10-Oct-2009 - Eastern Magic St. Croix

[TIGGER/POOH4]

9 days to go to the Magic

8 days to go until we leave for MCO Hyatt

6 working days to go to the Magic

 

[JDBlair]

I'm sorry to hear your son has fallen ill, Meredith. My daughter use to get chronic ear infections and when they weren't clearing up on meds, we had to switch her meds. So, it may just be that he's built up an immunity to whatever antibiotic they're giving him.

We've been having minor little tragedies, ourselves, the past couple of weeks. 2 weeks ago, DD fell and hit the back of her head - had to get 5 staples. Night before last, our A/C unit started making horrible noises. Can't really live without an A/C in Phoenix so have the repair guy coming out.

I'm not stressing though. I just keep running the "I'm on a Boat" song through my head and we're all good!! 7 days from today, my family and I will be on a plane!!

 

[grlzmom]

Ugh sorry for everyone with the sick kiddos and injuries. Hoping they recover quickly.

Got our kid their regular flu shots about a week ago. But so much crud going around here and lots and lots of H1N1. Two of my kids have had it, the rest didn't get it and it's been a month, so who knows? With my dd having just had the cardiac surgery I am more paranoid than normal.

We also do the airborne tabs and I think they help. They even have the powdered ones for kids.

I feel stupid, don't know what the I'm on a boat song is

Like everyone else, getting excited here. Hoping to catch up from last week so we can pack this weekend.

Happy thoughts to everyone.

 

[DenverVal]

Here you go, Jeanne:

yes it is indeed an actual song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u8lc6_pAqE&feature=email

that is a censored version of the song paired up to a video someone made this year on the DCL...i almost fell over laughing, i posted this video before, but for those who missed it, here you go!

(And it is censored, but no problem knowing what the words actually are; use discretion with the younger kiddos. An improvement would have been to figure out alternate words and say them instead, say, Magic Disney boat, ahem)

 

[imonaboat]

I'm on a plane and a boat!!

Hey, my DH and I will arrive at WDW on 10/2/09 - 10/10/09, staying at the GF (we got a really good special at 40% off the GF about 3 weeks ago, all I can say is wow. I just happened to be on the WDW sight, saw the advertisement in a little corner of their main webpage and quickly called the Disney reservation line and booked! This will never happen again, but hopefully the GF is worth the hype right up!

the Grand Floridian is absolutely worth the hype...trust me...its amazing...i hear the cast members that work day shift at the grand floridian cafe are a couple of crazy people who love to be on boats as much as you all do

NINE DAYS!!!!!

 

[Schachteles]

In order to stretch out the fun times of getting our special surprises in our FISH EXTENDERS, below you will see the date that you need to go around and spread your special treats...

Saturday, October 10th - schachteles and soccrmom
Sunday, October 11th - Palmfam and DCL~Dreamer
Monday, October 12th - Jaxsmom08 and Tigger24
Tuesday, October 13th - Baxfam and bluecasbah/imonaboat
Wednesday, October 14th - delainecox and camyle and Friend of Cnktruitt
Thursday, October 15th - Paigerpoo and Lenzs4
Friday, October 16th - Cnktruitt and Timswoman

Please note that if you are doing yours on Friday, please so them early in the day as people will start packing things up by dinner time.

 

[grlzmom]

Here you go, Jeanne:



(And it is censored, but no problem knowing what the words actually are; use discretion with the younger kiddos. An improvement would have been to figure out alternate words and say them instead, say, Magic Disney boat, ahem)

That is hysterically funny and now I wanna put in on our iPods (censored for kiddos of course). Thanks

 

[Camyle]

the Grand Floridian is absolutely worth the hype...trust me...its amazing...i hear the cast members that work day shift at the grand floridian cafe are a couple of crazy people who love to be on boats as much as you all do

NINE DAYS!!!!!

Too funny!! If we eat breakfast at the GF the morning of the 4th (we actually arrive the 3rd, had a typo earlier) we will look for that person who is planning on wearing a t-shirt resembling a ship or the partner in crime for something that won't get out of my head.

We move to the concerige club level on Sunday, that was the special at 40% off. Any tips?

One more work day!!!!! Then I have to pack, my dining room table is going to collapse!!!

 

[Camyle]

DD3 (almost 19 months) woke up with a runny nose today. She was fussy yesterday I suspect she had the sore throat yesterday. by noon today my throat was hurting and nose running. All I got from DH was 'Yes! you won't be sick when we go away, now go and get the other 2 kids sick".

I'm going to see if we get Emergen-C up here in Canada.

Hey Anj, I am sorry to hear you got germs from the DH, (usually how I get sick to).

If you happen to find Emergenc-C, I prefer the super orange or tangerine flavor the best.

 

[LaurensMom]

I'll definitely be looking for the shirt! I'm getting so excited! I just booked Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party today and the countdown is on! Lauren's kind of hit or miss with boys. She's got lots of friends who are boys, but seems to prefer girls. I think if I don't make any kind of deal about it, she's okay with the boys. We'll be on the lookout for you!

 

[LaurensMom]

Perfect! We'll be on the lookout for Sarina. Will you all be there the first evening?

 

[LaurensMom]

We'll be around the pools in the afternoon and then in the kid's club in the evening. Looking forward to a fantastic trip!

