Any 10-16-04 cruisers yet?

[Zandy595]

Oh, in that case...

Hey everyone, guess what?! The mailman just dropped off my cruise documents. Woo hoo! :teeth:

[wildernessgirl]

Sandy, did you really get your docs already? I want ours!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the idea of whoever gets their docs last, buys everyone a drink!!!! I'm in for this!!!! Anyone else!!


Well, gonna go. I'llcheck back later!

[Zandy595]

Uh, yeah sure... ;) ;)

No, just kidding. Didn't want to be the last one and have to buy drinks for everyone. :p

[okwmeister]

Sandy:

Thanks for the magnet signs, they turned out great! Can't wait to see them on the stateroom door!!

doug

[Denine]

Just checking in. I will be AWOL for a few days delaing with this pesky packing.

Welcome Katie! And Happy birthday wishes.

[tevagirl]

You see...this is exactly how rumors start:

The Doc's are in the mail.....

Due to a water shortage the pools will be closed until further notice.

Rose is a perfectly normal human being.....

[Zandy595]

Doug ~ You're welcome. :D

Tracey ~ I mailed your sign and Mickey magnet today. ::MickeyMo

Thea ~ I'm working on your signs and will mail them next week. I'm going to PM you with the designs, for your approval, since you asked for different wording. princess:

To everyone who ordered the DISboard Mickey magnets ~ Feel free to cut them out, if you want. I just didn't have time to cut them all out.

[tiggerfantoo]

Do the docs usually come by mail or Fed Ex? The DCL employee I spoke to said they come by Fed Ex (UPS, etc) but not by mail. I gave her my street address, not my post office box number.

So . . . . if they send them via the post office, I won't get them. That means someone at the post office might be on the cruise impersonating me. . . :-(

Seriously, though, I can hardly believe that the cruise is right around the corner. I want to dig my suitcases out and start packing right now.

Someone on another thread said room service will deliver to the laundry rooms. That almost feels sneaky, like when I used to hide the kind of candy bars that I like in Tupperware containers marked "cotton balls" in the bathroom. It was the only way I could be sure that the kids wouldn't find my secret supply of Snickers and eat them all. It's amazing how sneaky we can get when we have children.

Gloria

[tevagirl]

Sandy...I sent you a PM.

Gloria...it's amazing some of the things we have to do just because we gave birth!

[wide awake]

Hi All,
Need the cruise more today than yesterday...after 5 tearful, hysterical phone calls finally got transportation for DS for his new school on Monday. Mind you this was promised in May...I really, really, hate the whole special ed process...turns a normal dignified human being into a basket case...the only reason my child gets what he needs is that the district knows I'll fight. It is so hard being on two sides...yesterday I sat in on two IEPs...made certain my students got what they needed, but also made certain my director of special ed was happy...not an easy tightrope to walk.

The news about Sophie is horrible...I was afraid of something like that.

We reserved two scuba excursions for DH...the faxed form from DCL came back with GTY room assignment...we've had our rooms for months and don't think we're getting an upgrade...we have connecting rooms. Did everyone end up with GTY on the excursion form ?

Zandy...I think you wanted excursion info...as stated above DH is doing the scuba in St. Martin and St. Thomas...other than that I think DS, me, and my mom will be doing the beaches and trams on our own, and at CC I want to do the banana boat ride...maybe the kayak too...

[Zandy595]

wide awake ~ I'm glad you mentioned the GTY on the excursion confirmation paper. It says that on mine too, even though I've had my stateroom number since the day I booked, in January.

Did you book with a TA? We did. I think that might be the reason it says GTY. Anyone know?

[tevagirl]

Good Morning :sunny: ....I sound like one of those dreaded "morning people" don't I? You know the ones who get up and can function the minute their feet get out of bed and actually be nice about it. Well, I'm not. I have to have my coffee and read my paper before anyone even looks at me. However, my DH is one of "them". I have almost killed him many a morning. No one should be so darned cheerful or talkative before 11am. As a matter of fact....I have always said that mornings shouldn't start until 11am. (And then end at 12.) ::yes::

Anyway.....have to go to the hairdresser's this morning and then go shopping :) . I know, I know, tough job but somebody has to do it. Thought I'd just pop in and say hello before I went.

So, hello.
:wave2:

Denise

[tiggerfantoo]

Wide awake, I booked our cruise directly through DCL. I just received the excursion confirmation letter in the mail, and it had my stateroom number on it. So, it sounds like you are right saying that maybe it says GTY on your confirmation letter because you booked through a TA.

It sounds like you have picked some fun things to do on Castaway Cay. The banana boat ride sounds like a lot of fun!

Gloria

[WldWcnWmn]

I only have a GNTY, I wanna' a room number...:scratchin

Sandy...we'll await your pm. I can't wait for the signs, it's just another step in the process! We're gettin' so close! I can't wait! I think I wanna' cancel our Castaway Cay snorkel gear reservation. I read in Passporter's you don't really need a reservation :rolleyes: I dunno'. I got Mekayla fins, a mask and a snorkel, but I haven't seen anything for me yet. There isn't a lot of snorkeling going on here in Oregon! :tongue: We made priority seating for the Luau at the Polynesian and now Mekayla says she doesn't wanna' cut a day at the Park short to go to the 5:15pm dinner show. Oh well...saves me about $80.00! hmmm...better head over to the disney web site and cancel that... talk to you princesses later.princess:

[matty204]

Sandy

Thanks for the magnet signs, they turned out great!

[tevagirl]

Hi All!
Still working on the name pins...I'll let you know.

Libby....I sent you a PM with all the information about the Illuminations cruise.

Denise

[KathyKC]

Hello All,
I am really getting excited about the cruise now that the shore trips are booked. Does anyone have a little girl in the 7 year old range who would want to connect with my Jessa before the cruise? I have listed our shore trips below:

St. Maarten
French Riviera Beach Rendevous

St Thomas
Paradise Point Tramway
Charlotte Amalie Historical Walking Tour

Castaway Cay
Parasailing 10:30

Have a great day!
Kathy

[tevagirl]

Kathy....my DS, DGS, DSIL and some of our friends are doing the parasail at 10:30 too.

Denise

[WldWcnWmn]

Hi Princesses! princess:
39 days today for us...I'm doing the "Happy Dance!"
Sandy...The signs look awesome...Mekayla FREAKED when she saw the layout for her :cake: sign. I PM'd you. Sorry it took me so long to get back on the o.k.
Well, I got fins, a snorkel and a mask today for me, guess some people do snorkel in Oregon after all, who knew! I hope Disney's not too hard core on that "everyone must wear a life vest while snorkeling at Castaway Cay" rule. I don't have one. Anyone know if they'll give you grief over not wearing a floatation device? Mekayla has one, and I'm a Navy Vet (no fear of the water here) so I hope they don't. 39 days baby... 39 days.

[tevagirl]

Dear Fellow Princess (aka Thea)....when we were there last year they did require everyone who was snorkeling to wear a vest but they provided them.

[WldWcnWmn]

Thanks for letting me know. I was planning on bringing Mekayla's floatation vest anyway, as we're doing Trunk Bay, and she wants to snorkel the trail but if they offer vests at Castaway Cay, that's cool. :hyper:
If I don't stop buying stuff, we'll have nothing left to go shopping on when we hit St. Martin. I was planning on three bags for our two week vacation, and I've already got four bags packed! Looks like it's gonna' be three bags each at this rate.:crazy:
I'm so giddy about the trip...I hope we get down to Florida o.k. Good Guys had portable DVD players on sale for $99.99 so, I got one for Mekayla to watch whatever she wants on the plane. Hopefully that'll knock off a few hours for her.

[tevagirl]

Thea? Do you have the feeling we are all alone here? :(

[tevagirl]

Have to tell you what happened to me at work yesterday. First let me tell you a little about myself. I know that I sound young, tall and thin but trust me when I tell you that I am none of the above. So....I am in the back of the unit filing some reports when the woman (Diane) who is training to take my place during my vacations comes back and tells me that there are some guys here to run computer lines for some new equipment that is going in. Now, these guys can't just walk in to the treatment area because we have patients in various stages of undress back there. So I go walking up to escort them back and I cut through our break room which is carpeted. Now...on my feet are these Easy Spirit shoes that I got when we were in Myrtle Beach this past May. These shoes have been very comfortable since the first day I put them on but unfortunately over the last few months they have kind of stretched out of shape and are a little loose on my feet. I am about three feet from the computer guys (all four of them) when I promptly fall flat on my face at their feet. I don't know what happened (but I think it was those darn shoes!) but I literally went from erect to prone in about 2 seconds. No stumbling, no down on my knees, just flat on my face. Now, you know how most people's reactions would be to either gasp and cry "OMG, are you okay?" (which is what I heard from Diane who was behind me) or to laugh hysterically (which I must admit I have done in the past when I was on the standing up end). Well these guys just stood there with absolutely no reaction on their faces at all. Just stood there looking at me. I swear if I could have read their minds they all would have been saying "Oh please...not now..I don't have time for this." So I pick myself up, rub my poor rug burned knees (and my ego) and escort these morons into the back where they can do their stupid computer line running job. I still can't believe those guys. Their reaction (or actually their lack of one) was hysterical! If it wasn't so funny I would have kicked their butts. Of course...I would have had to do that yesterday because my muscles hurt so bad today I couldn't even take on a puppy. Anyway...just thought I'd share my humiliation with all of you.

Talk to later, Denise:o

[wide awake]

Hi Denise,
I'm 42 and I have decided that lots of the people younger than myself really have no reactions or thoughts...my sister discovered the same thing when she taught 9th grade English last year. By the way, I'm tall...guess I'm thin, and no one is more of a clod than I am...if there is a dust mote to trip on I will find it.

[Zandy595]

Well, here I am on the computer when I should be getting ready to go out and fight the crowds for hurricane supplies. At the moment it looks like Frances is coming straight at us. I am scared to death because I've never been in a BAD hurricane (I guess that's a good thing) and don't know what to expect. We have hurricane shutters, that I hope DH will put up before it's too late. DH is a corrections officer and if/when a hurricane comes he's required to be at the jail the whole time, which leaves me and Brendan alone.

It's beautiful outside right now though. :sunny: That's going to change BIG time in a couple days, unless Frances turns and stays out at sea. If it goes a little more north it's going to hit Port Canaveral.

[cinric]

Hello Everybody: We are newbies (just the two of us) joining your fun group on 10/16. We are booked for the 12 Metre Regatta (him) and Under Two Flags tour (me) for St. Maarten Anyone joining either of us???

[Zandy595]

cinric ~ Welcome to the boards! My parents booked the 12 Metre Regatta.





Hurricane Frances
OK, I guess I was wrong. IF the hurricane stays on it's projected path (they have no idea right now if it will) it's going to go right through the Port Canaveral area. A little better for my family, not good for DCL. However, a lot of things could change over the next couple days. What they call a 'projection cone' (I think) has it possibly going anywhere from the Keys to South Carolina.

[Julebobo]

Denise, If you think that is bad you should hear what happened to me in Hawaii a few years back. I was on this boat at Peart Harbor, and I passed out. No one knew I had passed out. They were all so involved looking at the monument that there I lay as they all departed the boat. Can you imagine that? We were even with a couple of friends who not only didn't know that I had passed out but never realized that I had been taken back to the island never making it onto the monument......so how about that for a story? We still laught about it.............Julebobo

Welocme all new

[Denine]

I have been MIA longer than planned. Our cat died suddenly Monday morning. I was hysterical. Ollie was only 5 and the sweetest cat. It hasn't even been a year since we lost Shannon. Maybe Ollie missed her too much.

We got the keys to our new house last night, so you know where we will be.

Hope Frances stays away from you Floridians.

Welcome Aboard Cinric! This will be our 1st DCL cruise with a child. We went on 5 without.

[tevagirl]

Denine...I'm sorry to hear about Ollie. :(

Cinric....welcome to the boards!

Sandy...good luck, I hope Frances stays away!

Julebobo....I would never go away with those friends again. What idiots. But maybe your friends thought you were bent over tying your shoes and not slumped over passed out with your head in the lap of the stranger next to you? I really think that's probably what happened. And maybe there was just sooo many people on the Arizona Memorial that they never even realized that you weren't with them? Maybe they never even knew any thing was wrong until they were in the boat on the way back to shore when it was announced on the two way radio for your friends to meet you in a certain place? I don't know but maybe that's what happened. By the way....I'm just curious....exactly how many socks was Bob wearing during that tour? Oh wait, that's right, I believe I heard it was ONE. Is that possible? (Have a safe trip and give Rolie Polie Olie or whatever his name is a big kiss from us.)

[Julebobo]

All the MAYBES in the world will never erase the hurt in my heart caused on that dreadful day by my friends. Oh, but I am sure that they had a good time.........and so what if Bobo (being his usual trendy self) chose to wear only one sock, as is the Hawaiin tradition? (Well, maybe it is).
We will have fun Rollie is waiting.............Julebobo

[vandawho]

Hello...........Getting so excited here I cant stand it!

