10/4/08-Buccaneers Take the West! Cruiser List in Post #1

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

Since I introduced this alarming topic to this board here is the updated word on this topic:

Ok, FAQ has been updated.

Thanks to Shirley and Making_Memories for their efforts in squaring this away.

I am again going to attempt to summarize this to avoid any confusion.

PLEASE read this carefully before asking questions.

First, a general rule.

There are no restrictions on toiletry items either in carryons or in checked luggage, your shower gel, shampoos, sunscreens and the like are quite safe in either. If you pack them in checked, I do suggest placing them in a resealable plastic bag of some kind to protect from leakage as there is a lot of luggage and it's not handled very delicately to get it onboard in a timely manner.

Carryons:

Carryon rules have not changed. No hardside Igloo-style coolers. NO ICE. A rolling softside cooler bag full of the beverages of your choice is acceptable as long as it can go thru the airport style scanner they use at the entry to the terminal. The small rolling check luggage airlines allow is your guideline on size. Your carry on can contain other foodstuffs, they cannot require any food prep from the kitchen. Just be reasonable on what you bring is a good guideline. Also be aware there are drinks and snacks available for sale in the terminal.

Boxes:

You can ship one box per stateroom, of a size in line with a recordkeeping box, 12 inches on a side is a good guideline, no more than 20 lbs. Full instructions that you are required to follow are in the DIS DCL FAQ post stickied at the top of the forum.

Checked:

This is the biggest change folks. No water/liquor/sodas/other foodstuffs in the checked baggage, either bulk or single items. Yes, that includes no checking cases of beverages with the porters. If you want to bring it, you'll need to bag it up and carry it on yourself per the carryon rules above.

I hope that's simple and clear enough for everyone.
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Happy Friday Everyone!

 

[momm2four]

Beth, don't have any girls at all, but my oldest son will be turning 13 on Oct.
7th. We still have 6 months to go, so maybe we'll have some older girls joining us.

Lori, I think Chattanooga is just georgeous! We've driven thru before and I watched the HGTV show where the couple built that hugh house!

Thanks! I love Chattanooga. I moved here to marry someone, and even after we broke off the engagement, I decided to stay. Big enough to have things to do, but small enough to feel like a community. Did you know that the couple who built the house ended up putting it up for sale? They decided that the whole thing turned into more than they had thought it would.

Lori P.

 

[MommaluvsDis]

I saw that. I also saw her father/contractor trying to tell them this very thing! Thank God they sold before this latest crunch! That thing we hugh! I wondered how their combined incomes was going to support that kind of a monthly house note. Do you know if the couple is still together? Just wondering after all that stress.

 

[NZMUM]

Happy Easter everyone . The chocolate eating has started here (it's sunday lunchtime).

Tania

 

[momm2four]

I think they're still together. The gossip was only that they changed their minds about the house, but they were still together.

Tania, I'm afraid that the chocolate eating has also started here, but it's only Saturday night.... I must admit to dipping into the Easter Bunny's stash a time or two, but Happy Easter to you as well.

Anyone watching the NCAA tournament? I'm watching but it's mainly b/c my family has a bracket thingie going on. Whoever picks the most wins correctly gets to pick what restaurant we go to once the tourn. is over. I guess you could say there are no losers in this one though, lol. I would like to see Carolina come out on top.

Have a wonderful Easter everyone, and I'll talk to you later!
Lori P.

 

[MommaluvsDis]

I'm drinking a glass of chocolate milk. Does that count?

Glad to hear they're still together. Something like that can destroy a relationship.

Hey, speaking of the NCAA, about 6 years ago, Taco Bell had The Final Four contest going on. Buy a large drink and you could win a prize. I won a home theatre system which consisted of a 36" tv and a satillite (sp?) dish. I think of that every year at this time.

 

[BuzzNutt]

Happy Easter All! The chocolate eating has begun and it's only 5:30am. A good piece with the coffee is so nice
I hope everyone is enjoying the day.
I also will be adding 3 more for the trip just not sure of he names. It is my sister-in-law's sister. Not sure what to use as an abbreviation on that one
See you in 194 days.

 

[Grandma4ever]

The more the merrier. Let them know that we look forward to cruising with them. Lois

 

[glindamood]

Are you in search of the elusive smile? I just love that commercial!

