"10/23/2010 Seven Days of Magic Sailing to the Saints Looking for Serenity Now!"

[PKK/MJK]

I have found that you don't roll them, lay it flat and roll over it with your back. That has worked for us. Do you have any space saving ideas? Laura

we use the packing cubes that are on ebags. we fill them up, pack them in the suitcase and then place the whole container in the drawers when we arrive. It makes whole packing ang unpacking easy. The cubes come in various sizes and 5 different colors.
We are going on the Dream in Feb. with our oldest DD DH and their 3 children. For Christmas we are giving them sets of the cubes in the 5 different colors as a present. Thereby each person has their own color and the kids can keep their clothes seperate and not getting "lost". This was my wifes idea based the stories we heard from the last trip they took.

 

[minniesota]

We learned about packing cubes from the cruiseboard thread a few years ago and LOVE them! I packed for a 2 week trip to Europe this summer in a 24-inch bag - and that included 3 pairs of sandals/shoes! The trick is to roll each piece of clothing and layer them in the cubes which are designed to fit in your suitcases like a jigsaw puzzle. They even have slim cubes that fit in between the bars at the bottom of your case. I slip the cubes right into the drawers and we just take things out as we need them. Highly recommend!

Here's a link to the packing cubes:

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/packing-cubes-3pc-set/13032

we use the packing cubes that are on ebags. we fill them up, pack them in the suitcase and then place the whole container in the drawers when we arrive. It makes whole packing ang unpacking easy. The cubes come in various sizes and 5 different colors.
We are going on the Dream in Feb. with our oldest DD DH and their 3 children. For Christmas we are giving them sets of the cubes in the 5 different colors as a present. Thereby each person has their own color and the kids can keep their clothes seperate and not getting "lost". This was my wifes idea based the stories we heard from the last trip they took.

Great minds think alike!

 

[Simbalic]

This board is going crazy with activity!

I love to read the costume and the packing ideas. This is our first 7 day cruise---we've done 2 of the 3-day cruises, and we just keep wanting more!

My two daughters are pretty excited, and they would love to meet more kids also on the cruise.

Here is the link for the "Kid's Meet Board"

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2445685


It had been pretty active, but now has gone strangely silent
Is is possible that parents are more excited for the cruise than the kids?!?!!

Dan

 

[coastiewifern]

Don't worry about dressing up. Many people won't. We did last time but all this stuff takes up a lot of room. This time we are just planning on pirate t-shirts and maybe hats. Gee I just remembered I did not include this in our packing for dinner. I can delete one more outfit. What night is it again? St Thomas???

 

[minniesota]

Don't worry about dressing up. Many people won't. We did last time but all this stuff takes up a lot of room. This time we are just planning on pirate t-shirts and maybe hats. Gee I just remembered I did not include this in our packing for dinner. I can delete one more outfit. What night is it again? St Thomas???

Pirates in the Caribbean is on Tuesday night - St. Maarten.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

thanks for the "cube" idea and link....ordered me a set - should make my packing a bit more organized.....

 

[dennisbryce]

We learned about packing cubes from the cruiseboard thread a few years ago and LOVE them! I packed for a 2 week trip to Europe this summer in a 24-inch bag - and that included 3 pairs of sandals/shoes! The trick is to roll each piece of clothing and layer them in the cubes which are designed to fit in your suitcases like a jigsaw puzzle. They even have slim cubes that fit in between the bars at the bottom of your case. I slip the cubes right into the drawers and we just take things out as we need them. Highly recommend!

Here's a link to the packing cubes:

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/packing-cubes-3pc-set/13032[/QUOTE]

Just wanted to let anyone know who may be thinking about these that I just went on the website and was going to order black to go with my suitcase in a 3 ps set which were about $34 for three and then I got to looking and if you bought the orange which is a discontinued color they are only $17 for a 3ps set. I am not picky about matching so I totaly went for it. Always willing to share a good deal when I find it

Crystal

 

[NVCloss]

Hey Brenda I tried to send you a private message but it said you were full! I just wanted to make sure that you go my message I sent you a couple of weeks ago letting you know our room number for the FE. In case you didn't it is 2116!!

Thanks!
Natalie (NVCloss)

 

[Robin"D"]

anybody going to decorate the cabin door on the cruise?

Halloween decorations of course.....

Just wondering...

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hey Brenda I tried to send you a private message but it said you were full! I just wanted to make sure that you go my message I sent you a couple of weeks ago letting you know our room number for the FE. In case you didn't it is 2116!!

Thanks!
Natalie (NVCloss)

Thanks!!!!
i guess i better empty my inbox

anybody going to decorate the cabin door on the cruise?

Halloween decorations of course.....

Just wondering...

Robin & Angel "D"

i've made my door decorations but didn't think abt halloween ones - guess i'll make some more

 

[sunshine1259]

Hey Brenda I tried to send you a private message but it said you were full! I just wanted to make sure that you go my message I sent you a couple of weeks ago letting you know our room number for the FE. In case you didn't it is 2116!!

Thanks!
Natalie (NVCloss)

Hi, Natalie. I did get your message a few weeks ago. I really need to empy my box, because I can't even send anything out right now. I am just having a hard deleting items that I think I should keep.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Sounds like a wonderful TA. I haven't found a good TA - so I do all our bookings.

Might want to check with a CM about the bubbles before using. I've heard/read that DCL doesn't like/allow them, due to making the decks slippery.

ohhh that makes sense - yes i will ask first...
i do all my own travel for the most too - but have found that a TA is very valuable with cruises....so i'm happy to let her do all of this for me!