I hope you stay safe there in Florida.........Doesnt it always seem those Corrections Officers are at work at the worse times?? Blizzards, tropical storms, anything.......My husband works second shift and I hate when we are having a storm and he isnt here. And for some reason ever since Andrew was born.......it's hard to get him to call off sick! Before it used to be every Sunday he'd call off......Now for some reason he has to "save" his sick time....Go figure :rolleyes: ........Gotta give them credit though....It's not a nice place to be.........I work in the office there and everyday we feel like we are getting "locked up" Good thing I like the people I work with, need to have a little fun..............My friend had to cancel her trip to the Bahamas, she was supposed to leave today and was advised not to go because of the hurricane......they are sooooo sad.

Anyway..........Everytime I hear the Hawaii stories it's as if I was hearing them for the first time.......They're even better in person........Poor Aunt Jule, if you took me with you, I sure wouldnt have left you slumped over tieing your shoes!!

I cant believe we go away next month.......I hope Andrew starts walking before we leave.......Good night

[WldWcnWmn]

Oh Teva...you are so funny. I recently read a line in a book that went something like, {the only carnal knowledge I subscribe to these days is culinary} I can relate! I would have tried not to giggle to death and just lay, lie, whatever...(where's that english teacher) on the floor until one of those bone-heads offered to assist me up. Chivalry is dead.

Sandy... did you get my PM?

Man, this is the day I could use a Buchwacker :drinking1

I took Mekayla to met her new 2nd grade teacher today (after an eight hour day at work) and there are 32 children on the class rolls. Doesn't that seem like a lot for one teacher? I thought so...then I hit her with the "sorry, Mekayla will be out of school for two weeks..." speech. I thought she was gonna' send me to the principal's office for encouraging truancy. I told her I had been planning this trip since before Mekayla was in Kindergarten...so kinna' sorry about the bad timimg, but deal with it. (After all, I have my priorities in order...Mekayla, Me & Mickey)

[wildernessgirl]

Sandy and all the rest of your Floridians, PLEASE BE SAFE!!! I have watching closely and I am very concerned for all of you! I know what you mean about your husband having to be at work during these rough times! Garry, my DH is a police officer here in Ohio and he is called in during storms and everything else that might cause problems. Last year we were hit with that HUGE blackout. Since we have cordless phones which don't work without electricity, the station couldn't call him in, right.... WRONG!! They sent someone to our house to get him!!! It was strange because you didn't know WHY the entire state was out (or for the other states as well, was it an accident or terrorists?). Anyways, I was prego with our 3rd child and it wasn't a fun night for me with a 4 year old and 2 year old! SOOO, I can understand your feelings COMPLETELY!


Thinking of you so sending Pixie Dust your way! Be safe! And keepus posted!!

[Zandy595]

Thea ~ Yes, I got your PM. I PM'd you back that day, but when I went to Sent Items, just now, it wasn't there. Sorry, don't know what happened. :confused: I'm really glad you like the signs. I'll do the one with the Mickey balloons for Mekayla. Bad news though - I won't be able to mail them out this week like I had planned. I've been VERY busy getting ready for this hurricane :worried: and I won't have time to get to the post office, even if it is open. I'm sorry. I promise, as soon as the weather gets better I'll mail them right out.

They cancelled school for tomorrow and Friday. DH is going to put the last hurricane shutter up tomorrow morning and it's going to be completely dark in my house. :scared1: My mom and step father (and their cat) are being evacuated from their house tomorrow at noon so they'll be staying with us until they're given the OK to go back. :crowded: :rolleyes: I might go crazy even before the storm hits. :crazy:

:cat: My poor little kitty is trying so hard to look out her window and can't figure out why she can't see anything.

[Julebobo]

FOR THE LAST TIME I WASN'T TIEING MY SHOE11111111111

[tevagirl]

Originally posted by Julebobo
FOR THE LAST TIME I WASN'T TIEING MY SHOE11111111111

Yes...but how many socks were YOU wearing? :magnify:

[Denine]

......I hope Andrew starts walking before we leave.......Good night [/B][/QUOTE]

No you don't! The they want to walk everywhere ans don't want to sit nice in their stroller.

Sandy: Hang in there with Frances!

Going to start moving this weekend.

[WldWcnWmn]

I was just sitting here, on my lunch break, trying to avoid the rain. I don't know what I was thinking, being a Letter Carrier in Oregon. The Post Office should issue us Boats, in stead of Mail Trucks...

Sandy!...are you crazy girlfriend?!?! Don't give my signs a second thought! I just wanted you to know what Mekayla's choice was, since you gave her one...Don't even think about making or sending the signs until things settle down. I hope you guys fare the weather well. If I don't get them before we leave...I'll just knock on your stateroom door.::yes:: Just kidding. Please keep us posted on the weather conditions there, though and your safety and sanity.

Speaking of Sanity... I have none left. I am MICKEY CRAZY! Hey, just outa' curiosity have any of you read the Da Vinci Code? Whatcha' think about all the Disney references? Kinda' cool.princess:

Were pulling links off the countdown chain everyday! It's kinda' neat seeing something tangible get smaller and smaller as the days get closer and closer. How much stuff do you forget to pack on average? I have rearranged our bags once already and I still have stuff I'd like to bring and can't fit...can anyone say packrat?:crazy:

[tiggerfantoo]

WldWcnWmn, You have already packed???? I wanted to start packing, but decided to wait until the documents arrive. From what other people on the board have said, I guess we can start looking for our docs around the 15th or 20th.

A DCL CM told me that they are sent out from 15 to 30 days prior to the cruise.

Can you believe it is September already? October 16th can't get here soon enough. October 16th to 23rd better go by really slow, though. I want my "princess" treatment to go by as slowly as possible!

Gloria

[tevagirl]

Sandy....hoping Frances has some mercy on you. I'll say a prayer.

Denine....how's the unpacking going? When do you think you'll be totally moved in or are you already? And by the way...Andrew does not and has never "sat nice" any where. He's a little :hyper:

Gloria....I also can't believe that it's September already! We are going to be cruising before you know it! ::yes::

Thea...you didn't happen to see my check in among your mail did you? I'm missing a big one. Ed McMahon says he mailed it out a long time ago. I think Ed's lying.

Have to go...Big Brother's coming on.

Talk to you all later,
Denise

[wide awake]

Hi Denine,
Sorry about your cat...it is so hard to lose a pet. Hope the move is going okay.

We leave 6 weeks from tomorrow, Yeah !!! Have already started rescheduling appts for the 15th-23rd, which makes it all seem very real. I will not pack till the day before...don't have enough clothes to have any out of commission...

Does anyone know ? Can wine be carried on the plane or not...want to stop at Delicato vineyards in the next couple of weeks and buy a couple bottles for the wine party and also for the room...should I wait till I get to the port ?

[Zandy595]

Hi everyone. We left our house last night and are now staying with my aunt in W. Palm Beach, which is about 35 minutes south of our house. She's farther inland and we figured we'd be better off here. My parents are coming here this morning also. And my cousin's girlfriend's family are go to be here later today. There will 15 of us. Good thing it's a big house.

DH had to go to work last night, but they actually let him leave this morning. As soon as he got out he went back up to our house because he forgot to secure the garage door. :rolleyes: He has to go into work again this afternoon and then might have to stay there until Sunday or later.

There has been good news and bad news... It's now down to a category 3 - 125 mph winds, but it's moving VERY slowly, so it could strengthen again.

We could lose power today so this might be the last time I can get on for a while. I guess if we don't have a house to go back to we won't be able to go on the cruise either. :sad: Have to wait and see what happens. This is soooo hard to deal with.

[takemeaway]

Sandy, we wish you and your family all the best. WE will keep hoping that the hurricane gets downgraded and our ship board rooms get upgraded! YOu are in our thoughts and prayers. STAY SAFE!

[corrybaybe]

Hello Everyone


Sandy hope everything goes well for you and your family. You are in our prayers stay safe.



Peg

[wildernessgirl]

Hi to all!!!

Sandy, sending you Pixie Dust your way! I hope all goes well! Stay safe and let us know, when you can, how things are! We will be thinking of you! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

Stay safe!

[Zandy595]

Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and Pixie Dust. Power went out for a little while, but it's back on now. Pretty sure it'll be going out again soon. The rain has started and it's getting very windy. Last I heard it's going to make land fall near Sebastian tomorrow night, which is just north of Vero Beach.

[WldWcnWmn]

Sandy, Mekayla and I are hoping all goes well. We're praying for you!::yes::

I thought I would pull all the Postal strings I could get my hands on (weren't many) when I started with the Post Office, to see where my check was as well. They just replied, "it's in the mail." I think Ed lied to us, both. But I still look everyday!

Has anyone heard how Castaway Cay fared the storm? Wonder what the cruisers going out tomorrow are doing?!?! You think they {Disney} ever CANCELLED the trip due to weather? Perish the thought!:eek:

After all these years of planning, paying and dreaming... I would just fall over if our trip doesn't happen. Mekayla and I were doing "what if's" last night. You know how it goes... she says, what if Mickey can't get his island up and running by the time we're there...what if there's a hurricane when we go... what if we don't get to go...what if...what if. My standard response was "I dunno." :confused3

[tiggerfantoo]

Sandy, My DH and I are keeping you in our prayers as you go through this hurricane. Hopefully there will be no harm to your family or your home.

WldWcnWmn, They said on the news that there was alot of damage at Abaco Island in the Bahamas. I thought that island was within sight of Castaway Cay. Hopefully CC will weather the storm without any damage to buildings, trees, or the beach.

Denine, I can appreciate how much a cat can love it's "people". I have two cats who are more than just animals ~ they are family members. My DD complains that I spoil the cats more than I ever spoiled her or her brother.

Does everyone have their bubbles ready for the cast-off party? 42 days and counting . . . .


Gloria

[tevagirl]

Okay...I made the pins. Unfortunately I can't show you because I don't know how. They are lime green Mickey heads, cut out from the Home Depot paint chips, name is put on with a paint pen, they are laminated and have a bar pin on the back. I think 50 cents a pin would cover the cost of the laminating sheets, bar backs, padded envelopes and postage. If you want any tell me the names and your address and I'll get them off to you.

How's it going, Sandy? Still thinking of and praying for you guys.

Thea.....repeat after me....We will not be canceled. We will not be canceled. We will NOT be canceled. There.....that should do it.

We are all getting so excited about this trip. I was actually getting a little too excited. Lost a couple of nights sleep trying to think of everything I have to do and get before the trip. Had to calm myself down. Nuts, huh?

Have to go....got some shoppin' to do! (for the trip, ofcourse!) Talk to you all later.
Denise

[WldWcnWmn]

Well, we've been watching the news so close. I used to live in Jax Beach (Jacksonville) and I have family there. They still have power, but are getting ready to drive up to east Georgia hoping to miss most of the damage. I've been reading the reports from this board and on the walt disney web site. Looks like CC took a whallup and is still experiencing heavy rains. Apparently all the people who live there were evacuated. I know we won't be cancelled over this (Mickey's got 3 weeks to do his Magic and make the island o.k. for tourists) but I am still sick to my stomach. Literally. I am too type A to handle stuff like this. :rolleyes: I hope that Sandy's o.k. and everyone makes it throught his storm allright. I feel guilty for having such a pretty weekend. It's sunny and warm, which is rare for Oregon.

we won't be cancelled...we won't be cancelled...we won't be cancelled.pirate:

[tevagirl]

:wave2: Hi ALL!

I hope Sandy's making out okay. What a mess that state is in. Those poor people.

This is a very busy month for us. We have baby showers, a birthday (Andrew's first!) two christenings (one which is today), and a wedding all coming up in the next 3 weeks. At least the month will go by very quickly. ::yes::

We were stopped at a red light yesterday and there was an suv type car stopped on the other side of the light. It had a sun roof and standing up out of the sun roof was this big pure white husky looking dog. It would have been funny enough just seeing him standing with his head out of the sun roof but he was also wearing goggles!

I hope everyone has a nice Labor Day. Stay safe.
Denise

[wide awake]

Hi,
Hope all of you are safe...I don't think we'll be cancelled, but I do wonder if they might switch ports on us. I was excited before, now I'm giddy...we might have a mystery cruise too !!! Might as well look at the bright side.

[KathyKC]

Denise,
I look forward to seeing you on the parasailing trip.

To Everyone in Floriday,
Hope you and your families are okay.

Kathy

[Denine]

Sandy: I hope everything is going OK. It looks like W. Palm was getting hit pretty hard from video on the weather channel this morning.

We are partially moved in. The movers come Thursday. We are exhausted.

No time to think about the cruise.

[tevagirl]

Kathy...I won't be on the parasail :eek: but I will be watching from the sidelines!

Sandy...can't wait to hear how you and your home did during the last few days. I hope everyone and everything is okay.

Happy Labor Day to everyone. After today I won't have to go food shopping at 6am to avoid the crowds. :tongue: But, on the other hand, it means summer is over. :( But then again it means the cruise is that much closer! :) (I could go on but I won't.)

Talk to you later, Denise

[katie'sduck]

Sandy,
Hope you and yours are doing well. You are in my thoughts.

Patty

[Mickey02]

Happy Labor Day

I haven't posted on this board for a long time. I am pretty out of touch with everything.

