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

[worfiek]

Hi, I'm sure you are all very excited for your cruise in a little over a week. I'm on the cruise right before you so I know how you feel...we leave in a few days!

Anyway, someone on the cruise before me (on it right now), has generously offered to leave their beach toys for me. They don't want to have to bring them back.

I am posting here to do the same for you.

I have no idea what exactly the toys are, or any guarantee that I will actually get them. But hey, its worth a try.

Please PM me with your cabin number and the ages of your children. First PM wins If it all works out the items will either be waiting for you in your cabin or at guest services.

All I ask is
1 - that you have young children
2 - that you do the same and offer them to someone on the next cruise after you.

Thanks!
Paula

 

[King Charming]

Someone mentioned it earlier, and it's a great idea (to prevent everybody from bringing everything). While it's probably a good idea for each family to have bandaids, pepto, aloe, and seasickness meds, not everybody needs to travel with a portable drug store. DW will bring a large assortment of common remedies, and if we could again organize one or two rooms per deck for this, maybe there would be more room in the suitcases of others for souvenirs.

Whatda ya think?


PS We are in 8588, stop by as needed.

 

[Hypermommy]

That's what I did. I print one page at a time, flipping it over one at a time.
-virginia

I just sent KC a request to print out the mini-nav for us. Wonder if he'll see this and know that this is the way I'd like them to be printed. Hmmmmmm......

I plan on wearing a lime green top and sitting near the TV across from the giant Mickey ears. I have very short hair and Harry Potter eyeglasses...don't think I will be to hard to find. ( WOW, I sound like a Dork!...Maybe my daughters are right...I left "cool" back in the '80's!!)

Nah, don't think of it that way. I'm looking at my dorkdom in a different manner. Yes, my guys think I'm a dork too, although the words they use are quite different.... "fail" figures prominently in it these days but that'll change soon I'm sure because I'm starting to understand them... just like pwnage and getting pwned (poned) is now gone. But the way I'm looking at it, I'm rapidly approaching the Red Hat age... where I can throw on my red hat and not care what the rest of the world thinks.

You guys are all so sweet, I got tears in my eyes. Thank you!!!

-Virginia

And some of us didn't even get a chance to volunteer. But I'm more than willing to take pics for you. I could take them with my camera and email 'em to you if you want.

Just turned in the rental application and got it approved yesterday. I knew it was going to be approved but it was still a great feeling when the agent called and told me that it would be. I'll be signing a lease on Wednesday and we move in next week. I won't have internet at home for the first couple of weeks (which is okay because one of those weeks I won't even be home! ). I've been looking around at i'net/tv options and I REALLY want this FiOS thing that Verizon offers. From what I was reading about it, it's like having Twitter and Facebook right on your tv and you can chat with friends while you watch tv. Sounds soooooo cool! But alas, it's not available yet where I am. I have to find out when it'll be available, though. Might be worth waiting for.

Other than that, we started a cruise pile on the dining room table this weekend. Of course, as KC says, the hardest challenge right now is to make sure we don't pack away in boxes something that should go in a suitcase instead. Arrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward to Serenity Bay!!!

 

[LindaBabe]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward to Serenity Bay!!!

Not surprised there - moving at the best of times is totally stressful - but with you being in another town and KC being in total control of the packing must be even worse!

I remember well - if I packed every box, I knew where things were. The man could lug and tote all he wanted to, but what went *IN* the boxes was mine all mine.

Now that half the contents of the car have been downloaded at my cousin's house, we're prepared to rearrange the contents into "cruise" and "No cruise" piles. D'ya think I can safely leave the fleece liner to my windbreaker in the car?

Today, a little sight seeing and a visit to the nice big local scrapbook store!!! I'm so excited.

Happy day, all!

 

[Hypermommy]

Not surprised there - moving at the best of times is totally stressful - but with you being in another town and KC being in total control of the packing must be even worse!

I remember well - if I packed every box, I knew where things were. The man could lug and tote all he wanted to, but what went *IN* the boxes was mine all mine.

Amen, amen, amen!!!!!!!! Of course, I'm not sure that he understands it. Before I left I packed up a bunch of boxes and he very sweetly told me it wasn't necessary and that he and the boys could do the packing.

Now that half the contents of the car have been downloaded at my cousin's house, we're prepared to rearrange the contents into "cruise" and "No cruise" piles. D'ya think I can safely leave the fleece liner to my windbreaker in the car?

I wouldn't... how much can it weigh and how much room can it take up? Like my mom always told me, "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it". Wonder if she knew she was prepping me to "be prepared" (since I have 2 sons that have been in Scouting).

Hey, one other thing, y'all.... and please understand that I am not knocking Cynthia in any way shape or form. The work she did to get the mini-navs together is just simply amazing!!!! But I've been notified by at least one person that their cabin number is wrong. Heck... only one cabin number wrong? Y'all would hate to have seen all the mistakes I would make!!!! Anyway, I'd like to ask everyone to doublecheck their information in the mini-nav and let us know on here if there's any changes we need to ink into our versions. And Cynthia, again, I'm not knocking your work at all. What you pulled off was simply amazing!!!!

