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

[MaryEL8775]

I'm working on my shirts and my FE gifts. I cannot wait until the cruise! We got our ADR made for our land portion of our trip so we are less than 90 days away.

My favorite summertime activity is probably going to Sonic for happy hour and then going to the pool with my kids. Although it is very HOT in Dallas during the summer.

I just made my adr's too for our land portion. We will be on land from 11/29 til the cruise. We are staying at POFQ. We scored adr's for:

11/30 5:30pm 50's Prime Time - DHS
12/1 4:20pm Cinderella's Royal Table - MK
12/2 5:20pm Teppanedo - Epcot

We are having a meet in Italy in Epcot for Illuminations on the 2nd if you are interested in a get together.

 

[mousebrat]

We are actually doing MK that day. We saved money by not doing park hoppers since we don't plan on doing more than one park in one day.

 

[MaryEL8775]

We are doing:
11/29 AK
11/30 DHS
12/1 MK and MVMCP
12/2 Epcot

 

[donmil723]

Welcome Brad! If you plan to come to our meet and greet which is tentatively scheduled for Embarkation Day at 3 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge and/or participate in the FE exchange, please email me the following info: screen name, first names of all in your group, ages of kids (and adults if you want), town where you live, main or late dining onboard, stateroom #, email address, and any special celebrations. Fireworks Fan is helping with the FE exchange.

New question:

What do the adults in your group do for a living?

My DH farms with our son in central Missouri. We primarily raise Angus cattle but we do plant some corn. I do the bookkeeping for the farming operation and work out of my home as a massage therapist. Since my DD moved to Idaho this summer, I have applied to be a substitute teacher at our local school just so I can get out of the house more.

 

[tngal]

Welcome Brad! If you plan to come to our meet and greet which is tentatively scheduled for Embarkation Day at 3 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge and/or participate in the FE exchange, please email me the following info: screen name, first names of all in your group, ages of kids (and adults if you want), town where you live, main or late dining onboard, stateroom #, email address, and any special celebrations. Fireworks Fan is helping with the FE exchange.

New question:

What do the adults in your group do for a living?

My DH farms with our son in central Missouri. We primarily raise Angus cattle but we do plant some corn. I do the bookkeeping for the farming operation and work out of my home as a massage therapist. Since my DD moved to Idaho this summer, I have applied to be a substitute teacher at our local school just so I can get out of the house more.

What do the adults in your group do for a living?

My DH works in a carpet mill as a mechanic tech. In other words he repairs the machinery that twists yarn used for carpet. He also works some with the electrical stuff.

I had to quit work about 3 years ago due to health issues, and draw disability. Before that I was a Phlebotomy Technician/lab assistant.

Since my mom and step-dad aren't on here but will be with us, i'll answer for them too My mom is a retired nurse and my step father is retired from the USAF.


Donmil--I could so use a massage right now!!! My back is killing me (part of the injury that caused me to quit working) A few years ago I went for a massage at a local spa and I was actually in pain the next morning I was so sore!! I think the lady was just a little too rough or i'm just a wimp one lol.

I have got my FE gift for the kids figured out, now I just gotta figure out the one for the adults. I am completely stumped on this one!! I guess it would be a good idea to get my FE made as well, huh?

Hearing you all plan your WDW trips is making me anxious for mine! We are planning one this May 2010. I will turn 35 in WDW !! There is so much planning to do but I am enjoying it. We have the date of travel down, and the resort down, but thats about it lol. I am just trying to figure out if I am better off to book with a TA or through disney myself? What do you guys think?

Well, time to go. Littlest one is whining and I think its time for her bed


Lisa

 

[fireworks fan]

We are doing:
11/29 AK
11/30 DHS
12/1 MK and MVMCP
12/2 Epcot

We'll be at MVMCP that day too! Can't wait!

Mary

 

[donmil723]

Hey Lisa! It is very easy to book things directly with Disney and, if you are like me, I enjoy planning our vacations. If you have any questions, just ask me here or on FB and I will be happy to try to help. What resort did you decide on?

