]

Luckily DD is all set but I'm still not happy with my selection for Formal Night! I just keep saying, one more shop! I found a beautiful gown but when the salesclerk brought it to me she told me it was one size but it turned out 2 sizes smaller! Boy was I disappointed! And of course it was the last one!:rolleyes:

We still have a few more days! Good Luck!

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[dancermom]

Got a taste of Disney last night at Disney on Ice, Toy Story 2. All we kept saying was that we would be with Mickey somewhere warm in two weeks.

Thank goodness, Sarah and my formal dresses are at the taylor, for alterations, Gracie's was delivered and fits, and we now all have shoes to go with them. Of course, Sarah doesn't fit in anything from the summer and the only store near us with summer clothes out was Limited Too, so I left half my paycheck there to outfit her. Luckily Gracie doesn't grow, so she still fits in everything. She has packed 5 bathing suits, so I don't think she needs anything else anyway. I should be fine if I pack that and her pajama's.

The only thing I can't find anywhere here is zinc oxide for my nose. We can always stop on our way to the port, I'm sure someone in Florida will carry it.

We are on our 7th day of sub zero temperatures, with snow expected for tomorrow. God sure knows how to get us ready for the tropics.

Jamie

[mariamard]

DISNEYLOVER5---SPORTMART AND CHAMPS HAVE MENS TRUNKS YEAR ROUND. NIKE, ADIDAS, SPEEDO.ALOT IS ON THE CLEARENCE.
DANCERMOM-HOW WAS TOY STORY ON ICE? WE HAVE TIX FOR EARLY FEB AFTER THE CRUISE.

[Scratch42]

It was wonderful!

You'll really enjoy it! It was a little bit of Disney on Christmas Day! I yell out at Mickey, "See You in a Month!"LOL

DD just slunk down in her chair!

See you all real soon!

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[mariamard]

DONT YOU LOVE EMBARRASSING YOU DD? I LOVE IT;) ANYWAY, I LOVE THE DISNEY ON ICE SHOWS.....WE HAVE SEEN EVERY SINGLE ONE IN THE LAST 12 YEARS....I KNOW....WE ARE OBSESSED:eek: . WHILE IM THINKING OF IT , WHY IN THE NAME OF ALL THATS HOLY DID YOUR BOSS ASK YOU TO POSTPONE? IS HE INSANE OR ON MIND-ALTERING DRUGS? IT GOT TO BE ONE OF THE TWO....

[Scratch42]

And then some! Many factors involved but don't really care to find out the real reason! Who cares, I'm a goin' Cruisin!

Embarassing DD - She especially "Loved" when I went wearing my Mickey Santa Hat!LOL And then I tried to get on the local news while we were there!

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[mariamard]

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: love it!!!!

[Scratch42]

If you have been too busy or still undecided about our DisMeet on Sunday, January 25, 2004, 3:30 p.m., Promenade Lounge, Don't worry about showing up last minute!

Just remember, you'll end up with a smaller piece of cake!LOL

Next Topic - Formal Wear, is everybody, and I mean the women, wearing Floor Length Attire? Let the games begin! Wish me luck in finding something!

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[BuzzBoyMom]

Hi all. I rarely post over the weekend - too much to do to get to a computer.

I too would like to hear about formal attire. I planned on a black floor length dress (I wouldn't consider it a gown at all!) with great sequins/sparkles on it. I'm still waffling for semi-formal. I've gained too much wait to fit into my little black cocktail dress. :mad: But that's okay. I'm at that stage now where I THINK I have everything but I have that terrible feeling like I'm forgetting stuff. I keep going over my lists and looking at my BIG piles.

I think we are going for 3 luggage bags that stack inside of each other.

Is anyone else having trouble figuring out if they have "enough" lotions and stuff. Usually when we go away on week vacations to the beach or some tropical spot, I don't worry cause I can always pick up something at a drug store. But I dont' want to spend my island days searching for a drug store for extra sun tan lotion. Am I being too worried?

11 days !!!!!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc +100 more!!!

Karen

[dancermom]

Scratch - I like buzzboy mom will be wearing a floor length dress. I didn't want to look like a bridesmaid or going to the prom. I love the way you embarassed DD, Sarah thinks I try to embarass her (of couse she's right).

buzzboymom - I'm bringing a new large size sunscreen for the girls, and one for me. DH doesn't burn so he's fine. I want to try tho find a mist on one for the parts in the girls hair after they've had it braided. Don't worry about finding a store, I'm sure one of us will have enough supply and will be more then happy to share with a fellow dis'er.

I'm having a very hard time keeping my mind on work, I need to be doing important things like making lists and packing!!!!!!

[DBMagic]

Hello everyone!!!!

Just a quick question, Is anyone putting up door decorations?

[Scratch42]

Work, who can think about work!

Door Decorations, have everything to do something but it's one of those projects that "I still have plenty of time for!"LOL

Lotions - I'm sure between all of us we could probably supply the whole ship! That's one thing that I usually overpack! The Sun is Stronger! DD who usually does not burn, found out the hard way! And that was just a few hours on CC!

Well it's snowing here! At least the temps are warmer! I don't know which is worse! The cold or snow!LOL

Well better get something done around here. Yeah, like it won't be here when I get back!:rolleyes:

Scratch
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[minniesota]

Scratch - I sent you a PM!

As far as formal goes, I'm wearing something long but it's those flowing pants that look like a skirt! Black and silver.

I'm having a hard time finding sunscreen. I have some stuff left over from the summer but probably not enough. My dermatologist told me to only use products that contain avobenzone, zinc oxide or parsol 1729. It's sometimes hard to find even in the summer months! Banana Boat Kids has products with zinc oxide and spray-ons with avobenzone but none of my discount stores have any BB products right now. Guess I'll keep checking.

Does anyone know if they do hair wraps on board? Allie doesn't think she wants to do the braiding but would like a hair wrap. Anyone?

[mariamard]

www.drugstore.com try this for your sunscreens.if you want to wait ,everywhere in florida before you board will have products-but drugstore.com is great. free shipping with orders over $50:sunny:
im wearing a foor length black gown for formal, semi-im still unsure:confused: is a little black dress ok?or red?starting to panic:hyper:

[the4nitz's]

It's getting closer to Mickey Boat time!

Walmart has sun screen out.

DD-4 has a long black velvet dress, DD-2 has a black velvet pant outfit, I have a long skirt & shirt, DH is wearing a suit for formal night.

I have bought magnetic paper, but it is still on my do to list.

Made the DD Pink Minnie pillowcases for the characters to sign.

Right now we are having a heat wave 30F.

::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[pjpoohbear]

I am doing a project for all who have given names and Cabin #'s.

It is basic but will have the date, names and a message to each family!!! Also a small pic.

Formal wear: I have a floor length deep ice blue dress. Mom has a black formal pant outfit.

Penny

PS:
Just waiting on one more family to response to a PM then I will produce my items. If you do not have your names or cabin number on the list from BuzzBoyMom then at this point, I have not made one for you yet PM me, I check each day.

[DBMagic]

Thank you Penny for doing that.

11 more days until we get away from this miserable winter weather.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Penny - how nice! Thanks!!!

[the4nitz's]

Thanks Penny!

:Pinkbounc Mickey Boat:Pinkbounc

[minniesota]

How very kind of you, Penny! Do you have our info? Thanks!

[dancermom]

Thanks Penny!!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[TheGlensideGregorys]

That is very nice of you!

I've been working on a few door/room decor things in between all of the other pre-cruise stuff. I planned on decoration(s) of some sort as DW will have her b-day while we're on the cruise.



:goodvibes

[disneylover5]

Oh my.....not sure I can get everything done.....

Sunscreen, pillowcases, packing, work, taking care of my 80 year old mom to make sure they are okay before I go...still very sick MIL...., homework, reports, field trips, lost FIL (does not know what to do with such a sick wife), Formal Dress....I have nothing to wear at all, door decorations.......hotel reservations for the way down....and now SNOW here is DC for Wednesday....


UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

Thanks for letting me vent.....I wilsh I could just bring my bathing suit and nothing else.

[tinkerbell4]

Thank you Penny!

One less thing for me to stress about:sunny:

Maredith

[mariamard]

#1--relax!things always have a way of working themseves out
#2-~~****~~~***:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: extra pixie dust and prayers for your parents......
#3-formal wear-if you ger a few minutes, go to www.chadwicks.com and get yourself a beautiful, clearence formal , express shipped in 2-3 days. very nice selection and all sizes. vvveeeerrrryyyy cheap prices right now!
#4- as far as the snow goes, i cant help there:)
#5- you could bring just your suit, but imagine the looks in the dining areas;)
good luck!!! ----maria

[dancermom]

Lisa - sounds like your plate is full to overflowing. All the more reason you need a vacation. Stop stressing, what gets done gets done. If the kids don't have pillow cases or you don't have door decorations the world won't come to an end. If you only bring your bathing suit, dinner will still go on. I have adopted this attitude, because I have about 4 weeks of work to accomplish between now and next Thursday, will probably have to sleep at work for the next week, so whatever I don't have done won't be happening.

But, at least we can say in less then two weeks I will be in the sun and out of this god forsaken weather at least for a week.

Keep your chin up, and here's some pixie dust for you.:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[Scratch42]

**********************Pixie Dust ******************
Lisa, it will all work out! You can borrow sunblock from the rest of us, as far as the formal, I'm in the same boat! If worse comes to worse, borrow something! I just might!

But I can feel your pain! It's TAX TIME here! and I keep crunching the wrong numbers!LOL

As for your parents, do what I do, purchase two of everything, have neighbors look in!

As for the snow, we are getting it here also, but then it's back to the frigid cold!

Just Keep Thinking Konk Kooler!

Scratch
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PS See you all real soon! Thanks Penny! I have you and your mom coming to the DisMeet!

If anybody forgets something, there will be others that can help!

[Scratch42]

We got to talking about all the little germies that seem to be going around. I mentioned that I was planning on wiping the remote down with a disenfecting wipe and joking said about placing it inside a Ziploc. He said don't laugh, there are germs out there that can last 3 months! It's some kind of Pink Eye Thing!

Anybody need any extra Ziplocs! I'm bringing plenty!LOL

He also recommended Immodium! Also said for DD to start out at half the sea sick pill and take it from there! And most off all, for her to stay away from the HOT DOGS!LOL

Unfortunately he was running late so I could not go looking for a formal! Maybe tomorrow!

Now to find a place to get "DeFuzzed"!

Scratch
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[pjpoohbear]

Minniesota:

You are a ok, buzzboymom, Karen, had all your info.

Mariamaid:

I need your name and your husbands first names!!! Have all your lovely girl's but don't have yours?!?

TiggerPU88:

Thanks for the cabin number!!!

Tinkerbellmom:

Need you daughters name and your cabin.

Jensenva:

Would you like to be included, please PM me your information.

