12/16/06 10-day holiday cruise Part 3

[KSDTink]

I didn't realize these patches, etc were prescription in this country. In that case I would definitely talk to my DD's pediatrician about them if I were going to look into them. She knows the shots are for a reason, she has seen me get them (I am a diabetic, she sees me change my pump all the time) and it doesn't bother her when it isn't her getting the shot. I know other shot phobics as well. Fortunately I am not one of them! The last time she had to have a shot DH had the doctor fill a syringe with saline and inject him with that before DD got hers but that still didn't help much. We had crying and wailing anyway. I know her shot hurt (antibiotics and antihistamines for a reaction to a bee sting) because she had a nasty hard spot for almost a week afterwards and I think the pain is what gets her. She doesn't like having splinters removed either. So when she needs shots her dad goes with her and just helps her to calm down and focus. Better for her ultimately than drugs anway .

 

[KSDTink]

Ugh, our weather forecast actually contains a nasty four letter word for Thursday!! It isn't even mid-October yet, that is sooooooo wrong!

 

[sugaswim]

Ugh, our weather forecast actually contains a nasty four letter word for Thursday!! It isn't even mid-October yet, that is sooooooo wrong!

eeeee! i'm sorry that's not good. i don't want winter to come, i hate it i hate it i hate it... ok, time to move to florida!

we're getting closer and closer and closer! i can't wait!

oh quick question. heidi wanted me to ask someone (don't know why she couldn't do it herself...) anyways last week we were signing up for our excursions (had to do it late because of the fact that we weren't sure if we were going to be going or not) but i guess all the scuba dives are full? heidi had mentioned that a couple of you had emailed or called the cruise line about certain excursions... i guess she wants me to try and see if there's a way we can still sign up for one of the dives. if anyone could guide me that'd be great!

 

[3pirates]

I was in on that discussion--I talked to DCL about that problem. Their suggestion was to call back, because people often change minds and cancel--people on the thread said the same thing. They also said you could check when you got on board the ship. There was one excursion that I was initially told was full which we were able to get on by calling back.

Unfortunately, it wasn't the Unicorn Brig, which was the one I was really concerned with!

 

[DCLgodess]

eeeee! i'm sorry that's not good. i don't want winter to come, i hate it i hate it i hate it... ok, time to move to florida!

we're getting closer and closer and closer! i can't wait!

oh quick question. heidi wanted me to ask someone (don't know why she couldn't do it herself...) anyways last week we were signing up for our excursions (had to do it late because of the fact that we weren't sure if we were going to be going or not) but i guess all the scuba dives are full? heidi had mentioned that a couple of you had emailed or called the cruise line about certain excursions... i guess she wants me to try and see if there's a way we can still sign up for one of the dives. if anyone could guide me that'd be great!

We are booking a private dive in key west but you all are welcome (we added your husband Kat) to join us... We are diving in St. Lucia and St. Thomas. If anybody can get a hold of the people in antigua you are welcome to try and we'll join you. But my family has no need to book seperate dives except for key west (there is no diving) and antigua (no diving there). Not doing st. maarten b/c the swells stank.

 

[sugaswim]

cool thanks. i will try to give them a call today or tomorrow!

 

[KSDTink]

Holly, I called DCL and explained that the dive excursions (except for St. Thomas) all came back as unavailable at 3:05am on the 90 day mark. It took a few days but they got DH in on both St. Maarten and St. Lucia. As 3pirates said, calling back to keep checking on possible openings and/or waiting until you board is likely your best chance. DH has decided that with these 3 and Key West he isn't going to even try to do anything on Antigua. Instead we will likely just get off the ship and wander for a change!

 

[KSDTink]

We are booking a private dive in key west but you all are welcome (we added your husband Kat) to join us... We are diving in St. Lucia and St. Thomas. If anybody can get a hold of the people in antigua you are welcome to try and we'll join you. But my family has no need to book seperate dives except for key west (there is no diving) and antigua (no diving there). Not doing st. maarten b/c the swells stank.

Thanks Jen!! Do you know what time this will be? Trying to get our schedule sorted out. Thanks!

 

[KSDTink]

I had to laugh. There is a thread just about 5020 which is the room we will be in and a recent cruiser posted pictures. DD doesn't like the sofa bed and when she saw that the room has a bunk she asked if she could sleep in that instead! Guess I will have to talk to our room steward once we get onboard, eh??

