2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 5

[WDWLVR]

WAY TO GO TIGERS!!!!

Congrats to Curt, Karen and all the Tigers fans!

 

[WDWLVR]

Okay! Gotta shut down. Tom and I are having date night. Tom just put in the Jim Brickman DVD and said no more computer tonight! Have a good night all. I'll be back tomorrow

How sweet! Hope you had an enjoyable evening!

 

[WDWLVR]

I have to take a minute to brag on my daughter's high school band. Today was their first competition of the year and they received all 1's across the board! They were so excited! This is only the second year our school has been open so we only have freshman-junior students. They work hard and it really paid off today! We'll find out on Monday if they were voted one of the top 5 bands of the day. We compete again next Saturday, then again on the Wednesday we are on the cruise. I hated that they scheduled the UIL competition that day, I guess someone forgot to call to check with me first

Congratulations! You have every right to be proud. Sorry to hear you'll miss one of the competitions.

 

[WDWLVR]

Don't feel bad, Erin!! No giclee for me today either!!!

None here yet either. I really hope it comes before we leave!

 

[WDWLVR]

WOW! Looks like they had a great time and got some great stuff. I am a bear collector so you KNOW it looks great to me. I love the halloween bear..to cute! I have "dimples" the bear on my bed but I own at least 200 or so bears of different sizes and shapes. Quite a few are the Ty bears and a few are "cottage collectibles" and Boyd. I also have disneys Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House. I just love bears.

Me too! Especially this bear!

 

[WDWLVR]

GREAT NEWS!

My sister, Debbie, got her test results back late yesterday and everything looks good with her heart! The doctor said she needs to definitely go on this cruise and enjoy! So she is coming! thanks everyone for sending pixie dust her way. She is now going to be able to enjoy her 1st cruise ever on the best cruise line!

Excellent news! So glad she will be able to go on the cruise with you.

 

[WDWLVR]

2 words: Excel spreadsheet!

It's a very easy way to keep all the info together. Any tickets I have get put in my document folder.

Exactly! I'd be lost without my Excel spreadsheets.

Our personal one has a calendar on the first tab with all our reservation numbers, ADR's, etc. The second tab has a packing list and the third tab will be a packing list for the car.

The group worksheet I think is up to 8 tabs (master tab, alpha tab, numerica tab, etc.)

Our tickets and cards are all in our passport case that I got on SSMC03 and then copies of all our reservations etc. go into our road trip binder with maps etc. I need to work on getting that all finished later today.

 

[WDWLVR]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMERON!
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[WDWLVR]

Whew! I'm finally caught up. Yesterday was a crazy day and I was so wiped I fell asleep at 7 pm (which is why I'm now up posting at midnight)

The plan was to meet some old friends from High School for lunch and a house tour. We do this every year usually back in my old neighborhood with a showcase house. They weren't doing it this year so one of the women suggest a museum house north of me. One of the women couldn't make it so there would just be three of us. The plan was to meet at 11:30. Should work out fine to be home in time for dinner with the in-laws (more on that later). We get home from grocery shopping and there is a message on the machine from my friend Karen saying they will be running late and won't get there until 12 because she has to drop her daughter off somewhere first. So I call her back and say fine but the tour hours are 1 pm and 3 pm and I don't think we'll make the first and I really can't stay for the second. But we agree to meet for lunch and then they will go on to the museum on their own. No big deal.

I had some errands to run for the cruise (needed new ink cartirdges, envelopes and labels for the button/navigator packets). Was able to stop at a Best Buy before lunch but only go the ink cartridges. So I get to the resturant at 11:58. No sign of them, not a surprise as Karen is always late. It is a nice day, there is a bench outside, I sit and wait. At 12:30 still no sign so I call Mark to see if he heard from them. Nope! They finally show up at 12:45! Now I love both of these women dearly but they both still live in the 1950's. No cell phones, no cable tv, one doesn't even drive! I won't even bother trying to explain the looks I get from them when I try and explain the DIS and this group!!!!!! Still we have an enjoyable lunch and I'm back headed home after running the last of my errands.