Dan and Scott:

Would you like to be included, please PM me your information.

David Larson:

Would you like to be included, please PM me your information

Succot2000:

What about your group?

Coach Minnie:

What ever happened to her? She has two cabins in her group?

Is that all? LOL.

Penny

[QueenTrident]

For door decorations, I was thinking of printing a picture of DD in her tinkerbell costume. She could recognize that easily.

But, do you think there are any safety concerns with that? I've heard a lot about not posting your kid's picture/name on the INternet. Do you think it'd be okay to put on our door.

She also recognizes her name, but I love the picture...

Lisa - lots of pixie dust headed your way! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Also, here's a genie for you - He'll grant you an unlimited amount of wishes! :genie: Well, maybe not, but it's the thought that counts!

I'll probably not be posting as much in the next few days - I have TONS of work to do. I have to get my quarterly newsletter done before I leave and I've been procrastinating for the last week. Now, it's crunch time! Who am I kidding? I'll still be here. Yesterday was procrastinator's New Year's Day - I celebrated long and hard. ;)

Re: Formalwear - Still not sure what I'm doing. A fellow DISer was nice enough to send me a gown, but it doesn't really fit right. Tad too tight and a little too long. There is a place by me that sells pseudo-designer dresses for $69, so when I get paid I may go over there to see if they have anything in Plus/Petites. If not, I'll probably wear one of my suits from work. Boring, but better than not going at all, right?

We'll have plenty of immodium and pepto and tums for anyone that needs it. DH lives on the stuff because of his allergies. I went to Costco and got the 72 pack of Immodium for the cruise. So, stop by our cabin if you need some!

One big thing we still need to do is figure out what we're doing with the dog. I figured my in-laws would take him (they take everyone else's dog), but they are now balking. I'd hate to put him in a kennel, but having a pet sitter would cost us more than $500. That's my big trip stress right now. Any ideas?

See you soon!

[jensensva]

Before I'm off to all day meetings (yuck) :mad:

PJPoohBear I PM'd you all our info again thanks billions one less thing to worry about

Formal wear - DH Garth is wearing a suit both Formal and semi-formal. DD Hilary has a tea length red and DD Erica has a tea length black and silver and tada I have a floor length black with a bit of beading - found it at the mall Sunday and it was on clearance even better!!!! As for semi-formal all us girls are going "summer garden party" since we had a summer wedding to attend last year no need for new but Hilary has no shoes and little feet (3 1/2) so I'm panicked about shoes for her she wants silver it's that teenage fashion maven thing I may be off to Nordstrom as they have dress sandals in.

Off to work shopping packing --way to much to do---
:hyper:

Melissa

[BuzzBoyMom]

Hi all.
Sending pixie dust to anyone and everyone who needs it.

*******************************************

Jenn - 72 packs of Imodium...I can't picture it! Too funny!

If there is anything I can help with - I'm putting out an offer....making T shirts for a child that you don't have time, picking up some extra meds, etc. I even have some extra formals and semi-formals if we wear the same size! Famous last words, but I think I have things pretty much under contol. I'm sure I'll be going into panic mode about 2-3 days out, but catch me now and I'll be happy to offer my assistance/time. And if I can be of assistance when we get on the cruise (need sunscreed, meds, etc) please feel free to contact our stateroom 6050! I'm serious about the offer.

My biggest stress is trying to figure out how to fit what Ive laid out into minimum number of suitcases.

But again, if I can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to ask!!

And tomorrow we get to do the single-digit dance! Can't wait!!!

[dancermom]

Karen - You are too kind with your offer. I have never met such a kind group of people in my entire life.

I can also offer up formal, semi-formal wear. Anyone who takes a 2 or a 4 let me know, I can ship it to you or send pictures. I also have extra formal wear for the little ones. If anyone needs something in a girls size 8 or 10, or a 2T let me know and I will be more then happy to get it to you.

Scratch - I need to get defuzzed too. Everything has been in hiding since September. I'm also getting a pedicure this weekend since my toes will be busting out soon.

Our temps are supposed to be a high of 10 tomorrow with a few inches of snow into Thursday with a high of 5 degrees. I don't care if I have to shovel the runway. I need to get out of this!!!!!:crazy:

[QueenTrident]

Karen - Can you whip up a spell to make evil bosses go away. I just got handed another project that must be done before vacation. She actually uttered the words "You'll have to work an 80 work week, if need be". Of course, the project is huge, but superfluous. Aargh! Only 7 1/2 more work days.

Tomorrow is going to be -25 degree windchills. I don't think I've ever experienced that in my life. I'm cold already!

Okay, back to work!

[dancermom]

One more thing, I have plenty of Children's Tylenol, Junior Strength Tylenol, Adult Tylenol and almost every form of sinus medine anyone could need packed, and since Gracie is the band aid queen, I have multiple character band aids packed, so if anyone gets on board and finds out they need some of this and don't have it, just stop by 8080. With Gracie and her band aid issues, I always have enough on hand to wallpaper the ship if I need to.


Between all of us we should be able to cure any ailment that comes up.

Queen Trident - I know the feeling, since it is year end, tax provision, auditor and everything else time. I think bosses are jealous because we are getting out of the cold.

[DBMagic]

We too will have almost every kind of cold medicine available over-the-counter (just in case). Plus 6 small bottle of hand sanitizer. If anyone needs some, we're in 7578.

[BuzzBoyMom]

:wizard:
Just wish upon a star and make those pesty bosses go away!!! Or close your door like I do!

On a funny side - my co-worker cannot understand these DisBoards. She asked when we are going to start offering each other our underwear!!:crazy: I guess if you haven't spent time out here you cannot understand how helpful everyone is!

Anyway, standing by if anyone needs help!
Karen

[mariamard]

I THOUGHT YOU MEANT THE "FUZZIES" ON YOUR HEAD :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: TOO FUNNY....
72 PACKS OF IMMODIUM..... YOU SHOULD SET UP A LITTLE STAND AND SELL IT NEAR THE DINIG AREAS;)
EVERYONE HERE IS SUCH A GOOD GROUP OF PEOPLE, HELPING OUT AND GIVING SUGGETIONS. BETWEEN ALL OF US, IF SOMETHING IS FORGOTTEN AT HOME, DONT WORRY..... A FELLOW DISSER HAS YOUR BACK!:)

[Minybear]

I just hope everyone keeps healthy while on the cruise. If anyone gets sick (ie stomach ache or something didn't agree with you) don't go to the nurse (unless you have to). They will misdiasnoise you as having Norwalk virus.

Scratch make sure that DD doesn't eat the "tube steak" again. We want her healthy throughtout "this" cruise.

::MinnieMo Minybear

[Scratch42]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Karen I love that! Share Underwear! Does she not realize that it could happen! I've learned in Life, expect the unexpected!

I found my long lost Esthetician(sp) today! I am so happy! I've only been driving by her place every workday for the past 2+ years! I finally decided to call and find out! It's gonna be like a reunion! Plus she won't be grossed out by just how much can be braided!LOL

Dont' talk TAX! ARHG!

No "Tube Steaks" for DD, she has not had one since! Told her to stick with "Steakie"!

Tomorrow is the start of the "HUNT FOR THE ELUSIVE FORMAL DRESS"!

Let me know if there is something you want picked up in Orlando. We are going Shopping just before the cruise! Have to get my fix in at the Premier Outlet Mall!

Tomorrow is our Single Digit Dance Time!

Just remember, January 24, 2004! ALL OUR BOSSES WILL GO AWAY! At least for the week!LOL

Scratch
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PS Take those Vitamins!

[BuzzBoyMom]

[SIZE=4]SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??!!!
[SIZE=4]

[BuzzBoyMom]

Okay, called DCL ressie number and if the CM understood what I was looking for...she said the movies that would be playing on the 24th Magic are the following:

Chicago
Lizzie McGuire
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Carribean
Spy Kids 3 (I think that was what she said)
Freaky Friday
Cold Creek Manor
Under the Tuscan Sun
Veronica Green
Brother Bear
Haunted Mansion
Calendar Girls

Hopefully she gave us the right info!

[the4nitz's]

:Pinkbounc SINGLE DIGIT DANCE :Pinkbounc

We are supposed to get 5-6" of snow today

::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[dancermom]

:Pinkbounc Single Digit Dance:Pinkbounc

We are supposed to get 4" of snow tonight, followed by a high of 5 degrees tomorrow, with wind chill below zero!!!!

They are saying that by mid next week it will be in the forties, which is good I don't want anything to interfere with take off.

I agree on not going to the nurse. It seems that they are diagnosing everything as norwalk.

[disneylover5]

:cool1: single digit dance

the best thing is now I can go to weather.com and see what the weather will be like in 10 days.....

after tonights snow...no more snow....this has worried be becasue we are driving down.

[Scratch42]

With Fingers in my Ears!

LALALALALLALALAL I'M NOT LISTENING LALALALALALALALALA

It's snowing here again! Because we are suppose to get dumped tomorrow, now I have to go out and get my mother's grocery supplies for this and next week! Just in case!

Well at least I have my Disney Theme Park Tape in the Car!

Everbody now.................

In The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room!

Scratch
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PS Good selection of movies but was hoping they would show that new one, Teacher's Pet, the movie! Oh Well!

TTFN

[TheGlensideGregorys]

Here in PA. BUT it's SINGLE DIGIT DAY!! :bounce:

Still a lot left to do, but I'll be in the air next Friday thinking I forgot something!!

Karen, Thanks for the movie info. Is that for the theater, or for the in-room movies, or both?

To all of those finding it hard to concentrate at work, or have a ton of things to still do - you're not a lone. I'm posting at work (Shhhh!) and we still have piles and lists all over the place at home. You're not alone!

[Scratch42]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Now maybe I can get some work done!LOL

Scratch
pirate:

[DBMagic]

For anyone that is doing the Dolphin excursion in Anguilla - I asked if they had any lockers so when you are swimming, you could lock up your valuables. The answer is yes and if they run out of lockers, they said that you could check your stuff in with the front office clerk there.

Just an FYI.


Dang - it's cold!!!!!!

[QueenTrident]

I went to weather.com too. Looks like, for now (knock on wood), we'll be okay to take off on Friday! Yahoo! I'm hoping for a lot of snow tonight/tomorrow so I can stay home tomorrow and pack!

The movies looks good. Although I know Finding Nemo by heart, DD will love to see it in a theatre. I also want to see Pirates, Brother Bear and Calendar Girls.

I can't wait! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I can't do anything at work - I just troll the boards, looking for info, tips, hint that I may have missed in past few months.

[dancermom]

I wonder if the new movie - "Teachers Pet" will be the one they show one night as the show in the Walt Disney Theatre. On our last two cruises they had a move as the show for one night. I hope so, because we don't have time to see it in the theatre this weekend.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Scratch42]

We have been keeping away from theatres just in case! Don't want to get sick unnecessarily!LOL

Thanks about the info regarding the lockers.

