3/9/08 4 night Wonder....Let's get Excited!!!!

[trstno1]

Hey Iowa6,

My wife and I live in Ames, and we're also sailing on 3/9. We're taking our three daughters, and we're meeting good friends and their two girls. The two women both graduated from Ames High. It'll be like a little Ames reunion (though you might see me in a Hawkeye t-shirt, or Drake this year - I'm for all the Iowa schools). Free drinks, though...

C'ya!

 

[Iowa6]

We lived in Ames for a while, back when we only had two kids. My husband and I are both from Altoona.

We are bringing our four children, three of which are daughters ages 6, 9, and 12. What age are your girls?

My DH has actually went to all three of those schools, ISU, Drake, and Iowa. He always says that ISU was the best 7 years of his life.

Hims not to bright upstairs.....


Anyway remember to wear an ISU shirt and lets see how many drinks we can get the rest of the disboard members to buy us. LOL

 

[trstno1]

I have three daughters - my oldest is 8, and I have identical twins who are 5 1/2. (Someone else posted that the 1/2 really makes a big deal at 5 - I think that is true.) Our friends have two daughters - ages are 6ish and 4ish. I'm sure our girls will run into each other - I'll tell my girls that yours are from Adventureland.

I don't think I can promise an ISU shirt - I don't think I have any warm weather ISU clothing, and I am really more of an Iowa fan. Although I've lived in Ames for 5 years now, I lived a total of 11 years, off and on, in Iowa City. I'll try to bring something to wear that's Iowa related.

 

[Jiminys Friend]

I mean with all you guys that are posting...

This REALTOR from Texas needs some fun time. I have 2 children DD 6 & DS 9 do they really have a good time in the club & lab. DW and I want some us time...Just back from Disneyland at Christmas with party of 13, my 2 sister and their families I need to relax now and have fun. I am going out and buying several new shirts I don't want to miss out on the free drinks..

Anybody going the day before staying at the airport..anything to report on that...

Thanks in advance..

 

[Jiminys Friend]

Hey my DW reminded me to ask has anyone booked their next cruise while on board and is there a true savings or benefit..

Thanks

 

[KensJen]

Hey my DW reminded me to ask has anyone booked their next cruise while on board and is there a true savings or benefit..

Thanks

I do think it is a good deal to book onboard. There really aren't too many savings or discounts on DCL so it is nice to take advantage of this. You will get 10% off and then an on board credit, which is dependent on the length of the cruise. For another 4 day cruise, you would get a $100 OBC.

I think we are going to rebook onboard. At least it will be easier to get off the ship knowing we'll be back!

And Jiminys Friend...do you have any specific questions about packing?? My first general piece of advice is this...after you have everything ready to pack, take out half. Really, the biggest problem is overpacking!! During the day you'll likely be ultra casual, shorts, tees, bathing suits, flip flops. For dinner it is mostly resort casual, no jeans, tee shirts, etc. If you and the DW go to Palo it is a bit dressier, a jacket is recommended for men. Let us know if you have any questions though, happy to help!

 

[Jiminys Friend]

If we are not going to Palo's do I need a jacket for dinner

 

[KensJen]

If we are not going to Palo's do I need a jacket for dinner

No, you do not need a jacket in the main dining rooms. One less thing to pack!

 

[bobbbrick]

Hey Peeps,
We are getting close ,I can tell because we are now in range of a weather.com 10day forecast. Keep your fingers crossed it is bound to get warmer Fla. was in 50's today!

 

[KensJen]

Hey Peeps,
We are getting close ,I can tell because we are now in range of a weather.com 10day forecast. Keep your fingers crossed it is bound to get warmer Fla. was in 50's today!

I've been watching the 10 day forecast, looks like mid 70's in Fla for us. Sounds good to me, as it snowed here last night.

 

[bobbbrick]

Hey mates,

Don't forget to change clocks Sat. nite 3/8 don't want people missing busses
from resorts, at least we change them before we sail-(I need every hour!)

 

[trstno1]

Hey Peeps,
We are getting close ,I can tell because we are now in range of a weather.com 10day forecast. Keep your fingers crossed it is bound to get warmer Fla. was in 50's today!