I get home to find Mark has talked to MIL and FIL and informed them we are going out to eat (can't cook here as the dining room table is full of travel stuff and thought FIL deserved better than just pizza for his birthday dinner). Haven't heard from BIL yet. Mark thinks to check his work e-mail and sure enough there is an e-mail from BIL saying they will be over at 5 but need to leave by 7. I suggest that he call BIL and tell them to meet us at the resturant. He tries to call but there is no answer at the house and the cell goes right into voice mail. MIL and FIL show up and inform us that BIL and his wife won't be coming as they don't like where we are going to eat. Ok the whole reason we waited until this weeked was because they were out of town last weekend and FIL's birthday was this past Thursday.

So off we go for a nice meal at Macaroni Grill which I knew my MIL would now hate because her baby boy said he didn't like it. Got some major major guilt over dinner about our trip and how much MIL wishes she was coming with us. They are instead going out to CA to see her Brother. They also asked us what our plans are for next year. We kept mum about Hawaii and said we were just waiting to see what DVC had to offer (which is the truth). The one really good thing that came out of the evening is that since they get back from CA two days before we leave for WDW they gave us our anniversary present last night. Actually we will get it on the cruise as they (along with BIL and his wife) gave us a room credit. Nice! Of course even then MIL had to bring up during dinner that when she called the girl on the phone said "It's been a while since you sailed with us". Yep they haven't sailed on DCL since we all went in 2003.

So not has crazy a day as Cindy had but still exausting. I'm heading back to bed now. Sunday will be Mass, lots of laundry, updating my packing spreadsheet and generally getting things ready for the trip. I can't wait for our road trip and to see all of you!

 

[IleneF]

I've never used the Fiskars shape cutter, sorry! But it sounds like your Target has a lot of stuff! Mine doesn't have punches or brads.

I found them in the dollar section up front, not in the scrapbooking section. They had eyelets, stickers, cards and tags as well. I love our Target.

 

[IleneF]

2 words: Excel spreadsheet!

It's a very easy way to keep all the info together. Any tickets I have get put in my document folder.

Mine is not excel but it is a template I've been using for years. It includes room for daily itinerary (including ADR #), phone numbers, and any additional info I need. It goes in an envelope that holds, docs, tickets/passes, passports, ME tix, and anything else I need. It's all in one place so it's pretty easy for me. I'm working on a small index card size one for my fanny pack or back pack so I can take it in the parks easily.

 

[IleneF]

Does this apply to check in, if we request a certain area?

I believe so. Make your requests ahead of time.

I also wanted to say thank you to everyone for reassuring me that my nervousness in meeting everyone is unfounded and that pretty much everyone is a little nervous. I really can't wait! DH is quiet but he can't wait either..he started studying trivia today, LOL.

 

[IleneF]

Me too! Especially this bear!

AWWW, Mary that is a VERY special bear!

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Member Cruisers
- we sail in 14 days!







13 days until the pre-cruise DIS meet in the Solarium at Beach Club!











Two weeks from today we sail!
Remember you can get a copy of the navigator on the web site!​

 

[WDWLVR]

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Tip Of The Day


You don't have to be a child to eat like one!

DCL has some wonderful food and some very decadant desserts, but sometimes you just want something simple and classic. For a quick meal on the go check out the chicken fingers from Pluto's up on deck 9 by the Mickey Pool.

Don't hesitate to ask your server for a Mickey Bar for dessert (off the kid's menu). They will be happy to deliver it to you. It comes in a bowl, covered with sprinkles! We find them to be a much better quality than the ones in the parks.

