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

[racrj]

Brightstar is a medical emergency. One was called to the kids club (I think it was semi-formal night).

Good news - I got weighed in today and only gained 1.8 pounds!!

Bad news - Hubby's Aunt died yeterday.

Wow! Only 1.8 lbs! That's great! I gained 3 this time. Not too bad, since I had gained 6 on the last one and had to work a year to get that off. I guess 3 lbs. may take only 6 months!!!

Sorry to hear about your hubby's aunt. My DH's aunt passed away before our cruise. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family at this sad time.....

 

[comet1]

Also, what is a Brightstar alert?

A kid had a seizure that night,, My son said he was blue and on the ground, i overheard what I assume was relatives(looked like grandpartents) of the child who were getting the details from a kids club member, It sounded like he should be alright

 

[sandiegosusie]

A kid had a seizure that night,, My son said he was blue and on the ground, i overheard what I assume was relatives(looked like grandpartents) of the child who were getting the details from a kids club member, It sounded like he should be alright

Hi Everyone!

Our Sarah (DD 8) woke up Saturday morning early, during the rocking, vomitting from the top bunk. We thought it was motion sickness, but now I am wondering...I had to take Dramamine myself and I rocked all the way home. Other than that, great cruise.

Loved all the FE gifts but especially loved meeting many of you...I saw the bride in her wedding dress and we spoke briefly about the dress fitting before the cruise. She told me that it was "now way too tight". I am just sick for her family.

At guest services the father of the medical issue was at the front counter demanding the medical notes from the ship's doctor be faxed to his son's cardiologist. Unfortunately, he was not happy...I am thankful for our trip and our lack of issues!

John and Joanne, are you home yet? How's the snow?

We can now add our cruise to our list of things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

 

[Desi]

Wow!
We had an amazing time.
We loved meeting all you guys.
I forgot to put my name of the FE stuff.
If you got a pen & ink lithograph of Disney characters, that was me.
or candy, or totes for the kids,cards, or, or or, shoot, now I don't even remember half the stuff I put in there!
We'll be sailing 11/13/11 on the Dream's 4 night with the whole bunch this time. My older girls couldn't stand the thought of missing out on all the fun, so they are now planning on going when we do.

 

[Hypermommy]

I think we brought Castaway Cay home with us judging by my dryer's lint trap.

You are, of course, collecting all of it to put in a little jar, right? Or send it my way... I had a friend of mine pick up some sand for me from Myrtle Beach, SC (ahhhh, the wonderful summers I spent there) and I forgot to get some from Castaway Cay (ahhhhhh, the wonderful cruises I've spent and will spend there).

Another special thanks to Hypermommy and King Charming for making my mother feel so comfortable on the cruise-you two are great! She was so excited to meet new friends!

I'm so glad she enjoyed it! I agree, making new friends is one of the BEST reasons to go cruising. She was so sweet too!!

Good news - I got weighed in today and only gained 1.8 pounds!!

Bad news - Hubby's Aunt died yeterday.

Sorry to hear about Hubby's Aunt. Great job on only gaining 1.8 lbs! I don't do scales (they yell at me -- "Oh Lawd!!! Please get off!!!!!!") but I'd shudder to think what I might have gained.

I think the lion fish and baracuda distracted you so the other fish could pick your pockets. I don't blame you for wanting to stay there, though.

Okay, I am DEFINITELY going to have to go snorkeling next time! Sights to catch on "film" will be the Mickey statue thing and y'all's driver's licenses!

A kid had a seizure that night,, My son said he was blue and on the ground, i overheard what I assume was relatives(looked like grandpartents) of the child who were getting the details from a kids club member, It sounded like he should be alright

Glad to hear he's going to be alright. After the alert I saw a couple of ladies rushing through the art gallery (and you know how crowded it can be at that time). They were polite but there was a definite look of panic on their faces. Glad to hear he's going to be okay and hope the father was able to get all the medical docs faxed. Wonder why guest services would have given him any trouble with that request?

My older girls couldn't stand the thought of missing out on all the fun, so they are now planning on going when we do.

Another 2 bite the dust... and another 2 going and another 2 going... another 2 bite the dust! Cruising is rather addicting, isn't it?

