10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[@GoofyNut]

Sue & arlene ... Over the weekend, I'll e-mail them to you. If you want to change the size from 8.5 x 11, I believe you to into print and then go to effects and you can ghance the size from 100% to larger or smaller from there. Also, don't select fastest print ... use BEST print.

 

[jeanneg]

I need the link to the T-shirt design also.

Thanks!

BTW, I asked this recently, but did not receive a response........what ever happened to the gift exchange? I'm leaving for our family cruise early Thursday morning (less than a week) and still have not yet gotten the name of my gift recipient. Please tell me what is up with that. I'm starting to panic that I won't get the gift purchased and shipped before we leave.

 

[jeanniec]

Please e-mail the logos to me, too. I think this is a lost cause for me, tho. I haven't the slightest idea in the world how to print something out in a "mirror mode". I know what you mean by that -- just don't know how to do it.

 

[Laurarn]

Hi everyone! I can't believe it's almost 60 days away. I haven't been on in awhile due to computer problems and just getting back from our first trip to WDW. We had a great time and got to see most of what we planned. However, having done the cruise before, the cruise is much more relaxing. By the end of the week, I was becoming "line-phobic"...."kids, I can't stand in another line, no more lines!"(that was to go to a movie after the trip) I also resigned myself that I would "melt" that week, so I didn't let the streams of perspiration bother me. I wish it showed on my bathroom scale, though. (bummer). Well, I've been trying to catch up on the latest here. Renee, I got my magnets, thank you! They're cute! Now that our WDW trip is behind us, I'm trying to get to cruise mode. At first return, my DH and I considered cancelling due to being "vacationed-out". He also had so much work to catch up on after returning, he was overwhelmed. Anyway, the good news is, we changed our minds and will sail Oct. 2nd. Right now, though, I'm getting the kids school supplies together as they begin school on Monday. They are actually real excited to get back to seeing their friends. Our system is one of the first to go back in the Charlotte area. We like our school calendar, however, the state is trying to change it to a later start, which may cause us to lose our fall and spring breaks (another reason why we decided to do the cruise this oct., might be our last chance for fall break). Well, that's the latest here from me. Now that our computer is working again, I need my DS to get in touch with the other 13yo's on the trip. Oh, I've read some posts, I'm trying to decide on excursions, who was doing the Coki beach trip on St Thomas? What's everyone doing in Antigua? sorry this was so long, but haven't been on lately. Hope all is well with everyone. Looking forward to our 1st cruisetoberfest.
Regards,
Laura

 

[Suecot2000]

GoffyNut

THANK YOU for your help with the t-shirts!

May some Disney Magic come your way!

Sue

 

[RellingTwin]

RE: T-Shirts....I was a bit worried last year that I would not be able to print the transfers, but I just followed the instructions on the package of transfer paper (OK..I did do it on plain paper first, just to be sure) and they came out great. If the t-shirts are new DO wash them before putting the logo on. This will help them last much longer.

LauraRN...nice to see you back. Glad you had fun at WDW. I LOVE WDW but would much rather spend a week on DCL. I always feel (at WDW) like I have to "do" and "see" everything.This tends to make vacations at the parks a bit hectic. Also there is almost no opportunity to spend a any "kid free" time. I love my children, but sometimes.......

Gift exchange....PETER! WHERE ARE YOU??!!We need names and addresses please

 

[piglet33]

Well, I got home from work and guess what?? No shirts. I just got off the phone with Charles (the same guy I spoke with Tuesday and yesterday). He has no explanation as to why I didn't get the shirts. They were never even made! I told him about the internet boards and all these posts that people made about this. Now he is supposedly looking into the problem and will call me back since I told him I am going to update my posts with what he says.

He called me back and told me that there was a problem making one of the shirts yesterday, and they couldn't get it done in time to send out. He gave me a DHL tracking number and told me that they would be delivered tomorrow (Saturday). This would be fine, but we're going to a DIS meet in Pennsylvania tomorrow (which is why I wanted the shirts by tomorrow) and are leaving the house at 8:30 am. I know there is no way that DHL is going to deliver the shirts before 8:30 am so this doesn't help me. At least if I do get the shirts, then I'll have them for the cruise.

He then told me how sorry he was that they weren't made and delivered for today and that he knows how good a Company's service is depends on whether or not a customer comes back. He had a very different attitude today than what he did yesterday. I wonder if he somehow managed to find and read my posts. Anyway, I still don't have my shirts. I guess I'll see if they're here when I get home tomorrow, and I will post another update either tomorrow or Sunday.

There's still hope that this problem might be fixed even if it is a little late. Still doesn't change the fact that I won't be ordering from zazzle.com anymore since I don't want to have to go through this again.

Thanks for listening.

