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

[sandiegosusie]

Oh, I'll just keep using my Roots backpack - I think my DD8 will be taking it away to university - it's been thru alot!!

I hear ya! What...you don't wanna spend another paycheck on cruise garb? I am looking for something for CC but think I may end up using our Castaway Club gift bag. Just a thought...

 

[mrp4352]

Hi all! we made it back last weekend from WDW - great trip. Very cold. I did take a couple of pictures just with our group in mind! First - the Mexico section of IASW:

And now - a window from New York Street:

Can you believe it's just 9 months from Saturday?????


PS - I got the $25 coupon from Airtran for flights to/from Atlanta - if anyone wants it, just pm your e-mail to me. It's got a place where I can forward to a friend. You must book by Sunday.

 

[Desi]

HYperMommy
can you tell me how we're going to do the fish extenders...
Draw names & just buy for those people or do we buy for everyone participating in the fish extenders?
We only have 9 more months to go & I need to get busy!

 

[sandiegosusie]

HYperMommy
can you tell me how we're going to do the fish extenders...
Draw names & just buy for those people or do we buy for everyone participating in the fish extenders?
We only have 9 more months to go & I need to get busy!

 

[glindamood]

HYperMommy
can you tell me how we're going to do the fish extenders...
Draw names & just buy for those people or do we buy for everyone participating in the fish extenders?
We only have 9 more months to go & I need to get busy!

Anytime I have participated in the FE activity, we have purchased for everyone. That being said, I have also done secret mickey's (think secret santa) and that was just one person but it was also a larger $$ outlay gift wise. I got a bottle of wine, and a Jim Shore Mickey and I can't remember what else - just got me hooked on a specific wine that is more expensive than my usual (but it is SO good) and I adore all things Jim Shore. It was a blast.

 

[sandiegosusie]

Anytime I have participated in the FE activity, we have purchased for everyone. That being said, I have also done secret mickey's (think secret santa) and that was just one person but it was also a larger $$ outlay gift wise. I got a bottle of wine, and a Jim Shore Mickey and I can't remember what else - just got me hooked on a specific wine that is more expensive than my usual (but it is SO good) and I adore all things Jim Shore. It was a blast.

I like both ideas personally...it's hard to say how many people we will have, since some are dropping the cruise and others are adding...when is the cut of date?

 

[Travelbee]

We booked our inbound flight from LAX to Orlando last night! We found a good deal on both American and Delta for $130 pp. Now we just have to figure out how to get home...

Marci - welcome and hope to see you on board come November!

 

[mousemom11]

HYperMommy
can you tell me how we're going to do the fish extenders...
Draw names & just buy for those people or do we buy for everyone participating in the fish extenders?
We only have 9 more months to go & I need to get busy!

Inquiring minds want to know.

Hyper, my input on this is that it would depend on how many are participating.

 

[sandiegosusie]

We booked our inbound flight from LAX to Orlando last night! We found a good deal on both American and Delta for $130 pp. Now we just have to figure out how to get home...

Marci - welcome and hope to see you on board come November!

that is a great price...good for you. We will be flying out of San Diego. I have been waiting for Jetblue.

 

[glindamood]

Inquiring minds want to know.

Hyper, my input on this is that it would depend on how many are participating.

Based on experience - our group will continue to change and about the beginning of September on through October we may see a rather large increase. Times are changing though so we may not follow suit. Whatever we do - a cutoff date is needed so shopping and shipping can be done before departures.

 

[mousemom11]

Based on experience - our group will continue to change and about the beginning of September on through October we may see a rather large increase. Times are changing though so we may not follow suit. Whatever we do - a cutoff date is needed so shopping and shipping can be done before departures.

Hmmm, interesting logistics for us, as we're spending 10 days in Orlando before the cruise. I may have to ship stuff to myself at the vacation home we're renting right before we leave.

 

[Travelbee]

that is a great price...good for you. We will be flying out of San Diego. I have been waiting for Jetblue.

I was checking Jetblue too - but our dates won't open for another 2 months!! That's too long of a wait for compulsive planner like me. We probably won't book the outbound flight until April though, when the NFL schedule comes out. I was hoping to catch a dolphins home game in Miami the day after the cruise and fly out of Fort Lauderdale. Of course, if prices for the homebound flight drops to a price I can't refuse...

BTW - I'm heading down your way this weekend with our travel trailer for the zoo and wild animal park. Let's hope for sunshine!!

 

[glindamood]

Hmmm, interesting logistics for us, as we're spending 10 days in Orlando before the cruise. I may have to ship stuff to myself at the vacation home we're renting right before we leave.

I hear you on that. We fly down 11/06 so whatever I send will have to go on the 5th. I am hoping that I can do it in one box for both cruises but I am not sure. At the current price airlines are charging for suitcases, a bag just isn't an option.

Fun dilema none the less though. I would not have it any other way!

 

[mousemom11]

I hear you on that. We fly down 11/06 so whatever I send will have to go on the 5th. I am hoping that I can do it in one box for both cruises but I am not sure. At the current price airlines are charging for suitcases, a bag just isn't an option.

Fun dilema none the less though. I would not have it any other way!

Amen to that! I plan to ship a bunch of cruise-related stuff, like the FE's, door magnets, pirate costumes, and some formal wear. No sense shlepping it all in suitcases and paying airline prices for it.

 

[glindamood]

Amen to that! I plan to ship a bunch of cruise-related stuff, like the FE's, door magnets, pirate costumes, and some formal wear. No sense shlepping it all in suitcases and paying airline prices for it.

I am not for the shlepping thing but I have to be careful as I have no way to ship anything back home once we get off the ship as we are taking DCL transportation right back to the airport and will be heading to MI. But, if I had a way, I think I could pack a bag or two, or would that be a box???

 

[mousemom11]

I am not for the shlepping thing but I have to be careful as I have no way to ship anything back home once we get off the ship as we are taking DCL transportation right back to the airport and will be heading to MI. But, if I had a way, I think I could pack a bag or two, or would that be a box???

Fortunately, we will have a rental car when we disembark, since we don't fly out until Sunday. So my plan is to find a shipping store on Saturday and ship a box back to myself.

 

[sandiegosusie]

I was checking Jetblue too - but our dates won't open for another 2 months!! That's too long of a wait for compulsive planner like me. We probably won't book the outbound flight until April though, when the NFL schedule comes out. I was hoping to catch a dolphins home game in Miami the day after the cruise and fly out of Fort Lauderdale. Of course, if prices for the homebound flight drops to a price I can't refuse...

BTW - I'm heading down your way this weekend with our travel trailer for the zoo and wild animal park. Let's hope for sunshine!!

Rain is in the forecast for the entire weekend...hope you have a few rays coming your way!

 

[LindaBabe]

Nice 24 hour Fedex Kinkos in the little shopping center beside the Sheraton on Vineland. At the top of Hotel Blvd, turn left. Pass the next light and it is on the right. They not only do shipping but have computers, copiers, and even a modicrum of scrapbooking supplies.

 

[glindamood]

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have a great weekend! I hope to get over my head cold this weekend - this not being able to breath is wearing me out!

 

[mousemom11]

Nice 24 hour Fedex Kinkos in the little shopping center beside the Sheraton on Vineland. At the top of Hotel Blvd, turn left. Pass the next light and it is on the right. They not only do shipping but have computers, copiers, and even a modicrum of scrapbooking supplies.

This is why I love the DIS. Experts abound! Thanks Linda.