09/16/06 Double Scoop Group- see ya real soon!!

[seashells]

we arrive wed at noon and are staying at pop...wed is relax day...thursday is shopping..thurs night is DTD....fri morning relax at the pool again...fri pm MNSSHP...

..i know, i should be taking in more parks...but since ive never been before i know it would take me a whole day to experience each one of them fully and i dont want to wipe myself out for the cruise....i hope MK will be enough for the kids at least for now...

whew been doing some mad packing over the last hour...my face is painted with my pirate makeup i was testing out

okay im off to wash my face and give the kids mini pedicures....

 

[gssmks]

Hey guys, are any of you going to watch the special? I turned it over just now and there is a special on the WDW theme parks showing now. I wish they had advertised that to. It's almost off.

It's going to be so lonely around here as everyone signs off and leaves us. Everyone who is headed to the parks, I hope you have so much fun. The Weather Channel is giving rain for every day, but hopefully they are wrong. It's also giving rain for Cape Canaveral for Saturday and for Mexico during both of our days there. Let's all say some long prays for good weather. It will be a great trip regardless. Dealing with a little rain is better than dealing with a hurricane.

For those at or around the Radisson on Friday night, would you like to make back up plans now in case it rains and prevents us meeting up at the pool. I have never been to that area before and have no idea what the options may be, or if there is any where that is family friendly, that we can all meet.

 

[TADsMommy]

Okay, I have finally completed most of the "must dos" before leaving home for two weeks. So, I have spent the past hour making our magnetic door sign, figuring out which cruise to rebook and "thinking" about what to pack.

I will be headed to DL tomorrow to pick up some Pirate Mickey Ears, Pirate Shirts and maybe a few other fun and romantic surprises.

I have just had a very odd experience ... some of the clothes I was planning to wear appear to have shrunk just a bit. Has anyone else had this bizarre experience?!?

Two more days of "stuff" to do, then some serious packing Tuesday night and we leave Wednesday.

I keep hearing myself say things like ... "exactly 6 days from now I will be watching the sailaway" or "exactly 7 days from now I will be in the sky parasailing at Castaway Cay". I sure hope I am not driving everyone crazy. I am just SOO excited!!

What is everyone looking forward to the most??


Karen

 

[JNorris]

I keep hearing myself say things like ... "exactly 6 days from now I will be watching the sailaway" or "exactly 7 days from now I will be in the sky parasailing at Castaway Cay". I sure hope I am not driving everyone crazy. I am just SOO excited!!

What is everyone looking forward to the most??


Karen

DD and I have been playing the "7 days from now" game since yesterday. Today it was "7 days from now we will be playing on the most beautiful beach on the planet" . And no, you can't drive any of us crazy. If we weren't all as crazy as you, we wouldn't be checking these boards and posting 42 messages each day.

We are gonna be some sad people when they make us get off the ship

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Thea- if you're bringing liquor, you can tour our cabin as many times as you want.

Julie

LOL

 

[skoi]

Joanne-

We'll be in the Magic Kingdom Wednesday AM and Thursday evening (to see Spectro and Wishes). We're planning to get a spot in Frontierland for Spectro. We'll be the family of 5 with the 3 kids who don't look related to each other or us. I don't know where else we'll be those days, but we're heading out to EPCOT for a while, and maybe MGM. Believe me, you'll know us if you see us.

Julie

 

[WldWcnWmn]

2 each!!....how many suitcases is everyone bringing? Ive got all our clothes and shoes in two and the third will just be for all the toiletries and misc....am I forgetting to pack something??

so far in the 2 suitcases...

7 evening outfits + 1 pirate each
5 daytime outfits each
3 bathing suits and cover ups each
18 pairs of shoes (yes 8 of which are mine )
3 evening purses (me)
1 day purse (me)
7 hats


somebody please tell me where im going wrong...shouldnt i have more suitcases???

I am fatter than you...my clothes are bigger. There's no way I could get all that in two suitcases! LOL

 

[WldWcnWmn]

went to Wallymart tonight and got my ginger/gravol and bonamine, it has 25 mg of mecilzine ...does that sound like the right stuff??

Yes, it's the right stuff

under water cameras were $9 and disposables were 2/$9 should I just buy them here?

Yes, that sounds like a good price

got my roll of bubble wrap...now to just restrain myself from popping all those tempting little bubbles

what's the wrap for? Tiaras? Just wear them on your head!

my project this weekend...to learn to use my parents digital camera and some new dvd camcorder except it doesnt use a dvd...he says it saves the video on its own hard drive???? (the camcorder is the size of my 35 mm!!!) I hope you guys can help me use this thing cause I have no clue

I bought a new camera this weekend at the ren faire (actually at Target ~ no digital cameras at medieval events ) so I am learning how to use it, also.

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Anybody NOT start packing? I am so overwhelmed that I just could not get motivated
Now I will lose time today because the Patriots are on at 1 and we will be going over our friend's house to eat and watch the game. Then come home and do all the work I have that is due Monday.

I just got home from camping at the faire. I need to unpack the car...wash the clothes and pack them and others for the cruise! I have not started packing yet.

 

[seashells]

I am fatter than you...my clothes are bigger. There's no way I could get all that in two suitcases! LOL

okay i guess u got a point...how was ren fest???

 

[seashells]

I just got home from camping at the faire. I need to unpack the car...wash the clothes and pack them and others for the cruise! I have not started packing yet.

have u found the missing suitcase??...


bubble wrap is for any breakable souviners or alcohol....

 

[dzneprincess]

cant sleep....

 

[dzneprincess]

Julie have a safe trip! See you soon!