Well we are getting more and more snow! What should have been a 30 min drive tops, took me almost 2 hours! YUCK!

Well one more tax report to do and then I can concentrate on getting the new files all set up! I always like to leave the mindless jobs for last! That way I can concentrate on the cruise!

And with this weather can't get out to look for a dress! Let's hope the weekend cooperates!

TTFN

Scratch
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[TiggerPU88]

I cannot believe we are here at the single digit dance! Amazing -- it seemed so far away and now it's almost here!

I am really busy at work this week -- we have a major weekend this weekend. And my whole family has been sick. We all have bad colds and it turned into an ear infection for DS and a sinus infection for me. DH has stayed with the cold. My Mom is fine, thank heavens! DS & I are both on antibiotics, so we should be fine. No vomiting, tho, which is good!!!

I think I might have my dress for formal night. My Mom is just wearing a suit. Most of my old dresses don't really fit, but I haven't found anything online that really struck me as beautiful and I don't have time to go shopping... I might do a few more searches, though.

I still cannot believe we are almost there! It's snowing here in NJ and brutally cold. I am ready for high 70s....

-- Adrienne : )

[Scratch42]

It seems Verandah Man is running low on postcards.

Therefore, with our large group, I think we could come to the rescue!

Don't forget to ask your Room Steward for Extra Postcards!

And, Yeah, It's Still Snowing! YUCK!

At this point and time I would be happy with 60 Degrees!

Scratch
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[mariamard]

OR ILL BLOW A VEIN IN MY HEAD .....OPENED MY PACKAGES FROM CHADWICKS..... CUTE, CUTE STUFF---ICE BLUE SPRING SWEATER WITH 3/4 SLEEVES, BLACK V-NECK SWEATER, WHITE CAPRIS WITH A HUGE BLACK STAIN ON THE LEG:eek: IM WIGGING OUT! I PAID $17 FOR EXPRESS SHIPPING FOR THE STUPID THINGS!THE STUPID THINGS COME TO 40 BUCKS (ALL 3 ITEMS)AND I PAID $ 17 TO SHIP:rolleyes: ANYWAY, NOW, ILL HAVE TO PAY TO SHIP THE STUPID DAMAGED PEICE OF CRAP(OOPS, SORRY) BACK EVEN THO IT ARRIVED THAT WAY TO HAVE IT NOT ARRIVE IN TIME FOR US TO LEAVE. I KNOW, I KNOW, ITS JUST ONE PAIR OF PANTS...... BUT WHEN YOU ARE A VACATION COMMANDO/COMPULSIVE PLANNER IT BLOWS. NOW, I MUST DRAG MY BUSY BUTT TO THE MALL AND FIND SOMETHING TO GO WITH THOSE SWEATERS....I WANTED TO WEAR THE DUMB WHITE CAPRIS 2 TIMES....
OK, IM OK NOW......I CANT CRAB TO MY HUBBY ABOUT THIS. HE'LL KILL ME FOR EVEN ORDERING THE NEW CLOTHES TO BEGIN WITH;) THANKS FOR LISTENING TO PSYCHO:crazy:

[Scratch42]

I feel for you, nothing like paying extra and then finding out it's absolutely useless!

Nothing like the salesgirl looking at me last night when I stopped in to look for a dress! She thought I was absolutely :crazy: !

Ok, we got like 4" of snow, it's a balmy -20 and now I'm worried 'cause the snow plows our outside! They don't do my neighborhood unless it's bad outside! What happened to Global Warming!

"Magic" come take me away!

Stay Healthy and Warm!

Scratch
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[BuzzBoyMom]

Scratch - we must be thinking alike. I already told Andy that I'd bring home as many post cards as I can. But we might want to check with him if he wants them all or if another postcard fairy might want some sent to him/her.

Marimard - All I can say is sorry and I think you deserve an extra Konk Kooler for your hassles. Here is some extra pixie dust for your shopping efforts!

The roads were quite slick getting into the office today but I'm already getting calls from our office in the Pentagon...don't they know that my mind is on vacation mode??? I can't answer their silly questions! Geesh!!!!

Hope everyone is doing well and staying warm.

Pixie dust ********************************
:wizard:

[DBMagic]

VerandahMan sent my two girls a postcard with a very nice message on it. I told him that I would get postcards on our trip and pass along the "Magic" to other fellow Diser's.

This trip can't come too soon.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Okay, it is supposed to get to -15 degrees tonight. Does anyone think I can go down to Florida early, sneak aboard and I'll even help clean the rooms!!!! just get me out of here. I told DH that if I'm stuck in the house, I'm sure I'll spend it finding creative ways to pack as much clothes as I possibly can!!

[David Larson]

Hello-

I want to apoligize for ignoring people who have e-mailed or sent messages to me. This is the first time I have looked at the board in over a month. I guess I've been too busy w/ work and the family lately.

I'm going to try to read all the posts tonight- I hope everyone stays heathy, 8 more days until takeoff.

Dave

PS. My wife thinks I'm too excited about the cruise-I'll just have her read some the posts.

[minniesota]

No problem Dave! I figured maybe your car was towed during our last snow and it just took you this long to get it out of impound! Actually, what a wimpy winter this has been. Poor folks on the east coast can't say that today!

Just wanted everyone to know that we are all getting SO excited - I think I'll haul the suitcases out of storage tonight! I found sunscreen - thanks for the heads up about Walmart. Now I'm looking for water socks - any suggestions? Has anyone looked at the 10-day forecast for Orlando, Cape Canaveral and points southeast? I'm almost afraid to look!

Hope all the stress monsters are under control for those of you who have been under attack. Won't be long now...

[the4nitz's]

Here is a link to a 10 day forcast for Cape canaveral. If it holds correct (when are they ever right) they are forcasting rain for both Friday and Saturday. So if they say rain that means it will be sunny and warm we hope. Everybody stay healthy.

http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USFL0066?from=search_city

Craig

[BuzzBoyMom]

I've been at my desk for almost an hour and I still can't take off my coat and gloves. I told my boss that I'm working with glove on until they can fix the heat.

That wind out there is sooooo cold. But this time next week, I'll be boarding a plane and that's all that counts!!! Even 60 degree weather in Florida will be welcomed after all this!

No one has posted about any crisis lately....is everyone too busy dealing with them or is everyone just too cold!

Take care all!
Karen

[Scratch42]

But I work better under pressure!

Had to go to another Funeral, friend of the family so could not beg off.

This weekend is the all or nothing! Well not nothing, whatever I forget will buy in Orlando!LOL

My big thing is to remember to take the cat to the Kennel!

Stay warm everybody!

BTW, no rain allowed on vacation! Plenty of Sunshine only! From my lips to God's Ears! Thank you!

Scratch
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[Scratch42]

PROMENADE LOUNGE


Everything is all set. Please be there or else I will come by with any leftover cake to your cabins!

One week from right now, We will have been flying, in the airplane, like I have not been on cloud nine for a while now!, for one hour!

Keep Healthy and Warm!

Scratch
:hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[Cruisin' Krause's]

We'll see you all there!

One week from now...

Sunny (hopefully)
No crowds
Heaven on Earth
Where are the kids, honey?

Cheers to all.

[TheGlensideGregorys]

WOW! One week to go! EVERYONE -- keep healthy and think warm, happy thoughts!

Looking ahead to Int'l. weather, St. Martin on 1/27 (as of today) is supposed to be in the mid-80's and slightly humid. VERRRRRRY tropical! Woo-Hoo!:smooth:

Of course, we're still not 100% ready; but boy I AM 100% ready to get out of work! It's getting harder and harder to concentrate!

[dancermom]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who can't concentrate. I am driving the people at work crazy, I keep giving them updates on how next week at this time we will be landing in Orlando.

Everyone concentrate on keeping healthy and staying warm. Of course we're having a heat wave this weekend, it's supposed to get to 32 on Sunday. How will I leave those temperatures?????LOL:Pinkbounc

[TiggerPU88]

Okay -- here are some forecasts...

Friday... Cocoa Beach... high 68°/low 48° few showers
Saturday.. Port Canaveral... high 70°/low 51° partly cloudy
Sunday... day at sea... ???
Monday... day at sea... ???

Sunday's forecast in
St. Martin... high 82°/low 73°
St. Thomas... high 81°/low 71°
Nassau (close to Castaway Cay, I figure)... high 79°/low 67°
All are sunny or partly cloudy, although there are thunderstorms scheduled for Nassau on 1/24.

I need the warmth!!!!

-- Adrienne : )

[the4nitz's]

1 week to go! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

It is very hard to concentrate at work & teach someone my job.
Most of my work cannot wait until I get back.

All set to start packing, clothes washed & ironed, everything all bought, suitcases out.

Can't wait to get on the Mickey Boat!!

::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[disneylover5]

I am glad you all are as crazy about the weather as I am...

I have big time "stress monsters":crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

I like that term....it fits just perfect.

[pjpoohbear]

My mother has now become concerned with the weather here in TO/BUF.

We have changed our flight to Friday morning arriving in MCO at 2 pm. Have a car rented for the day, 22.00 USD. She might want to go shopping or dinner at Disney? ::MickeyMo

The only problem is this we don't know where to stay for the night, this was not a problem before, lol. We have disney transfers to the port and it is too late to cancel them, so we thought an off site hotel, mainly because the Hyatt is now at 164.00 minimum:eek:.

Does anyone know of a hotel that is close by, cheapish (not disgusting) that we don't need to book on Priceline or hotwire to get a good rate?;)

Please include websites is available.

Sometimes I hate being the planner in the family. But I know that you all can help me out:p ! Right:confused:

Penny

[pjpoohbear]

oops

[BuzzBoyMom]

Penny - check the main Dis board hotel area...the holiday inn at Disney seems to have availability for $69 on Frida and the Radisson Resort Pkwy for $74.....

[TiggerPU88]

Hi!

The various Fairfield Inns in the area (airport and closer to WDW) are between $59 and $139. You should be able to get a good room (with continental breakfast) for a good rate.

-- Adrienne : )

[pjpoohbear]

I found this on Dave's DCL site.

Hampton Inn - Florida Mall
59.00 +tax approx. 69.00

This is central, just 6 miles from the airport, has a breakfast or so they say or we can hit a resturant near by. Its on Orange Blossom Trail, so lots near by and the mall is right there.

We will be near the front of the line at the terminal now:Pinkbounc .

Mom, got to love 'em, right:confused: :eek: :p ;) ::yes::

[pjpoohbear]

I found this on Dave's DCL site.

Hampton Inn - Florida Mall
59.00 +tax approx. 69.00

This is central, just 6 miles from the airport, has a breakfast or so they say or we can hit a resturant near by. Its on Orange Blossom Trail, so lots near by and the mall is right there.

We will be near the front of the line at the terminal now:Pinkbounc .