I have been looking for information on how CC faired. Seems no one really knows but lots of speculation. Sounds like there is a good chance we may not get to stop there.:(

Sandy-I hope everything turned out ok. Are you back home now?

Barb

[Zandy595]

I'm back. We were able to come home Monday afternoon. We finally got power back last night and just now got our phone back. The only damage we sustained, at my house, was 4 out of 8 trees were blown over. DH staked them back up and hopefully we'll be able to save them. My DM (20 minutes SE of here, near the beach) had her screens ripped off her patio and a big palm tree knocked over. She was so worried that her whole house was going to be torn apart. We feel very lucky. The upscale mobile home park near my neighborhood took a huge hit. Big trees fell on a couple of them and a lot of roofs were ripped to shreds. There are many trees down, a lot on power lines. Our county cancelled school for the whole week. DS really wants to go back. I hope the school is OK, I haven't heard anything. Normally he would be happy about not having school, but all this has been extremely hard on him and he just wants everything to get back to normal. He was terrified during the worst of the storm, we all were. My aunt's house (where we stayed) has hundreds of very tall pine trees all around it and we were sure that at least one was going to come down on the house. Fortunately none of them hit the house or the cars. Their driveway was blocked by a few that fell down though. Luckily my uncle has a chain saw or we'd still be there. A small town in my county took the direct hit, but since this hurricane was so HUGE and covered the whole state everyone had to deal with it.

Now our only problem is we don't have any food. Well, we do have a few cans of ravioli left, but that doesn't appeal to me at all. A couple stores were open because they were running on generators, but they don't have any milk, meat, fresh fruit or vegetables.


Has anyone heard anything definite about Castaway Cay, St. Maarten, or St. Thomas? I went to DisneyCruise.com, but it only had info for 9/9 and 9/11 cruises. I really hope they don't switch it to the western itinerary. I've been to those places, except Key West. Looks like Port Canaveral will be up and running by this Saturday and CC might be OK for the 9/11 cruisers. At least it says they haven't made any itinerary changes to that cruise yet.

[katie'sduck]

Hi Sandy.

So glad you are back with us and that you sustained no major damage. It probably seems like it will never get back to normal at this point, but it will. Keep reassuring your DS. I'm sure your family is being kept in everyone's prayers and thoughts as well as the whole state of Floridians.

Keep your chin up!

Patty

[Denine]

Sandy: I am so glad everything is OK with your house and your mom's house. I was worried about you guys over the weekend.

We move tomorrow and Frances is now here. Just a lot of rain, but a pain to move in.

[corrybaybe]

HI All !!

Hi Sandy I am really glad you and your family are safe. I thought about you all weekend.



Peg

[tiggerfantoo]

Hi, Sandy, I'm glad that you and your family are safe. My DH and I were vacationing in Virginia last September when the hurricane went through. The people there seemed to handle things very well, even though there was so much devistation and no electricity. Most restaurants were closed, and the ones that were open had a very limited menu as they lost everything in their freezers and refrigerators. I remember eating a lot of salads! I remember talking to one clerk at the Wal-Mart. Her power had been off for four days at that point. She said that she was going to find a store that was open and buy a small container of milk for her cat. Lucky kitty, to have an owner that loved it that much!

I hope power is restored to your area soon, and that the stores are able to restock their freezers and shelves soon.

It looks like Ivan is going to stay away from the east coast of Florida. If they do change our itinerary, will we be able to make shore excursion reservations?

Gloria

[wide awake]

Hi All,
Just heard from my DU person...CC is not too damaged, should not be a problem for our cruise. Glad everyone is safe and that Ivan is keeping his distance.

[WldWcnWmn]

Hazza Sandy!! You guys made it without too much loss.
Mekayla and I are so glad to hear that everything is o.k. We are also super excited that Ivan is not going to hit Castaway Cay. (Hopefully):rolleyes:

I hope everything is o.k. for our cruise. I can't even imagine having our cruise cut to three nights...I would be so bummed. Even though no one was at fault, did DCL do anything for their guests that had to cut their trip short this week on the Magic? Just curious.:crazy:

[Julebobo]

Originally posted by tevagirl
Okay...I made the pins. Unfortunately I can't show you because I don't know how. They are lime green Mickey heads, cut out from the Home Depot paint chips, name is put on with a paint pen, they are laminated and have a bar pin on the back. I think 50 cents a pin would cover the cost of the laminating sheets, bar backs, padded envelopes and postage. If you want any tell me the names and your address and I'll get them off to you.

How's it going, Sandy? Still thinking of and praying for you guys.

Thea.....repeat after me....We will not be canceled. We will not be canceled. We will NOT be canceled. There.....that should do it.

We are all getting so excited about this trip. I was actually getting a little too excited. Lost a couple of nights sleep trying to think of everything I have to do and get before the trip. Had to calm myself down. Nuts, huh?

Have to go....got some shoppin' to do! (for the trip, ofcourse!) Talk to you all later.
Denise

Yu did a good job.........Bobo and I are wearing ours already....julebobo

[tevagirl]

Originally posted by Julebobo
Yu did a good job.........Bobo and I are wearing ours already....julebobo

You're so sweet...that's why I love you.

(By the way...did you get Jill's email?)

Sandy! I am happy to hear that you "weathered" out the storm. We were all worried about you. Well...most of us. (Some of us were fooling around in California with some guy named Rollie and didn't even know there was a crisis going on.)

[Julebobo]

Yes, I did get that nasty reply........well, because of our long friendship I will still be there but I will have to assume it is a BYOHD party....... and will do so...............julebobo

[Zandy595]

Denise ~ I PM'd you about the pins.

[Julebobo]

Originally posted by tevagirl
You're so sweet...that's why I love you.

(By the way...did you get Jill's email?)

Sandy! I am happy to hear that you "weathered" out the storm. We were all worried about you. Well...most of us. (Some of us were fooling around in California with some guy named Rollie and didn't even know there was a crisis going on.)

I didn't see this before, like I was there just having a good time of it. First of all you should know that they had a heat wave that I had to endure, then Bobo wanted to eat at a Japanese restaurant ( a real one) and you know how I like fish, NOT. So it is not that I was there just having a good time. There were other things going on.
And if you keep up this being mean I shant wear my pin........julebobo

[lildeb724]

After a last minute change of plans (Hurricane Frances hit Grand Bahama Hard - we had been planning to go to our lucaya) We just booked this cruise. Imagine my surprise when I found out this chain was 55 pages so I don't really have time to go through them all.

So a quick introduction - My name is Debbie, I will be traveling with my husband, 3 1/2 year old daughter and 11 month old son. We have room 8520. My husband and I won (yes won) a 3 night cruise in October of 1999 (I believe it was the wonder first open to the public sail) We had a great time and I have just been dreaming about doing it again but it was so expensive (admittedly I wanted a verandah again and some extra room). So all of a sudden the hurricane wiped out my trip I had planned and I have all sort of personal issues going on (I'm only 35 and my Mom died more than 3 years ago and my dad now has lung cancer and It doesn't look good) and I said "screw it" and we are blowing the budget on this trip! I don't know think I will be able to get away over the next year because of my dad. I am so excited and everytime I think of how much fun my daugher is going to have I start to cry. Looking forward to hearing introductions from everyone.

[tevagirl]

Originally posted by Julebobo
Yes, I did get that nasty reply........well, because of our long friendship I will still be there but I will have to assume it is a BYOHD party....... and will do so...............julebobo

You better bring them already cooked. ;) But...good news! We are also having Japanese food! Jill is preparing it herself.

Sandy...I PM'd you back.

Debbie...I'm sorry you had to cancel your cruise but welcome to this one! My DH Joe, DD Jill, her DH AJ, and kids Alec 12 and Andrew 11months (when's your baby's birthday?) along with my DS Ted, his DW Mary and their DD Makayla 3 1/2, my girlfriend (since about 1960 :eek: ) who is known on this board under the alias "Julebobo" (and has a fetish about hotdogs) and all of her family are going. We are going to have alot of fun and I can't wait for this trip. I am very sorry to hear about your dad's illness. My dad died when I was 29 from the same thing.

Talk to all later,
Denise :wave2:

[lildeb724]

Hi Everyone,
Denise thanks for the welcome. Jeremy's Birthday is November 5th. This will be his "birthday cruise" I told our 3 1/2 year old tonight and had to pull her off the ceiling she is so excited.

[lildeb724]

Hi Everyone,
Denise thanks for the welcome. Jeremy's Birthday is November 5th. This will be his "birthday cruise" I told our 3 1/2 year old tonight and had to pull her off the ceiling she is so excited.

[takemeaway]

Hi Debbie, welcome to the thread

Sandy, I am sooo glad that you and your family made it through the hurricane with only minor damage. I read that the Radisson is open and Ron Jon's suffered some water damage.

We are getting excited about sailing here. I am trying to get things together this week, the hottest week of the year. I made my 5 year old try on his black suit in 90 degree heat in an unairconditioned house. He was a real trooper though. He said he looks good in black....don't we all!

Frank, the challenging child, informed me the other day that "HIS life is miserable" because there was no LUCKY Charms to eat. Can we all say "DRAMA Queen"? I don't know where he gets these emotional, crazy outbursts.....must be the father's side.

My next task is to get the kids halloween costumes for the MNSSHP. I don't think the boys are gonna go for the princess outfits even though I keep pointing out the pretty pink lace. There is often a lot of eye rolling and loud groans however it doesn't stop me from torturing my children. Are you guys seeing years of therapy?

Please Stay SAfe and Well.

Rose

[corrybaybe]

Hi Debbie Welcome aboard!!!!!


Well today is dgs 1st birthday!!! How time flys.


Has anyone received their docs yet??? I am really ready to do the doc dance.


Have to go work today ugh!!!!!!!!!!!1





Have a great day all:bounce:

[Zandy595]

Welcome Debbie!

I read on another thread that someone cruising 10/2 got their docs. I'm not even going to start looking for them until 9/25.

I found this info on PortCanaveral.org and thought you guys might be interested in reading it. The next Disney Magic cruise, scheduled to depart on Saturday, September 11, is still expected to leave from Port Canaveral as planned. "The service and cooperation from those at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale during this time has been incredible, and we greatly appreciate their hospitality as we work through complications from the hurricane," said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. "I also want to thank all of the crew members who have done a tremendous job of continuing to focus on providing great guest service through Hurricane Frances."

Holz added that Disney Cruise Line is working closely with the talented leaders at Port Canaveral to re-commence operations there at the first opportunity.

Disney Cruise Line is currently performing a detailed inspection of the company's private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, including its navigation channel and docking facilities. At this time, all of the other ports of call Disney Cruise Line visits - including Nassau in the Bahamas - are open for business.

[katie'sduck]

Just got off the phone with a Disney Rep in Orlando. She indicated that they are just starting to process docs for 10/16 Magic and we should receive them within 2 weeks. They are back sailing out of Port Canaveral and all the parks had minimal damage. GREAT NEWS!!!

It was funny, she actually grew up about 3 miles from my home.

Patty

[corrybaybe]

Thanks for the update Patty that is very exciting.



Peg

[Zandy595]

People who booked directly through DCL will probably see their documents much sooner than people who booked with a travel agent.

Has anyone told their child(ren)'s teacher(s) about the cruise yet? I was going to tell Brendan's teacher this week, but there wasn't any school because of Frances. After missing 7 days for the hurricane she probably won't be too happy to hear that I'm taking him out for 4 days next month.

[katie'sduck]

I told my Dd's teacher and there was no problem. She is in a Montessori school and they are pretty flexible with these kinds of things. They consider them learning experiences. I am having her keep a log of miles traveled, important events, etc. so she can have a scrapbook as well as something she can take in and share with classmates. I got the scrapbook at Organized Living. It is very nice. Has a wooden cut out of MM right on the front. It was fairly on the expensive side...I think about $30 but it was worth it for the trip of a lifetime for her. AS a surprise, we will also be swimming w/the dolphins at Discovery Cove before the cruise.

Patty

[tevagirl]

Good Morning :sunny:

You probably already know about this but on the mouseforless site they have school excuse letters that you can download. I think they are pretty neat. Check them out if you haven't already.

Okay...I just checked the letters out again and they are actually for visiting WDW but you can get the idea.

Denise

[lildeb724]

I guess this message is to Jill (mother of Alex), What are you doing about formula. Are the fridges/coolers in the room cold enough to keep formula in? I was thinking about shipping all the babystuff to meet me at the ship (I'm neurotic when I travel I always bring two days of stuff in my carryon - once got stuck in an airport for 24 hours with my 7 month old DD). Just concerned about formula. My son is not a big fan of powdered, single serving can's way a ton to ship - I would need like 30 cans) and the premade 32 oz would be lighter but need to be refigerated once open. Any suggestions?

[Zandy595]

I just found out the schools won't be ready to open on Monday now. Man, they're missing so much school. At least it looks like Ivan will miss us.

Denise ~ I didn't know about those excuse letters. I'm gonna go check them out. Thanks.