 

[Beaker1967]

Konk Kooler
This frozen concoction of light and dark rum is the signature drink on Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas, a stop on every Disney Cruise Line® itinerary.
Ingredients
1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice
Directions
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a wedge of tropical fruit.



But just remember you don't have to wait until Castaway Cay to order this drink. We usually get one right after lunch at the Outlook Bar by the Adults Pool. Less crowded at this bar. But can order at any location even at lunch in Parrot Cay.

Also, for those of you who are getting quarters and bringing them you can also get them from Guest Services on the ship as well. That's what we do less weight to carry.

I watched the Travel channel tonight with my sister-in-law and I got very excited knowing that we will be there in just a few short days. Only 4 days of work left for me. On Thursday we are going to our favorite location to dine to spend time with the family before we leave. At the Beach Club Resort Cape May Cafe. My sister in law who is now living with us has never been and we want her to experience this since she loves Clams and Mussels. Also, Jeff wanted me to post our itineary.

Saturday - arrive at the Port by 10am

Sunday - Pool, Pool and oh yeah Pool oops forgot the drink.
Palos for Dinner

Monday - Pool and Drink Hot Tub Drink Pool Drink

Tuesday - Pool and drink, Hot Tub, Pool Drink

Wednesday Ditto

Thursday - Brunch at Palos with the group. Can't wait.

Friday - More Pool and Drinks

Saturday - crying because we have to get off the ship.

So as you all can see we plan to do alot of relaxing on this trip.

Kathy

By the way we are in Cabin 6037 unless we can get an upgrade.

 

[bahogg]

Was just on weather.com and there is another tropical storm brewing it is going to be called Gordon. They expect it to take the same track as Florence and stay away from the U.S. Let's also hope it stays away from Castaway Cay, because it sure will be hard to parasail in 80 mph winds but I'll give it a try. What I am really concerned about is my food blowing away at the barbeque.

Brian

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Was just on weather.com and there is another tropical storm brewing it is going to be called Gordon. They expect it to take the same track as Florence and stay away from the U.S. Let's also hope it stays away from Castaway Cay, because it sure will be hard to parasail in 80 mph winds but I'll give it a try. What I am really concerned about is my food blowing away at the barbeque.

Brian

Oh no, not the food!

 

[WldWcnWmn]

have u found the missing suitcase??...


bubble wrap is for any breakable souviners or alcohol....

No, but honestly, I quit looking. I threw everything we needed for the fair together Friday morning (we forgot a lot of stuff ~ like blankets, UGH) after I got off the DIS boards and now at 1:30am on a Monday I am rethinking my decision to postpone packing for the cruise until the last minute. I have to be at work in 6 hours....for an 8 hour day and I can't sleep.

People are so not getting the right mail today! I am gonna' hop up and get some laundry done (after I cruise the boards for half an hour) then try to go back to sleep about 4:00am to get up at 6:00am to get ready for work. No more caffine for me for the next three days, I am gonna' be running on pure energy. Someone else mentioned getting on board on Saturday and crashing....I hope I don't get on board and crash (I have a feeling I will)

 

[WldWcnWmn]

okay i guess u got a point...how was ren fest???

We had sucha' great time! I just love the fair! Mekayla totally scored ~ she got a new cape and a neat leather belt that matches her corset and skirts (she's gonna' bring it for pirate night ~ but not the cape, it's too heavy!) We can wear our pirate gear for ren fest (with a little modification) so this was the first time this week we'll wear our gear. MNSSHP Friday will be the second time and then Pirate Night next week! We're really getting our money's worth for our pirate duds. Mekayla popped a boning in her corset (think underwire poking through) so I have to mend it before I wash it. UGH like I have time for that....the fair was dusty and dirty (aren't they all?) so I have to wash the chemises and skirts and mend her bodice, then I'll be ready to pack. Did I mention I have to have everything done by this time tomorrow cause we're leaving Wednesday? I haven't even done the last minute walmart shopping for cameras and sunscreen. Did those of you going on David and Ivan's tour get stuff for the kids in the village? We got toys and stuff, but I need to get school supplies, too. O.K. deep breath...OM everything's gonna' be fine...OM everything's gonna' be fine...OM everything's gonna' be fine.

We stopped at Target and I got a new surge protector (will bring it for the cabin) and a new digital camera. My old kodak easyshare (it's only 1 year old) sucks and takes crappy pictures. I realized this after the first few shots I took with my new nikon. So the nikon is coming on the trip. I have no idea what to do with my kodak... I hate to just "pitch it" there was $100.00 well spent (NOT)

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Seashells ~ 4 purses and 8 pairs of shoes?

You're a girly girl... huh?

Just kidding....

I am bringing two pair, and one of those are my airwalks! Mekayla and I wore our airwalks to ren fair (we looked like total dorks, but our feet were comfortable!) Picture total and complete medieval costumes from the knees up, but with neon red white and blue for her and yellow and green for me rubber shoes! It was so wrong. Zackery had a sword, so no one dared make a comment on the "Ladies' shoes" in his party!


Seashells ~ Mekayla and Zack went swimming yesterday so all the time and $$$ spent flat ironing her hair is down the tubes... her hair's "poofy" again (which is actually a cute look with the corn rows in the front of her head.) I don't think we'll bring a flat iron on board (Mekers thinks I'm gonna' spend two hours of my vacation doing her hair everyday ~ she doesn't fully understand the idea of "vacation")

 

[dzneprincess]

Thea give your camera to dd! My kids love cameras and are all the time begging for a digital camera/ We gave a cheaper kodak to my DS for christmas and he loves it. If she does not want it, save it, Ill take it off your hands. My DD has been begging for one.