Mom, got to love 'em, right:confused: :eek: :p ;) ::yes::

[TiggerPU88]

Hi all!

I just ordered a small fruit basket and the Bon Voyage goodies (with sparkling cider) for the room. I figure that event though there is food on board, it will be fun to have some goodies waiting for us in the room.

I am sending a Welcome Aboard gift to DS and a BDay gift to my Mom through Shirley at the Perfect Gift. Mom's is basically things to make the cruise more comfy (hat, sunglasses, aloe vera, etc. Any ideas out there for her basket?

Thanks! I can't wait!!!! WARM WEATHER!!!!

-- Adrienne ; )

[Scratch42]

How about some books! Or does she like to do crossword puzzles or word searches! Great way to relax, lounging on Deck 7 with a book!

We're almost there!

Scratch
pirate:

[QueenTrident]

Well, we're more than half way there. DD and I are sharing a big suitcase, while DH has the smaller one. I haven't packed dinner or formal clothes for DH yet and still need to pack socks for dd. I think I may just use my Old Navy gift card and get 14 pairs for $20 and them dump them into the suitcase. I'm too lazy to try and match them all up.

For me, I still need to find formal and semi-formal and shoes. Can you wear sandals to dinner? I have a few pairs of birkenstocks.

I'm hitting the stores tomorrow, like a madwoman - Old Navy, the dress store, Costco, and somewhere at the mall. I found an old $50 gift certificate. Maybe I can get something for the semi-formal night with it. I just wish DH had something to do tomorrow so he didn't realize what I was doing to our Credit Cards. :crazy:

Scratch - I put the Dismeet in my Pocket PC. I made the Magic horn be my reminder sound. We'll be there!

Have a great weekend. Let's all do the warm weather dance!

[David Larson]

Minniesota-
Water shoes are very hard to find in Minnesota during the winter. In the past I've just waited to get to Florida and all the gift shops and discount stores (Wallmart) will have them in stock.

[Scratch42]

As a last ditch effort decided to hit a few stores that I do not frequent to see what they had in the way of Formal Wear! After five stores decided to give up and continue with paying my bills and getting money for our cruise!

Well after leaving the one bank, which is in a very small mall, I noticed a sign and under the sign were Formal Dresses! I practically ran! I love Sidewalk Sales! By the time I left that shop I had three new outfits!

BTW, Black Velvet is definately OK for this time of Year!

One load of my mind!

Speaking of Loads, time to do laundry! Forgive me God! I know it is Sunday but.........

Hope everybody is also being able to fight off those Stress Monsters!

Scratch
:hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[track2traveler]

Well, we finally got our docs last week, and we are more than ready to get away from this below zero cold and snow. Last week the temperature was -12 F, it was snowing and the wind blew at 30 mph, all at the same time. You'd think that it would be too cold to snow, but we get "lake effect" snow from Lake Ontario, which is very light, fluffy stuff. There is now 14" on the ground and more is expected. Everyone should experience this situation - just once is enough, not day after day, thank you!

Now the packing begins. One problem that has cropped up, is that our airline - US Airways - has a 50 lb. maximum weight limit per checked bag. Any heavier than that and you pay dearly. We don't know whether to put the heavy items in the carry-ons, or take another checked bag. Otherwise I'm sure that we would exceed 50 lbs. with at least one of our bags. But this is just a minor glitch on our way to the sun and sand.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[jensensva]

Laundry I HATE laundry load 4 is in the dryer and 5 is in the washer then I can pack!!

Bought the girls special cruise scrapbooks - they love to cut and paste- and now they are planning the books even though they don't have pix yet LOL

Still have to call the TA no updated itinerary with added transfers and hotel change I would hate to get to Orlando and have no place to stay :confused:

I think we have finally decided to see if we can still order something from the perfect gift for the girls. I wasn't sure about it but now the credit cards are out and spend spend spend :p

By this time Friday I'll be relaxing around the pool at the Hyatt ready for warm weather anything is better than this!

[Scratch42]

THEIR 80 HOUR, 4 DAY WORK WEEK!

I know I am 'cause that means..............

WE'RE GOING SAILING!

Not too much longer now!

See ya real soon now!

Scratch
:hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[TiggerPU88]

Hi all!

I made it through my busy work weekend and yesterday got to pack! I have some surprise books and stickers for DS, probably too many clothes, one formal dress (I Found one that fit!), one dress that can be for semi-formal (it's a nice sleeveless shell dress) AND for another night, and a jacket & a tux for DS!!! I am really excited about having a picture of him with Mickey on formal night, both in their tuxes.

Hmm... what's left:
1. Double check car rental rates and see if I can get anything even cheaper... LOL! (I have a $26 rate one way from AVIS to get from MCO to the Port. of course, taxes add about $10, but that's still really cheap in my book!)
2. Buy a few more sundries -- Tums, etc.
3. Double check my packing list against the one I compiled from DISBoard suggestions
4. WORK!
5. Nails & waxing...

I am so ready. It is freezing here in NJ and there is ice everywhere!

See you so soon!!!! I am really looking forward to the DISMeet!

-- Adrienne ; )

[minniesota]

Adrienne,
Are you staying near MCO Friday night and driving to the port Sat. a.m.? We are trying to decide if we should rent a car or hire one. We have one on hold - towncar - but like the flexibility and price of the rental. Where do you return the car and are you renting again for the ride back to MCO? Also, what time are you thinking we need to leave Sat. a.m. - that's if you're staying at MCO Friday night!

Sounds like you are ready to go! See you in 5 days!

[dancermom]

minniesota - I know your question wasn't for me, but we're at MCO the night before, and are renting a car on Friday to go to Magic Knigdom then just keeping it and driving to the port the next morning. We went through budget, they have a drop off near the port and a shuttle to the port. I liked the idea we could leave when we wanted, and also the price. Since we were already paying for the rental car for 24 hours, I just couldn't justify getting a towncar service. We are renting again from budget on the way back, our flight is at 3:30, this way we don't need to get to the airport that early.

scratch - yeah, I'm ready for 80 hours in 4 days, but your right, on Friday morning at this time I'll be on my way to Disney then cruising, so BRING IT ON THIS WEEK.

[minniesota]

thanks dancermom - don't even tell my kids you're going to MK! LOL Actually, we don't get in until 7:30 p.m. so that's not an option. But I am considering the rental so we can leave when we want in the a.m. and make any necessary stops. I guess maybe I'll look into it. Our return flight is 1:00 so we should be ok - or I guess we could do a one-way towncar. I read on another thread that if you are staying at the Hyatt you can put your bags out and DCL will transport them to the port (part of Hyatt's service). It would be nice not to have to deal with luggage at the port. We are getting so excited!!

[Suecot2000]

Hi Gang!

Oh my gosh! It's Monday I leave on Friday and I haven't packed a thing yet! Big time panic setting in!

I just checked and my cabin number in 6133, I think I've only said that I was on deck 6.

As for formal wear, I thinking of wearing a long black velvet dress. Hope that is appropiate for this time of year.

Anyone at the Radison the night before? Is there a meet planned for Friday evening?

I will try to make the one of Sunday afternoon.

The sad thing is that I'm already thinking about depressing it will be to leave the ship...and I haven't even left yet! Am I crazy or what?

Have fun packing everyone!

Sue

[TiggerPU88]

Hi Minniesota!

We are getting into MCO at about 9:30 p.m., renting the car and staying (for free with Marriott points) at the Courtyard hotel at Cocoa Beach. We plan to go food shopping in the morning (mostly for lactaid milk for DS -- although they have lactose-free milk on the ship, last time it was only soy milk and DS won't go to bed without having milk & crackers about 30 minutes before bedtime... and soy milk won't do it!).

Then, we will return the car at about 11:00, take the shuttle over to the port, check in, hang around, see Mickey (very important!) and then BOARD!

Avis has a drop-off not far from the port and we liked the idea of being flexible in the morning -- going when we want to, not when our car service has been reserved. We are going to do another one-way rental for the return. It's a little more expensive -- $38 plus tax -- but still cheaper that the buses... and since we have a 5:00 p.m. flight, we can go outlet shopping!

I am so excited!

-- Adrienne : )

[jensensva]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:


My family has finally laid out all their clothes piles have been checked and re-checked I'm down to 6 pairs of shoes and now I am ready to leave it is too cold.

Glad I called the TA no record of my transfers boy would I have been crankywe plan to check out of the Hyatt early and take the first bus

Finally broke down and ordered baskets today for DD's and DH. The big question is can I put a corkscrew in my luggage- not my carry on- to open the bottle of wine in his basket? I thought I'd bring the 2 prong kind not the waiter's one that has a knife wouldn't want to have it confiscated!

Scratch I refuse to work an 80 hour week my brain is already on vacation probably no quality work from me shh!!!!! don't tell my boss LOL

:wave2:

[mariamard]

wow...can you believe we are going to be tan, holding a drink, and floating on a magical ship at this time next week?:) cant wait......
heres our revised (for the tenth time:rolleyes: ) travel plans- fly out of chicago ohare at 7 am:eek: thur. morning, which means 5 am be at ohare..., land in orlando at 10 something, fltours picks us up and brings us to holiday inn family suites them , magic kingdom thur and fri. dinner fri night downtown disney, sat 9 am fltour picks us up, get onboard:boat: , the rest is ...well, you all know!!!back to packing! if anyone needs a formal, let me know. i have an extra.....

[Scratch42]

Apparently the Queen Mary II will be in port the same time we will be there when in St. Thomas!

Now that's what I call an education experience for the Kids!

Ok, so I've managed to get 3 hours work done today!LOL So that another 37 hours in three days! I don't think so! It can wait! How do they expect me to work when I have all these last minute details to take care of!LOL

See you real soon!

Scratch
:hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[Minybear]

Originally posted by Scratch42
Apparently the Queen Mary II will be in port the same time we will be there when in St. Thomas!

Yahoo Queen Mary II will be in port. My work is on that ship.:hyper:. I hope we see it and get LOTS of pictures of the ship. My work would love to see the ship.

Lots more of my co-workers are getting sick with the stomach flu around here. I am stressing out BIG TIME that we don't get sick. My DH is making sure I talke LOTS of vitamins so we can stay healthy.

We are a 40% packed. Can't wait to be full packed for our trip.

princess: Minybear

[BuzzBoyMom]

Hi Everyone! It's been a crazy weekend around here. Our home computer was down so we were buying a new one...I was going through dis-withdrawl! It was terrible. I am much calmer now that I can read everyone's posts and see that I'm not the only one.

I have to share a funny story. I was stressing yesterday as I kept looking between my piles of clothes and the luggage that I planned on taking. No way was everything going to fit and not be completely wrinkled. So I asked DH if he could help me figure something out. He asked which bags I planned on taking and his immediate response was - no way, just take another bag! Out of the mouth of a man!!! Amazing!!! I just love my DH!!!!