When do you get the brochure for stateroom gifts? With your documents? Is anyone planning on ordering anything? On our last cruise (2001) I ordered a Captain Mickey plush doll for DS. He thought it came from Mickey himself. The look on his face was priceless. I don't want to go overboard, so I was thinking about either the DCL logo watch or the Bon Voyage Memory Box. I really like the box, but some people who booked with All Seasons Travel said that's what they give you for a gift. I don't want to have two of them. I wish I knew for sure. I don't want to not order it and find out AST didn't give us one. Such a dilemma. Does anyone know if they sell the Bon Voyage Memory Box on the ship?


Ooh, ooh, ooh! Someone cruising 10/9 just got their documents yesterday! They booked through All Seasons. I'll be looking for my docs next Friday. :Pinkbounc

[vandawho]

Hey Everyone



Debbie, about the formula....... I was hoping that he would be on whole milk by the cruise. I tried it like 2 weeks ago and it didnt agree with him, so had to put him back on the formula. My mom is going to be down there a week before and she is going to go to a supermarket and purchase what I need. I had originally thought of just packing everything for him in a separate suitcase, but then we realized that with the formula cans it would be so heavy.............for keeping it cold, I guess we'll have to make sure we have ice in our rooms at all times to pack the bottles in. I usually buy the concentrate, but for the cruise I am buying ready to feed........it's going to be a pain, i'm sure..............but still, i'm excited.........Glad to see there's another baby Andrew's age on board. He'll be 1 on Sept. 24th!...... Maybe they can play!! See you all soon...Jill

[Zandy595]

Jill and Debbie ~ You can request a mini refrigerator to have in your cabin to keep formula cold.

[tevagirl]

Sandy...when do you request the refridgerator, before you go or after you get there? You learn something new every day on these boards! (I don't want one....just want to tell Jill in case she doesn't get back to the boards for a while)

[Zandy595]

Denise ~ Jill should call whomever she booked with (DCL or her TA) now to request the fridge. Then it'll be all set up and getting cold before they get to the cabin, hopefully. It's just easier to let them know ahead of time. If it's not there when they get in the cabin they should leave a note for the stateroom attendant or call Guest Services.

[tevagirl]

Thanks, Sandy, have a nice Sunday.

[Julebobo]

I thought that all the cabins came with a fridge. I know we had one in cat 11 on the first cruise we went to and I think the passport book said there is one is every cabin. Oh, well can't hurt to call and ask.................me:Pinkbounc

[tevagirl]

Julebobo....they come with mini "coolers" that look like little refridgerators but they really aren't. By the way...I had a nice time at your grandbaby's christening yesterday. I still can't believe how much she looks like her Daddy. I look at her and it's like looking at him 28 years ago!

[katie'sduck]

Not sure if you all know but little Sophie passed away. It is on one of the other forums. Just wanted to let you know. Keep praying for the family.

Patty

[Denine]

We are all moved into our new house!!! We are mostly unpacked.

Welcome aboard Debbie!

[katie'sduck]

Congratulations Denine! What an exciting time. A new house and a Disney Cruise...what could be better?

Patty

[wildernessgirl]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA lately. I have had a TON of stuff to do and haven't had any time to get on the boards.

The formula question..... we have cruised with an 8 mo. old for our 2 of our cruises and the pre-made formula kept cool in the "frig" that is already in the room. The cabin attendant always had fresh ice every day. I don't think that there will be a problem. We are also traveling with a 9 mo. this trip. Food and beverages stayed cool in the room "cooler/frig".

If you get a mini frig, where would they put it? I would perfer one, but the size of the cabins, I really thought the "cooler" WAS a frig.

Have a super day everyone!

[Zandy595]

I've never gotten a fridge myself, but I've heard that they put them on the desk. Of course you lose all that space then.

[Denine]

If you put enough ice in the cooler, it stays pretty cool.

[wide awake]

Hi All,
Isn't this one of the greatest parts of the cruise...close enough to really anticipate. All day today when I was dealing with insane co-workers and families I just told myself to relax...I would soon be on the Magic, where my job is to enjoy myself. Actually I still have lots to do...arrange transportation, buy DS some clothes, send in measurements for tuxes, stop at the winery, and buy books for the cruise. At this point am trying to decide if I want to take the kayak/nature walk tour at CC...it may be a moot point, don't know if it is full or not. We will not be wearing lime green on embarkation day...unless I happen to find something for DS...he is the only one of us who looks good in "hot" colors. I will be in a deep blue swimsuit coverup and flipflops...we're pretty easy to pick out...or avoid...DH is 6'4'', I'm 5'11", DS is 5'10"...we're all thin and have crystal blue eyes. My mom has poofy hair and the same eyes. One year I had a student who loved my eyes...he said "if I took your eyes than they would be mine"...I told him if he took them they wouldn't work for him. Do you get an idea of the type of people I deal with ?

Teva girl, did you cancel Happy Limo ? I can't decide what to do there...we have an 11:25 flight out of MCO with SouthWest...not one of the airlines that you can check your bags at the port...DCL informed me that is only for "major airlines".

[tevagirl]

Yes, I did cancel Happy Limo. I made a new reservation with Florida Tours. We also can't check our luggage at the port but we don't have a flight to catch since we aren't flying home until Monday. Last year we were able to though and it was so nice to get rid of the bags and not see them again until we got home. But we had gotten a very good price to fly with Spirit this time and it's only 45 minutes from my house as opposed to an hour and a half from Philadelphia. We leave for WDW 4 weeks from today!

[wide awake]

Thank-you Tevagirl...
I HAVE to make a decision by tomorrow...we're renting a car and driving from MCO to Cocoa Beach on the 15th, but don't really want to do the rental thing on the way back. RATS !!! I was thrilled with the Happy Limo plan till that thread a few days ago.

[WldWcnWmn]

I haven't decided what to do to get to Cape Canaveral from MCO. I wanted to rent a car, and have one reserved through budget...but it's not the cheapest thing runnin' and they want a $250.00 deposit on a credit card, they can't promise will be released when I drop off the car at CoCo Beach. Anyone take the Disney buses before? Is it really fun, or are they a drag. I DO NOT want to get to the peir at 12:30pm or later! Ergo, the rental. Plus, our flight doesn't leave for Oregon until 2:30pm on the 23rd, I was hoping to take Mekayla to the beach for a few hours before the flight (wear her out for the long trip home). So, don't really know what options are there for us (if any). What was the thread...do we hate happy limo now? Lemme' know.

[tevagirl]

I'm not sure about us hating Happy Limo but there are a few people right now who aren't very happy with Happy. It made me a little nervous about using them so I changed plans. We used the Disney transfers last year and had no problems with it but I don't remember what time we got to the port.

Well, wide awake, you'll be able to recoqnize me (if you want to)...I'll be the lady with the three year old who will be standing in the middle of Port Canaveral with this really awful twitch, pulling her hair out and screaming for the three year old's Daddy. If he ditches us I'm sending her home via fed ex. Plus, we'll all have lime green Mickey name tags on.

[wildernessgirl]

Ok, I forgot who is making the lime green mickey pins? If it is not too late, I would like to get some. SO, could you PM me and give me the details again? THANK YOU!!!

[Denine]

I washed up Kaleigh's princess dresses today. I am debating on whether I should let her wear one for her birthday party on the 25th.

We used DCL transportation for our 1st cruise. We had no trouble. I don't remember what time we got to the port though.

I will be wearing a striped, lime green shirt. I only wear it for DCL cruises.

Maybe I can pay more attention to this cruise now. I don't want it creeping up on me.

I ordered the party tray and cake for Kaleigh's birthday.

[Libby]

Hi Everyone,

I too am making all the final plans for our trip. We leave on the 3rd October and are counting down the days. Not looking to the long trip from Australia though.....but it will be worth it :-). We had some good new yesterday and after nearly a year on the market we finally sold our home. Now we just have to wait for our land to be ready and we can build our new home. Not quite sure what we'll be wearing on embarkation day - don't have anything lime green - so it won't be that. I still need to work out whether to bring wine with us from Australia or buy some over there for the wine & cheese party. Is it still on the Sunday? There was some talk of changing it to Monday wasn't there?
Does anyone know where I might find a readable copy of the navigators? I want to try and pencil in some activities we want to do.
Well, I'd better go. DD5 has a book parade a school today - she's going as a witch since I think nearly every other girl will be a princess or a fairy.
Oh, one more question. Has tropical night changed to the Pirates in the Caribbean party?

Libby

[wide awake]

Hi Libby,
I was feeling sorry for myself with the flight from Sacramento...I'd be a basket case on one from Australia...I can't stand sitting still that long, and there isn't enough money in the world to make me use one of those disgusting bathrooms on the plane.

Tevagirl...my mom twitches when she gets nervous too...her eyes.

I'm thinking I need to make up a little chart with what everyone is wearing...how humiliating would it be if everyone changed their plans and I ran around the terminal saying "hi" to non DIS board people. Of course I have to MAKE it to the terminal...I again failed to make transportation reservations.

[tevagirl]

Hi Libby! I was just reading some navigators from the end of June on Dave's site (www.dcltribute.com). We are going to be wearing tropical wear, leis and eye patches so we will have it all covered whatever it is that night!

Wide awake.... I wouldn't worry too much what those non Dis board people think...after all what do they know? NOTHING!!:teeth:

[Tinkmom]

I read that several of the 10/9/04 Magic cruisers have rec'd their docs, and others have checked and their docs are en route. We are booked gty and I am VERY curious to learn our room assignment. Has anyone who booked gty gotten their room assignment yet?

:Pinkbounc

[Zandy595]

Stupid Hurricane Frances!!! :mad: Originally DS had 10/15 and 10/22(my bday) off of school for teacher work days. This was the main reason I booked the 10/16 cruise. However, they missed 8 days of school due to the storm and power outages so officials want to make up the days now instead of at the end of the year. So he won't get the day off before the cruise when his NY grandparents come down and he'll miss another day of school while we're on the cruise. If I would have known this, which of course I couldn't, I would have booked the cruise for November.
OK I'm done venting.

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc ONLY 30 DAYS TO GO! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[takemeaway]

Okay you guys, when is the wine party? Its funny but people often invite me to parties and then "forget" to give me their addresses. Well not this time!!!! I know where you all will be, I just don't know when.

[katie'sduck]

Spoke to Disney today and they said my docs were sent yesterday, 9/16, via UPS 3 day service and I should have them by Monday for the 10/16 Magic! WaaaaHooooooooo!!!!!!

Patty

[tiggerfantoo]

I just got my plane reservation from Disney, and called the airline for seat assignments. On one segment of our flight down to Orlando, the Delta service rep could not assign seats to us. She said the plane was pretty full, but she could guarantee that we would get our seat assignments when we get to the airport (Atlanta). She said all of the available seats are "singles" - she did not have two empty seats together.

This may present a problem as I do not want my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter sitting by herself. Neither will the filght attendents - can you imagine how much noise a scared little girl who has never flown before can make if Daddy isn't right next to her?

The service rep said that someone at the gate in Atlanta would shuffle people around so that my son would be able to sit next to his daughter. Wouldn't you think that Disney would tell the airlines the sizes of the parties flying so that everyone in the party could sit together? Out of the four flight segments, we are all sitting together on only one flight.

I am really looking forward to that bushwacker at Paradise Point!


Gloria

[Libby]

Denise,

Thanks for the link. It was perfect. I had actually looked there before and couldn't read the info properly. This time I printed it out and can read it perfectly. I've been through and made a note of things I'm interested in doing. I'll just check when I get on board to make sure thing are still on at the same time.

Libby

[Zandy595]

Speaking of Bushwackers... Don't forget to print out and pack your Bushwacker coupon. You can find it on their web site.

[Julebobo]

Where do we get the bushwackers coupon?

tigerfantoo, the same thing happened to us on us air one time. And all the airline did was tell us when we got into the plane that we could ask other people to switch. No, they didn't try to help us. So just be prepared...........julebobo

[tiggerfantoo]

Juliebobo, Try www.paradisepointtramway.com The link to the beverages is near the bottom of the page. Then you will see a link for a beverage coupon. It is for $1 off the price of a bushwacker.

Gloria

[tiggerfantoo]

Juliebobo, I'm wrong. About halfway down the page (in a bright yellow box) it says Tasty Frozen Drinks. Click that link, and then at the bottom of the page is a link for the beverage coupon.

Gloria

[Julebobo]

tiggerfantoo, Got it, Thanks, printed out 12 of them there are alot of us bushwacking people going. I will return later.....julebobo

[Julebobo]

tiggerfantoo, Got it, Thanks, printed out 12 of them there are alot of us bushwacking people going. I will return later.....julebobo:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[WldWcnWmn]

You guys will be able to tell me and Mekayla apart from the other cruisers...we'll be in our Tiaras. I'm large and caucasian...she's small and beige. princess: Thanks for the coupon site...I'm gonna head there now and print a few off...these hurricanes are making me crazy. Sandy, how are you faring with the clean up? My Grandpa lives in the panhandle of Florida and he still doesn't have electricity from Ivan. I hope Jeanne doesn't hit Castaway Cay. Yup...need a drink... :drinking1

[tevagirl]

Thea....before I forget, we changed the time of our Palo reservations from 6:30 to 7:30 (same night) because we didn't want to miss the Golden Mickeys. I know you weren't planning on the dinner with us but just in case you had changed your mind I wanted to let you know. We'll look for you Princesses at the port!