We learned about packing cubes from the cruiseboard thread a few years ago and LOVE them! I packed for a 2 week trip to Europe this summer in a 24-inch bag - and that included 3 pairs of sandals/shoes! The trick is to roll each piece of clothing and layer them in the cubes which are designed to fit in your suitcases like a jigsaw puzzle. They even have slim cubes that fit in between the bars at the bottom of your case. I slip the cubes right into the drawers and we just take things out as we need them. Highly recommend!

Here's a link to the packing cubes:

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/packing-cubes-3pc-set/13032

Just wanted to let anyone know who may be thinking about these that I just went on the website and was going to order black to go with my suitcase in a 3 ps set which were about $34 for three and then I got to looking and if you bought the orange which is a discontinued color they are only $17 for a 3ps set. I am not picky about matching so I totaly went for it. Always willing to share a good deal when I find it

Crystal[/QUOTE]
darn!!!!! I could have bought orange for the black suitcases...i got raspberry and wondering why since i typically use the 'red' luggage - DOH!!!!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi, Natalie. I did get your message a few weeks ago. I really need to empy my box, because I can't even send anything out right now. I am just having a hard deleting items that I think I should keep.

LOL...of course this was for you SUNSHINE Brenda....i didn't even give it another thought - just answered her & went in and cleaned out my inbox too - but thought it was so weird that it was full since i only about 80 somes msgs!!!

 

[sunshine1259]

Boy, this thread has been pretty busy over the last couple of days.


Welcome to all of our newcomers. Sorry to be so late on that. Been busy preparing for this trip. Things are really starting to get pretty exciting.

If we do costumes, we will only do one and use them for MNSSHP and on the ship and finally at home.

I think the kids thread has slowed down somewhat because they are back in school and don't have as much time to get online as we do.

I left off a couple groups on the original FE lists. I don't know how I did that, but I want to apologize for the oversight. I will add them to the final list.

Speaking of which, I still have a few folks who have not responded with your cabin numbers. I plan to finalize the lists this Friday. If I don't have your numbers by then or at least some word that you are still interested in participating, I'm afraid that I will have to remove you from the lists.

There are few folks who joined late who wish to participate in the FE exchange. As of right now, all that I can do is put you into a group of your own. Or the other solution would be to you all to fill spots that may become vacant. I will know more by Friday.

Continue on with your DIScussion.

 

[sunshine1259]

LOL...of course this was for you SUNSHINE Brenda....i didn't even give it another thought - just answered her & went in and cleaned out my inbox too - but thought it was so weird that it was full since i only about 80 somes msgs!!!

I thought that was cute you replying . I was cracking up!! I do have 120 messages that I need to seriously clean out.

I can't believe you went through and counted all of the posts by everyone. I further can't believe that I have so many. I figure I would have the most obviously. But almost 500 more??!!! WOW!!! All I have to say is You All better hurry up and catch up.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hey Brenda I tried to send you a private message but it said you were full! I just wanted to make sure that you go my message I sent you a couple of weeks ago letting you know our room number for the FE. In case you didn't it is 2116!!

Thanks!
Natalie (NVCloss)

Hey Natalie - I;m sorry i was butting into your message to "Sunshine Brenda"....i just didn't give it a thought that it was to her (and not me).... so sorry!!!!
but it did get me to clean out a few more msgs in my mailbox

 

[CADZNYCHC]

I thought that was cute you replying . I was cracking up!! I do have 120 messages that I need to seriously clean out.

I can't believe you went through and counted all of the posts by everyone. I further can't believe that I have so many. I figure I would have the most obviously. But almost 500 more??!!! WOW!!! All I have to say is You All better hurry up and catch up.

ya know i just see my name and think i'm the ONLY Brenda in the world!!!

nahhhh - i didn't count them - if you back out of here and get to the main screen where the thread is listed you can click on the no. of posts and it will give you that list that i posted

 

[Robin"D"]

Thanks!!!!
i guess i better empty my inbox
i've made my door decorations but didn't think abt halloween ones - guess i'll make some more

Just to get you into the sprit of things....!!!

Hope more people will

 

[Robin"D"]

Boy, this thread has been pretty busy over the last couple of days.


Welcome to all of our newcomers. Sorry to be so late on that. Been busy preparing for this trip. Things are really starting to get pretty exciting.

If we do costumes, we will only do one and use them for MNSSHP and on the ship and finally at home.

I think the kids thread has slowed down somewhat because they are back in school and don't have as much time to get online as we do.

I left off a couple groups on the original FE lists. I don't know how I did that, but I want to apologize for the oversight. I will add them to the final list.

Speaking of which, I still have a few folks who have not responded with your cabin numbers. I plan to finalize the lists this Friday. If I don't have your numbers by then or at least some word that you are still interested in participating, I'm afraid that I will have to remove you from the lists.

There are few folks who joined late who wish to participate in the FE exchange. As of right now, all that I can do is put you into a group of your own. Or the other solution would be to you all to fill spots that may become vacant. I will know more by Friday.

Continue on with your DIScussion.

IF??!!??

hope that you would!!
don't forget about your cabin door!

 

[sunshine1259]

ya know i just see my name and think i'm the ONLY Brenda in the world!!!

nahhhh - i didn't count them - if you back out of here and get to the main screen where the thread is listed you can click on the no. of posts and it will give you that list that i posted

Aww, now the illusion is gone!!!