11/14/09 - Special Western - 2 CC stops PART2

[mousemom11]

Prayers for you Linda that all will be well.

Thanks for fixing up the spreadsheet Denise. I also tried my hand at fixing it, but I'm not sure if it carried through to the original sheet.

Yankees!!! Gaack. Go Phillies!!!

This is our last full week until we leave for WDW. Got all the summer clothes laundered yesterday. Will finish up the FE gifts and pack the mailing box in a couple of days. Got to get my vacation notebook pulled together with all the documents and then visit with the girls' teachers to get all their vacation homework this week. Being realistic that they won't work on it at WDW or the cruise, I'm going to mail it all to Grandma. They can work on in while we're there during Thanksgiving week. Finally, packing this weekend!

 

[elderfam]

Cat scans at 12:30 today. Please send dust!

Sending special dust your way!

I want to remind everyone of a few things we have going on for the cruise. On every deck one stateroom has been assigned to host a message board for updates. If your stateroom number changes please jot the new stateroom number on your decks message board. The stateroom numbers are listed inside your mini navigator.

The Mini-navigators will be available when you pick up your lanyards. Due to the cost of printing, there will be a limited amount available. I hope to have them available on the internet for downloading by friday of this week.

We are also hosting 2 book exchanges. One for Children and one for adults. After the cruise, the books will be donated to the ships crew or childrens areas. Please bring a book or two and drop them off in the bags hanging outside stateroom # 7558 (kids) and #2578 adults. Magazines are also welcome!! (vacation reading!!)

If your stateroom number has changed and you have not already updated the spreadsheet please to so ASAP. I am trying to make the mini-navs available on line by this weekend.

The lanyards are now closed. I have them bagged, tagged, and sealed!

If you have any questions please PM me!

See you real soon!!!!
Cynthia

 

[elderfam]

HI! Ok, I have tried to figure out what FE and SM's are. Sorry I am so green on this, just learning the ropes. Can anyone help me out?

FE = Fish Extenders They are a multi pocket fabric dohickey that hangs on the metal fish just outside your stateroom door. They are original to the disboards started by Epcotkilterfan during the 2005 panama canal cruise.
Most are homemade, some people just decorate a tote bag, others have them custom made. (see ebay).

SM = Secret Mickey This is a gift exchange like "secret santa" I know you had to sign up for it on the spreadsheet, but don't know if its closed.

Hope this helps, I will try to post a couple of links for you as well.

Cynthia

 

[elderfam]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Fish extender thread....lots of great ideas!

 

[mousemom11]

SM = Secret Mickey This is a gift exchange like "secret santa" I know you had to sign up for it on the spreadsheet, but don't know if its closed.

The Secret Mickey is closed.

 

[xxcell]

How could the Yankees lose like that!!!!! I am totally rooting for them on Saturday. Before you all wonder what happened to my mind, I just have to say that my newfound love of the Yankees involves $$$$. Yes, DH has advised me that if the Angels win tomorrow, his BFF has tickets to game 7 at Yankee stadium. They plan to take a red-eye out to New York on Saturday night after the game if the Angels win (my B-day no less!!!). I know this little jaunt will cost a pretty penny and since we are in the middle of swimming pool construction and are leaving for a 10 day vacation in a few weeks, the extra expense is causing me great anxiety . What is it with boys and their sports? Anyone have a $$$ tree they can lend me?

GO YANKEES

You know as I was watching last night I kept thinking about you and your DH.
The game was going so late, I was wondering if your DH got stuck flying over.
Hope not, but at least it's in the 60's here.

 

[xxcell]

Just wanted to say nice games to all you Angel Fans. It was a great series and you put up a heck of a fight.
You have a great team

xxcell

 

[LindaBabe]

Thanks again, everyone. Scans are over and easypeasey, now the wait until results, hopefully by the doc appointment tomorrow morning.

The best part was sitting in the sun outside the imaging place for an hour while I waited for dh to collect me. I LOVE sunshine and we haven't seen much lately.

Welcome aboard new people!


Cynthia, Thanks for your hard work on navs/lanyards/message boards - you really did so much!

Sounds like a great strategy - send the homework to Grandma and let HER deal with it! lol

 

[glindamood]

Thanks again, everyone. Scans are over and easypeasey, now the wait until results, hopefully by the doc appointment tomorrow morning.