[vandawho]

But maybe you wont see ME at the port. I'm not flying on an airplane if I cant sit with my entire family!!!! I will seriously have an anxiety attack!!!

[tevagirl]

Please, please, please....tell my neurotic, has to have something to obsess about daughter that she will get to sit with her family on the plane. That somebody will switch with her if the need arises. This is all I have been hearing about for weeks now and.....bingo!....here is her biggest worry (for this month) right here on the board. (I was really hoping she didn't happen to read this ....but nooooo....Andrew has to pick this night to go to sleep at a normal hour therefore giving her some free time for the first time in a YEAR!) She's making me :crazy: !

[katie'sduck]

Alright....enough already! Is anyone else getting tired of these hurricanes? I wish they would just go away. I know we have a month to go but....

Does anyone know if we can buy our own wine to take on board? And how would you pack it? Carry on or in luggage? I guess if I can do it I can always wrap it in bubble wrap unless anyone else has a better idea. Looking for any suggestions...

Patty

[Denine]

Not fair! I can't print off the Buswwacker coupons. My printer died in the move and we haven't had time to get a new one yet.

Libby: COngrats on selling your home. It is a real load off your mind.

For our last journey to WDW, we didn't have 3 seats together, but they mad it happen. DOn't worry.

We may be going on a mystery cruise if the hurricanes keep up.

We have a small soft cooler. We put our bottles of wine in it and carry it on the ship. No problem.

I want my docs!!!!!!

[Julebobo]

:boat: Tevagirl, Your DD didn't really want to sit with DGS anyway. She only needs three seats together for the guys.

[corrybaybe]

Hello Everyone!!!


OK when is the wine party? I just made our rasp reservations. And I don't want to miss a thing. When I was talking to Debbie from Disney today she told me there were 1,000 kids on this cruise. Can you beleive it:earseek: With that many kids around I'm thinking I will be needing more than 1 wine party:drinking1 Well its getting really close now. I will talk to all you princess later.

[WldWcnWmn]

Denine, we're gonna try to get our Palo reservations with you guys! :wave:
I called to get last minute reservations to The Princess Storybook Breakfast in Norway (EPCOT) and EVERY DAY from the 7th-16th is booked! Can you believe it? I called the DCL to see about Docs 'cause I STILL don't know our room # and I was told they're booked at capacity for kids in Mekayla's age group. Guess she has a chance to make a cruise friend or two...::yes:: Wow!! Didn't I read in Passporters that October was the slow time of year for WDW?...Oh yeah, guess everyone else read that, too.:rolleyes: Oh well. Family in Florida still doesn't have electricity from Ivan. Did you guys see Jeanne's predicted path? Man, I REALLY wanted to see Castway Cay. :(
My friends at work think Disney should develop the rest of the island and have a hotel, and maybe even vacation club member exclusive suites there...whatcha' think? If I don't get to see it this time...it'll definately be a few years before I can afford to go back...isn't there a mantra I can repeat to get some :sunny: weather during our trip?

[tevagirl]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Denine
[B]Not fair! I can't print off the Buswwacker coupons. My printer died in the move and we haven't had time to get a new one yet.

Don't worry, Denine, I've printed extras!

[Julebobo]

WldWcnWmn:scratchin ummm,,,sounds like a good idea to have DVC right there on their island............it would be great I would go.

Tevagirl, How many coupons did you print? I have 10 here still, figure that will about cover Jill? julebobo

[tevagirl]

Originally posted by Julebobo

Tevagirl, How many coupons did you print? I have 10 here still, figure that will about cover Jill? julebobo [/B]


On a good day. :rolleyes:

[tevagirl]

I just went into my bedroom to shut my blinds and what to my wondering eyes should appear.......well I can tell you it wasn't 8 tiny reindeer and a fat man. It was the biggest, ugliest, scariest looking spider hanging right outside my window. I don't like spiders. As a matter of fact you could even say I have a BIG phobia about them. So guess who killed the spider? My poor 82 year old mother. Yep, drug her butt right out there to spray that sucker (used a whole can of bug spray) and took a broom to the web. She's a brave woman, let me tell you! ::yes:: It wouldn't be me making that thing mad. I've heard they get even.

[tiggerfantoo]

Tevagirl, You dragged your 82 year old mom out back to take care of the spider? I can picture it now ~ your mom armed with a can of Raid and a broom to protect her daughter from the spider.

I can relate ~ we had a big spider (well, maybe he was only the size of a half-dollar) on the curtains once. I scooped it into a trashcan, and flipped the trashcan upside down onto the carpet. It stayed there (and I watched the trashcan to make sure the spider didn't escape) for about 3 or 4 hours until my husband came home and took care of it.

I can hardly wait until we all get our docs next week. I can't believe that September is half over already. I hope the first two weeks of October go by fairly quickly. So does my hubby ~ he will be glad when I stop buying things for the cruise. :-)

Gloria

[wide awake]

1000 kids !!! Where are all those people that would NEVER take their kids out of school ??? Are their parents like me, who had one question...."which week is the very cheapest ?" Four weeks from today and we will be enroute to Florida...I have yet to make transportation reservations...Yahoo has been acting up...and I am starting to wonder if I need a new outfit. I need to buy black dress shoes too. I need to run off those Bushwacker coupons, need to switch to late dining for certain sure, and sense that I will be needing some sessions at the tanning booth. For some stupid reason we're having autumn type weather...come on, we're in Sacramento...it is 100 degrees from late April til mid Oct, then some rain, fog, and 55 degrees...but since I need a tan we have possible showers expected on Sunday. Is the wine party Monday ? I am bringing my favorite...DH likes it too. This is a man who NEVER drinks at home, but you put him on a ship where the drinks are $6 apiece and he wants to try them all.

We're flying Southwest...probably all end up sitting with strangers...once on a transatlantic flight my best friend and I sat next to this man that had a very smelly fungus on his hands...this Orlando thing can't be as bad as that.

Good going with the spider Tevagirl...at least your mom had bug spray...I've gone after them with Windex because that is what I had...it works if you spray enough to drown them.

[wide awake]

How could I have forgotten...Tiggerfantoo's trash can story brought it back. I don't let anyone wear shoes in my house, so our everyday shoes are usually on the front porch. One day when DS was about 18 months old I decided to go somewhere, so opened the front door and tried to put my shoe on...I felt a big lump but because I'm stupid and stubborn I tried to force the issue...the shoe would not go on, I kicked it into the air and a snake slithered out...DS and I slammed the screen and stared at the empty front porch till DH got home. I was certain the snake would come in and attack if I didn't keep a vigilant eye out.

[tiggerfantoo]

What would we do without our hubbies - our "men in shining armor"? It's great to look back and laugh at these things now, but it sure was scary at the time.

Gloria

[Julebobo]

YIPS!!!!! 1000 kids.......well at least the adult pool and beach at CC will be accessable........bring on those wackers!!!!!!!!!!!
julebobo:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[tevagirl]

1000 kids? No big deal for us....we have Andrew.

[Julebobo]

Originally posted by tevagirl
1000 kids? No big deal for us....we have Andrew. :angel: And he Andrew is the only one we are worried about LOL,,,,,,no he is a good boy..........

[lildeb724]

But can someone fill me in on what Bushwackers is?
Thanks
Debbie

[lildeb724]

Our flight arrive at MCO on Saturday at 10:26 am. We are taking the disney transfers to the port. Will I be there early enough to get flounders spots, palo reservations (hoping for 2) and spa appointments 2 for me and two for DH.?
I always get freaked out the closer a trip gets and this one was really last minute for me (decided 5 weeks out)

[Zandy595]

Debbie ~ To find out what a Bushwacker is click here Paradise Point Tramway (http://www.paradisepointtramway.com/) then scroll down to the yellow text box and click on "Tasty Frozen Drinks".

[Mickey02]

Happy Saturday!

Thought I posted on this thread yesterday but I can't find it.
YIKES wonder where my post ended up!

Denine- Since we booked with DVC do the docs come after everyone elses?

Has anything been set up to meet anywhere?

My husband is leaving on Tuesday for Germany. He will get home the day before we leave for our Disney vacation/cruise. We are going to have to stay in Denver the day before we fly since we have to leave at 6:30. That leaves him on night to unpack from Germany and pack for a 3 week Disney vacation. Hope I can get everything done!

Barb :teeth:

[tiggerfantoo]

Is everyone getting ready to do the document dance next week? I bet this thread will become very active once we start getting the documents.

Zandy595, I bet your kitty is happy if you have taken down the plywood that was covering his/her windows. Will your son have to make up days at school on Saturdays due to school being closed during the hurricanes, or will they just extend the school year?

Mickey02 - It sounds like your DH will be ready for a Disney vacation after spending a month away from you and your family. I hope that you and your DH have a very relaxing vacation.

Julebobo, 1000 kids on the ship? I agree ~ bring on the bushwackers.

Gloria

[tevagirl]

Greetings :wave2: ,

Just killing some time. We are going over to julebobo's house in about 45 minutes and Bob (bob-o) is going to make us some delicious Lava Flows :drinking1 And let me tell you...they are yummy! My DH has to work tonight so he won't be having any. That's a shame. Oh well, I'll have his too. :teeth:

We had a free screening for prostate cancer today at work so I had to go in. We saw 66 men and their prostates. (Only kidding about their prostates!) Last year we saw 100 but this year it happened to fall on the same day as the Fireman's convention (there's 50,000 firemen in the neighboring town right now) and I think that's why our numbers were down. Doesn't matter, I'm still tired.

I can't wait for our docs to come. I like to just stare at them.

Talk to you later,

Denise

[Zandy595]

Zandy595, I bet your kitty is happy if you have taken down the plywood that was covering his/her windows. Will your son have to make up days at school on Saturdays due to school being closed during the hurricanes, or will they just extend the school year?

We took our hurricane shutters off the windows when we got back home on the Monday (9/6) after Frances hit. Tigger was VERY happy to have her window back. :D

No, DS won't have to go to school on Saturdays. They're going to use teacher work days and some holiday time to make up days. I was hoping they'd extend the school year, but they want to stay on track with marking periods and scheduled report card dates. St. Lucie County (just north of us) still hasn't opened their schools yet.

[batchler]

Barb- We alson booked with DVC points and were wondering the same thing. I will let you know if and when we get them.


Does any one know if the list of whos cruising was posted?

[katie'sduck]

Does anyone know if we can register our children in the kid's programs prior to boarding? Probably not since I believe they give you a pager or something in case of a problem.

Patty

[takemeaway]

Hi Patty:

You cannot register the kids before you board. However, last year, I registered the kids around 12:30pm and let them look around the club. You can't drop the kids off until later that evening. It is only when you drop your kids off that they give you a pager. I believe the first night, the kids club doesn't open until after the Bon Voyage party....6 or 7 pm. Don't quote me on times. The memory isn't as good as it used to be.

Hope that helps.

[cinric]

Is it really and truly a fact there will be so many kids? Maybe that will increase our chances of getting ressies at Palo's!!

[wildernessgirl]

I saw a post that someone was on a crusie with 1000 kids. I would love to know if ours does indeed have that many.

I have the list of who's who but I know that I don't have everyone on it. I will post later today who I have on the list so if you don't see your name, you will need to PM me with your info. (stateroom #, who's going, children's ages, and what state you are from).

I will have copies of the list on board. If you want to set up a meeting time before the sail away party or in the terminal that would be fine to get one. If you want on before we sail, PM me with your email address and I will send it to you.

Wine party on board...... we were going to have it on Sun around 2:30pm but there was a conflict with a "wine tasting class" so I thought we decided to have it on Monday at 2:30pm on deck 7 "secret deck". We all were going to order the cheese plate from room service and bring it to the party and a bottle of wine(s) from your home state/country or your favorite wine.

Now that we are so close, you will see me posting more often. We been having a CRAZY last few weeks with school starting for my dd (kindergarten) and ds (preschool). Plus, I've been having some health issues that I HOPE will be taken care of this week. To top it all off all 3 kids have colds!!! (for those of you who have no idea who I am, we also have a 8mo. old dd).

Welcome to all you who have joined us lately!

WAITING FOR THOSE DOCS!!!

Oh yeah...... who said it, the last one to get docs buys the first round?:teeth:

[katie'sduck]

Ok, it's only 7 AM and I am already waiting for the UPS driver to show up. The Disney Rep said Monday for docs so I am expecting them today!!! Let's see...plans for today...take daughter to school, come home, wait for docs, go shopping...black shoes for cruise, small handbag, come home, wait for docs, pick up daughter from school, come home wait for docs........what else is a girl to do???

[batchler]

Called DCL and was informed that our docs have not been sent yet. Was told to expect them 10 to 14 days prior to departure.:crazy: :p :(
Did ask how many kids but they do not know. Asked what the max of kids per age group of cource they did not know.

[Zandy595]

All Seasons Travel called me this morning to confirm my address because they're sending our docs out today! She said they're being sent priority mail. At least I know they won't be left on my doorstep by UPS. All Seasons is in FL so it shouldn't take long for them to get here.