 

[ArmandXG]

Another 2 bite the dust... and another 2 going and another 2 going... another 2 bite the dust! Cruising is rather addicting, isn't it?

During Debi and Kim's re-telling of their cruise at Moms house, I heard each of them say at different times..."On my next cruise"...

I warned them it was addicting!

 

[Desi]

Just had to see the new ticker

 

[IrishCowboy]

subscribing

 

[King Charming]

Hyper and I were so lucky to be part of this wonderful group, thank you all.

I got a kick out of the first TR written about the DD. They didn't even GO! Your goodness is being bragged about, how y'all pixie dusted even the non DIS'ers. Take a bow and give yourselves a deserved pat on the back.

Our move to Orlando is almost complete. I'll take the dogs and a few remaining odds and ends this afternoon. Ya mean I actually have to unpack the boxes now?

For as chatty as we were, where are the REAL TR's? A final royal decree has been issued: PLEASE write, share your photos, tell lies, anything. We all want to re-live last week, and as often as possible. What was the excursion like that we didn't do but you did? Come on people, I know you have it in you, now let it out.

We'll probably do yearly passes next year, so it will be a while before DCL hears from us again, right dear? Ah, sweetheart? She was here a minute ago. Hey, has anybody seen Hyper? or my wallet?

 

[RookieMouse]

Hi Everyone!

Our Sarah (DD 8) woke up Saturday morning early, during the rocking, vomitting from the top bunk. We thought it was motion sickness, but now I am wondering...I had to take Dramamine myself and I rocked all the way home. Other than that, great cruise.

Loved all the FE gifts but especially loved meeting many of you...I saw the bride in her wedding dress and we spoke briefly about the dress fitting before the cruise. She told me that it was "now way too tight". I am just sick for her family.

At guest services the father of the medical issue was at the front counter demanding the medical notes from the ship's doctor be faxed to his son's cardiologist. Unfortunately, he was not happy...I am thankful for our trip and our lack of issues!

John and Joanne, are you home yet? How's the snow?

We can now add our cruise to our list of things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Hi Susie,

We all got home safe and sound, and no snow on the ground. In fact, the past couple of days have been a balmy +5 celsuis. Our Sarah was fine on the ship, and all day Saturday at Kennedy Space Center, but started vomiting on approach into Edmonton on Sunday afternoon and didn't stop until after midnight. Not sure what it was but she was fine on Monday. I, on the other hand came down with a killer of a head cold and just went back to work today.

Do we have your e-mail address? Our Sarah sure wants to keep in touch with your Sarah... she hasn't stopped talking about it.

Oh well... back to work (sure wish I was back on CC right now.


John

 

[rob_jen]

We had a great cruise. We did not meet up with anyone as did not have time to get more up to date on what was going on and once on board we just went with what ever happened and it was great.

The kids loved it and my daughter already wants to go back.

I have to say Disney has got it down as far as children entertainment and especially the disembarkation process. We had 7:45 breakfast. We had breakfast then walked off the ship met a porter downstairs and was on the curb waiting for the rental car place by 8:25. That is a record as far as other cruise lines.

We did look into a cruise for next year with the 10% off and $200 on ship credit but did not like the itineraries for next year in the Caribbean. We have been to Grand Cayman/Cozumel 3 times now. We have also been to St Thomas/St. Marteen many times on other cruises as well. There are no special trips in the Caribbean next year. I will not fly overseas so the "Mediterranean" trips are out. Disney needs more variety in their ports in the future.

If we do a Disney cruise next year it may be the Disney Eastern Caribbean and then maybe drive to Miami area after the cruise as I think the kids need a break from the parks. Or may try another line with the kids just to see new ports. The problem is the other lines I think the kids may like the clubs but I doubt there is much other entertainment for the young ones on another line.

 

[elderfam]

I want to thank everyone for the amazing FE gifts! What a talented group!! We had a fantastic time, amazing weather, great company....and the food!
I had a bit of a reality check the first night at home....I have to COOK???? Hey, wheres my bedtime chocolate???