And DH wanted to bring our 3 foot tall fiber optic Christmas tree! I said, no, we don't need that taking up space in the room or the luggage! Darn thing weights over 10 lbs with the base and even when it is not in use it is pretty sizable! Once I explained that and that I have a gel-cling tree to put on the mirror he decided that would be ok .

 

[DCLgodess]

Thanks Jen!! Do you know what time this will be? Trying to get our schedule sorted out. Thanks!

dive boat leaves at 1pm...wanna be there by 12:45. I will arrange a place to meet your husband either on the ship or on the dock so he can follow us there.

 

[KSDTink]

cool, thanks. Not an early, one then. What time are you due back?

 

[dee47]

Angela, yesterday was a blast! Keith really had fun with Ryan and wants to meet him again to play. You and your DH are GREAT! I'll email you pics and post here when I get over my laziness attack...

PS Keith wants Ryan to post in the kids thread!

 

[DCLgodess]

cool, thanks. Not an early, one then. What time are you due back?

30 mintues before main dining

 

["Got Disney"]

Have always wanted to go diving...but I have Epilepcy and because of the underwater pressure was advised not to. So thought okay I'll try Skydiving...well same thing with the pressure but in the air....that dang pressure. And besides that if I was in the air who would pull my cord?????

As for the 4 letter word****(no not that 4 letter word ,I mean the white stuff) Have a talk with it and tell it it's okay to come know but to please stay away in December!

Dee aand Angela, that is great that you were able to get Keith and Ryan together...how far away do you all live from each other?

And last but not least...who want's to come over to my house and clean

Robin

 

[DCLgodess]

Have always wanted to go diving...but I have Epilepcy and because of the underwater pressure was advised not to. So thought okay I'll try Skydiving...well same thing with the pressure but in the air....that dang pressure. And besides that if I was in the air who would pull my cord?????

yeah not good

 

[KSDTink]

Heh, I can't even keep my own house clean!

 

["Got Disney"]

I love a clean house but sure hate getting it there! My DH has said to me why not get a house cleaner and have thought about it but I can find better things to do with $75.00 ever 2 weeks for someone to come and clean my home.
Would take a house cleaner if someone came up to me and said " Hay how would you like me to clean your house for free every week" well than I would have to say "sure that would be GREAT!!!

So anyone know anyone like that? if so can I share them with you?

Robin

 

[3pirates]

I just got rid of my $100 every two week housekeeper and raised DS' allowances (I decided they are old enough.) What I was finding was that we had to do all of the picking up and getting things put away, or we would never know where to find them. After that was done, the cleaning folks just did the dusting, sweeping, and bathroom cleaning. I decided if we were good about making everyone do part of it each weekend in their own bed/bath, that the job wasn't that big of a deal. Besides, as a favor to future DILs, I wanted the boys to learn to clean after themselves. I figured they never would if they had someone come in to do it for them!

There was a lot of stress at first, but they are used to it now. For my next trick, I want to teach them to do the . I just haven't gotten brave enough yet!

 

[KSDTink]

I am so glad I check my plane reservations every so often! Delta changed our reservations AGAIN without notifying me! At least they kept us seated together and the changes aren't too drastic but instead of getting in at 9:30pm on Friday, now we get in at 10:00pm on Friday! I will check again as we get closer, but I hate it when they do that. And this time the seat assignment didn't show online so I called them. Hopefully they don't make the flight any earlier or I'll have to get off work even earlier. As it is, I have to get out of here at 2:00, get home, load the car with already packed suitcases, pick DD up at school and head for Dayton!

 

[KSDTink]

I just got rid of my $100 every two week housekeeper and raised DS' allowances (I decided they are old enough.) What I was finding was that we had to do all of the picking up and getting things put away, or we would never know where to find them. After that was done, the cleaning folks just did the dusting, sweeping, and bathroom cleaning. I decided if we were good about making everyone do part of it each weekend in their own bed/bath, that the job wasn't that big of a deal. Besides, as a favor to future DILs, I wanted the boys to learn to clean after themselves. I figured they never would if they had someone come in to do it for them!

There was a lot of stress at first, but they are used to it now. For my next trick, I want to teach them to do the . I just haven't gotten brave enough yet!

Wow, wish I could get DD to do that! She often doesn't want money badly enough to do extra work unless DH makes her. And I can't really dust because I am allergic to dust. If it just sits there it doesn't bother me but when it gets stirred up (which dusting surely does) it gets me something awful! Surprisingly, DD said the piano top looked too dusty recently and did that herself. Maybe if I offer her money she will do that and other dusting on a regular basis so I don't have to!