09/08/07 Early Check in September 8, 2007 Western

[MamaKoss]

Wow...thanks for all those tips on packing and meds to take along guys! Great ideas and tips! I become a pharmacy when we travel like this. I have prescribed meds I take plus lots of supplements. Going through customs and such, I have to bring them all in their original containers and prescription bottles. It's a hassle because I usually do a 7-day divider thingy so I don't have to pull all the bottles out all the time. Oh well. I'll pack it in luggage and that's where it'll stay when we get onboard. I do however also pack the "traveling" goodies such as the cold medicine, imodium, drammamine (I definitely need it!), advil, etc.

Here is another good tip if you are prone to motion sickness. Go to the health food store in your area and buy ginger drops. Ginger is a natural way to help with motion sickness. And, they don't taste nasty! I also drink alot of ginger ale when onboard to help calm the old quesie's. However, they don't have DIET ginger ale and I have to watch the amount of sugar in the regular one (I am diabetic).

Okay...now I'm getting the butterflies in the stomach! Not motion sickness though....excitement and anxiety! I can't believe we are 17 days away!!! WOOOOOO frickin HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[MamaKoss]

Oh, I also wanted to tell Donnica that she is such a sweetie! You aren't going on this cruise, but you've been so helpful and informative to all here. I really wish I could meet you; but hopefully on a future cruise? Let's stow Donnica in our luggage. We'll make room for you in one of the cabins. They'll never know.

Stina, you are right...I will need some relaxation in a chair with a drink in my hand. That's the image I always conjure in my mind when I think about the cruise. My floppy white hat, in my bathing suit, sunglasses, a good book, and a large conch cooler with pineapple and cherry speared! Maybe a little umbrella too if I ask nicely? Of course, I always picture myself with the greatest body ever in my mind....hehehehe....mines far, far, far from even being called somewhat fair! Just a chubby little italian momma! And proud of it!

 

[Grandma4ever]

I still bring my meds in my med cassette as well as the prescription bottles. It makes it easier for me so I don't mess up. I have it down to a system. I have never had any questions. Hopefully it will be cool this trip too. Lois

 

[TinkerbellTris]

15 Days left for me! YAY!!!!! I am so excited. Nervous, excited, butterflies, and I can't wait to meet everyone!
MamaKoss...you're so funny, we are Italian too.
Stina..... Yeah it does suck to work with Disney Haters. They have no idea what they are missing out on, oh well, at least we are not the one's missing out.
My spirits are much higher today reading reports that Jamaica is doing well and the storm has passed over, and there is no longer a direct hit warning for Cayman or Cozumel. I'm so happy, and I am praying for all those who live there. I can't wait to visit their Islands!

 

[TinkerbellTris]

Hey Lois, tomorrow is the day that I call for a final confirm for Breakfast and Lunch. I will put an email out tomorrow with all finalized information.

 

[Grandma4ever]

Hey Lois, tomorrow is the day that I call for a final confirm for Breakfast and Lunch. I will put an email out tomorrow with all finalized information.

***Jammie Breakfast on Friday Sept. 14, 2007
7:30a.m. at Topsiders
Come in your Jammies!!!
Here is the current Breakfast Count
Grandma4ever - 2
Twin Princesses - 3
Bareacuda - 4
Sgtslovack - 3
Tinkerbelltris - 3
Shoes99 - 2
ReAnSt - 1
Naho1337 - 1
Ladyemmaann - 2
MJ - 2
Tamim -4
DnJLaw777 - 8
Mamakoss - 4
Total - 39



***Dis Lunch on Monday Sept. 10, 2007
12:00 noon at Parrot Cay
Now for Monday Lunch:
Grandma4ever - 2
Twin Princesses - 3
Stina - 4
Tinkerbelltris - 3
Shoes99 - 2
Ladyemmaann - 2
SSOceanlovers - 2
MJ - 2
Michellepooh - 3
Sgtslovack - 3
ReAnSt - 1
Naho1337 - 1
DnJLaw777 - 8
Mamakoss - 4

Total -40

Here is what I have. If you are on the list and don't want to attend now is the time to post up. If you want to attend and are not yet on the list please let us know. Should be a good time. See everyone on the 8th. Lois

 

[MamaKoss]

Just for those who are curious...I've been watching the progression of Dean in the carribbean. It seems someone is smiling down on us and those islands because Grand Cayman Island did not take a direct hit...neither did Jamaica. The eye of the hurricane went just south of Jamaica, so they still got hit hard, but not as disastrous as they thought. Also, it looks like Cozumel is going to get hit with more tropical storm than hurricane. The hurricane path seems to have slipped just south of Cozumel and Cancun! They are expected to get like 3-6" of rain however. From all the reports I have seen and read, it seems these islands are extremely prepared for the worse. But, I think that Mother Nature is sparing them the worse. Still pray for those areas that are going to be in the line of a direct hit however.

So, things are looking pretty good for us going western. Now, if we can just keep any other major hurricane's from developing and heading that way...we should be alright!

 

[MamaKoss]

JJCJFL - How did your brother do with his hernia surgery Friday? Hope he came through with flying colors and that he is recovering comfortably.

Now, he better get back on his feet and be ready to party diser's style! We will be ready for his wit and humor to keep us motivated!

