Dyanne
Palo Brunch Enthusiast!
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2004
Before I start, I want to put out a plea to anyone with a 15-17yo girl. My 16yo is horrified that she won't know anyone, so she would love to get mail from a potential friend. She loves One Direction and competitive cheerleading, and has recently started playing around with fingernail art. She is hilarious, sweet, and smart, but doesn't want to get on board until she knows someone her age. 
Email me at dyanne at Mac dot com and I'll forward it to her.
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Hi again, everyone! Thought I would post a note because I started getting REALLY excited for the cruise this morning! (Could be because the kids are FINALLY back in school today...)
I'm on a phone so I can't easily quote anyone, nor can i easily fix typos, but I thought I'd respond to some of the things people have mentioned.
- Regarding excursions, my family rarely does them because we love the relative quiet of the ship on port days. Also, the "fancy" lunch dining option on those days is usually very good.
- Regarding FE gifts: If you're at a loss for what do do, make 'em simple and small! By the end of the week, you'll see why that's a good thing! We usually love the things that represent where people are from, like teeny maple syrup bottles from vermont (my kids still have theirs from 3 years ago!) or a deck of cards from the University of Nebraska. I like it when people put their names on them.
- Regarding packing: bring a clear over-the-door shoe organizer and some cord or shoelaces (so you don't damage the door with the metal hanger pieces they come with). I attach ours to the sliding closet door. In the kids' rooms I assign a row of pockets for each kid that has a hair spot, a deodorant spot, a tooth spot and a whatever spot, plus an extra row for sunscreens, ponchos, etc.
I bring post-it notes and stick one per drawer to list what's inside. My husband drives me crazy, "where's the charger/highlighter/snacks/socks/whatever," so this keeps me sane. I also label the drawers in the kids' room so it minimizes arguments.
Also, don't forget a few chip clips to keep the drapes shut, and several highlighters for the Navigators to mark what you each wanna do that day. Most importantly, bring a sharpie (i like the double-ended with the fine point on one end) because sharpies are awesome.
- Bring a stack of $1 bills or a roll of $1 coins. (bills only if you're flying... Rolls of coins look like a bomb to TSA, I think) These are handy for room service tips or for small shore purchases.
Looking forward to hearing more from you guys!
Email me at dyanne at Mac dot com and I'll forward it to her. —--------
Hi again, everyone! Thought I would post a note because I started getting REALLY excited for the cruise this morning! (Could be because the kids are FINALLY back in school today...)
I'm on a phone so I can't easily quote anyone, nor can i easily fix typos, but I thought I'd respond to some of the things people have mentioned.
- Regarding excursions, my family rarely does them because we love the relative quiet of the ship on port days. Also, the "fancy" lunch dining option on those days is usually very good.
- Regarding FE gifts: If you're at a loss for what do do, make 'em simple and small! By the end of the week, you'll see why that's a good thing! We usually love the things that represent where people are from, like teeny maple syrup bottles from vermont (my kids still have theirs from 3 years ago!) or a deck of cards from the University of Nebraska. I like it when people put their names on them.
- Regarding packing: bring a clear over-the-door shoe organizer and some cord or shoelaces (so you don't damage the door with the metal hanger pieces they come with). I attach ours to the sliding closet door. In the kids' rooms I assign a row of pockets for each kid that has a hair spot, a deodorant spot, a tooth spot and a whatever spot, plus an extra row for sunscreens, ponchos, etc.
I bring post-it notes and stick one per drawer to list what's inside. My husband drives me crazy, "where's the charger/highlighter/snacks/socks/whatever," so this keeps me sane. I also label the drawers in the kids' room so it minimizes arguments.
Also, don't forget a few chip clips to keep the drapes shut, and several highlighters for the Navigators to mark what you each wanna do that day. Most importantly, bring a sharpie (i like the double-ended with the fine point on one end) because sharpies are awesome.
- Bring a stack of $1 bills or a roll of $1 coins. (bills only if you're flying... Rolls of coins look like a bomb to TSA, I think) These are handy for room service tips or for small shore purchases.
Looking forward to hearing more from you guys!
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I plan to check out some of the outlets. Saw another post about ebay. May check that out as well.
I just checked and through 
Hope you decide on this one. 
Welcome to the Dis & this cruise ! Can I have your first name and the first name of your kids ? I will add you to the roll call. 
I will go with what the group decides to do.
I don't think the meet & greet has been set-up yet.