The best part was sitting in the sun outside the imaging place for an hour while I waited for dh to collect me. I LOVE sunshine and we haven't seen much lately.

Welcome aboard new people!


Cynthia, Thanks for your hard work on navs/lanyards/message boards - you really did so much!

Sounds like a great strategy - send the homework to Grandma and let HER deal with it! lol

Glad that part is over and now prayers that you find out good news tomorrow!

Well, I will officially go on record - I am an Indians fan (yeah, poor me but being a Browns fan these days is even harder) and it is too difficult for me to say anything nice about the Yankees. So, I just won't care and you all have a grand time with all of it. Someday - it will be my turn!

 

[elderfam]

The Private dining room at Palos is being made available for us on Thursday at 6 and/or 9pm.
We have to let them know by noon tomorrow if we want it...
So, if your interested I need the following ASAP!

Name (first and last), cabin number, Reservation number.

If we have enough interest (12 people min) we can book the room. If I get 12 request per time I can book it for both slots.

Please PM me today if you would like to come!

Cynthia

 

[sandiegosusie]

Anyone have any good last minute tips on cruise items to pack that will make life easier like the over the door shoe holder for the bathroom.

9 days until we leave for Wdw. 9 nights at Saratoga Springs before the cruise.
peace and relaxation to all.

My biggest tips: single dollar bills for room service, night light for bathroom with built in air freshener and extra outlet (Target), clothes pins for bathing suits, a bottle of liquid anti bacterial soap for bathroom (I hate gross bars)...OTD shoehanger a must. I am trying a new tip that I found on the boards...3M hooks for lanyards. I like the lanyards hanging up so they don't tangle. Hope this helps a little...

Susie

 

[sandiegosusie]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

 

[mousemom11]

Anyone have any good last minute tips on cruise items to pack that will make life easier like the over the door shoe holder for the bathroom.

9 days until we leave for Wdw. 9 nights at Saratoga Springs before the cruise.
peace and relaxation to all.

Extension cord - There's only 1 outlet in the main stateroom.
Hair dryer - The one in the stateroom is terrible.
Purex 3-in-1 sheets - Combo laundry detergent and dryer sheet.
Pop-up laundry hamper
Tide instant stain removal pen
Starbucks Via (if you're persnickity about your coffee like me)
Small magnetic dry erase board or post-it notes so that you can leave notes to each other
Different color highlighters to mark activities that each person wants to do on your navigator

 

[mousemom11]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

Prayers for safe travel and heart healing for Mom.

 

[LindaBabe]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

This time, too, shall pass. You really have my sympathy, Sandie, I know how hard it is. But it does get easier, you won't have this pain for ever, I promise.

Cynthia, sending you pm. That will be FUN!

 

[glindamood]

LINDA: I missed something! I'm thinking of you today and tomorrow...prayers, hugs and "dust" on your way!

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

Our middle son spent a year in Croatia as an exchange student - putting him on that plane was one of the most difficult things I have ever done - and then watching him walk up the steps and disappear inside - tore me up. But, it was SO good for him - he did me proud, just as your son is doing you. We had email (will you?) and we could call sometimes too. The time will pass faster than you think.

 

[Travelbee]

We leave tomorrow morning to take my son on his 2 year mission. It has been a really hard weekend for this Mom! My eyes are swollen and my heart hurts...looking forward to some "Magic" in a few weeks!

That must be hard. Well, he's giving back to society, what a proud mama you must be!

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.

 

[mousemom11]

That must be hard. Well, he's giving back to society, what a proud mama you must be!

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.

Tough day all around for you. I'm so sorry. Hope your sweet dog will be OK.

 

[glindamood]

That must be hard. Well, he's giving back to society, what a proud mama you must be!

I'm having a rough day as well. Those who's been on this thread for a while may remember my poor dog having a stroke back in March. This morning we found her unresponsive again. The doc thinks it's internal (tumor or fluid buildup) so more tests or "diagnostics" as she calls it. So far this year, our vet bill could more than pay for this cruise... THEN, on my way to work, I hit the center median while making a left turn and blew two tires.

Connie. Pixie dust for your pup and I hope they everything straighened out. They are such a part of the family aren't they? And, good luck with the new tires as well. NOT a good Monday all the way around.

 

[LindaBabe]

{{{{Connie}}}} Hope tomorrow will be a better day for you AND your puppy.