In fact, I'd like to take this moment to invite everyone to offer up a drink of the day to all our pixie dusters. What these women have taken their own time to do to make our time on the Magic even more magical is just wonderful! I'd like to invite everyone to buy a drink of the day for Gail (glindamood), Becky (Mousemom11), Michelle (MRP4532), Susie (SanDiegoSusie), and Cynthia (Elderfam). These ladies have solid worked their butts off to make our cruise magical and I know that we all appreciate it greatly!!!! I had checked on making "thank you" certificates for them and getting Mickey to help deliver them during our Lumiere's Luncheon but Disney wants (are you sitting down) like $500 for a half hour of the Mickster's time!!!!!!!!!! Those people are on crack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Besides, I'm guessing the ladies would like the drinks of the day much better anyway, huh? Anyway... let's do whatever we can to show them how much we appreciaite everything they've done!!!

 

[worfiek]

Sand toys are spoken for. Have a great trip!

 

[smye1stdisneycruise]

Hi Lisa! Canadians are residing in 6511(our room)and 6514(friends). What time shall I expect the HOT MOUNTIE???? LOL!

 

[Fivepin]

Hi all-
I have a favor to ask. As some of you know, my DH and I will be renewing our vows onboard on Thurs. It will just be my DH, DS, DD and I. We will have a DCL photographer. But I was wondering if anyone could help us out and either videotape or take some extra pictures for us. It will be on Thurs (at sea day) at 4pm. It will probably be about 30 - 45 mins. I have the videocamera or camera. Your family would be welcome to join is if they would like and we could pay like $50. Is there anyone that could please help us out? We would really appreciate it. Thanks!
-Virginia

Well-Virginia I was going to volunteer, but alot of our wonderful cruisers have already stepped up to the plate. I'm here if you still need me.

I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to buy packing cubes at Target on Sunday. I tried one out yesterday as I ironed all the boys shirts and pants (like that it going to work ) and they are pretty nifty. There may be hope for all the FEs I need to pack.

On the two whirlwind days we are at WDW next week the boys really want to do the Kim Possible Mission. The kids maybe can compare notes on the Magic on their fun.

My 2 oldest boys loved the Kim Possible mission. Now they want to go to Epcot all the time. My 5 yr old I think I was still too young or he was just too hot and didn't want to do it anymore.

Someone mentioned it earlier, and it's a great idea (to prevent everybody from bringing everything). While it's probably a good idea for each family to have bandaids, pepto, aloe, and seasickness meds, not everybody needs to travel with a portable drug store. DW will bring a large assortment of common remedies, and if we could again organize one or two rooms per deck for this, maybe there would be more room in the suitcases of others for souvenirs.

Whatda ya think?


PS We are in 8588, stop by as needed.

Having 3 boys I always have to bring stuff (bandaids neosporin tylenol motrin benadryl their nebulizer treatments and machines migraine meds for mommy and several other things. I will be more than happy to help others out who may need it as well.

A


In fact, I'd like to take this moment to invite everyone to offer up a drink of the day to all our pixie dusters. What these women have taken their own time to do to make our time on the Magic even more magical is just wonderful! I'd like to invite everyone to buy a drink of the day for Gail (glindamood), Becky (Mousemom11), Michelle (MRP4532), Susie (SanDiegoSusie), and Cynthia (Elderfam). These ladies have solid worked their butts off to make our cruise magical and I know that we all appreciate it greatly!!!! I had checked on making "thank you" certificates for them and getting Mickey to help deliver them during our Lumiere's Luncheon but Disney wants (are you sitting down) like $500 for a half hour of the Mickster's time!!!!!!!!!! Those people are on crack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Besides, I'm guessing the ladies would like the drinks of the day much better anyway, huh? Anyway... let's do whatever we can to show them how much we appreciaite everything they've done!!!

Here here...I second that.

I'm feeling human again. No pumpkin got carved this year, but the boys didnt seem to mind. NO cruise stuff got accomplished this weekend. I felt so bad that we didn't get to trick or treat that long because of the way I was feeling, that I did tell the boys about the cruise. I had put a letter and boarding passes in halloween money envelopes along with their other goodies. They were so happy that they are going on the Mickey boat (and not have school for 2 weeks.)

 

[mousemom11]

Judy, glad to hear that you are feeling better! And I loved your announcement. I'll bet the boys are so excited.

Where will we be 1 week from today? Today's answer - Wet-n-Wild

I just finished our SW boarding check-in for tomorrow's flights. We're golden - got all "A" boarding passes.

DD 9 was so excited last night that she had to go sleep on the couch because her head hurt if slept on the pillow in her room. Don't ask - her brand of logic defies analysis.

Busy, busy day today. Got a few things to finish at work and then get a massage to work out all the kinks caused by packing. Home for more packing. Pick up the girls at school and then swing by the office to mail their homework to Grandma's house. Home to finish packing and hit the hay early. Flight out is at 6 am tomorrow, car service will be here at 4 am, which means I need to roll out of bed around 2 am. Only for Disney would I do that!!

 

[mrp4352]

Hi Lisa! Canadians are residing in 6511(our room)and 6514(friends). What time shall I expect the HOT MOUNTIE???? LOL!