Gail, is this your first graduating senior, last, only? Just wondering if you've done this before. I was so happy when my first one graduated because we'd already had the "You're going to graduate if I have to drag you kickin' and screamin' all the way down the isle" argument. Don't know why he disliked school so much. He graduated honor student.

But when my younger son graduated, I almost needed to be sedated! I cried for 2 weeks before and 2 years after!

We're, no let me change that to I'm staying home doing nothing for Easter, too. Steve will be at work and Austin, our 20 YO DS did decide to come in this weekend but he thinks he's too old to hunt eggs!

Lori, I think Chattanooga is just georgeous! We've driven thru before and I watched the HGTV show where the couple built that hugh house!

Drew is my baby so the last one to graduate. I had a hard time on the first day of school so I imagine that graduation 'won't be pretty'. It makes it a little easier that my oldest is out of college and living at home to save some $$'s and get his loans paid off.

The Easter bunny made a small stop here at our house. He brought the boys some small stuff and a dark choc (my favorite) bunny and David got some sugar-free stuff (very thoughtful and informed bunny!).

Enjoy the time with your families today.

 

[mollygirl13]

Happy Easter everyone! Chris and spent the past few days at the beach. We have a place in Ocean City NJ. This weekend it was just me, Dh and Buddy (our Boston Terrier). We left Katie at home with the babysiter. The weather was nice and clear. A bit chilly by the ocean but it was still fun!

 

[Grandma4ever]

Hope everyone had a good holiday. Found us on page two so just a bump to page one. Heading to bed to get prepared for a long week. Lois

 

[MommaluvsDis]

Gail,
Is your DH diabetic? Noticed the sugar-free things from the Easter Bunny. My husband is. He always has to ask for sugar-free but they always bring him something.

 

[glindamood]

Gail,
Is your DH diabetic? Noticed the sugar-free things from the Easter Bunny. My husband is. He always has to ask for sugar-free but they always bring him something.

Yes he is. The last nine months have not been too kind to him, he found out he was diabetic and had a spinal fusion. He also lost about 100 pounds which is a good thing but I think at this point it is too much. I will be happy when the weather improves, the snow is gone and he can get out more.

Have a good week all.

 

[glindamood]

Nudge from page 2

 

[karibritt01]

Good morning, all! Its chilly and cloudy here, and we had trace flurries this AM... but is supposed to be 80 by Friday. Gotta love NC weather! We had a great weekend with my family. The kids played all weekend with their cousins. They are back in school today. This is their last week before tracking out for 3 weeks... so I better enjoy it!

 

[cruisinwith3under5]

It's been forever since I've checked in! Hello to all the newcomers! Hope everyone had a super easter! Things are well here just super busy with my home based business and 3 kids! Will keep checking in as I missed a few posts back all the events we are having on the ship and I'm interested in attending some!

 

[biroberts]

If anyone is a fisrt time cruiser, there is a site with a suggested packing list and other does and dont's. It is http://www.geocities.com/Calgon1/Ultimate_Packing_List.html .

I keep looking at my countdown timer and it seems to be running very slowly!

My girls go back to school tomorrow, yipee! Now I can get something done. It's still cold in Illinois, 39 right now. I can't wait to feel a tropical breeze.

TTFN!

 

[momm2four]

Kari, I feel the same way. Two days ago, we had 70 degree weather. This morning, we had a pretty heavy snow shower. Didn't accumulate, but it was so pretty.

Hope everyone had a good start to their week (although Tania, you're almost to the middle of your's aren't you? lol) My student teacher started today, so i was able to sit at my desk and get some long overdue paperwork done.

talk to you guys later!
Lori P.

 

["Ginger"]

Hi All!
Hope everyone had a nice Easter. We had a seafood feast here, shrimp and crab everything, yummy!
Ashley is off for spring break ,she doesn't go back till March 31. It's nice to have her home with me.
She and I are going to play Bingo tomorrow night, maybe get in a movie or something else this week.

You all have a blessed day

 

[NZMUM]

Hope everyone had a good start to their week (although Tania, you're almost to the middle of your's aren't you? lol) My student teacher started today, so i was able to sit at my desk and get some long overdue paperwork done.

talk to you guys later!
Lori P.

Nearly there . The kids go back to school tomorrow (Wednesday) They could get used to these short weeks - 4 days last week & 3 this week.
They only have 12 days of school before we go to Australia for DH's sisters wedding. Guess I better start looking for cheap tickets to the Gold Coast theme parks .

Hope everyone has a good week.

Tania