Although it is not unusual for someone to feel sore and achy after a massage, especially if they were very tight beforehand, it is not good if you were in pain the next day. I doubt if you were a wimp! I, personally, don't like deep tissue massages either. The main thing is to remember to drink lots of water after a massage to help flush out the toxins that have been released during a massage so you don't feel sore and achy afterwards.

 

[rebagarth]

Hi Donna,

I'm traveling with BradLG63 to WDW and the cruise. We're actually arriving 11/26 and staying at the Pop Century until 11/29 when we move to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. The trip is mainly for my 50th birthday but it's also my sisters first trip to Disney World. She's coming in from Australia for my birthday. Our plans are 11/29 DHS; 11/30 AK then to DHS for dinner at 50's Prime Time; 12/l we're at MK (Yuletide Fantasy Tour at 9am and MVMCP that night), 12/2 we're at Epcot...our annual Drinking Around the World.

Brad is going to respond to you with all the details of our group. We want to participate in the FE and Door Decorating.

I'm so excited for this trip.

Denise

 

[Bradg63]

Hello!
My screen name is Bradg63
We would be interested in attending the meet and greet. We also would like to be a part of the FE. I think you may have spoken to another member of our party her screen name is RebaGarth.
There 7 of us in 3 cabins. We range in age from 32 to 52. Brad, Donny, Steve, Gary, Matt, Eileen, and Denise. We are celebrating Denise's 50th birthday (she is RebaGarth - the name will make sense when you see her - she looks scarily like Reba)
Denise, Steve, Gary and Matt live in Sacremento, CA
Brad and Donny live in Long Beach, CA
Eileen lives in Sydney Australia

We are late seating for dining and we are in Stateroom 6570 the rest are right next to us but I don't know in what order yet.

I am still learning how to navigate this board and I feel kinda stupid. I couldn't send you a private message or figure how to send you an email. Give me time I will get it.

To answer your question:
I am a Chef/Owner of a Catering and event business. I am also the Supervising Chef for a program that feeds the homeless and those in need.
Here comes the big news - Don't want to scare our new Missouri friends away...
Donny is my DH (legally in CA and Iowa) He is a total loss and theft investigating Insurance Adjuster for AAA Insurance division.
Denise works for State Farm, Eileen is a Union representative in Australia,
Steve is in Trucking Dispatch and management for a temporary fencing company
Gary is a Nurse and Matt is a Wetlands Caretaker.

We arrive at WDW 11/26 and start at Pop Cent then we move to AKL until the cruise. We have all our dinner rez and we are dong the Yuletide tour.

Probably TMI for now. Look forward to learning more.

 

[Bradg63]

I was wondering if anyone has pictures of their door decorations? Or do you know any links to images? Looking for ideas.
Thanks

 

[tngal]

I was wondering if anyone has pictures of their door decorations? Or do you know any links to images? Looking for ideas.
Thanks

I have gotten most of mine from the Disigns board on here. They are very helpful and have some really great ideas. The screen where you choose the disney cruise forum, just go all the way down to were it says Creative Disigns board and click.

Lisa

 

[donmil723]

Hi Denise! Welcome aboard!!!!!

Brad--Once you have 10 posts you can send me a PM with your email and I'll send you the spreadsheet with the info for the others who are participating.

Sounds like you and Denise will have a fun group!!! It is just my DH and I on this trip. Our DS will be taking care of the farm while we are gone and DD is a teacher.

You're not scaring us away with your big news. Some of the nicest people I have ever met are in same sex relationships. Looking forward to meeting you and Donny and all of your friends.

As for as door signs, I agree with Lisa...I have found most of my designs from these boards or from clip art that I have found on the web. I use Print Shop 21 to do my designs. Here are some pictures of my doors from previous cruises:

I haven't started making my door signs yet but I have been working on my FE and FE gifts.

We'll miss everyone who is going to WDW before the cruise as we are going there afterwards.

