12-3-09 December 3, 2009 3 nite WONDER

[tngal]

Okie Dokie...Dis Winter Wonder Cruisers it is!! I will order the bracelets,I'm assuming lime green since its the Dis colors? I will wait till I am recovered a bit before ordering though lol. Thanks guys for all the well wishes, I really appreciate it! Glad to see the pic Milliepie, you have a beautiful family Nice to put a face behind all the beautiful designs

Lisa

 

[MaryEL8775]

Just an update: DH will hopefully be EX-DH by the time of our trip so he WON'T be coming on our trip. So it will Me, DMom, DS and DD.

 

[tngal]

Just an update: DH will hopefully be EX-DH by the time of our trip so he WON'T be coming on our trip. So it will Me, DMom, DS and DD.

Wow! sorry to hear that! I don't know your particular situation, but divorces are never easy

I am doing much better, DonMil..thinking of the cruise is def. helping me heal!! I am able to get around pretty easily now, only thing holding me down are the 2 JP drains hanging from my stomachONce these and the 13 staples are out monday..I'll be a happy woman!

Lisa

 

[PrincessYessenia]

DBF and I will be on this cruise to commemorate our 5-year anniversary! It will be his first cruise, and my 6th Disney Cruise...also my first cruise of less than 7 nights. I went on the 2006 Southern 10-day and the other 5 were 7- nighters, so I'm excited to get to do this 3-nighter! We will be on deck 6 this cruise and I will definitely have a door decoration with my DIS SN, so if I anyone passes it feel free to knock and chat! Haha

I haven't read through this entire thread yet, so I was wondering if an official meet has been arranged? I would love to know. THANKS!

 

[tngal]

DBF and I will be on this cruise to commemorate our 5-year anniversary! It will be his first cruise, and my 6th Disney Cruise...also my first cruise of less than 7 nights. I went on the 2006 Southern 10-day and the other 5 were 7- nighters, so I'm excited to get to do this 3-nighter! We will be on deck 6 this cruise and I will definitely have a door decoration with my DIS SN, so if I anyone passes it feel free to knock and chat! Haha

I haven't read through this entire thread yet, so I was wondering if an official meet has been arranged? I would love to know. THANKS!

Hi! and welcome to our little group there has been a meet arranged and also a FE exchange if you are interested in that as well. DonMil is in charge of it. I don't remember if there has been a specific place/time set for the meet (lingering effects of anesthesia lol). Hopefully someone can inform us on this and again..welcome!

Lisa

 

[mousebrat]

I'm working on our FE! Gotta go find some letters and Mickey ribbon tomorrow to hopefully finish (kids willing)!

 

[tngal]

I'm working on our FE! Gotta go find some letters and Mickey ribbon tomorrow to hopefully finish (kids willing)!

LOL that sounds great! I'm glad someone has got to work on theirs. this summer has been so crazy with the kids, so I thought I'd get it done after they started school, now I gotta get to feeling better because I have vegetables to can, maybe in between I could work on it. Are you gonna show us a pic when its done?

Lisa

 

[donmil723]

MaryEL--So sorry to hear about your divorce! Hope things work out for the best! Let me know when you want to change any of your info on the spreadsheet.

Princess Yessenia! I am putting together a spreadsheet so everyone who is on this thread will know who will be on our DIS Winter Wonder Cruise! So if you want to send me a PM with the following info: screen name; first names (and ages, if you wish); city/state/country where you live; main or late dinner seating; stateroom number; email address; and if you are celebrating anything special.

We are going to have a meet the first day although we haven't definitely decided on a specific time or place. Waiting to see if more people join this thread before making a final decision. I suggested the Promenade Lounge at 3 p.m. We did this on our last cruise and it worked well. Or if everyone is planning on being at the port early, we can meet in the terminal.

We are also trying to post pictures of ourselves so we can recognize each other!

 

[donmil723]

Thought I'd post a few pictures of our weekend trip to Alley Spring, MO. We visited the old grist mill, had a picnic, and then my DD and I went on a zip line!

Russell, Kristin, and Dory in front of the old mill at Alley Spring.

Dory and me by the mill.

Russell in front of Alley Spring.

Me on the zip line.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures from everyone else.

 

[MaryEL8775]

MaryEL--So sorry to hear about your divorce! Hope things work out for the best! Let me know when you want to change any of your info on the spreadsheet.

We are going to have a meet the first day although we haven't definitely decided on a specific time or place. Waiting to see if more people join this thread before making a final decision. I suggested the Promenade Lounge at 3 p.m. We did this on our last cruise and it worked well. Or if everyone is planning on being at the port early, we can meet in the terminal.

We are also trying to post pictures of ourselves so we can recognize each other!

Yep we can take Eric off the list and put a change in celebration... We are celebrating taking our lives back. And losing some extra baggage.

But please don't feel sorry for me, just buy me a drink on the ship and we'll be ok... I am actually relieved to be getting rid of him.

 

[milliepie]

Yep we can take Eric off the list and put a change in celebration... We are celebrating taking our lives back. And losing some extra baggage.

But please don't feel sorry for me, just buy me a drink on the ship and we'll be ok... I actually relieved to be getting rid of him.

Well, I was going to come on here and tell you how sorry I was, but I guess I'll say congrats instead. Sometimes it's healthy to loose a little extra weight.