Okay - we were off yesterday - MLK - so now it is back to work for a grueling 3 day work week. I can handle that...because on Friday we're off!!!!

ps- I have these little butterflies in my tummy....I'm so excited!

[disneylover5]

I am too excited and afraid I will not get my work done....just found out I have a work meeting tonight @ 5:30pm, 2 hours from my home......oh my

[dancermom]

I am soooo excited. Of course at work I need to get 10-k variances, audit workpapers, and year end final results by Thursday. But of course, I just keep checking the boards.

Tonight is put everything from the bed into the suitcases. :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:


I can't believe it's almost Friday. I really need to get to work.

[Scratch42]

I'm filling out my docs last night and then I come across my old address on the Docs! I can't believe it! I e-mailed DCL to see if this is a problem. They must think I am totally :crazy: by now!

I just talked with TA and she seems to think it's not a problem! Let's hope so!

Gotta get back to work! Boss left a whole pile of invoicing for me to due before I leave! Thank Goodness I have all the tax stuff done! and Payables then it's just Payroll Thursday Night!

And those butterflies in my stomach feel like Teradaktyls!(sp)

Have a great day everybody!

Scratch
:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: pirate: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[Scratch42]

I have kindly asked Andy, Verandah Man, to take pics of us leaving on the Magic!

In return, I have ready an envelope to send to him with all the postcards that we will collect for the DisBoard! I am planning on sending it from CC!

Ok, Ok, I'll get back to work now!

Scratch
:crazy:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Tonight is put everything from the bed into the suitcases

Jamie - is this true? If so, you're my new best friend! I keep inching my stuff closer to the suitcases, but I'm afraid my DH will disown me if I actually put things inside.


Another funny story to tell - yesterday I scheduled a pedicure and massage. Well, my nail tech was running slow and by the time she had the polish on my toes, I had 15 minutes to let them dry and get to my massage therapist. So - she let my nails dry for 5 minutes and let me walk out in the snow/ice-covered sidewalks in those pedicure slippers....yes my feet were quite cold. I got to my car, turned the heat on full blast - hoping it would both defrost the ice and more importantly - dry those toe nails.

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

Oh the things we do!!!

[DBMagic]

We packed everything yesterday. Except for last minute things, we are all ready to go!!!!!!!!

[dancermom]

Karen - yes, my dh feels the same way. Of course if I left him to pack we could do the entire trip with one suitcase. I think tonightwill be the big move, with Wednesday and Thursday for last minute things. Our flight leaves at 6:30am, so Friday morning is out of the question. I keep telling him that he will understand once he gets on the ship.

[Scratch42]

Make sure you have light jackets or sweaters for the Sailaway Party! It looks like it will be in the mid 60's! Hey it's better than
-60!

Back to work!

Scratch
pirate: :yo-yo: pirate:

[Minybear]

Ok it in the 60's (again this year). Getting the heavy sweater packaged.

[TiggerPU88]

Okay, I couldn't resist...

On Monday, St. Martin's forecast is "Scattered Clouds. High: 77° F / 25° C" and St. Thomas' is "Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning. Highs around 82. Chance of rain 30 percent." But, I notice that it says, "Chance of rain 30 percent," for every day...

I guess it is time to go buy a seater for Port Canaveral, though!

-- Adrienne : )

[mariamard]

can i say crap??;) anyway, im going insane here......packing, then re-packing. dh will not cooperate.......he packs like a hobo. he thinks A ("a "as in singular, one, alone, etc.)rolling 21"suitcase (the small carryon kind) per person should be ok............boy oh boy, i nearly peed my pants. that size barely held my shoes and handbags. barely!;) i have no idea how im going to sleep before we leave.........
330, sunday, promenade lounge. casual coming straight from pool area ok, guys? or is this a little dressier?:sunny: cant wait!!!

[Minybear]

Packing. YAK. DH and I always get into arguments on packing. He decides that the one suitcase is his and he packs like one or two items and leaves the big suitcase emty. I see what he does and switch all his stuff to the suitcase I am using and put stuff in his suitcase for other items. He gets PO'ed at me when I do this. STRESS STRESS on the packing issue.

[Scratch42]

Let's have it come as you are!

Don't forget we will have to get ready for either formal or semi-formal that night so why change twice! Less stress the better!

One good thing! I don't have to worry about a DH just a DD who thinks that she can bring her entire closet when in fact she only wears the same thing over and over again!LOL
Her stuff is neatly sitting on our couch ready for me to take the suitcases out! No I have not done that yet! I don't want to stress the cat out! He knows that something is up but still has not figured it out! He will tomorrow night when we take him to the Kennel!

Remember, 1/2 the clothes twice the money!

Scratch
:hyper: :hyper: pirate: :hyper: :hyper:

[jensensva]

Everything is on the spare room bed the suitcases are open on the living room floor but nothing goes in before Thursday as the dog is freaking out as usual she know she's going to v.e.t. DH said " I need how many shirts??" I polite pointed out that I am on vacation and not doing laundry. 2 more work days!!!!!!!

Melissa:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Minybear]

Originally posted by Scratch42

One good thing! I don't have to worry about a DH just a DD who thinks that she can bring her entire closet when in fact she only wears the same thing over and over again!LOL
Her stuff is neatly sitting on our couch ready for me to take the suitcases out! No I have not done that yet! I don't want to stress the cat out! He knows that something is up but still has not figured it out! He will tomorrow night when we take him to the Kennel!!

2 cats are going to my friends house for her look after tomorrow and 3 dogs are going to the kennel on Thursday.

Remember, 1/2 the clothes twice the money!

Are you sure its not 1/2 the $$ and twice the clothes:)?

[QueenTrident]

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with a DH driving me crazy. If I seriously maim him between now and Friday, do you think insurance would kick in for his portion? I need a vacation from him right now.

He insists that I never told him we were staying at the Radisson on Friday and he wanted to stay at the Hyatt MCO. Now he's being a big baby, saying he doesn't even know where we're going on vacation.

He's also being completely unsympathetic about my evil boss and work stress. I'm ready to tear my hair out here :crazy: and he just keep serving me platitudes about being a duck or some such nonsense.

I have so much to do and no time to do it in. I need shoes, makeup, carryon bags. I need to pack, unpack and repack. I'm just going crazy! :crazy:

Is it Friday yet?

[disneylover5]

We have 5 bedrooms and DH and I use one, 3 kids and my FIL (MIL still very very ill)...that leaves no bedroom to pack in. What a good idea to pack in the living room. I am going to organize in there.

I am still so stressed...but I decided not to care ... if it gets done it gets done...if it doesn't....it doesn't.

I do need to find my DOCS and Birth Certs. Maybe I should do that now.......

[Minybear]

QueenTrident

I hear you. Typically days prior to your vacation it gets very STRESSFULL. I can guarantee you the STRESS will go away right when you put foot on the ship or into MCO:).

Friday is ALMOST HERE:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:.

princess: Minybear

[Scratch42]

Let's make it 2x the Money and 2x the Clothes! That way all bases are covered!

Just keep focusing..................

DRINK WITH LITTLE UMBRELLA! WARM WEATHER! BYE BYE WORRIES!

Scratch
:yo-yo: pirate: :yo-yo:

[minniesota]

OK everyone - breathe deep. And again. One more time. Now repeat after me - "stress monsters be gone-you have no power over me!" Now who wants to sign up for wine tasting? Any takers?

One other question for experienced cruisers: where in the terminal could you meet up with another family? Our kids want to meet kids from another family while we're waiting to embark. Any obvious meeting places?

Breathe deep. Close your eyes. One last time... see you on the ship!:wave:

[Scratch42]

I think I would like to try the Wine Tasting!

As for a meeting place, why not meet by the model of the Ship! or you could meet up on the second level.

See you real soon!

Scratch
pirate:

[mariamard]

this morning, i was excited. now, im ready to say "SCREW IT!!":mad: dh is driving me frakin insane! he does not understand that i cant pack for 4 people, clean a house, get travels checks, confirm and reconfirm ressies, pick up dry cleaning, etc. with 2 little ones in tow.....especially when is -0 whith the wind chill. today hes going to the gym, stopping for lunch with his boss, washing the jeep....(WASHING THE JEEP :eek: WHO CARES WHAT THE JEEP LOOKS LIKE FOR THE NEXT 11 DAYS THAT WERE GONE!!!!)im overwhelmed without a hand to help. i have sooooo much to do in the next 24 hours. this isnt fun anymore....
sorry to be a bummer......im just so upset at the moment.
minniesota---im sooooo in for the wine guzzling, oops, i mean tasting:crazy:
CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!remember those commercials??

[Scratch42]

Find a neighbor to take the kids! Pay them if you have to!

The the only real important this is to get the money! And because of his attitude, get more of it! Only pick up the dry cleaning if you need it for the cruise! If not phone them and tell them you will be a little late picking it up!

Cleaning the house, do what DD does, put everything under the bed! or in the Closet! Inside the dressers! It will be there when you get back!

As for packing, just throw it in! Just make sure your dresses are neat!

Oh for some stress relief, when DH comes back with a clean Jeep, have the kids throw some mud at it!LOL

See you at the Wine Guzzlin' Party!

Scratch
:hyper: :hyper: pirate: :hyper: :hyper:

PS Don't forget the Documents, Money, ID!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Have I mentioned lately that
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!

When you think you're the only one...you get on the boards...and there are people out there suffering just like you.

So exactly HOW MANY TIMES do I have to explain to my DH the concept of what he needs to lay out? Yes, dear, one night is formal night, one night is semi-formal night, etc....
No dear you need to remember your black socks! Yes dear, we are leaving on Friday. No dear, I am juggling every other detail with this trip, I don't have time to iron your shirts....that is what that nice little lady at the dry cleaners is for. Yes dear I do need more than one pair of shoes.

I thought I was going to scream.

But here is the kicker -

So DH calls his parents last night and when he gets off the phone, he casually mentions that his parents are tagging along with my parents to Cape Canaveral on Friday to see us. Now - we only wanted one set of parents there...cause his parents stress us out. So, this isn't exactly how I (or he) were planning on starting our vacation. So, I bite my tongue till it is bleeding and say, "Oh!". Then the packing arguments start. The entire night I have a knot in my stomach. I wake up this AM and call my mom...and she tells me that his parents are not coming along and that he must be playing a joke on me. A JOKE!!!!! This is not funny. Well, he doesn't know that I know and revenge is sweet! This is one practical joke I didn't need before this trip!


And again, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You guys are my sanity!

[dancermom]

Glad to see I am not alone. DH doesn't understand my stress of everyone having everything they could possibly need, and also work, do payroll and billing for his business, take care of the girls and the puppy, with his only worry going to see the big meet tonight of the high school wrestling team his brother coaches.

He lookes at me like I wanted him to cut his arm off and eat it when I told him he was responsible for packing his shaving things.