Anyway, just wanted to send get well wishes and let him know he hasn't been forgotten. Hugs and Kisses from our group to yours.!

 

[Michellepooh]

It is coming so quickly! We leave for WDW on the 4th, so I need to get cracking with the packing!

We most likely will not be joining you for the jammie breakfast, but are definites for the lunch on the 10th. The 10th is Matthew's 3rd birthday so maybe you could all join me in singing Happy Birthday to my little guy!

I'm getting too excited to sleep!!!!!!

 

[Donnica]

MamaKoss.... thank you so much for thinking of packing me along with you guys! LOL I won't be there with you all but I will be there in spirit. Having been on 17 cruises myself I figure it's always good to give little things that others might not know or forget, to make things a little better or easier. I know one of THE most important things for us never to forget is a power strip! Cabins never have lots of outlets and I know most only have one so a power strip is always handy! We bring a laptop and have blowdryers and cell phone allt hat need to be plugged ina dn having to plug and unplug all the time is just a pain in the...

 

[MCourtney]

Something to be aware of .... especially those that are travelling down here to Florida next week:


http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/209194.html#recent_comm

 

[Grandma4ever]

***Jammie Breakfast on Friday Sept. 14, 2007
7:30a.m. at Topsiders
Come in your Jammies!!!
Here is the current Breakfast Count
Grandma4ever - 2
Twin Princesses - 3
Bareacuda - 4
Sgtslovack - 3
Tinkerbelltris - 3
Shoes99 - 2
ReAnSt - 1
Naho1337 - 1
Ladyemmaann - 2
MJ - 2
Tamim -4
DnJLaw777 - 8
Mamakoss - 4
Total - 39



***Dis Lunch on Monday Sept. 10, 2007
12:00 noon at Parrot Cay
Now for Monday Lunch:
Grandma4ever - 2
Twin Princesses - 3
Stina - 4
Tinkerbelltris - 3
Shoes99 - 2
Ladyemmaann - 2
SSOceanlovers - 2
MJ - 2
Michellepooh - 3
Sgtslovack - 3
ReAnSt - 1
Naho1337 - 1
Mamakoss - 4

Total -32

Here is what I have. If you are on the list and don't want to attend now is the time to post up. If you want to attend and are not yet on the list please let us know. Should be a good time. See everyone on the 8th. Lois

This what we have currently with the corrections I have recieved. Any more changes need to be made? Lois

 

[DnJLaw777]

This what we have currently with the corrections I have recieved. Any more changes need to be made? Lois

go ahgead and add us to the list!!


surgery went well, bigger then they thought, but up and moving finally. still sore!

 

[Grandma4ever]

go ahgead and add us to the list!!


surgery went well, bigger then they thought, but up and moving finally. still sore!

Do want to be added to both breakfast and lunch? Also need to know how many are in your group. I will add you to both for now and will add the number once you post again. Thanks Lois

Found you on the breakfast list for 8 people so that is what I added to the lunch. Let me know if I guessed right.

 

[MamaKoss]

go ahgead and add us to the list!!


surgery went well, bigger then they thought, but up and moving finally. still sore!

Ahhh Hahhhh! There you are! Glad to hear everything went well for you. Those doc's at Cleveland Clinic are the best. You must be doing great though, since it's only been a few days and you are doing the stairs already (I remember you saying when you could go down in the basement to the computer). Now, get those disco shoes out....we be partyin!

 

[stina]

Hey Donnica! Thanks for the tips. Yeah, isn't that air freshener great? The one you got from Bath & Body Works is probably the same one I got from White Barn Candle Co. which is a division of Bath & Body. It's in a tiny silver container. I think the one I got is apple orchard or something and I've used it for several years. I now associate it as a "vacation smell" since I only use it on vacation!

Yes, if we could take a stowaway on this cruise it'd be Donnica!

stina

 

[JJCJFL]

JJCJFL - How did your brother do with his hernia surgery Friday? Hope he came through with flying colors and that he is recovering comfortably.

Now, he better get back on his feet and be ready to party diser's style! We will be ready for his wit and humor to keep us motivated!

Anyway, just wanted to send get well wishes and let him know he hasn't been forgotten. Hugs and Kisses from our group to yours.!

MamaKoss,

Not sure who's brother was having the surgery....but I am wishing him well, as well.

Jill

 

[CINGULARONE@YAHOO.CO]

MamaKoss,

Not sure who's brother was having the surgery....but I am wishing him well, as well.

Jill

Jill-

I think Mama was referring to me. My brother Dan (DanJLAW) had his surgery on Friday. I tired to convince the surgeon that a lobotomy for him would be much better than the hernina....... Don't think he took my suggestion.

Hope all is well.

 

[MamaKoss]

MamaKoss,

Not sure who's brother was having the surgery....but I am wishing him well, as well.

Jill

Sorry...got the wrong person...I meant the message for CingularOne...I see he caught my mistake too!

 

[MamaKoss]

Jill-

I think Mama was referring to me. My brother Dan (DanJLAW) had his surgery on Friday. I tired to convince the surgeon that a lobotomy for him would be much better than the hernina....... Don't think he took my suggestion.

Hope all is well.

I like the shortening of my name...I think. Mama? Wasn't that some big heavy set woman on a sitcom in the 80's? hehehe

So the doc wouldn't go for the lobotomy suggestion huh? I guess your brother is happy about that!