Hey Lisa - if you're sending Hot Mounties, can I pretend I'm Canadian, eh?


Michelle

 

[mommyarewegoingback]

I think I read somewhere that there are bikes with training wheels at CC, right? I'm going crazy. I'm like thinking over every detail. I can't wait for next friday to come, then I can relax....

 

[RookieMouse]

So I have put my trust in the Canadian Postal Service and sent my box of FE gifts off today. Delivery guaranteed for next Tuesday.....It was still cheaper than paying for another bag. There is a tracking # so I can keep track of it (not that it would do any good if it went elsewhere anyways....). I am packing my SM gifts and the FEs in my luggage however - 'cause if they went missing I would be very upset.

Have started organizing the clothing. And am busy printing off magnets.

Any Canadian cruisers - identify yourself - I have a little giftie I want to slap on your door....

Have a great rest of the day everyone!!

Lisa

You trusted your stuff to Canada Post????

BTW, Canadians here (room 8502), but you can keep the Mountie and bring me a large double-double instead.

One week from today we fly!! One week from tonight we will be at Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village.

We are also planning on doing the Kim Possible thing at EPCOT. DS did all the missions last time we were there, and now DD wants her turn. Me... I just want to finally go on Soarin'.

See you all in 11 days...


John

 

[photocjr]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.

 

[LindaBabe]

I had put a letter and boarding passes in halloween money envelopes along with their other goodies. They were so happy that they are going on the Mickey boat (and not have school for 2 weeks.)

That was a wonderful announcement! I'm sure the missed hallowe'en candy has long since been forgotten.



My ancestors were Canadian - does that count? (Awaiting hot mounties)

 

[mousemom11]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.

No worries. I did my FE gifts off the spreadsheet and have your correct stateroom #.

My ancestors were Canadian - does that count? (Awaiting hot mounties)

My step-mother is Canadian and my best friend is married to a Canadian. Are we playing 6 Degrees to a Hot Mountie? Hope I qualify.

 

[Fivepin]

OMG I just pulled out my cruise docs because I was ordering baskets for the boys. The cabin numbers are not the same that were on my confirmation. We are in 2132/2134 not 2506/2508. All participants please make the correction to your mini nav. I apologize for not noticing this sooner. I'm going to go change it in the spreadsheet now. I'm also the one with the info board for the deck.

 

[mousemom11]

OMG I just pulled out my cruise docs because I was ordering baskets for the boys. The cabin numbers are not the same that were on my confirmation. We are in 2132/2134 not 2506/2508. All participants please make the correction to your mini nav. I apologize for not noticing this sooner. I'm going to go change it in the spreadsheet now.

No problem. I just changed the FE Delivery plan spreadsheet and printed it out again.

 

[binky1]

You trusted your stuff to Canada Post????

BTW, Canadians here (room 8502), but you can keep the Mountie and bring me a large double-double instead.

Yeah, yeah, I know but since it was going to cost 2 x as much to ship by UPS or Fedex or even Purolator, I figured I would bite the bullet (so to speak) and put my faith in CP.....if they don't show, they'll be paying for the envelopes when I send all the FE gifts to everyone's home addresses.....

I will not be bringing along any hot Mounties - unless he wants to carry my luggage and bring me DODs - oh wait, that's what my DH is for ..... and no, claiming to be related to a Canadian does not count - you must prove that maple syrup runs thru your veins and you actually know what a double-double is....

photocjr - no worries, I caught it on the spreadsheet so Jacob will be surprised....

A big to all our Pixie Dusters - including you Hypermommy - you have all made the waiting for this cruise go by super quick!!! Can't wait to meet you all!!

Cheers,
Lisa

 

[mommyarewegoingback]

We were left off the FE list on the mini-nav. We are photocjr in rooms 6612-6614. I put up the info on the spreedsheet a month or two ago. I hope we didn't cause any problems for everyone, I really only wanted my DS3 Jacob to get a few things in his FE. This was our first attempt at the FE so I hope everyone likes our little gifts.
We are on that cheat sheet that got sent around by email just in the wrong room numbers.
6612-6614 photocjr. Jacob (3).
Thanks and sorry if we caused any problems.

No stressing. I based it on glindamood's map and the google spreadsheet.

OMG I just pulled out my cruise docs because I was ordering baskets for the boys. The cabin numbers are not the same that were on my confirmation. We are in 2132/2134 not 2506/2508. All participants please make the correction to your mini nav. I apologize for not noticing this sooner. I'm going to go change it in the spreadsheet now. I'm also the one with the info board for the deck.

No prob. It's updated. I expect that there will be more changes between now and our dismeet on Sat

 

[glindamood]

Happy Tuesday afternoon! No worries on the cabin changes - if anyone else has them, please post in red so that we all catch them. And then I will need someone to tell me at the DIS meet what changed as after we leave SSR, there will be no internet for me.

We had some of that fluffy white stuff this morning - on my car anyway. The ground is still too warm for it to stick (must be that blanket of leaves covering it) but it was there. The sky still looks like it could snow but hopefully nothing will happen.

Take care - stay healthy and I will check back later.