 

[Anj]

I didn't find the Emergen-C today, but I only went to 1 pharmacy. I bought some very spicy Thai food instead, that's DH's alltime cure - hot food.

I also got Advil cold and flu and some hot drink for tonight. I actually don't feel too bad (hopefully not famous last words) and DD3 is starting to get better (her nose isn't very runny today).

 

[LaurensMom]

Perfect!!!! I've been on a business trip and haven't been checking this site, but it looks like we're going to have a nice group of girls on the trip. Looking forward to it! See you by the Goofy pool! Because, you know, the Mickey pool is so uncool for 8 year olds.....

 

[LaurensMom]

Okay, we're a week out. Time for battle plans. Everyone needs to get Emergen-C and 100 gallons of hand sanitizer. We have a pact that Lauren will not touch anyone, drink after anyone, share lunch, and that she'll use hand sanitizer throughout the day (but of course, who knows how that goes?) and wash her hands thoroughly when she gets home. H1N1 is rampant here in Kentucky right now. School is out for fall break until Wednesday, so we're thinking she might be pretty safe. Hubby and I are being crazy germ-a-phobes (not at all normal for us) until next Friday. Everyone stay safe and well, and we look forward to seeing you on the Magic!

 

[JDBlair]

for the record....your all welcome for getting that song stuck in your heads!!!!

and guess what came in the mail today????? my IM ON A BOAT T-SHIRT!!! so BOOOYEEAAAAAAAHHHHH now you will all easily find myself and liz on the first day....look for the tallish kind of goofy looking guy in blue shorts and an "im on a boat" tshirt.....walking up to me with a beer in hand is more than an acceptable form of greeting (jk)

Yes, thank you for getting the song stuck in my head. I think it really upsets my DS (15) and he announces how uncool I make the song.

And what if I see you in the cruise terminal? I won't have a beer in hand, yet.

Are there instructions for making magnets/art for the doors?
Anyone else doing intro scuba on St Thomas with DS's 14 and 11?

If you visit the Creative Disigns thread, you can get some ideas about magnets for the door. I have laminated mine with clear contact paper.

 

[Meredith71]

Thanks for the well wishes for Dalton. I think he is getting better. I just hope we all stay healthy now.

I think we have decided to rent a car in St. Croix. It will cut down on taxi costs for 8 of us. Since we are doing this, we will probably hit the Rum Distillery later in the day. Has anyone contacted them about tours from the link someone left before?

I just watched the "I'm on a Boat" link and it is Great! It looks like those guys had a blast.

We leave a week from tomorrow! I wish we were going to MNSSHP but hubby wanted to skip it this year. Hopefully, we can get up that much earlier and get to the ship since we will not be partying all night. We are still staying in Orlando Friday night.

Meredith

 

[DenverVal]

I checked out the weather, and no hurricanes are anywhere on the horizon! Just warm temps, mid-80s!

 

[imonaboat]

Yes, thank you for getting the song stuck in my head. I think it really upsets my DS (15) and he announces how uncool I make the song.

And what if I see you in the cruise terminal? I won't have a beer in hand, yet.

well then i guess ill take an I.O.U, hahaha j/k actually i gotta give the DW credit for the video everyone is so much enjoying...i knew of the song well beforehand but she found the video online....we make a heck of a team most days id say




and i just got off of work after getting a phone call to go into work tonight...making a 7 day work week....eeekkkk but hey...8 days away!!!! wohooooo

 

[grlzmom]

Okay, we're a week out. Time for battle plans. Everyone needs to get Emergen-C and 100 gallons of hand sanitizer. We have a pact that Lauren will not touch anyone, drink after anyone, share lunch, and that she'll use hand sanitizer throughout the day (but of course, who knows how that goes?) and wash her hands thoroughly when she gets home. H1N1 is rampant here in Kentucky right now. School is out for fall break until Wednesday, so we're thinking she might be pretty safe. Hubby and I are being crazy germ-a-phobes (not at all normal for us) until next Friday. Everyone stay safe and well, and we look forward to seeing you on the Magic!

H1N1 is rampant here in Florida too. All of them have friends who have/had it very recently. Not much we can do about it but hope for the best and keep washing the hands. My two kids with hayfever/chronic cough/allergy stuff both have appts with ENT next week and I am getting notes from him that they are NOT sick and have chronic allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies so the cast members don't think they are carrying some bug/virus. Because, sometimes they sure cough like they do.

My dd8 and dd6 (almost 7) will be thrilled to find other little girls to hang out with. Hope to find a buddy for my ds 6 (almost 7).

Anyone that wants cell number, just pm me. We live close to port and probably going to be there around 10:30. Sooner if the kids dentist is running on time our rooms aren't close together and hope to see if anything else has opened up to put them closer. Would love it if kids meet up at port. Mine usually don't do the club/lab the first evening as it can be kind of crazy but will definately be on the other days.

I know my dd13 has made one cruise connection already and is thrilled with that.

Booking so late we weren't able to get a Palo ressie so have to try and do that once we board but then will head to Goofy Pool. Hoping they have to make us a Palo ressie since we are Platinum we are supposed to get a freebie. Anyone else have to try and book Palo once they board?

Look for the frazzled parents chasing five kiddos, we are easy to spot at port and probably my little ones will be dressed alike. We will try for lime green.

Hoping everyone gets healthy, stays healthy and gets ready to cruise and enjoy the Magic.

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