09/12/10 - DVCers Take Over the Wonder (S.S. Member Cruise 2010) - Thread #1

[disrailfan]

Hey everyone, website update. I am a little behind getting everyones information on the DIS-DVC Cruisers page. I should have them caught up this weekend and hopefully have everyones pictures up as well. Sorry for the delay, its been a pretty busy week at work this week.

At anyrate if you have not sent me your information yet please see the first post in this thread. Also we have not decided on buttons yet, but I am looking at some options that may be available to us to change it up a bit.

Everyone have a wonderful day today! TGIF!!!!

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Happy FRIDAY everyone!! I'm soooo looking forward to the weekend. It's been a long week at work. Being at work is cutting into my planning for the cruise time!

 

[calypso726]

Happy Friday all! I hear you Luckymomoftwo! The whole "work" thing is rather inconvenient for planning and dreaming Unfortunately though, rather necessary Busy couple of weeks for me down here too. We were at MNSSHP on Halloween and through the first week of November for F&W I came home and turned right around to go to a dog show for the weekend of the 7th! Thank goodness I did not have to be in the ring showing until the afternoon and was able to make our DVC Cruise ressies. I drove back home Sunday and had puppies going to their new families this week then tragedy strikes and my new mom to be goes into early labor and she is not due for another 2 weeks Ultrsound shows at least one puppy with no heartbeat then later she delivered two puppies that had died inside her which is what probably caused the early labor. All is well now, we have her on medication to stop the contractions and raise hormone levels so she does not go into labor again. So, of course I am still playing "catch up" at work.

So how has everyone else's week been

Terrie

 

[donaldseeyore]

Good morning everyone!!! I go to work for a few days, get back online and we have 9 pages on our thread!

To answer Secret Mickey; it is like Secret Santa. State rooms are assigned another stateroom and you buy them a gift outside of the FE's. No one can know who each others SM's are until the gift is given. Some cruisers have had them delivered to the stateroom with a note saying who it is from while others hand deliver at the DISmeets. It is all up to everyone else. I am layed back and go with the flow on this whole thing.

DH found another cruise he wants to do in June on RCCL. It takes us back to Ochos Rios and I am so for it. If we do it then we will have 4 cruises in one year.....don't know if I can do it LOL

 

[kjd469]

Good morning everyone! Glad to hear everyone is still excited about planning our members cruise! My DH and I are off to Puerta Vallarta this morning, to meet some friends who are coming down from Canada. Puerta Vallarta is quite a bit north from where we live in Puebla, and much warmer so I am looking forward to some beach time! Hoping to spend this Saturday morning in a much more relaxed state than last Saturday morning, LOL! Anyhow...hope everyone has a great weekend, whatever you may be doing! Buen fin de semana

 

[vedlin71]

ok i have looked at both fish extender links i still dont get all of how it works .do you give a gift to everyone on the list every night ? some one please help me so i know how many thing to make.

 

[BigDogHU75]

ok i have looked at both fish extender links i still dont get all of how it works .do you give a gift to everyone on the list every night ? some one please help me so i know how many thing to make.

You do not give a gift every night (unless you want to). The way it worked last year, we had about 35 cabins signed up for the FE exchange. I gave one gift per cabin unless I knew that those staying in the cabin weren't a couple or living in the same residence. I also gave each child in the cabin a gift. I delivered my FE gifts over the course of two days.

Some people do give gifts to each person in the room.

 

[BigDogHU75]

Hello All. It has been a busy week for me as well and next week will be even busier. Thank God for the weekends. Hopefully, I will be able to get a full night's rest. For the past few days, I have not been sleeping well. DS has gotten out of his bed in the middle of the night for the past three nights. We just switched him to a toddler bed. He did fine for the first week but now it is a different story. I blame it on the weather and the time falling back. He does not have the opportunity to expend some of the energy he has. Anyway, work is calling. Chat with you later.

 

[vedlin71]

thanks bigdoghu75. I think I have it.

 

[BigDogHU75]

thanks bigdoghu75. I think I have it.

You're welcome.

 

[tgj]

Just some random thoughts on a Friday night....

For the past few days, I have not been sleeping well. DS has gotten out of his bed in the middle of the night for the past three nights. We just switched him to a toddler bed. He did fine for the first week but now it is a different story. I blame it on the weather and the time falling back.

Oh, I remember those days well..... Changes to daylight savings time when my son was littler was always a challenge. Just when I thought it was going good, the hours changed. I remember those days when it was still light outside and trying to convince him that he was tired and needed to go to sleep!!!!

Calypso--that's so sad, and I hope things get' turn around for all quick!