Wine tasting!!!!!! When do we start, is on the way to the port too soon????? Or better yet on the way to the airport????

I thinkd I'm taking three times the money that way DH can buy me something nice for my stress!!!!!



:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

[mariamard]

im actually so mental right now, that im laughing and crying at the same time.:crazy: :eek: :crazy: :eek: im scaring myself, and you all as well.
dancemom, buzzmom, scratch, queen---you guys kill me.....:p i can see the headlines now...." drunken, disneycruise moms go haywire---throw stupid husbands over bacony of cruiseship, while holding empty wine bottles"
minniesota--you will see me at the terminal......trust me! ill be the one with the noose around my neck and a group of kids, dh, and mil with duct tape over their mouths......seriously, we can meet at that coffee shop place in the terminal if youd like.....anyone else? i can bring the baileys to pour in the coffee..... im NOT kidding about the baileys.
dlove5--im sorry mil is still so sick:( i hope things are ok....and get those birth certs!!!!! that would suck if you are missing something and you have to find time to get replacements....
now, i need to take a vicoden or something to relax.....i think im on the verge of popping a vein......

[BuzzBoyMom]

Mariamard - I have no idea what you look like, but if I know you have baileys for our coffee - I WILL FIND YOU!!! Seriously, that's a fine idea and we might have to stop off someplace in Friday to pick some up!

Also - I'm not sure if your use for duct tape made that other list, but what a fabulous idea! :crazy: Now I have to make room in my suitcase for it!

[QueenTrident]

RIGHT NOW!!!

I'm glad my DH isn't the only Neanderthal out there. Now, his parents are insisting they drive us to and pick us up from the airport. Very nice gesture, but now we have to figure out how to pack our suitcases in our little car, get them to my inlaws, pack them in their car and have them take use to the airport in their little car. It's just adding stress to an already stressful day. Plus, that means the first people i see after my vacation is them...:( Not my idea of fun.

Oh well, they are saving us $140. So, that means one more massage for me. :D

I'm bringing 3 x the money (I'm getting my ring!) and may "forget" to pack DH's underwear. ;)

Keep your chins up, we'll make it.

[disneylover5]

You guys are going to hate me....

My DH is exactly the OPPOSITE of yours.....I had to remind him we are leaving on Friday(he totally forgot we are going on vacation)....he could care less how much luggage.....how much money.....how many days the kids are missing from school.....what he will wear...what any of us will wear....nothing...

He said just tell him where to be and when and all be be okay. He did find all of the Birth Certs for me though.

He is so worried about his mom. I hate to say this.....but I hope she does not die while we are gone. The doctors keep saying she can live like this for years....she is just laying in the hospital bed and she yells out loud about 6-8 hours a day...no matter how much medicine they give her. She is not aware of anything going on around her. it has been like this for 12 weeks now. They are having a big prayer vigil right now....oh my....

Thanks for listening.....

[the4nitz's]

Is it time to leave yet!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Here is some pixie dust for everyoneprincess:

We are about 75% packed, did it last night. I laid everything on the bed by person & DH packed it in the suitcases.

The dog looked liked it was getting worried, when we started packing, but I just kept telling her that she gets to go to Grammies & get spoiled rotten. Auntie is going to take care of the cats.

Well it finally warmed up here, but it is snowing today.

::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[BuzzBoyMom]

Lisa - prayers and pixie dust going out to you, your family and your MIL. Keep your chin up!

[minniesota]

wine tasting time

Hey guys! Looks like wine tasting is Sunday and Monday from 2:30-3:30 (if the navigators haven't changed!) And I've read that you need to reserve your spot early - like Saturday! So which day sounds good for everyone? I know we have the meet at 3:30 Sunday - do we want a little pre-party buzz or should we wait until Monday? Or should be do both???LOL

[Scratch42]

Pixie Dust that all works out! Lisa, prayers for you MIL.

I just talked with DCL to make sure wrong address will not affect boarding, no, so we are Ok in that respect!

Now to get rid of the cat tonight so I can get some serious packing started! Pulled out the suitcases last night and the cat went berserk!

Let's hope they are still in one piece when I get home tonight!

Two More Sleeps for us and then it's off to The Most Magical Place on Earth!

Scratch
:hyper: :hyper: pirate: :hyper: :hyper:

[Scratch42]

Monday!

Wine and Cake don't mix! YUCK! Plus if I get a buzz going, I won't be able to get dressed! Or do my hair!LOL I am one of those that can't walk and chew gum at the same time!LOL

Scratch
:crazy: pirate: :crazy: :hyper: :hyper:

[dancermom]

Monday as well. Also, I looked at the Navigators on the castawayclub website and it appeared that Monday was the only day. Of course I could have missed it since I am beyond stressed at work. I had an extra project thrown at me today, which has taken all day and i haven't gotten anything I had planned done today.

DH just called and said he has to go to the bank tomorrow, and do we need any money for this trip? It took everything I had not to laugh in his face!!!!! Do we need money for the trip????? What planet is he from??????? He is obviously in denial over my need to jewelry shop.


:crazy: this is me today
:earsgirl: this is me on Friday

[BuzzBoyMom]

HEY KEVIN!!!!
WHERE ARE YOU???!!!

Have us crazy wives driven you off the thread? I think you are the only DH posting amongst us and I wanted to be sure we hadn't scared you off! At least we come here for a sanity check. Are you getting it at home AND on these boards??? Come on, how's Melissa doing? She's probably nothing like us crazy wives, right?


RE: WINE TASTING - where to we reserve our spots?

[minniesota]

My navigators show both Sunday and Monday but it sounds like Monday works best. Works for me. You have to reserve your spot at Guest Services and from what I read on some thread, they spots fill up fast. Not sure if one person can make all the reservations - well, no I guess they would need your KTTW. Anyway if all agree, let's reserve our spots for Monday at 2:30! By then we'll all be nice and relaxed and we'll know each other's faces!!! Can't wait - just 72 hours!

[Scratch42]

Yes we have! To much hormonal going on here!LOL

It's ok, we will all be ok by Friday!

Scratch
::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

[jensensva]

Wine Tasting has already begun at my house LOL I'm in for Monday or Sunday (both???:) ) Now to throw the dog out of the suticases she thinks she is going well she is going somewhere the v.e.t. we have to spell it around her.

No more mention of duct tape my DH actually thinks we might need some "just in case" that's the last time I let him read posts over my shoulder :smooth:

I'm going for 3x the money Queen saw your other post on jewelry shopping and I am so there with DH's blessing so he's not all bad :p

Just one more day of work -in a meeting with the CFO today, he said "Melissa I didn't know you were going on vacation" like I haven't told him a BILLION times well I guess when I don't show for that meeting he keeps trying to suck me into he'll remember. In just about 48 hours we'll be checking to the Hyatt and it will be warm!!

Melissa

[QueenTrident]

said she'd just call me if she had questions next week. :rotfl: After I explained that I would be in the middle of the Atlantic, with no cell service, she was quite perturbed. She then said I would just have to check my e-mail. Again, I had to explain that dialing in would cost about $3.00/minute and I didn't think that under the current expense watch, the company would go for that. She asked if I could use the Internet cafe and I had to explain the whole firewall situation to her - a public computer won't let me access my work files. She then reprimanded me for not telling her I would be totally unavailable next week. Uh, I thought that was what cruise and vacation meant.

Tomorrow is going to be a joy. :rolleyes:

See you in a few days!

[Scratch42]

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Mine informs me that I have to teach him how to use the new computer!LOL I told him if you have not figured it out by now, Forget About It! Last time I went away he practically blew it up! That's why I have a new computer!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Then I remind Irena from our other location that I am gone and to FAX the drawings when needbe, she goes into a long spiel about how Dave should get with it and learn the how to use the computer YADDA YADDA YADDA!:rolleyes:

I just told her do whatever you want! 'CAUSE I WON'T BE HERE TO CARE! Do I see another computer in my Future!LOL

One more sleep!

That's one of the advantages of cruising, it's difficult and costly to get ahold of you!

Pixie Dust that everybody makes it safely! See you on Board!

Scratch
:hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[TinkerBellMom]

dOES ANY ONE KNOW WHAT NIGHT IS WHAT ABOARD SHIP? tHE cASTAWAY CLUB SAID THAT tIMES AND DATES OF EVENTS ARE NO LONGER MADE AVAILABLE TO CRUISERS BEFORE SAILING AS PEOPLE GET UPSET WHEN THINGS CHANGE. i'D LIKE TO KNOW IN ADVANCE BECAUSE i'M A PLANNER!!

fOR THE RECORD- tHIS NEWLY SEPARATED MOM HAS NOT EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT ANY THING TO WEAR OR ANY THING ELSE BECAUSE MY PROBLEMS ARE TOO GREAT HERE AT HOME. i'LL BE THE ONE IN THE dcl FLUFFY WHITE ROBE AT ALL THE EVENTS! iLIKE THE BAILEYS IDEA!!

aRLENE

[disneylover5]

Okay guys, I have a wonderful boss....I am sorry yours do not want you to rest and relax.....Here is what I have done today, I have logged onto www.disneycruise.com. They have the wonderful music and I just have left it play all morning. It makes me happy. For those of you with rotten bosses turn it up load enough for them to hear it!

No change in MIL.

The emergency # to the Magic is 888-322-8732 and the caller is charged $7.00 per minute.

I still do not have a formal.....oh well......

Enjoy today and have fun finishing packing.

[dancermom]

My boss is being great too. She told me to get out of here as soon as I can, and to have a great time and that they will handle everything while I'm gone. She definately put me in the vacation mode a little early.

I told her I would think of her as I drank my first bahama mama.

Everyone have a safe trip, can't wait to put faces with names. Altough , I'm sure I will be checking the boards the whole time I'm here.

Jamie

[minniesota]

TinkerBellMom - the latest info I have (as of Dec.), formal night is Sunday and semi-formal is Thursday. I suppose anything can happen though! Sorry to hear of your troubles but maybe you can leave them behind for a little while and just take care of yourself (and your DD?) This is a great group of people so don't hesitate to ask for anything. Join in if you like - or just take time for you. Lots of pixie dust your way :wizard:

My boss (me) says "take the best vacation you've ever had - you more than deserve it!" See you all soon!

[Minybear]

Hi everyone. I hope everyone's day goes quickly and stress free. Looking forward to getting on the plane and getting into Orlando on Friday and getting on the Magic on Saturday morning. It will be very hard to work today due to I am already on vacation mode.:hyper:

Dogs going in kennel late this afternoon. Cats already at my co-workers. Suitcases 90% packed. I think we are ready:hyper:.

Cannot wait to see my good friend Scratch on Friday evening and meeting all our new friends later on the ship.


princess: Minybear

[DBMagic]

Hope everyone's flight and/or drive is safe.

My girls are absolutely beside themselves waiting to meet their new friends on the ship.