MAGICAL TREASURES - Has anyone ordered anything from them yet? I'll probably order something for DS and a bottle of wine for my DM and DSF. I never buy wine. Which one of these would be the sweetest?

Iron Horse Brut "Fairy Tale Cuvée" Champagne, Sonoma
Korbel Brut N.V. Champagne, California
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumate, Italy

Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay, Australia
Beringer Founders' Estate - Chardonnay
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio
Beringer White Zinfandel, California
Martinelli Sparkling Cider, California



BTW, if you don't already know, Travel Channel is having their Disney Cruise Line show on Saturday, September 25 at 11am.

[katie'sduck]

Ok, so it's 1:37PM and I still do not have docs. Not very happy. Disney said Monday. I'll try to keep an optimistic outlook. Somebody cheer me up....please!!!

Ok, it could be worse....hurricane victim, bad health, no food....NOW I'm being optimistic!!!

Patty

[Denine]

Booked with DVC: I think we got our docs around the same time as everyone else.

I love the Iron Horse Fairy Tale champagne.


Hopefully our docs will arrive soon.

DD will be 2 on Saturday and we are having her party. I think I will let her wear one of her princess dresses.

Welcome aboard new people!

I think we had a sailing one time with about 1000 kids. You would never have know it.

What are Lava Flows?


Deb: Hopefully you should be at the port soon enough to make spa ressies. Especially if you don't mind port days.

[wide awake]

Zandy595,
If you want the sweetest go with the Asti or the White Zin...my mom doesn't like wine but she will drink those two...now if they like wine I'd pick something else.

[tiggerfantoo]

What a wonderful surprise I got when I came home from work. The UPS person left a small cardborad box about the size of a VCR tape at my front door. I opened it up, and my docs are here!!!!

DH said I should grab my cat and do the doc dance. I scooped my kitty off of the floor, and danced around the living room with her. She had a funny scowl on her face ~ it was either the "my mom finally went totally bonkers" look or the "if you weren't my mom, I would bite you" look.

I hope you are are pleasantly surprised by the UPS driver soon.

Gloria

[katie'sduck]

Yes, UPS just made my day!!! I got my docs! YES,YES, YES!!!! I'm dancing with you tiggerfantoo!

Patty

[tiggerfantoo]

Katie'sduck, I bet Zandy595, Denine, Wideawake, and alot of others from this thread will be doing the doc dance tomorrow. I wonder how long it will take for this excitement to wear off? Hopefully not for a long, long time.

Gloria

[wildernessgirl]

No docs here yet!:mad:

Wasn't that the first person who got their docs bought the first round?:teeth: :teeth:

[tevagirl]

I didn't get my docs. :sad:

Lava Flows were a drink we had when we ( DH, me, julebobo, and her DH) went to Hawaii for our twenty-fifth anniversaries. I don't know everything that's in them but there is pina colida mix, dark coconut rum along with fresh pineapples and strawberries. Delicious!

[katie'sduck]

Tiggerfantoo - Have you put your cat down yet? Poor kitty!

Wildernessgirl - Whew! Glad I wasn't the first!

Hang in there everyone else...they're coming! (I know it's easy for me to say, I've got mine)

Make it a good day!

Patty

[Julebobo]

A lava flow drink it simple gooooood drinking........a pina colida with strawberry liquor in it........only we add pineapple and banana (fresh) tevagirl can lap up alot of these.......does the ship have blenders so's Bobo can make a few? I can see the empty fruit bar now as we hoard the fresh fruit for our drinks............julebobo

[Zandy595]

My MIL and BIL (from NY) got their docs yesterday. MIL took my idea about getting my DM & DSF the wine, so I guess I won't be doing that. :mad: Now I'm not sure what to do for them.


Man, it's raining like a 'you know what down' here. I think we're getting hit by the remnants of Ivan. :umbrella:

[joedadof3]

Hi everyone,

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :smooth: We will be cruising on the 10/16 Magic too. Just wanted to say hello to you guys. I read some post and see you guys are very well prepared for this trip!! I will be traveling with my wife , dd9, ds7,dd5, and dm. This is our first cruise so we are very excited. Looking forward to meeting some of you on the cruise.

joe:wave2:

[FredS]

If you book through MS with DVC points can you see your reservation online? We may use DVC points for part or all of our next cruise and I was curious if you can pull up your reservation with your reservation number and phone number like you can if you book directly with DCL.

[WldWcnWmn]

Being a USPS employee...I'm never too happy to see the UPS guy in our neighborhood, but today he brought me my docs. What a nice, charming fellow! Who knew.;)

Doin' the happy Doc Dance, Princesses!!!princess:

Wow...where's the link to help ya' fill out all this paperwork?

We're visiting a couple of wineries for tastings... to get a sample of wines for you guys ::yes:: You're gonna' like 'em.

[Zandy595]

Welcome aboard Joe and family! :boat:

[tiggerfantoo]

Katie'sduck, I put the kitty down after a few minutes of dancing. She just wasn't enjoying it :-(

Wildernessgirl, No, the first one to get docs doesn't buy drinks. The last one to get docs does AND andone whose name starts with "wild" does :-) Hope you get your docs soon so you can do the doc dance, too!

WldWcnWmn, Yes, you just gotta love those UPS drivers sometime. Glad you are also doing the doc dance. I agree about the paperwork ~ I know I'll be busy filling it out this weekend.

Gloria

[joedadof3]

Thanks Zandy...hey WcnWldWmn, I'm a postal employee too and I'm still waitin' for that UPS guy for my docs!!!!! You know how those guys are (always late and grumpy......lol)


Joe:earseek:

[joedadof3]

OOPS.... I mean hey WldWcnWmn....

[katie'sduck]

joedadof3 - Welcome! My daughter will turn 9 on the cruise. Who knows, maybe they'll be playmates if they're going to be in the kids program.

Glad other cruisers are finally getting their docs!

Does anyone know if they have ATM's on board or in ports? If so, where?

Also, does anyone plan on going to Maho (sp?) Beach to watch the planes fly over Princess Juliana Airport? (Daughter's middle name - Juliana)

Thanks
Patty

[tevagirl]

No docs.
:mad:

Welcome, Joe. :wave2:

Denise

[wide awake]

No docs for us !!! I had my hopes up too...when I got home saw two packages on my front porch...turned out to be art supplies for students. I'm enjoying the anticipation but REALLY need this cruise...found out yesterday that DS needs to be fully anesthesisized (sp?) next Tuesday so he can have his teeth cleaned, filled, etc...he has had this done before, always comes through well but something else to worry about. Naturally the only day the OR had an opening was Tuesday, which coincides with our one all day meeting of the year for work. For months we've been told there are no excuses for missing it...just emailed my advisor and told her I'd be late. DS's bus was 45 minutes late again this morning...that is 3 times in 4 weeks...if I had a regular classroom teaching job I'd have been fired by now. I'm going to spend LOTS of time sitting and staring at the water...maybe by the time the cruise is over I'll be able to put two thoughts together again. Hope lots of you (including me) get docs tomorrow !!!

By the way, someone was talking about Lava Flows ? When we were in Hawaii they said they were a layered mix of pina coladas and strawberry daiquiries...they were very yummy.

[tevagirl]

RE: Lava flows....they are yummy! And Bob makes really, really good ones!

[dankevork]

Just found the website, and excited to see so many people with something in common...........25 days until CRUISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am travling with my aunt, DW, DS 4, DD 1.5. We have a routine of watching the DVD every night before bed time with the kids.

My DS 4 now controls the DVD remote and tells us that he is the tour guide and takes us around the DVD with superb knowledge (he can answer all the "ask a fish" questions before they are fully asked)

Anyway, no docs yet, but am holding my breath so I hope it does not take too long...would not want to pass out from lack of oxygen before the cruies. Look forward to seeing you all on board...

[wildernessgirl]

Hi All! Just a quick stop by to say hello to Dan and Joe and families!

I have the lsit ready to go. If you want me to email you it before the crusie PM me your email address. If you can wait, I will ahnd them out in the port/ before and after the deck party/ and or the wine party.

Here is who I have on the list (if you don't see your name, please PM me with the info. I need names of who is going, stateroom #, ages of children, and home state) :

wildernessgirl
Denine
Corrybaybe
Tevagirl
Julewebb
Lisa62064
Zandy595
tiggerfantoo (NEED HOME STATE)
okwmeister
boardwalk4us (NEED HOME STATE)
Mickey02
Mickey02's mom
Mickey02'ssister
takemeaway (NEED HOME STATE)
katie's duck
Matty204
WldWcnWmm
Libby
ncnewyorkclan
lildeb724
Debbart (NEED HOME STATE)
batchler (NEED NAMES)
EMS205 (NEED NAMES)
Vandawho

Joedadof3 and dankevork I can add your info when you PM me.

Wide awake, I don't have any info for you, could you PM me with it if you still want to be added to the list.

IF I DON'T GET MY DOCS SOON I'M GONNA SCREAM!!!!!!!!

[Julebobo]

Welcome to Dan and Joe and families, Denise I don't think that the ups man will bring our docs, I think they will come via us mail. julebobo:wave2:

[Denine]

I want my docs!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Aboard Joe and Dan!

Wideawake: We all need this vacation for one reason or another. Hope your son does OK next week.

Since when did UPS start deliviering the docs? We always had Fed Ex. But then, we haven't cruised for 2 years.

The lava flows do sound very yummy!

[joedadof3]

Hi there tevagirl, julebobo, and denine.

we still haven't received our docs yet either:crazy:

Hopefully they are on there way.

pirate: Is anyone doing the Golden Eagle excursion on this trip?

Has anyone done it in the past?


Joe

[ncyorkclan]

Has anyone who booked through DVC received their docs yet?

[katie'sduck]

I got my docs via UPS. Booked mine through Disney online.

Patty

[WldWcnWmn]

I booked through HOTWIRE.com and told them I would be in Orlando the week of the 7th and they said they would call DCL and have them sent straight from them (DCL)without passing the TA(who's also in Florida)...and without passing Go... and of course, no $200.00.:p I kinda' thought they'd come from USPS, though...oh well. Hope everyone gets their Docs soon. Zandy... no signs yet, but I'll let you know when I get them!:tongue:

[corrybaybe]

welcome aboard Joe and Dan

hello everyone!!!!

TA called today and said my docs are in and she is sending them 2 day deliverly I will have them Friday yipee yipee!!!!

will let you all know when I have them in my hot little hands:sunny:

[theboysmom]

ncyorkclan, I am a DVC member like you and booked on points. I havent received my docs as of yet and called Member Services today. They called the cruise line and came back to me and said they wouldnt be mailing mine or anyone elses until 2 weeks before the cruise. Of course since I am on the "Dis" I told her I know that the docs for this sailing are going out. I am going to give them the bennifit of being behind. I am going to call again on monday.

I would also like to know if any other DVC members cruising on points have received theirs or called and gotten a different answer.

Can't wait to go!! :bounce:

[Julebobo]

Good news, the rest of our Disney family are flying to Orlando and we are taking two full days to drive leisurely there. I am doing the happy dance.......:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc I am so excited, most since we started to plan this thing 12 months ago. Gotta love them but don't have to drive with them this time........:teeth:
Our ta is on her own vaka so doc's might not be here for a while, can't wait.........julebobo

[Zandy595]

:jumping1: I'm doing the doc dance! :jumping1:
USPS left them in our mailbox today with the rest of our mail.

Welcome Dan & family! :boat: Glad you found us.

WldWcnWmn ~ I mailed your signs on Monday so I'd be shocked if you got them already.

tevagirl ~ I got the Mickey pins the other day. They're great! I can't wait to wear mine. Brendan loves his. He put it on his DCL lanyard he'll be wearing on the ship. I'm sending your $ tomorrow. Sorry I didn't get it out sooner.

[tevagirl]

Better late than never, Dan! Glad you made it to the board!

I think Jule is right (as always :rolleyes: ) and we won't be getting ours docs anytime soon because of our TA being on her own vacation. She had to go this week? Some people are so selfish....only thinking of themselves. Only kidding, Anita! (You never know who are closet disers!)

Sandy...I PM'd you.

Talk to you all later,
Denise

[WldWcnWmn]

Zandy, us Letter Carriers have an "in" at the Post Office, Ya' never know...the signs might be in my box as I type...:smooth:

Just kidding...I'll be happy if they get here within the next two weeks. It is nice knowing your Carrier personally though...she calls me from her cell phone when I get something "good." I should tell her to expect a large envelope from Florida any day!:teeth: Our "desks" (they call them cases) where we get the mail ready in the morning is all metal, so I am gonna bring in my door signs and smack them on my case when I get them, since I am at the 16 day mark.:hyper: Everyone at work says they think I'll need valium the week before the trip, just to get through. Hope none of my customers expect to get their own mail that week, I'm gonna' be so scatter-brained...I'll be doin' good to deliver the right block, much less the right house.:crazy: I wonder if I can use that excuse with my boss, and ask for a personal day or two before the trip? Tell him I only have my customer's best interests at heart, or something like that...:hyper: I heard some Eaterners are doing Antigua instead of St. Martin...anyone know if our itinerary is the same? I know with Lisa and Mark out there it's subject to change, but any information would be good. I originally thought I'd be upset if our schedule changed, but now, as long as we're going to Castway Cay, and going for 7 days, I don't care where else we go.