I also wanted to see how Lisa was doing after her surgery. I see you are healing nicely. I hope you continue to have a quick and easy one!

Hope all is well with everyone, only a few more months to go!!

 

[mousebrat]

It is finally done!!! I really wanted the Disney sewing machine that would do the fancy embroidery but DH said no. So, I found cute iron-on transfers at Joanns and also used some scrapbook stickers that are 3D. I figured it wouldn't matter since I won't be washing it anyways.

Now for shirts. I want to make myself and my sons shirts since we all have birthdays (11/24 for two of us and 12/26 for older DS) during this time and we are celebrating in style this year!

 

[mousebrat]

What does everyone use to make your amazing designs for shirts? I'm not sure where to start and how to get the high resolution fonts. I would appreciate your help...

 

[tngal]

What does everyone use to make your amazing designs for shirts? I'm not sure where to start and how to get the high resolution fonts. I would appreciate your help...

First of all..your FE is adorable! Love it!! You did a great job. What "pattern" did you use to make it?

As for the T-shirts, i went on the dis-ign boards on here and a bunch of the talented people on there had designs that I copied or had them personalize for me. Then I copied them off onto T-shirt Transfers that I purchased from one of the disigners on there (she goes by amymickey) and you just peel off the back and iron them on! Hope that helps. Also Milliepie that is going on the cruise with us makes some awesome designs as well. You could check with her as well!!

Lisa

 

[mousebrat]

Thanks for the help with the shirt designs... I've also got to make pirate costumes for my boys. So much to do for so much fun

I can give you my measurements and instructions if you'd like. I'll have to remeasure what I did. I learned a lot about how I would redo it if I were to make another one (which I will not make another one for me but if someone else wants one let me know). Mine is done and I'm happy with it even if one pocket is a tad bit off. No worries and I don't anyone would notice but me.

 

[milliepie]

Thanks for the help with the shirt designs... I've also got to make pirate costumes for my boys. So much to do for so much fun

I can give you my measurements and instructions if you'd like. I'll have to remeasure what I did. I learned a lot about how I would redo it if I were to make another one (which I will not make another one for me but if someone else wants one let me know). Mine is done and I'm happy with it even if one pocket is a tad bit off. No worries and I don't anyone would notice but me.

You are very crafty. I still have yet to pull out the sewing machine. I think I saw a thread somewhere with instructions on how to make a no sew one, but if you could post measurements that would be awesome!

If you like to look at my designs the link is in my signature, I can personalize for you too. Also like Lisa said the Dis-ign boards disigners are more than willing to help you out. My personal fav is Donatalie, I love her stuff. http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=105.

 

[mousebrat]

Okay so I followed instructions that were on the fish extender thread but I did modify them a bit.

I used:
2 pieces of material for the back (36" by 8")
2 pieces of material for each pocket (8" by 7")
double wide bias tape
8" dowel rod that is 3/8"
2 3/8" dowel rod caps
leftover ribbon to hang it with

You can definately do this no-sew with fabric glue. I decided to sew it since I knew we would use it again next year and I'm impatient about letting things dry. I used 1/2" seams on everything.

1. Sew the pockets together (right sides together) leaving the side open to turn.
2. Sew the back together (right sides together) leaving the top open to turn.

The next part, I didn't do it this way but it made sense after I did mine.
3. Pin the pockets where you want them on the backing. Then, pin the bias tape around the outside. Sew around the bias tape to keep the pockets and bias tape in place.
I wished I would have thought that out before I did mine but I guess you learn something new each time you do something.
4. I used glue to make the insert for the dowel rod. I have about a 1" pocket for the dowel rod. I just used craft clue and kept it in place ovenight with clothes pins.
5. I painted my dowel rod and glued the ends on. I then hot glued my ribbon onto the dowel.

The fun part was the iron on transfers. I don't like doing those and really would have prefered embroidery but I'm happy with how it turned out. If you were to do embroidery on the pockets do that before you sew them on.

I hope this helps. I'm going to get my crying baby from his nap since the mowers woke him up (all about timing ).

I'll let you know if I need help with my shirts--which I probably will.

 

[fireworks fan]

Wow, mousebrat, your FE looks great! You're inspiring me to get started on mine. I already have an idea for the FE gift, now just have to make a FE


Welcome to the thread, PrincessYessenia:!

Mary

 

[PrincessYessenia]

So how could I acquire a fish extender? I've tried ebay but nothing comes up under "fish extender"....I wish I was sewing inclined so I could make one, but unfortunately I'm not! I wouldn't mind getting a plain one and then decorating it myself but...

Any tips!

 

[MinnesotaMouse]

Hi Everyone, my family of four will join you on December 3rd.

We joined DVC last February while on the Wonder for a 4-night cruise so now will be taking our "free cruise" (DVC buyer incentive) in December. Hopefully will get three nights at Bay Lake Towers, our home resort, before boarding the ship. I'm still working on that.

It will be me, my husband, DS (15) and DD (13). It's our third Disney cruise (have never cruised with anyone else and probably never will!) so the kids know by now what to do, where to go, etc. They have lots of ideas for this trip, too!

I haven't read the whole thread yet but plan to do so in the next couple of days. We are from MN so will be glad to leave the cold in the wintertime, and have never cruised around Christmas time before, either.

Looking forward to catching up with all of you!


P.S. Is Palo available on 3-night cruises???