We are going to be back on the Magic next September 18th, hope to see some you again!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Cynthia

 

[Woobie]

We did look into a cruise for next year with the 10% off and $200 on ship credit but did not like the itineraries for next year in the Caribbean. We have been to Grand Cayman/Cozumel 3 times now. We have also been to St Thomas/St. Marteen many times on other cruises as well. There are no special trips in the Caribbean next year. I will not fly overseas so the "Mediterranean" trips are out. Disney needs more variety in their ports in the future.

I'm w/ya on this. On top of that, I can't really take the kids out of school anymore b/c oldest will be in middle school. That's why we booked the 8/16/11 5 day double dip. We just won't get off the boat in Nassau (blech).

 

[rob_jen]

I'm w/ya on this. On top of that, I can't really take the kids out of school anymore b/c oldest will be in middle school. That's why we booked the 8/16/11 5 day double dip. We just won't get off the boat in Nassau (blech).

Agreed on Nassau

 

[glindamood]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
And Happy Thursday to all of our Canadian cruisers! What a week since we have been home. No flight issues although I do think that we had to be off the ship way too early but it sure is nice not to have to deal with luggage when using the DCL transportation. We got home late Saturday night, got the luggage in and boy, I must say, it was nice to sleep in my own bed (yeah, it is nicer to be on the ship but there has to be something good about coming home).

It was so great meeting everyone and so sorry if I missed you. My SM (LindaBabe) did an awesome job. In fact, I will use the syrup is Drew ever gets up and makes me my waffles. Tara - I was yours if you couldn't figure it out from the Cadillac, MI mug. Sorry that I didn't get to meet you. I did book for 12/11 but will probably move that out to 2012 - we will just have to see how things go.

The bags are all unpacked but I am still working on laundry and putting those summer things away. Work has been a bear this week so I will be going in over my holiday to get some things done. I also thought maybe I was battling the flu or something so I have been trying to rest as well - since our dinner isn't until tomorrow night, I have been putting things off that I should have been working on - bad Gail.

Take care and have a great holiday. I will try and get some pics posted (they are still on the camera) and safe travels to those that are not home yet.

 

[mousemom11]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We're in NC at Grandma's house surrounded by lots of family, many of whom we haven't seen in years. It's been a wonderful week of visiting and just hanging out. So much to be thankful for!

We fly home tomorrow morning and I can't wait to sleep in my own bed after being gone for 3 1/2 weeks. I'm hoping to get all my cruise photos uploaded and linked here sometime this weekend, including the "reveal" video when we tell the girls that we're going on the cruise.

Thank you again to all of you who made our cruise extra special. A big shout-out to John, Joanne, Sarah, and Dale. We had so much fun with you and the girls can't stop talking about Sarah and Dale.

 

[Woobie]

Happy Turkey Day!! I found out at 6pm last night that no one was doing Thanksgiving, so we're cooking now. At least it's only the 5 of us & MAYBE my MIL/FIL (they were a bit wishy washy last night). Had to run out at 8pm to get a turkey, etc. UGH!!

Anyone shop tomorrow for Black Friday? I've got all my fliers ready and where I'm going. I'm not hard core though. I go when I get up (~5/5:30). I have a friend who's not even going to sleep tonight. Crazy.

 

[glindamood]

Happy Turkey Day!! I found out at 6pm last night that no one was doing Thanksgiving, so we're cooking now. At least it's only the 5 of us & MAYBE my MIL/FIL (they were a bit wishy washy last night). Had to run out at 8pm to get a turkey, etc. UGH!!

Anyone shop tomorrow for Black Friday? I've got all my fliers ready and where I'm going. I'm not hard core though. I go when I get up (~5/5:30). I have a friend who's not even going to sleep tonight. Crazy.

Ben and Kristie plan are downstate and they plan at being at some store at 4:00am tomorrow. No way - although I am thinking about doing a run at 6:00 tomorrow morning. We need a new grill and Home Depot opens then. We shall see.

 

[LindaBabe]

We're headed for home today - spent yesterday with family in Jacksonville. It was great. Looking forward to my own cosy bed, but NOT the weather in the north east. We should be home sometime on Sunday.

More later when I get sorted out.

 

[mousemom11]

Here's the video of when we told Emma and Dottie about the cruise.

http://travel.webshots.com/video/3099932190031912139KXKxvV