You know, I never thought I was really one of "those" kind of people, but I'm really enjoying getting to know, even if just a little, some of you all that we'll be travelling with. I'm hoping it will make the whole trip even better, if that's even possible!!!!

Best wishes to all for a great weekend! We're soon on our way to historic Lambeau Field, the "Frozen Tundra" to watch the Packers hopefully defeat the Cowboys on Sunday.... DW's first trip to Green Bay for a game! However, seeing as how well the Cowboys have been playing and how poorly the Packers have been playing, I'm not sure how much of a "game" it will really be!

Finally, I had on my Grumpy sweatshirt today shopping. A little girl pointed at me and said to her Mom, "Look Mommy, that boy has a Grumpy shirt on!" It continues to amaze me how all things Disney can continue to make kids (of all ages) happy, even after all these years. Not to mention someone my age being mistaken for a "boy" instead of a grumpy old man...!!!!!

Good night and dream on!!!

TJ

 

[dopeygirl76]

Hello All. It has been a busy week for me as well and next week will be even busier. Thank God for the weekends. Hopefully, I will be able to get a full night's rest. For the past few days, I have not been sleeping well. DS has gotten out of his bed in the middle of the night for the past three nights. We just switched him to a toddler bed. He did fine for the first week but now it is a different story. I blame it on the weather and the time falling back. He does not have the opportunity to expend some of the energy he has. Anyway, work is calling. Chat with you later.

Marsha - we are going through the same thing!! My youngest is 2 1/2 and woke up last week stating she wanted a big girl bed well now at 5 am I hear "Mommy its morning time!!" Only mine is times 2 since first she gets big sister who also joins in!!! Aren't mornings great!!!

 

[BigDogHU75]

Just some random thoughts on a Friday night....



Oh, I remember those days well..... Changes to daylight savings time when my son was littler was always a challenge. Just when I thought it was going good, the hours changed. I remember those days when it was still light outside and trying to convince him that he was tired and needed to go to sleep!!!!

I am always glad to know that someone has gone through what I have gone through. I know that it will get better.

Calypso--that's so sad, and I hope things get' turn around for all quick!

You know, I never thought I was really one of "those" kind of people, but I'm really enjoying getting to know, even if just a little, some of you all that we'll be travelling with. I'm hoping it will make the whole trip even better, if that's even possible!!!!
It is fun getting to know some of the people that will be on the cruise. Like I have been saying, getting to know each other makes the trip even better.

Best wishes to all for a great weekend! We're soon on our way to historic Lambeau Field, the "Frozen Tundra" to watch the Packers hopefully defeat the Cowboys on Sunday.... DW's first trip to Green Bay for a game! However, seeing as how well the Cowboys have been playing and how poorly the Packers have been playing, I'm not sure how much of a "game" it will really be!
I hope the Packers beat the Cowboys. Since I am originally from So. Jersey, I am an Eagles fan. I do not like the Cowboys which works perfectly now that I am Redskins Nation.

Finally, I had on my Grumpy sweatshirt today shopping. A little girl pointed at me and said to her Mom, "Look Mommy, that boy has a Grumpy shirt on!" It continues to amaze me how all things Disney can continue to make kids (of all ages) happy, even after all these years. Not to mention someone my age being mistaken for a "boy" instead of a grumpy old man...!!!!!

Good night and dream on!!!

TJ

Marsha - we are going through the same thing!! My youngest is 2 1/2 and woke up last week stating she wanted a big girl bed well now at 5 am I hear "Mommy its morning time!!" Only mine is times 2 since first she gets big sister who also joins in!!! Aren't mornings great!!!

I "love" those early morning wake-up calls - not. My DS woke me up this morning around 7:00 a.m. I really thought I would be able to sleep-in a little. I should have known better.

 

[BigDogHU75]

Good Morning Everyone! The rain has finally stopped. We do not have much planned here. I am going through some of DS's toys to see what I can purge before Christmas since I know he will be getting more. I also have to do some . Busy, busy, busy. Have a great weekend!

 

[calypso726]

Just some random thoughts on a Friday night....

Calypso--that's so sad, and I hope things get' turn around for all quick!

You know, I never thought I was really one of "those" kind of people, but I'm really enjoying getting to know, even if just a little, some of you all that we'll be travelling with. I'm hoping it will make the whole trip even better, if that's even possible!!!!

Good night and dream on!!!

TJ

Thank you TJ. I do too, fingers crossed!