I've also heard you can order Mickey Bars from room service - now that is decadant

 

[IleneF]

Ahhhh, thank goodness Mary is here! It's always nice to see someone else posting as early as I do

 

[WDWLVR]

Ahhhh, thank goodness Mary is here! It's always nice to see someone else posting as early as I do

Good morning Ilene - I'm definately a morning person! Getting a few important posts out of the way before heading off to Mass this morning.

 

[alikat99]

Happy Birthday Cameron!!!
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[alikat99]

Whew! I'm finally caught up. Yesterday was a crazy day and I was so wiped I fell asleep at 7 pm (which is why I'm now up posting at midnight)

The plan was to meet some old friends from High School for lunch and a house tour. We do this every year usually back in my old neighborhood with a showcase house. They weren't doing it this year so one of the women suggest a museum house north of me. One of the women couldn't make it so there would just be three of us. The plan was to meet at 11:30. Should work out fine to be home in time for dinner with the in-laws (more on that later). We get home from grocery shopping and there is a message on the machine from my friend Karen saying they will be running late and won't get there until 12 because she has to drop her daughter off somewhere first. So I call her back and say fine but the tour hours are 1 pm and 3 pm and I don't think we'll make the first and I really can't stay for the second. But we agree to meet for lunch and then they will go on to the museum on their own. No big deal.

I had some errands to run for the cruise (needed new ink cartirdges, envelopes and labels for the button/navigator packets). Was able to stop at a Best Buy before lunch but only go the ink cartridges. So I get to the resturant at 11:58. No sign of them, not a surprise as Karen is always late. It is a nice day, there is a bench outside, I sit and wait. At 12:30 still no sign so I call Mark to see if he heard from them. Nope! They finally show up at 12:45! Now I love both of these women dearly but they both still live in the 1950's. No cell phones, no cable tv, one doesn't even drive! I won't even bother trying to explain the looks I get from them when I try and explain the DIS and this group!!!!!! Still we have an enjoyable lunch and I'm back headed home after running the last of my errands.

I get home to find Mark has talked to MIL and FIL and informed them we are going out to eat (can't cook here as the dining room table is full of travel stuff and thought FIL deserved better than just pizza for his birthday dinner). Haven't heard from BIL yet. Mark thinks to check his work e-mail and sure enough there is an e-mail from BIL saying they will be over at 5 but need to leave by 7. I suggest that he call BIL and tell them to meet us at the resturant. He tries to call but there is no answer at the house and the cell goes right into voice mail. MIL and FIL show up and inform us that BIL and his wife won't be coming as they don't like where we are going to eat. Ok the whole reason we waited until this weeked was because they were out of town last weekend and FIL's birthday was this past Thursday.

So off we go for a nice meal at Macaroni Grill which I knew my MIL would now hate because her baby boy said he didn't like it. Got some major major guilt over dinner about our trip and how much MIL wishes she was coming with us. They are instead going out to CA to see her Brother. They also asked us what our plans are for next year. We kept mum about Hawaii and said we were just waiting to see what DVC had to offer (which is the truth). The one really good thing that came out of the evening is that since they get back from CA two days before we leave for WDW they gave us our anniversary present last night. Actually we will get it on the cruise as they (along with BIL and his wife) gave us a room credit. Nice! Of course even then MIL had to bring up during dinner that when she called the girl on the phone said "It's been a while since you sailed with us". Yep they haven't sailed on DCL since we all went in 2003.

So not has crazy a day as Cindy had but still exausting. I'm heading back to bed now. Sunday will be Mass, lots of laundry, updating my packing spreadsheet and generally getting things ready for the trip. I can't wait for our road trip and to see all of you!

Wow Mary - tough day!!! Here's to today being just a little bit better!! Heck, it has to be better, it's one day closer to SSMC06.

 

[alikat99]

Well, party day is here and I have a few more things to do around the house. Thankfully, the party isn't until 1pm. I sure hope that Emily is happy with this party. Now I remember why next year I should have the party somewhere else!!!