[BuzzBoyMom]

It is scary that the people who are running companies and coporations ARE THE SAME PEOPLE who don't listen to us when we say we are on vacation. They are the same people who want you to check in every day, yet when they go on vacation - they forget how to dial a phone! Our boss actually doesn't even tell her staff until the day before she is leaving that she will be off for 2 weeks. But apparently that is a one way street.

Hey all - in LESS THAN 24 HOURS I'll BE ON A SHIP HEADING TO FLORIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am!

Hope everyone has a super super day!!!!

I'm thinking about waking up to mimosas tomorrow morning followed by coffee with baileys on the plane and then margaritas by the pool.

[Scratch42]

We are going on a ship heading to the CARRIBBEAN! Florida is too cold this time of year!LOL

Mimosas, unfortunately I have to drive once we arrive at MCO but I can definately have one on Saturday! The DCL Bus driver is doing the driving so I can do the drinking!LOL

Happy Trails!

Now back to work! Yeah like I can concentrate!

Scratch
:hyper: :hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Thanks Scratch! See - I'm having trouble making much sense lately!

[TheGlensideGregorys]

HEY KEVIN!!!!

Have us crazy wives driven you off the thread? I think you are the only DH posting amongst us and I wanted to be sure we hadn't scared you off! At least we come here for a sanity check. Are you getting it at home AND on these boards??? Come on, how's Melissa doing? She's probably nothing like us crazy wives, right?

Good morning all! Hi Karen! No, I have not been driven away! This is the first time in several days I've had a chance to get on the boards (and I really on read the current page or two).

Work has been very hectic, and also finalizing the kitchen repairs that were mentioned in the very beginning of this thread has taken a lot of time and energy.

My wife and I have been working on the ironing/packing, etc. for the last few days. All we have is our last minute stuff to work on tonight. Actually, it's been pretty smooth on us. I hate last minute rushes, etc.; and she wants help doing it. So as long as we're not doing all that sort of packing, etc. last minute, it's no big deal for me. I put TV on in the background, and we just start organizing and packing!!

Looking forward to getting away from my job and just disappearing! I saw the new DCL commercial with the guy falling asleep everywhere, and I said to Missy that there is a real danger that will be me!!:o

For all of you with no help in getting ready - I feel sorry! Getting ready is half the fun of the vacation, at least I think!

I'll try to check in again this afternoon and/or tonight -- but tomorrow it's off to Philly International and sunny FL.

[TinkerBellMom]

This is our 5th DCL Cruise you would think I would know when the usual night of events are. I'm trying to plan which night to shoot for for Palo's. TruthfullyI'll be lucky to get in probably!!

Thanks for your support fellow DIS'rs. Look forward to meeting all of you Sunday at 3:30. (Last cruise I wondered what THOSE people were doing!! LOL!)

Arlene

[dancermom]

tinkerbellmom - keep your chin up. This is the chance to leave the troubles of home behind at least for a week.

Those of us staying at the Hyatt are we still on for the meet on Friday night????

9:00 Pm by the pool (if there pool is outdoors do we want to re-think the location??)

[dancermom]

My girls too can't wait to meet their new friends. Unfortunately Sarah has been trying to get everything done that she will miss next week so she isn't behind when she comes back so she hasn't had time to e-mail or IM, but I think they have a meet of there own scheduled at the club right after dinner on Saturday. That's if they don't all hook up waiting to board.

[DBMagic]

Is there a last list of where everyone is staying the night before and their room numbers on the ship?

Also, will anyone be wearing green ribbons or something else on Saturday so we can possibly say hello in the terminal?

[Scratch42]

We might have to make it a little later than 9:00 I could not get PS for Jiko's until 8:00 p.m.

Have not checked the weather report but from what I have heard from the owner of my company, it's been pretty cool at night so the pool might not be such a good idea.

Any suggestions?

BTW, it's freakin' snowing here! I can't handle it anymore! The only white I want to see is:

Wine and Sand!

BTW, DD is looking forward to meeting the girls but did not want to email due to the curcumstances that occurred last year! I just keep telling her, stay away from "TUBE STEAKS!" Order from Room Service! At least she is now excited and not leary about the trip!

Let's hope for smooth sailing!

Captn Night is Thursday, but don't quote me!

Scratch

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[dancermom]

I will be wearing a lime green pullover sweater. And I'll be the one going "Gracie get back here!!!!"

[TiggerPU88]

Hi!

I have BuzzBoyMom's list from a while back, but I think there may be a more complete one now? I know our names & cabin weren't on that one... we're in 7120: Adrienne (me), Joan (my Mom) & Elian (DS - "Two old!"). We will be at the Courtyard at Cocoa Beach the night before. Our flight from EWR gets into MCO at 9:30 p.m., so we will sleep in on Saturday!

I AM SO READY!!!!!

-- Adrienne : )

[DBMagic]

DancerMom - LOL

We will also be the ones saying "Desiree, where did your sister go?"

[QueenTrident]

Karen - If you're still around, can you post the list one last time? I want to download it to my Pocket PC.

Also, DH can't find his sports jacket. :rolleyes: Any short, thin husbands out there that can lend him a blue jacket for pictures?

Thanks!

[dancermom]

Why don't we try for 9:30, in the lobby, then we can see what is open and go for a drink from there. We can alway leave word at the front desk of where can be found for any late arrivals.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Jenn - Here ya go... I alphabatized it by post-name so it was easier to put a post name to a person's name.

BuzzBoyMom
The Rhoad Family - Don, Karen, Eric(6), Adam(4)
Camp Hill PA
Cabin 6050
Night before cruise - Radisson

Coach Mayo
Vickie, ????
Harrisburg PA
Night Before Cruise - MK

Dan and Scott
Mansfield OH

dancermom
The Giampietro Family - Jamie, Rob, Sarah(11) and Gracie(5)
Wilkes Barre, PA
Cabin 8080
Night Before Cruise - Hyatt

David Larson
Dave, DW, DD10, DD
New Brighton, MN

DBMagic
The Santaniello Family - Anthony, Christine, Brienna (6), Desiree10).
MA
Cabin 7578
Night Before Cruise - Radisson

disneylover5
The Halterman Family - Lisa, Don, Daniel(14), Annie(10), Gretchen(7); AND FRIENDS - Karen, Bill, Matt(15), Michael(14), Andrew(7)
Centreville VA
Cabins 2530, 2528, 2532
Night before cruise - driving down!!

Jensenva
DW, DH, DD12, DD9
Oak Hill VA
Night Before Cruise - Radisson

mariamard
DW, DH, Cecily(13), Ciara(4), Olivia(7WEEKS), DMIL(51)
Chicago IL
Cabins 7629, 7631

Minniesota
Mary, Zeke, Allie(12), David(10)
Eagan, Minnesota
Cabins 7600, 7602
Night Before Cruise – Hyatt

Minybear
Minybear & DH?
Tucson AZ
Cabin 6134
Night Before Cruise – Hyatt

Nesnboy
Boston Area
Cabin 8092

pjpoohbear
Penny & DM
Toronto Canada
Cabin 6147

QueenTrident
Jenn, Jeremy, Emily(3)
Matawan, NJ
Cabin 7050
Radisson

Scratch42
Janet & Tanya(12)
Toronto Canada
Cabin 6634
Night Before Cruise - Hyatt

Suecot2000
large group
Edgewood MD
deck 6
Night Before Cruise - Radisson

the4nitz's
Craig, Clarry, Makenna(4), Alaina(2)
Clintonville, Wisconsin
Cabin 6058
Night Before Cruise - Holiday Inn Express

TheGlensideGregorys
Kevin, Melissa, Connor(4)
Ardsley PA
Cabin 2583
Night Before Cruise - Radisson

TiggerPU88
Adrienne (37), Joan (Mom - 63) and Elian (2)
Princeton NJ
Cabin 7120
Night Before Cruise - Mariott

Tinkerbell4
Maredith, DD13, DS9
Lewisburg, PA
Cabin 2130
Night Before Cruise - Radisson

Tinkerbellmom
Arlene, DD10
Salina, KS

Track2Traveler
Large Group of 34 adults
Rochester, NY



DISMEET: Sunday, Promenade Lounge 3:30

[the4nitz's]

For us in Wisconsin, we could not have picked a better time to leave for a cruise. As of now it is -4 degrees below zero with a wind chill of at least -30 to -40 degrees below zero. For tonight they are saying -15 below zero for a low and windy. We should not have any weather releated problems for our flight Friday, just cold. Our family is all ready to go. Just pack the dress clothes and a few misc items Friday morning, drop the dog off at grandma's and off we go. I hope everybody has a safe trip to the port and we will see you all there.
:rotfl: :jumping1: :jumping2: :jumping3: :cool1: :rotfl::jumping1: :jumping4: :Pinkbounc :tongue: :wave2: :jumping2: :jumping1:

[Scratch42]

Hyatt Lobby @ 9:30 ish!

Thanks for the updated list!

I've finished payroll. And I hope I did not pay anybody 400 hours instead of 40 for the week I'm Off!LOL

I'll deal with it when I get back!LOL

I want to go home now! I have to pack!

Scratch
pirate:

[minniesota]

Not sure if anyone is left reading the boards but just had to share. I know several of you have said you have plenty of meds, or bandaids, etc. While I did all of the planning and packing (which is just fine with me since I'm an at-home mom and I have more time than DH), I did ask him to go to the bank and pick up some cash and to make sure he got some $1 bills for room service tips. He brought home $100 in ones!!!LOL So....if anyone needs $1 bills, look us up! He makes me laugh!! See you guys soon. We are on the ceiling!

[TiggerPU88]

gotta run now, but minniesota, that is so funny! Room Service for you!

-- Adrienne : )

[Scratch42]

I've just got home! What a day!

My Boss even asked me to check in on Monday!:rolleyes: I just looked at him and said "Are you Serious!" He was! He scared me that when I took my paycheck from him I did not notice that he did not sign it! Thank Goodness for Credit Cards!

Well I have to go pack now!

Check in later!

Scratch
:crazy:

[jensensva]

Hey all I'll be the Mom saying "Hilary PLEASEEEEEEE include your sister Erica.

The plane leaves from DCA at 3:30 yea!!!

My boss kicked me out of the office this afternoon with strict instruction to enjoy a "grown up beverage for her"

Everything is going in suitcases in the morning but it's all laid out on the living room floor ready to go.

We actually have moved to the Hyatt so Minniesota and Dancer Mom I think Hilary is part of the meet at the pool crowd or the club on Saturday. Looks like the lobby it is.

We are sOOOOOO excited it looks like snow here Sunday oh well we will think of friends and family have tropical drink and go HAHAHAHA:bounce:

Melissa

[Scratch42]

All packed and rarin' to go!

It's snowing here but very lightly, but who cares! I'm a goin' cruizin!

See some of you tomorrow and the rest on Saturday!