We are also in range of March 11, and so far, the weather looks great for the nighttime launch of Endeavor. The NASA website has officially listed the mission as a GO, and they've started the official countdown.

I think I might be more excited about the shuttle launch than the cruise! I asked on the boards, and other DISers have reported that, for night launches, the captain takes the boat as close as he can get back to Port Canaveral. They put the NASA channel on the bigscreen over the pool for the countdown, and it is supposed to be an amazing sight. I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't get delayed!

8 days, 12 hours, 37 minutes:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html

 

[bobbbrick]

We are also in range of March 11, and so far, the weather looks great for the nighttime launch of Endeavor. The NASA website has officially listed the mission as a GO, and they've started the official countdown.

I think I might be more excited about the shuttle launch than the cruise! I asked on the boards, and other DISers have reported that, for night launches, the captain takes the boat as close as he can get back to Port Canaveral. They put the NASA channel on the bigscreen over the pool for the countdown, and it is supposed to be an amazing sight. I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't get delayed!

8 days, 12 hours, 37 minutes:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html

I'm with you trstno1 that would be an awesome site over the open water @3am with a waning moon (had to look that one up!)

 

[KensJen]

Ooh, shall we set our alarms to see the shuttle? How cool would that be?!

And thanks for the reminder on the time change, I am glad it is BEFORE we are on the ship!!

One week folks...we'll be on the Wonder...ahhhhhh....

 

[mom2d&b]

Count us in for the 3/9 Wonder cruise. We just booked last Thursday.
There will be 6 of us.
Me, Lisa
DH Kevin
DD8 Danielle
DS 5 Blake
and Greandma & Grandpa

This will be the 3rd cruise on the WOnder for Kevin, Lisa & Danie, the second for Blake, and not sure what number for Grandma & Grandpa, maybe 7 or 8.

We are so looking forward to this trip. We have not yet told DD or DS. We are going to try to hold off till leaving for the port. Wish us luck.

Lisa

 

[KensJen]

hi mom2d&b! How exciting to book a cruise so close to the sail date! DH and I used to do that when we lived in Florida!

And I think it is fun to surprise the kids, you need to get their reaction on video. My DS has been counting down the days, and it has been exciting now that it is down under a week. He loves to hold up 6 fingers and say..."Almost time for the cruise!"

My DS is 4, almost 5, so he should be in the club with your DS. And his middle name is Blake.

 

[Jiminys Friend]

My family and I are excited 1st time and we are counting down..flying over Saturday and staying in airport hotel my DS is 9 DD is 6

My wife is living the "I'm to excited commercial..."

Packing now and probably over packing...

See all on board

 

[tuckerx2]

Hi all - we take off in 36 hours! I can hardly believe it. I (almost) miss having a little one around to count down the 'sleeps'. They are forecasting snow so fingers crossed we get out & don't get storm stayed en route...

This group has grown over the last couple of weeks - it is sounding like there will be quite a party. Couldn't find an Iowa State shirt although DS found an Ohio State tee in the sports store on the wknd. I resisted the urge to buy it - couldn't remember if it got me anything but if it wasn't for this group, I'd never have given it a thought and instead we shared a chuckle

Thanks for the good info - esp the heads up about the shuttle. It's probably a once in a lifetime event for us so fingers crossed it is a go. To heck with the beauty sleep!

Lisa - good luck with your secret - your kids will be so thrilled!

Now I have to finish packing!!!!

Norma

 

[mom2d&b]

Only 4 more sleeps. YIPEE
Well, DD8 has over heard enough conversations to guess we are going on a Disney cruise for spring break. We have told her she is incorrect. And reminded her that she will be spending spring break with DH MOM. Technically she is wrong since we are not cruising for her spring break in April.
The kids & I are almost all packed. Since has seen all the stuff being packed, so much mre than we usually pack for a weekend at Grandma's she is a bit suspicious but she is not talking about it.
Last night was hard, I wanted to tell them so bad. Both kids were upset with us because we would not go to a dinner spirit night for the school. The kids kept telling us how we never do what they want and we are so mean. It took everything I had to keep the secret.

OH well off to work to fund my disney hobby.

Lisa

 

[trstno1]

Here's another cool shuttle countdown page, with live video feeds, weather, and a countdown clock:

http://countdown.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/cdt/