 

[kellyb2000]

(she is RebaGarth - the name will make sense when you see her - she looks scarily like Reba)

If you mean McEntire then I can't wait to see her! I love Reba! If there's some other Reba to which you refer then just ignore me!

Made my final payment yesterday. Can't wait until tomorrow so I can go online and fill out my forms and make reservations!

 

[milliepie]

Hi everyone! I'm sorry I don't come on here often enough. It's nice to see new names and I can't wait to meet everyone! Just so you know though, I'm not really a social butterfly, so If I seem a bit quiet or whatever, it's not because I'm snobby or anything, I just get social anxiety and my mind kind of goes blank.

I have a few cruise designs if you want to look through them. Are those the Home Depot paint chips on your door Donna? I like the way you put ribbons through them, that is a crafy idea. Like you, we are going to WDW after the cruise. We are splitting Shades of Green and AKL. Awesome Military deals this year and we are taking full advantage.

What we do: My DH is in the NAVY and recently got back from Afghanistan after a year. I am a SAHM, (gives me a lot of time to help do door decos for ppl) I volunteer as a class mom and an Ombudsman for my DH's Command. That's about all, nothing too exciting.


Hey Lisa! Have you recovered from your surgery completely yet? I'm hoping you are 100% by Cruist time!

 

[fireworks fan]

Welcome to all the new people-the more, the merrier, right? And Denise-congrats on the 50th birthday; it sounds like the perfect celebration.

Like Millipie, I am a SAHM right now-I used to work as a counselor in a university in DC, and I've also done some IT work. My DH is in IT-mostly server administration, but he is definitely Mr. Computer-Fix-It.

It sounds like quite a few of us will be at MVMCP on Dec 1st. Hope we have good weather.

Mary

 

[Bradg63]

Well glad to finally make the connection with others ship board. We have much to think about. Denise is coming down from Sac this weekend so I expect we will be doing much planning/scheming for the trip.

Today's question for me:
Is the only way to insert a picture done with a URL? Is there a way to do so directly from my computer?

Thanks!

 

[tngal]

Well glad to finally make the connection with others ship board. We have much to think about. Denise is coming down from Sac this weekend so I expect we will be doing much planning/scheming for the trip.

Today's question for me:
Is the only way to insert a picture done with a URL? Is there a way to do so directly from my computer?

Thanks!

Just wanted to add also, concerning the door art, that one our or own cruise meet members makes some really beautiful designs as well. Her name is Milliepie
As far as posting pics on here...if you up load your pics into photobucket.com and then copy and paste the image code that will post your pics on here.

Lisa

 

[Bradg63]

Thanks lisa!!

 

[mousebrat]

What we do--

Hubby is a lawyer at a big firm in Texas. He does ERISA work. He works a lot of hours and is constantly using his blackberry so a cruise is perfect when he doesn't have cell phone reception. If they need him, it costs them money to call .

I'm a stay at home mom to my two kids (ages 3 and 9 months). I quit my job as a probation officer when my first son was born almost 4 years ago. I call this my retirement.

I bought fabric today for our pirate costumes. I spent a lot but it is going to be fun. I also spent over $60 at jiffyshirts.com to have shirts for my boys each day of the vacation.

I've also started thinking about my FE gifts. Any idea how many are signed up so far?

 

[rebagarth]

Hello everyone. Wow...so many people writing. I'm all giddy inside.
It is Reba McIntire that I've been accused of looking like. I too am curious about the gift exchange of the FE. Is it usually specific items or just goodies or what. I've done a lot of internet investigation and have not found out much. As for the pirate garb...my sister and I are game for anything. She's so excited. She's never been been to WDW so i'm very excited to bring her there. Oh and Brad, my sis is 54 not 52. Leave it up to the little sis to point that out.

As Brad said, I'm heading to his place for the weekend and for sure we'll be discussing the trip and plan will come from this. We're going to Disneyland a few days but I'm srue we'll be discussing WDW very often.

You're going to love Brad and Donny. I do. They're the best people ever. I was Donny's Maid of Honor in their wedding. Until next time....