::yes::

[cinric]

On St. Maarten DH is doing the 12 Metre regatta and i am doing the Two Flags solo anyone else on their own for the tour?

[vandawho]

Julebobo..............I am so glad that your family is flying!! That means there is more room in your van for you know....lol......I'm glad because i was feeling a little guilty about sending down my liquor with you and taking up space, but if my mom keeps telling me to watch shows like "LOST" I might not be going anywhere.......Thanks MOM...:faint: OH and friday 9/24 is my baby's 1st Birthday!! I cant believe it!! I have to get to the store to buy the BallPark Franks!! yummy...........I'm so excited about this cruise.........I dont care if i havent gotten my docs yet.......because when i do i'll have to stress about "filling them out" which i didnt know i'd have to do.....I forgot!

[Julebobo]

vandawho didn't I mention that Bobo is insisting that we drive his 1990 Honda Accord? Not much room in there, well maybe we can take the straws.......

And how are the plans for the:bday: coming? Still stuck on those damn franks hugh? Well, I'll be showing up with my own happy meal.

Julebobo

[tevagirl]

Originally posted by vandawho
..I dont care if i havent gotten my docs yet.......because when i do i'll have to stress about "filling them out" which i didnt know i'd have to do.....I forgot! [/B]

And THIS is why I really need this cruise! :crazy:

Denise (the Mom)

[Julebobo]

And this is why God invented carbon paper......can you even imagine using that now? Not after all we know about it........
and at least your DD you get you to fill them out. Mine will loose them for at least 10 days we'll pull her house apart only to find out they are in her car..............oh well, what'll ya do? Jule

[tevagirl]

Originally posted by Julebobo
And this is why God invented carbon paper......can you even imagine using that now? Not after all we know about it........
and at least your DD you get you to fill them out. Mine will loose them for at least 10 days we'll pull her house apart only to find out they are in her car..............oh well, what'll ya do? Jule

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ......LOL!

This is so true! Where did we ever get them from? I still think they were both switched at birth, there's no way WE could have birthed those two! Must take after their fathers.

[Zandy595]

WldWcnWmn ~ What a surprise to get your phone call last night! :D DH was online at the time and called me into the den to listen to your message. I'm so glad you got your signs. I was really afraid they'd come back to me, postage due. I have a feeling the lady at the post office put the extra postage on it herself because I know it wasn't right. Anyway, glad you like them.

cinric ~ My parents (Karen & Paul) are doing the 12 Metre regatta in St. Maarten.

vandawho ~ I watched "LOST" last night too. I'm glad I'm driving to Port Canaveral. What the heck is that monster thing? I didn't realize it was a sci-fi show.


Hurricane Jeanne - Our local weather people have Jeanne possibly hitting my area this Saturday. The projected path has her going through the Treasure Coast (my area) and/or the Space Coast (Port Canaveral). DH just put the hurricane shutters back in the garage yesterday. Please send Pixie Dust this way! :wizard:

[Denine]

Sandy: Hang in there with Jeanne!

The Fed Ex guy came to my house today and I started getting excited only to find out he delivered my dining room drapes. Normally I would be excited about this, but I want my docs!

Jerry has to pick the mail up at the post office today, so maybe there will be something good.

We finally got our mailbox today. Hopefully we can start getting mail here before we have to have the post office hold it while we are gone.

Happy 1st Birthday to Andrew!! (on Friday)

Happy 2nd birthday to my Kaleigh (on Saturday)

[katie'sduck]

The way this season is going with hurricanes we might all be cruising to Alaska. Here comes Jeanne and Karl is next in line. There probably won't be anything left of any of the islands. Let's keep our fingers crossed. I really need this vacation!!!

Patty

[Zandy595]

Looks like the hurricane shutters are going back up tomorrow. :mad: I can't stand having the windows covered and no natural light in the house. I'm so tired of this. By the time I get to the store tomorrow morning all the canned food, water and batteries will probably be gone. I went through my whole supply after Frances. There hasn't even been enough time to get all the debris cleaned up and now we have to prepare for another one. My aunt still hasn't gotten her phone back. And some people still don't have electricity.

Can ya tell I'm in a bad mood? :mad: :mad: :mad:

[tiggerfantoo]

This will be the fourth hurricane to hit Florida in, what is it now, 7 or 8 weeks? I don't remember Florida getting hit by four hurricanes in one year before this.

They were saying on the news this morning that Ivan is reforming in the Gulf of Mexico. They are predicting that it may become a tropical depression. I guess from what they said that part of it splintered off of the East coast and then looped around back to the Gulf. I've never heard of anything like that, either.

Zandy, I am glad you are doing the document dance. Poor kitty if you have to put plywood back up on your windows. You can move up here in Maine - we don't have any poisonous snakes or animals - but we don't have a Disney park, either. Oh well . . . .

Gloria

[vandawho]

Julebobo-Your taking the honda??? Are you tricking me?......well dont worry, I drank one of the bottles last night!! Now there will be more room....

Hope everyone in Florida is OK once again......



Gotta go Andrew is trying to chew on the baby monitor!:hyper2:

Now he's pulling all my clothes out of my drawers.....bye

[WldWcnWmn]

Zandy - That was weird getting the signs in the mail last night. I called Florida information just to get your number, 'cause I knew you'd go...hmmm, that was fast.::yes:: There were three Disney stamps on it, I should have checked the weight today at work, but everyone was ooohhing and aaahhhing over the signs, I forgot to check. Mekayla flipped! She loves her sign, thanks so much! I can't believe the lousy luck with the storms. My Grandpa hasn't even finished cleaning up either, and he says it looks like a MAC Truck drove thru 40 feet of his privacy fence. Bummer. You'll definately need a restful vacation I hope all fares well for you guys.

We got an upgrade...to Cat. 11. I guess when you book at a Cat. 12 there's no where else to go but up. We're in 6141 for that list that's being made with names and room numbers:earsboy: For the longest time (actually the last 200 days) we were just GNTY. Feels so good to have a number. Remember when we were at 200+ days guys?!?:crazy:

I saw the location of the room in my Passporter's book. Pretty cool being one deck away from the OL - I'm sure Mekayla won't have trouble finding her "home" on the ship from there. I'll have to teach her the route from the room to the tropical rainforest. I told her that's where I'll be most the time!::yes::

One more Thursday to go, then we'll be on a plane to Mickey's House. I can't wait. I called the DCL today 'cause I'm an idiot and couldn't find the dinner rotation on the little boarding pass looking cards (they aren't there, who knew) and asked if the itinerary was looking like it was changing with Lisa and Mark out there for our Cruise. They changed around the Western Ininterary, the 25th of Sept., the 9th and the 23rd of October, but said if the storms go as predicted, we'll be smooth sailin'. Hope so. This princess: needs a vacation. (A personal butler that looks like Adonis and a few million $'s wouldn't be bad, either) :teeth:

[batchler]

theboysmom-We also booked with points and we were told 10 to 14 days and not a day sooner. CM was very rude. We are also from Texas.

[tevagirl]

:cake: :cheer2: :bday: :love1:

Happy first birthday, Andrew! You gave us so much joy this past year!

Happy second birthday, Kaleigh! I hope you have a fun day tomorrow!

[corrybaybe]

HI Everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Docs just came YIPEE YIPEE YIPEE:bounce: :bounce:

Its real now I just can't wait.


Happy birthday to Andrew and Kaliegh::teeth:

[wildernessgirl]

Happy birthday to Andrew and Kaliegh!!!

NO DOCS YET!!!! I'M SEEING RED!!!! If I don't get our docs soon, I'm gonna have to hurt someone!:crazy2:

[Mickey02]

Hi Everyone

Just checking in to see how many people got their docs.
We have not gotten our yet :(

For those of you who have gotten them are you having to sign for them or will they leave them at the house if you are not there?

Happy 1st Birthday Andrew

happy 2nd Birthday Keleigh!!!!!!!


Barb

[Mickey02]

Julie-Awesome job on the cruise list. I forgot how much fun you are to cruise with!


Does it usually take longer to get docs for DVC booked cruises??

Barb

[Julebobo]

Originally posted by vandawho
Julebobo-Your taking the honda??? Are you tricking me?......well dont worry, I drank one of the bottles last night!! Now there will be more room....

Hope everyone in Florida is OK once again......



Gotta go Andrew is trying to chew on the baby monitor!:hyper2:

Now he's pulling all my clothes out of my drawers.....bye

Yes, We really are taking the Honda, Robert and Nicole's that is. Did you get the right Franks yet???? jule****

[wide awake]

Okay, I am starting to worry...the changes in ports don't bother me, but from a 7 to a 5 day, a 4 to a 3 ? What are the odds that these storms will keep coming ? By the way, I have no docs yet !!!!

[WldWcnWmn]

I don't think I'd be the stable person you've seen all this time (yeah right!) if our cruise is shortened. So, everybody get together :grouphug: the NEW, IMPROVED mantra is, "we will not be cancelled, and we will be out for 7 days" (or longer:p ) BTW I didn't have to sign for the cruise documents. Do you think it's worth $30.00 to have DCL put up a banner and centerpiece for Mekayla's B-Day in our stateroom? There was a brochure that came with the docs that had all this cute stuff you could buy and have in the stateroom, but would the room steward get totally bent if I just hung up my own Happy Birthday banner? I am on the Single Parent Spending Plan...:rolleyes:

Remember, 7 days or longer!pirate:

[wildernessgirl]

I think we will be ok, wink wink! Fingers crossed! Karl has taken a turn up north and out of our way and Lisa is starting to break up!

Let's just hope that things calm down.

[tevagirl]

I just got home from a wedding. It was in Cape May in an old victorian mansion. The couple was married on the lawn under a gazebo and they had the reception inside. It was really nice and we had fun. But.....it could have been a lot nicer if, when I had gotten home, my docs were here. I agree with wilderness girl...I'm gonna have to hurt someone. :mad:

Sandy and all you other Floridians.....once again our thoughts and prayers are with you.


Denise

[Zandy595]

Thanks, Denise. Looks like we're going to get slammed by Jeanne. When it makes land fall it's supposed to be a category 3 with wind gusts up to 138 mph. DH went to work a little while ago and we probably won't see him for a couple days. I should be able to check in again tomorrow before the power goes out.

[wildernessgirl]

Sandy, stay safe!! I hope this one will be the last one that you guys have to deal with. Prayers and pixie dust your way! Your family will be in my thoughts this weekend!!!

[Denine]

Sandy: Stay safe...again. Hopefully this will be the last.

WE GOT OUR DOCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They were at the post office when Jerry went to pick the mail up on Thursday.

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET PRINCESS KALEIGH!! princess:

[tevagirl]

Happy Birthday, Kaleigh! I hope you have a happy and fun day!

Sandy...I'll buy you a drink when we're on board, you certainly have earned a few!

[katie'sduck]

Just checking in to say hello.

Sandy - Stay safe! Looks like this is going to be another big one.

Julie - Thank you for the 10/16 email list.

Denine - Glad you received your docs.

Everyone have a good weekend.

Patty

[WldWcnWmn]

Sandy, we're watching the weather channel diligently! Our prayers are with you! We just know you're gonna' come out of this o.k. and have that long awaited vacation on the 16th. Please post as soon as you can, so we know Jeannne didn't get ya'.:sunny:

Mekayla and I went to walmart last night to look for pirate gear...they didn't have all of their halloween stuff up but it was funny that she found eye patches (for the Pirate's night pirate: ) by the bonine! She didn't realize that eye patches were used because people had medical need, not strictly for costume use. You talk to your kid a million times a day, and take for granted they understand the simplest of concepts...when in reality they don't.:crazy: She thought pirates wear eye patches 'cause they look cool. go figure. I wish I was seven again!:teeth:

[cinric]

hello everybody - the cruise is a reality now, our ta called to say docs are in . we are on the west coast. have a great weekend

Zandy 595 - hope your parents and my dh can still plan on the 12 metre on St.Maarten.
Denine - happy 2nd birthday to your Princess Kaleigh.

[tevagirl]

Good Morning :sunny:

Just checking in...hoping Sandy was able to update us on how they are doing. I guess she's lost her electricity again.

Andrew had his first birthday party yesterday at the county park. Lots of babies there. It's a very nice park with a great zoo. We had a nice time.

Thea....I thought pirates wear eye patches to be cool too!

:teeth: Denise

[wildernessgirl]

Good afternoon! I just saw on the weather channel that the West Palm area got hit pretty hard. Does anyone know exactly where Sandy lives? She and her family are in our prayers and thoughts!

I got an email notification last night that stated WDW would be closed today! I can't remember when WDW has closed sooooo much in one year!

What a year!

Sandy, I hope you are safe! PLEASE let us know how you are doing as soon as possible!