Safe Journey and Here's to a "MAGICAL" Cruise!

BTW, with all the drinks I got to drink for everybody, I don't think I have room for any food!LOL

Well off to do the dishes!

Later

Scratch
:hyper: pirate: :hyper:

[the4nitz's]

LAST POST....

Getting ready to head to the airport.

See everyone tommorrow.

Have safe trips.

[QueenTrident]

LAST POST!

Just getting last minute things finalized. Hope everyone has a safe a magical trip!

See you real soon! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[track2traveler]

It looks like we'll be the last to leave the cold, snowy north. We fly out mid-morning tomorrow, and should be on board the Magic by 3:00 PM. Although the forecast is for light snow and cold (near 0 F), flying should be OK. The only delay that I can see is for de-icing the plane, which has to be done for all aircraft parked on the tarmac overnight at this time of year. This is done after we board and pull away from the gate. This is only a 15-20 minute process and we should arrive in Pittsburgh in time to make our connection.

We'll turn out the lights. See you on board.
Will & Muriel

[Verandah Man]

This was the first pic of the Magic that I was able to get today for all of you 1/24/04 MAGICal cruisers. Have a MAGICal time this week. It's cold and snowing here in New Jersey this weekend.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/552/62Magic_1-24-04_1048am-med.jpg
Disney Magic Saturday morning January 24, 2004

[Verandah Man]

Happy Cruisin' Y'all

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/552/62Magic_two_palms_1-24-04.jpg
Magic sailing past Two Palms 1-24-04

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/548/62magic_st__thomas-late_afternoon-med.jpg
Magic in St. Thomas 1-28-04

[disneylover5]

Well, we are home......we drove 14 hours and 25 minutes. The snow in about 4 inches.....I told the kids no COMPLAINING about the cold....boy do I miss the ship and service!

[QueenTrident]

We're home too. We had a 5:55 p.m. flight out of MCO, so spent a few hours at Downtown Disney before the rain came. Then, we camped out at the airport.

I can't believe I'll have to make my bed and cook tomorrow! :( I want to be back on board.

Hope you all had a safe trip home and had a great vacation!

[Scratch42]

It does not have a Room Service Button!LOL

We made it home safely but due to turbulence, guess who got sick! Better at home then on the ship!

It is so strange to see 6" of snow instead of sand!

I want to go back NOW!

It was great meeting so many new friends! And of course seeing my "Sister" again!

Thanks Andy for the Pics! The postcards are in the mail!

Is it January 2005 yet!?!

Scratch
pirate:

[TinkerBellMom]

Daugther is requesting room service and for the room steward to come. She said "I don't like reality. I much prefer the MAGIC" We drove in an ice storm at 30 mph for112 miles to get home last night. Glad to have made it safely. Veranda Man thanks for the pix!!
It was really nice to meet the DIS'rs. I sure enjoyed meeting Dancer Mom. She has a lovely family. Also love to Scratch...she was an inspiration. (Ask her about the great service at Palo ;) )

Did any one re book for next year and when?? Love to hear.
Tough call--I LOVED the Eastern Itenary- St John and Trunk Bay was as close to heaven that I've been. But I love Grand Cayman too.

Thanks for all the cost saving tips! I hope to post my list of cost saving things I did to save money thanks to all the ideas that DIS'rs shared with me.

Stay warm friends!

[QueenTrident]

We're booked for the January 15th Western next year. Can't beat the price! We're paying the price we would have paid for our category 11 room, but we're getting a category 6 (must have that verandah!) I'm already researching excursions! :crazy:

[minniesota]

We made it home safe and sound - and the temp made it past zero for the first time in five days! Woohoo! We're getting snow again today - about 4 -6 inches. Yuck!

We also really enjoyed meeting everyone - such nice people on these boards.

TinkerbellMom - what excursion were you on and at what time? We were supposed to go to Trunk Bay that morning but had to detour because of rough seas and poor visibility for snorkeling! Were we duped? Just curious. We ended up at St. James island and we were very disappointed in the snorkeling. ANd the beach was not much either. Hmmm. Let me know which excursion you did. Thanks!

[the4nitz's]

We made it home safe and sound to the cold and snow of Wisconsin. I guess we missed below zero temps all week. Too bad. We had a great time and miss it already. We booked the Jan 29, 05 Western while on board. I will have to add a new count down timer. :hyper: :hyper:

[mariamard]

WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME.....AND IM SOOOOO HAPPY TO HAVE MET YOU ALL. MY DH BOOKED US IN A VERANDA CAT 6 , STATEROOM 6042(I THINK) FOR JAN 29, 2005!!!!!!STILL AHVE YET TO EVEN TAKE OUR SUITCASES OUT OF THE TRUCK:rolleyes: IT WAS -25 LAST NIGHT:eek:

[Minybear]

We got home safely last night. I was glad to meet again my "Sister" and really liked meeting everyone else from the DIS on board.

We have rebooked while on board for Eastern Jan 22, 2005 (we cannot do Western long story).

Is January 2005 here yet?:hyper:

princess: Minybear

[disneylover5]

We are also on the Jan 29th 05 Western.....Kids are out of school the 31st and 1st of Feb.....maybe snow will close school the rest of the week like it did this past week...my kids hardly missed any school....

the4nitzs - I don't even think we meet....iI guess we will be on a new thread together! It was so busy and one of my teenagers got strep in his skin....it was very painful. He was in the health service 5 different times got 4 shots....3 precriptions....2 over the counter medicines......and many tests...the total bill was $320....I could not believe how cheap it was! And the service was outstanding! They called us in the stateroom several times to check on him.

I think dancermom was thinking about this cruise as well....Jamie what did you all decide...Annie would love to be back on board with Sarah and Gracie!

Take care and stay warm...snow here on Tuesday Thursday and Friday....

[dancermom]

Lisa - we are up in the air. I was saying no because we are joining the vacation club, but now that I have experienced cold, I'm thinking we will need to book. My company is having a major reorg this week, so if I still have a job there is a good chance we will do the 29th western. I'll keep you posted.



We too enjoyed meeting everyone, and hope to keep in touch. Have a great rest of the winter.

Jamie

[disneylover5]

Jamie, Hope you decide to do the 29th Western.

[Carasoyn]

Minniesota,

I was traveling with TinkerBellMom and we didn't do an excursion. In an effort to save money we took a taxi to Red Hook, a ferry to St. John, and a taxi to Trunk Bay, total $26 a piece round trip. I'm not sure it was cheaper but the flexibility was great. We arrived between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Trunk Bay was stunning. I've never seen a prettier beach. The water was clear aqua, the snorkel trail was cool and monitored by lifeguards. This was our first time snorkeling and the equipment rental was only $5 (w/ a $25 refundable deposit). So much cheaper than $25 @ CC and according to a mag I read on the plane, Trunk Bay is the best snorkeling beach in the Carribean. What excursion were you on?

[minniesota]

We were on the 5 Star St. John Snorkle Beach Adventure on the Leylon Sneed. We were on our way by about 8:30 and half-way into the boat ride over to Trunk Bay, the captain announced that they had radioed ahead to the lifeguards and were told it was too rough to go to Trunk Bay. They said they wouldn't be able to get their dinghys into the beach from the boat and that there was poor visibility in the water. We were detoured to ST. James island and the snorkeling was poor at best. ANd the beach was not the greatest. We had a funny feeling about the captain's announcement - it just didn't ring true somehow. We figured maybe the bay was overbooked with other excursions and we got the short straw! Sounds like you guys had the right idea.

[TinkerBellMom]

Glad to hear that everyone made it home okay. It sounds as though we are all living in the freezer! I'm enjoying my photos- especially Trunk Bay!

Trunk Bay is a National Park and is one of the top 10 beaches in the world (Travel Chanel) What a treat to get to go there!!

We took a Taxi from the ship to Redhook and then took the ferry to St John. We caught a taxi in St John for $4 to take us to Trunk Bay. Total round trip transportation expenditures from ship to
Trunk Bay and back was $30 per person. It was $4 for adults to enter the National park for non-park members. Kids under 16 were free. It was VERY Clean-shower etc. Snack Bar sold beer and food etc- reasonalbe. The best part was the snorkeling!! $5 to rent equipt and the fish were awesome in their natural habitat. There was a snorkel trail with signs and info on the fish and coral etc. Very nice to see the fish in a natural setting vs. the man made setting at Castaway Cay. I enjoyed it much more than Castaway Cay. The water was very clear. The beach was much warmer and had much better sand too! Water was warm with nice waves. Instead of umbrellas, we used palm trees for shade! We spent the day. One day I will never forget!

It was nice to meet all of you. Hopefull all works out so we can meet again on the Western 1/29/05. ( Hint hint to those that scheduled for 1/15 I'd really love to meet you!) (Dancer Mom think hard about joining. My Sarah just loved your Sarah. The giggles at midnight could be heard 2 decks away!

I need to add what lovely children you all have. My daughter Sarah met many nice girls her age. I can tell that you all are raising your daughters well. All the DISer-girls I met were the kind of kids that I like my Sarah to hang with. Hats off to such good mothers!

:wave2: Bye for now

[disneylover5]

TinkerBellMom:

Are you on the 1-29 Western? Annie will be so happy!

[TiggerPU88]

Hi all!

Sorry I've been quiet... it's really busy here at the office.

We had a great time... until Thursday night. I was pretty sure I was having an allergic reaction to fish oil (I have had it many times before and know it well, unfortunately). Well, the next day, I still wasn't back to normal. Thanks heavens for Jenn (QueenTrident) who saw me feeling unwell at Castaway Cay and got a CM to help. (THANK YOU AGAIN!) Everyone one the ship and at CC said I was just seasick from the rolling that night... Although that didn't ring true to me, I stopped arguing. I checked it out when I got home... and it was my fish oil reaction. I even had hives. Somehow, some essense of it must have touched my food at the Captain's Gala. Yuck. I have gotten sick from eating a sandwich that was on the same plate as a tuna sandwich, so I am really sensitive to this.

So, I didn't end up rebooking on board, since I was feeling not so great. I am still torn. I got Donna's card and contemplated calling her, but then as I was thinking about it, I realized that I missed WDW on this trip. Maybe the 4-day is better for me... or maybe I am stilll disappointed that I missed Castawy Cay and that my allergies weren't really cared for in the way I expected (my server even recommended mushroom soup to me one night, after I had told him on the first night that I am allergic to mushrooms!).

We had a good time other than that, but it wasn't really how we wanted to end our vacation.

Anyway, thanks for listening to my venting.... maybe this will help me decide what to do.

-- Adrienne : )

[Carasoyn]

Hello all,

Does anyone have a picture of Simon from the UK. He was the head server for the LAPLAPL dining rotation? We are missing his picture from our scrapbook.

Thanks!

[Scratch42]

I am picking up my pics tomorrow.

I will let you know one way of the other.

Scratch
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