I know what you mean. I never thought I'd step out of my comfort zone, open up and try to get know "strangers" Heck, I'm the girl that gets invited to a party that I can't find an excuse to get out of and will bring a book and go read somewhere rather than mingle That would be my brother's 30th birthday I'm describing He found me sequestered in my nephew's room and asked what I was doing there...READING I thought he'd be happy I showed up So there it is... I am not exactly the social butterfly type. But I decided to look at it like this.. we all have a few things in common...we are DVC members, therefore, we all gotta love Disney and we love it enough to spend time on the DISboards which probably makes us die hard Disney fans which therefore means you guys are all my peeps whether we know each other or not

Have a great weekend everbody!
Terrie

 

[vedlin71]

i just got my disney cruise line dvd so i can try to find my way around . i have never been on dinesy cruise. i have only been on 1 cruise before and got so sea sick.anyone have any suggestion on how to keep me from doing that this time?

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

I know what you mean. I never thought I'd step out of my comfort zone, open up and try to get know "strangers" Heck, I'm the girl that gets invited to a party that I can't find an excuse to get out of and will bring a book and go read somewhere rather than mingle That would be my brother's 30th birthday I'm describing He found me sequestered in my nephew's room and asked what I was doing there...READING I thought he'd be happy I showed up So there it is... I am not exactly the social butterfly type. But I decided to look at it like this.. we all have a few things in common...we are DVC members, therefore, we all gotta love Disney and we love it enough to spend time on the DISboards which probably makes us die hard Disney fans which therefore means you guys are all my peeps whether we know each other or not

Have a great weekend everbody!
Terrie

I'm glad you are stepping out of your comfort zone to get to know all of us! I think we'll all be in our "comfort zone" on the cruise! And, yes, I am a die hard Disney fan! I really do love all things Disney. We have been laughed at by family members because of how much Disney stuff we have. I have nine family pictures in frames sitting on my computer desk....all but two were taken at WDW or on DCL. And one of the (non Disney) pictures was taken during the first part of a vacation that was followed by several days at WDW. My poor kids are going to start thinking that WDW and DCL are the only places there are to go on vacation!

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

i just got my disney cruise line dvd so i can try to find my way around . i have never been on dinesy cruise. i have only been on 1 cruise before and got so sea sick.anyone have any suggestion on how to keep me from doing that this time?

I've read a LOT of people on the DISboards suggesting Bonine and Ginger Pills. I've never tried it though. I always call my doctor and get a prescription for the patch that goes behind the ear. I don't get sea sick when I have that patch on, but OMG do I take forever to lose my "sea legs" when I get home! AND I get somewhat dizzy when I get home. So, I think I'm going to try Bonine & Ginger Pills this time. I'll have to go back through the threads though, to see if you take them together or alternate.

 

[cp_princess]

Yep we're totally Disney fanatics too - OK really I am but I'm slowly converting DH to join me and since he is the one who suggested I look into this cruise I'd say I'm more then halfway there! Oh and he beat me on Disney's Think Fast game yesterday, so yeah I think it's working. But yeah, his family especially, are actually worried we will never go anywhere other then Disney. I can't image why - we've only been there 5 times in the past 2 years but our wedding was there so I think that deserves some consideration.

T.J. and Terrie I can totally relate to going to family parties and hiding I am just as shy. Actually if not for my husbands company I get freaked out at my family's events so needless to say he's the more social of the two of us. I have found though that meeting and getting to know people on here makes it much easier to meet them in person at the events - takes out some of the stress. Plus as you said we know we all have at least one thing in common - Disney!

Terrie and well wishes to your mommy-to-be and her puppies hopefully things get better for her through the next 2 weeks.

As for sea sickness I had a really rough time on my first cruise - on Carnival - because the ship's stabilizers were off. So we decided to try the pressure wrist bands on our DCL honeymoon cruise. Those really worked for DH. I couldn't wear mine for more then a couple hours because they aggravated the nerve damage in my wrists and hands. So I'm interested to see what others suggest as well - but if you don't have nerve damage the bracelets really can help. That said, I really only had trouble with the sea sickness 1 day of our whole 7 day cruise. So hopefully there will be no evil storms in the area that require the stabilizers to be turned off.

Christine

 

[3DAN]

Vedlin,,,, I am sooooo excited for you. Two of my patients just got back from their first disney cruise. I had filled them in with the Must do things for their cruise. WELL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, They are absolutely hooked,,,,,, totally. Every time they turned around, they were amazed!!!! Food, atmosphere, entertainment, the ship,,,, the whole picture was the best. Now keep in mind, they had done a RCCl cruise and thought it was great. OK,,,, they have booked two more Disney cruises while on the ship. We had a great time discussing the cruise and whether or not I was right. (I was!!) The only problem now is if they can stand to wait more than six months to cruise again and if they have the money,,, teehee!!! It is hard for us to go six months without a cruise on DCL. That, however, will have to stop.
Bill