Reneé

 

[Hygiene99]

All info has Been sent out ...for the Swap........
VIA the Personal message system of this board...
Sorry Have Been Very Busy....Peter

 

[dsncruise lover]

Laura- I am making the kids list for the cruise and I just need your kids info. PM me back with the info. This also goes for anyone else who didn't send their info. I need the following:

1. Name and Email address
2. Age
3. Grade
4. Their favorite thing about Disney
5. What they are looking foward to on the cruise
6. Anything else they want on the list

Heidi- Are you going to Wild Side on CC? :

 

[ciadriamom]

Please pm and/or e-mail me the t-shirt logo as well. Thank you.

And just to recap the logo will go on the front of a white t-shirt.

 

[The Adams Family]

just found out today that we will be on the oct 2nd cruise. this will be my daughters wish trip through make a wish. for the last 2 months i have been researching all the western ports because we thought we would be going sooner than oct but now i am lost. i need excursion ideas for my 4 dd's ( 12,11,9,8). and i have a few other questions like are the seas worse during later months or should we be ok. are the tempts still in the 80's during this time of year? and if any of you have any other helpful hints for first time cruisers i would be greatful. i want to make this the best trip possible for all my girls. i know this trip is for my wish daughter but my other girls have had to give up so much because of autumn's health issues. i want to make it special for all of them.

thank you
jill

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by The Adams Family
just found out today that we will be on the oct 2nd cruise. this will be my daughters wish trip through make a wish. for the last 2 months i have been researching all the western ports because we thought we would be going sooner than oct but now i am lost. i need excursion ideas for my 4 dd's ( 12,11,9,8). and i have a few other questions like are the seas worse during later months or should we be ok. are the tempts still in the 80's during this time of year? and if any of you have any other helpful hints for first time cruisers i would be greatful. i want to make this the best trip possible for all my girls. i know this trip is for my wish daughter but my other girls have had to give up so much because of autumn's health issues. i want to make it special for all of them.

thank you
jill

Hi Jill,
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[RellingTwin]

Welcome Jill!
Don't worry about the weather. We have sailed 3X in late Sept and early Oct and the weather (temps) have always been great. We did have one cruise diverted due to hurricaine Lilli, but the Captain kept us is smooth seas and beautiful weather.
What kind of excurtions are you looking for? Snorkeling, sightseeing, beaches? I have done lots of reasearch and would be happy to share the info if you give me a little more information as to what your family is interested in.

 

[twhipple]

Welcome Jill! We have always done the eastern cruise and always in October or November. October was better than November for us. The temps were the same both times though. I like the eastern because you get one more day at sea and St. Thomas is so beautiful. I'm thrilled about going to Antigua this year!

Don't worry, this group will have you feeling at ease in no time, just wait for everyone to get up and start talking

 

[cdnmickeylover]

We can vouch for the fact that the T-shirts can be fairly easily. We just followed the instructions on the transfer paper and managed to get them done. We did print it out on plain paper first though --and then had to get a new colour cartridge for the colour printer before we could print out the transfers. It was really straightforward. The one time during the year that I used the iron too!!!

Welcome Jill!!!

So glad that it's the weekend and a long one at that! We have a civic holiday for the first Monday in August so it's nice. It would be even better if it wasn't raining out but I guess we can't have everything.

It's supposed to clear up this afternoon and be nice tomorrow and Monday so I guess that's ok.

Off to the grocery store now. Love these weekend chores.

Fiona

 

[papa]

Welcome Jill and family. Glad to have you with us. Hope that everyone is doing well and are able to sit up and take nourishment.

Nine weeks from today and we wil be onboard the magic. Mike

 

[jeanneg]

Welcome Jill and family....I'm sure ALL of your daughters will have a wonderful time. I was just noticing their ages and thought, wow, your 4 are closer in age than my 4: (24,22,20,19) I had 4 in 5 years but you've got me beat!

Pet, Jenn: I just checked my PMs and there's nothing there. Starting to panic about getting the swap gift on time as Wed. is my last day here until 8/15.

Still looking for the T-shirt design link........

 

[The Adams Family]

jeanneg- actually my 8 year old is my step daughter. my oldest 2 are only 15 months apart and the next one is 22 months younger and dsd is 14 months younger than that. so yes all very close but make great playmates

rellingtwin- we are looking for swimming with dolphins or something similar to that. maybe just a driving tour or something at st thomas with a stop at a beach. autumn can only walk about 2 blocks before she gets worn out she does have a scooter but we really do not want to take it onto the islands if possible.

take care
Jill

 

[two-foxes]

Welcome Jill (what a great name!) and family! You will have an amazing time! I had read a great trip report from another family who was on a cruise sponsored by a similar agency to MAW, and they had nothing but amazing things to say about the wonderful time had by the entire family. I am sure you will all have a great time!!!!


One more vote for "please post the link for the T's!" Pretty please!!!!

 

[Suecot2000]

Viking:

I'm at work today, and we were wondering if anyone in Germany actually has the last name of Jingleheimer. (As in the song, John Jacob Jingleheimer-Schmidt his name is my name too.)

I have no idea how we got on this subject at work, but inquiring minds want to know.

Trying to have fun at work,
Sue