[WldWcnWmn]

Sandy lives in Stuart...you know, that little town they keep showing on the weather channel that got slammed by Jeanne?!?!:rolleyes: I hope she's o.k. And I hope that's the last of the Hurricanes. Mickey's got two weeks to get everything up and running. Hope all goes well. Can't wait to hear from Sandy.:crazy:

[Denine]

Sandy: We are thinking about you. Post when you can to let us know you are alright.

Kaleigh had a very nice party yesterday. Julie and the kids came and I got to see Brooke walking.

Can't wait for vacation, assuming Florida is still there by then.

[Zandy595]

Hi everyone! We're OK. We're at my mom's house right now. She got power back this morning. We still don't have it at our house. Just came over here to enjoy the A/C for awhile. It was 89 degrees inside our house when we left about 30 minutes ago. I dread going back.

It was VERY SCARY, but we made it through. My house wasn't damaged at all, but all the trees are down and our lamp post light in the front yard is broken. We had to go to our safe room (my walk-in closet) during the worst of the storm, but when the wind ripped off one of the metal hurricane shutters it wasn't safe to be in that part of the house anymore. We ran to the interior bathroom and stayed there until they said it was safe to leave. (We had a battery operated tv with us.)

My mom has some water damage at her house where rain came in around the windows. The rest of her patio screens were ripped off. Frances had already gotten some.

Well, gotta go. I might be able to check in again tomorrow.

Thanks for the prayers, thoughts and Pixie Dust. It worked!

[corrybaybe]

Sandy

Glad everyone is safe.

[tevagirl]

Glad to hear you and your home made it through!

[wide awake]

Sandy, glad you're okay.
DS was supposed to have surgery tomorrow but has a cold so got bumped from the schedule. Now we're looking at after the cruise.
My DM has some kind of problem with the tendons in her foot and ankle...will be using a wheelchair in the airports. Am starting to wonder if she will even get off of the Magic.
We still don't have docs. Our reservations are with DU...are they slow on getting them out ?

[Denine]

Sandy: So glad to hear you are safe and so is your house.

WideAwake: At least you don't have to worry about your son and the anesthesia before the cruise. Your docs will come. Julie hasn't gotten hers either and she booked through DU.

[WldWcnWmn]

Hazza Sandy! We're so glad you guys made it through yet another of Mother Nature's redecorating fits!:rolleyes: I am so glad the horizons look clear for the forseeable future. Looks like you guys will be getting rain for the next week or so...nothing new to us here in Oregon. Rains everyday. Hope there's no flooding there. So glad to hear all is well!

[Lisa62064]

Hi everyone !!!
I got my docs the other day, I wasnt even thinking they would be here by now, but time sure flies when youre remodeling a dungeon into a family room. It is 99% done !!! YAY I think I am more excited about that than the cruise ( did I just say that?) nooooooooooooooo !!! I guess I better shift gears as there isn't much time left to get ready!!! Nothing like waiting untill the last moment, huh. It's kinda starting to sink in now that there's only a couple of weeks left. Can you believe all this crazy weather, my office was flooded last week and I couldn't even drive into town, had to take a couple days off. I hope Sandy is doing well, I took some time to read all the posts I am sending pixie dust her way.....Now I can relax and just look forward to this vacation, everything is getting back to normal here. We did all the romodeling ouselves except for carpet, wood floors & electric, never again....now who wants to come hook up the surround sound system? that wire goes WHERE??? I am so clueless....we got an aquarium and some fish & I figured that out, they have been alive for going on 3 days now, hard to believe!!!
I must say tho, the family room has turned out 500% better than we imagined, I'm just sooooooo glad its done. Cruise here we come !!!!!!!!! Welcome to all the new people, we are: me, Lisa, DH Brian, DD19, DD14 (and that one may not come if she does't straighten herself out, ughhhh) but hey thats a whole nother story, ask me about the cooking oil and the dog and the 10 baths it took to get her clean and she is a LONG haired sheltie, go ahead ask me..... :wave2:


I'm back & will be posting alot more now.....Bye & stay safe!

Lisa :crazy:

[Mickey02]

Hi Everyone

I am really feeling discouraged. No docs yet. Seems like everyone has gotten theirs.

Please Please tell me are you having to be home to sign for them?? Or are they just being left??

Sandy glad you came through Jeanne ok. I was glued by the TV on Saturday night watching the weather channel as Jeanne was hitting land. That must have been really scary. Anyone heard how Port Canaveral held up?

Barb

[vandawho]

Hello Everyone........

Glad everything's OK Sandy.........It's been hard for me to post lately, but I've been thinking about you.......I've been so busy, babysitting, picking up the slack of those who have forgotten what their phone numbers are and stuff...........but still have time to be excited about the cruise, hope everything is OK down south.........I'd be very disappointed missing a Disney Cruise 2 YEARS IN A ROW!!.........Hope our guys accomplished something today at the rally.......I was scared to go to work! See ya'll really really soon!!!! Good night........Jill

[Julebobo]

Vandawho: What do you mean you didn't go to work? Why didn't you have Danielson? I mean if I don't tell you Marchina people exactly what is up you just don't get it!!

We had sooooo much fun at Drew's party can't wait until the cruise that is going to blow us away. Nicole is hoping to be able to get a balloon for Robert at the party there......after all is was impossible at the party on Sat as they were all taken..........lol....

Sandy, glad all is well with you, you should be the official greeter on ship you have been through enough and deserve it.

Gotta get ready for the crew here chat later..........julebobo

[tevagirl]

First..... to Lisa62064....nuh uh, no way...I'm not asking! It sounds way too messy to even imagine!

Second....to Barb...hang in there, we haven't gotten ours yet either. I'm beginning to think we are going to have to take out a loan to pay for all the drinks we are going to have to get you guys.

Third...to Julebobo....first of all....if you are going to offer to babysit you really should give out YOUR number and not the number of your neighbor (who by the way, never answers her phone). Second of all....there were plenty of balloons at that party. It's not our fault your family was too busy hanging around the "secret cooler" and wasn't in line when they gave them out. You know that ancient saying about alcohol and balloons not mixing....you don't? Well, you never were any good at history.

[katie'sduck]

Sandy - Glad you and your family are safe.

Mickey02 - I did not have to sign for my docs. They came UPS. I asked a Disney Rep prior to them arriving and she said they do not have to be signed for. Not sure who you booked with but we booked w/Disney online.

Let's hope this is the end of the bad weather for Florida and the E. Carribbean. My daughter is getting school pics today and it's been raining like crazy up here in PA. Good day for ducks but not for pics! Come to think of it I don't even think the ducks like this much water.

Patty

Patty

[takemeaway]

SAndy, glad you and your family are doing well. Let's hope that's the end of it for a while.

No docs here yet. Who was the one that said the last person to get their docs had to buy everyone drinks? What a silly thing to say. Maybe we didn't get our docs yet because they are giving us all upgrades. Yeah, that's it!

Well, I have the kids Halloween costumes for the MNSSHP. My 5 year old is "The Flash"....a pretty cool costume. And, think of the nerdest person my oldest could be? Yes, Frank wants to be Harry Potter for halloween. Can we all say Nerd? I tried to show him the mummy costumes and the ninja costumes but he wants to be Harry Potter! I kept my mouth shut but deep down I just want the kid to be cool! Why oh WHY?

We leave for Florida in 2 weeks. I can't wait. The only hurricane I want to see while on that ship are the ones you order from the bar!!!

Rose

[Julebobo]

Third...to Julebobo.... It's not our fault your family was too busy hanging around the "secret cooler"

There was a SECRET COOLER? I wasn't aware of any, second the balloon were designated to the OTHER crowd and third the phone # you insisted on calling is a seasonal person. And if she were theree she would have answered and it would have been PERFECT!

[Denine]

All right, I'll bite. So Lisa, tell us the story about the dog and cooking oil.

I am so ready for vacation!

[katie'sduck]

You're a brave woman Denine!

Patty

[Libby]

Hi Everyone,

Well our docs finally arrived in Australia on Monday. Don't know why but I wasn't as exited as all you guys are....though I was pretty excited when my MNSSHP tickets arrived....
Anyway, I booked through DU and when you all started getting your docs I contacted our agent and she contacted DCL who said they had been posted the day before. Our agent said they are posted out by DCL in no particular order. But since we leave on Sunday I was starting to worry they might not show up in time..

Just confirming the wine party is at 2.30pm MONDAY (deck 7). If that changes after Sunday 3rd can someone slip a note under our door on the cruise?

Libby

[tiggerfantoo]

Sandy, I am glad that you are back here and that you and your family came through this hurricane safe and sound.

It has been said that the last one to get their docs will buy everyone a drink, but I think we should all buy Sandy a drink. I can't imagine going through what she has been through in the last month. My hat's off to anyone who goes through two hurricanes in one year and hasn't lost their sense of humor.

My granddaughter came up to me last night (3 1/2 yrs old) and said she wanted her "case". I kept asking her what she wanted, because I didn't understand her. After saying "case" three or four times, she said (in a rather loud voice) "my blue CASE!!!" I finally realized she meant her suitcase. I told her that I had it in a very safe place. I don't want her getting into it as it is filled with new coloring books and sticker books. I want to save some surprises for her for the plane trip on the 16th.

Our DCL DVD came in the mail yesterday. I can't believe how beautiful the ship is!

Gloria

[wide awake]

Hi All,
We have our docs, Yippee !!! I was in a meeting all day, came home and while checking the disboards read there was an earthquake in central CA...I didn't feel a a thing, and my meeting was in a VERY central part of CA. Of course I've been in 3 earthquakes in my life, the biggest the one in Alaska in the 60s. That one was incredible...we all ran outside and watched the ground move up and down like a seesaw.

[scrapcreator]

Just wanted to pop in and say "Hi". We're on the 10/16 - dd (9), dh and I. Our docs arrived this weekend. I'd been trying to figure out how to read this thread (my computer doesn't like the length of it, lol) so (duh) I tried starting at the end.

Anyway, we are really excited to be taking our first Disney Cruise :bounce:

Jeanne

[katie'sduck]

Glad you made it to the boards and welcome!

Patty

[Julebobo]

Denine: Are you also going on the repo cruise? We are and just yesterday I got out cabin assignment 7510. I think I have seen you on the other link. Julebobo

Oh yea, and we should have our docs by Thursday pm. Not really excited about that either but need to get them as we leave Friday, the 8th and I am excited about that. Really need this vaka so if no one sees me for the first few days me and vandawho will be at the bar with Goofy................

[tevagirl]

Welcome, Jeanne! We are excited too!

Gloria...my DGD is also 3 1/2 and she gets very indignant when I have to ask her what she has said more than two times. The hands go on her hips, her words get louder (not clearer, just louder) and her face gets all squinty. They are funny. Scary, but funny.

Julebobo...I do believe the "secret cooler" was actually kept in your car, was it not?

Have to get ready for work..talk to you all later.

Denise

[Lisa62064]

OK- heres the story about the cooking oil & the dog. It all started when I woke up last Sunday morning and found a saucepan filled with what I thought was water on the back burner of the stove. My DD19 is a health freak and I always find saucepans with vegetable water sitting until I dump them out after she has eaten the vegetables. So what do I do? I start to pour it down the sink, only to my dismay that I find it is not water, but in fact it is vegetable oil. I know this is not my DD19's doing- she wouldnt dream of eating anything deep fried, let alone cook with oil. I knew it had to be DD14 who doesnt eat anything UNLESS its deep fried LOL (isnt it amazing how 2 kids can be soooooooo different) so after I calmed down and chased the oil with about 5 minutes worth of hot water down the sink, I questioned DD14. Oh yes she made french fries after we had all gone to bed last night. OH. so I said, "you know I dont like you to cook oil on the stove not to mention its not good for you to eat like that, plus you never clean up & guess whos left with the mess" blah blah blah. So I told her to go down & dump the rest of the oil in the weeds, which translates to take it down PAST the treeline & back INTO the woods. Well she stood there as I watched from the window & did what I told her NOT to do. The oil went right at the treeline and the dog was out. Well, you can guess what the dog did, as dogs do doesnt matter how much you pay for that pedigree. We were sitting, DH Brian & I, and guess who wanders over....a WET dog. not wet from water, mind you. WELL Brian just starts laughing, and for some reason that set me off big time....and then the dog had to have a bath....and a bath......and another bath....ect.....and the moral to this story is for all you kids out there reading: THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON YOUR PARENTS TELL YOU TO DO SOMETHING A CERTAIN WAY. And there my friends is the oil & dog story. WHEW I need a vacation.

[Zandy595]

WOO HOO! We finally have our electricity back!!! I'm so happy. At first the power company said we might not get it back until Oct. 12. I don't think I'd be able to handle that.
Still no school for DS. Maybe Monday. Kids have missed 17 days (so far) because of hurricanes. I feel very guilty about taking him out for the cruise now. We REALLY need this vacation though.


Welcome Jeanne/scrapcreator and family! :boat:


It has been said that the last one to get their docs will buy everyone a drink, but I think we should all buy Sandy a drink. I can't imagine going through what she has been through in the last month. My hat's off to anyone who goes through two hurricanes in one year and hasn't lost their sense of humor. I like that idea! :teeth: