2/15/2013 - 8 Night Western Cruise, Galveston, TX

[KPetty725]

To ensure that you all totally understand how obsessed I've become with making magnets, I wanted to share one I found yesterday in case yall are more rational and haven't seen it yet. Since we're all on the same sailing, you can use it too!

PW is DISfriends if you need it!

I've actually created a schedule for myself today so that I make SURE I get some work done and don't spend more hours looking through magnet images!!

 

[FloridaFun]

Hi Katie,

I am not sure why, but I can't see the graphic of the magnet. Once I get all 3 kids off to school, I should have 3 good hours to work on magnets and FE gifts today. So excited to see what everyone else is doing.

 

[KPetty725]

Hi Katie,

I am not sure why, but I can't see the graphic of the magnet. Once I get all 3 kids off to school, I should have 3 good hours to work on magnets and FE gifts today. So excited to see what everyone else is doing.

Well dang. Not sure what I did wrong. Let me try again:

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[dismom73]

My flights just got moved and now they don't work! Been trying to resolve. Now it looks like we will fly in late on 2/14 and staying at a hotel near the airport. At least this means I can work that day and use one less vacation day. The issue is the return. We planned to come back on 2/23 but now can't until 2/24. I'm looking to stay at the Hilton in Galveston as it is pretty reasonable and would allow us to enjoy the area Saturday evening. Now I need to figure out transportation. This has been the worst part. So not fun.

Anyone have recommendations for a shuttle service? 2 adults / 2 kids?

Super shuttel has a private van, I think it was around $155 each way. They also have town car service, it says it's for up to 3 people, but I don't see why they can't do 2 adults and 2 kids, town cars seat 5 people. It's a little cheaper. We are using Action Limo, but there are 12 of us and we are getting the limo bus, I know they have smaller vehicles too. Try looking into them. With all of my calling around trying to find transportation for our large group, they were they most affordable, so they smaller cars might be to.

 

[fatfish]

Well dang. Not sure what I did wrong. Let me try again:

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That is fabulous! I've downloaded it and now need to go get some sticky magnet paper. thank you for sharing!!

 

[dismom73]

SO, yesterday I decided to go through all my options for dinner clothing and set it aside to be packed. I have my formal/semi-formal and palo clothes all set, and I found 5 more suitable outfits for the dining room...hung them all up in the guest room closet to be packed and went about my day. When I was laying in bed last night I realized I have one too many outfits...since we wont be having dinner on the ship the day we are at WDW. I just thought I would mention it here in case anyone else was trying to plan 8 nights of dining room clothes, you will only need 7(assuming you will be spending the entire day at WDW).

 

[fatfish]

SO, yesterday I decided to go through all my options for dinner clothing and set it aside to be packed. I have my formal/semi-formal and palo clothes all set, and I found 5 more suitable outfits for the dining room...hung them all up in the guest room closet to be packed and went about my day. When I was laying in bed last night I realized I have one too many outfits...since we wont be having dinner on the ship the day we are at WDW. I just thought I would mention it here in case anyone else was trying to plan 8 nights of dining room clothes, you will only need 7(assuming you will be spending the entire day at WDW).

Fair warning! We will be repeating outfits. I'm not packing 8 days of different clothing. I will be doing laundry....

 

[Tass]

Yippee! Our cruise documents came today . . . I realize it doesn't mean that much, but I did say a little "yippee" out loud when I got the mail!

 

[dgmommie]

Fair warning! We will be repeating outfits. I'm not packing 8 days of different clothing. I will be doing laundry....

Same here. I wear my dinner clothes 2-3 times since I wear them at dinner only.

 

[KPetty725]

Same here. I wear my dinner clothes 2-3 times since I wear them at dinner only.

That's a great idea! I only have three nice dresses and no funds for more this soon after Christmas. I was thinking slacks but mine are all a size too big (I know, a great problem to have!) I may recycle the dresses.

 

[tryin]

I bought my oldest DD a dress a year ago in store. She doesn't wear dresses so it has never been worn. I am squeezing her into for the formal night. I thought it would be cute if my younger DD wore the same dress. Yes, I'm that mom that likes to dress her kids alike. Found it in the perfect size on ebay! It was the only one on there. I am soo excited!

I'm trying to pack lightly. We are a party of five, so we will be doing laundry. I'm trying to just take one suitcase.

 

[KPetty725]

I bought my oldest DD a dress a year ago in store. She doesn't wear dresses so it has never been worn. I am squeezing her into for the formal night. I thought it would be cute if my younger DD wore the same dress. Yes, I'm that mom that likes to dress her kids alike. Found it in the perfect size on ebay! It was the only one on there. I am soo excited!

I'm trying to pack lightly. We are a party of five, so we will be doing laundry. I'm trying to just take one suitcase.

My girls love dressing alike. I'm sure they'll be matching at least one night.

As for one suitcase for five people?!?! If you pull that off, you will be a hero in my eyes!

 

[Kimbo71]

Well dang. Not sure what I did wrong. Let me try again:

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This link only sends me back to this page.

 

[elmo2200]

Katie- I love the magnet! I will probably make it too...
dismom73- My daughter freaked out about me putting my cruise clothes together in my closet. I told her "I'm not packing, I'm taking inventory!"

 

[elmo2200]

I'm trying to pack lightly. We are a party of five, so we will be doing laundry. I'm trying to just take one suitcase.

Wow, We will probably have 7-8 suitcases for 4 people. Let us know how it goes! We may need tips...

 

[Gina]

Wow, We will probably have 7-8 suitcases for 4 people. Let us know how it goes! We may need tips...

That's the best part of just driving to the port... I hate packing light!! I like outfit options. We usually have 4 suitcases for the two of us, 2 big and 2 small. And my purse/tote. If I ever backpack through the Himalayas or something, then I'll pack light.

 

[Kimbo71]

This link only sends me back to this page.

Never mind-I found a way to get to it. LOVE it!

 

[dismom73]

Wow, 1 suitcase for 5 people! We have 5 people too, but there is no way we can do 1 suitecase...we do one suitcase just for shoes!
We will be doing laundry for our daytime clothes, and I am repeating some capris for dinner just with different tops.
We got our docs for one of our two cabins. Hopefully the second set come today. I can't believe how close it is getting!

 

[FloridaFun]

Kim,

How did you get Katie's graphic? I am still having trouble getting it.

Beth

 

[Kimbo71]

Kim,

How did you get Katie's graphic? I am still having trouble getting it.

Beth

I'll e-mail it to you, Beth.