4/10/2010 eb ta "bound for barcelona"

[sdlong329]

What does everyone plan to wear during the long ship days? On our last (and only cruise), it was almost summer and in the Bahamas--so everyone had on capris/shorts. Now for this cruise, what do you plan to wear when just relaxing on the ship during the day?

SHORTS! However, given the chance of cooler weather (sea days between Maderia and Cadiz, and again between Gibraltar and Barcelona), I will pack a pair of jeans for night time use on deck 9 or 10. I simply DREAD the extra weight of JEANS in my luggage!

<<TRAVEL SECURITY: PacSafe>>
We just picked up a two PacSafe "CarrySafe 100" anti-theft camera straps ... one to attach to the SLR camera, and another to attach to the camera case itself. We also picked up a small PacSafe travel bag (similar size to a fanny pack), as well as a thin, hidden pouch to be worn about the neck ... for storage of cash, credit cards and Passports. PacSafe products feature unique SLASH-PROOF protection, making it virtually impossible for a thief to grab and slash (grab something from your arm - then slash the strap with a razor). We picked up ours as REI ... but they are also available at AAA.

<<PAGE 1 UPDATE>>
I just updated page 1, to include correct DCL gratuity information, as well as DCL internet information. Why not pop back to page one to review the various updates posted by other DISers. When you are there - remember to read the TASTINGS thread ... and respond via PM ... if you have not done so already.

 

[scottjm]

Wow, you are not kidding about being new - one post.

First, do you have a cabin to show us? or just want to join us curious peepers?

You are going to want to send private info at some point, so use several posts (you need 10 for privileges to PM - private message).

Ask any questions you'd like, share whatever you'd like (except for your opinion on dress code, luggage weight, world politics, favorite ice cream flavor, ha ha).

More info on the website listed in my signature below (not updated since Jan 13, when I left for my mini vacation in Hawaii).

E komo mai

Thanks! I am just trying to figure out these forums. So I need to post a bunch of posts. Ok. Here goes

First, we actually don't have a cabin assigned yet. We are still "GTY".

 

[scottjm]

Wow, you are not kidding about being new - one post.

First, do you have a cabin to show us? or just want to join us curious peepers?

You are going to want to send private info at some point, so use several posts (you need 10 for privileges to PM - private message).

Ask any questions you'd like, share whatever you'd like (except for your opinion on dress code, luggage weight, world politics, favorite ice cream flavor, ha ha).

More info on the website listed in my signature below (not updated since Jan 13, when I left for my mini vacation in Hawaii).

E komo mai

So I guess that makes us curious peepers! Definitely!

 

[scottjm]

Wow, you are not kidding about being new - one post.

First, do you have a cabin to show us? or just want to join us curious peepers?

You are going to want to send private info at some point, so use several posts (you need 10 for privileges to PM - private message).

Ask any questions you'd like, share whatever you'd like (except for your opinion on dress code, luggage weight, world politics, favorite ice cream flavor, ha ha).

More info on the website listed in my signature below (not updated since Jan 13, when I left for my mini vacation in Hawaii).

E komo mai

This is our third cruise on DCL. One in 2008 (Eastern Caribbean). One in 2009 (Western Caribbean).

 

[dee47]

Some threads I thought might be useful:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1470805

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

Thanks for updating page 1, Steven!

Is anyone planning to use the CafePress store? Just curious...

 

[scottjm]

Wow, you are not kidding about being new - one post.

First, do you have a cabin to show us? or just want to join us curious peepers?

You are going to want to send private info at some point, so use several posts (you need 10 for privileges to PM - private message).

Ask any questions you'd like, share whatever you'd like (except for your opinion on dress code, luggage weight, world politics, favorite ice cream flavor, ha ha).

More info on the website listed in my signature below (not updated since Jan 13, when I left for my mini vacation in Hawaii).

E komo mai

Seems like it will be pretty chilly, but any ideas on what we should expect for temps as we cross the Atlantic?

 

[dee47]

Krissann,

Can you add Carla to the FE list? She's in my stateroom, but just joined. Also, is giving the lanyards still an option? She may not have time for much more, since she just booked.

 

[scottjm]

Wow, you are not kidding about being new - one post.

First, do you have a cabin to show us? or just want to join us curious peepers?

You are going to want to send private info at some point, so use several posts (you need 10 for privileges to PM - private message).

Ask any questions you'd like, share whatever you'd like (except for your opinion on dress code, luggage weight, world politics, favorite ice cream flavor, ha ha).

More info on the website listed in my signature below (not updated since Jan 13, when I left for my mini vacation in Hawaii).

E komo mai

We are planning to do Madeira on our own. Anyone else thinking of doing that too?

 

[scottjm]

Wow, you are not kidding about being new - one post.

First, do you have a cabin to show us? or just want to join us curious peepers?

You are going to want to send private info at some point, so use several posts (you need 10 for privileges to PM - private message).

Ask any questions you'd like, share whatever you'd like (except for your opinion on dress code, luggage weight, world politics, favorite ice cream flavor, ha ha).

More info on the website listed in my signature below (not updated since Jan 13, when I left for my mini vacation in Hawaii).

E komo mai

I saw the FE deadline is today? Is that at the END of today or was it at midnight?

 

[Michelle2]

I have a FE question- there are many families listed multiple times on the list above-- I am planning on giving one gift per stateroom (started them today!) For the families listed multiple times, do we one gift to each family or each separate stateroom? For instance, if your family is listed 2 or 3 times are you all giving different FE gifts or a single one as a family? Even though my parents are in a separate stateroom, we are all sharing 1 FE, so I will be giving 1 gift from all of us, but they had their own FE, we should give 2 gifts, correct? Sorry if I am not wording this right. I just want to make sure I have enough gifts for all!

That is a good question. I listed them by stateroom instead of family just in case each room had their own fish extenders. I thought that even though someone is listed 3 times, I figured that they would still be seperate groups like mom, aunt, etc that may be participating too.

If anyone is going to have just one FE for the whole group like Dishy24, just let me know and I will list it only once. Did you want me to just list yours as one stateroom Tricia? Whatever people want, just let me know.

We are listed twice on the list, one stateroom is myself, husband and son. Our other stateroom listed is my parents. We both have our own FE and we're both making and giving out our own FE gifts. They've never participated in the fish exchange, so they are very excited about this one!

I was thinking that most multiple staterooms would be seperate like this unless I have heard differently, but if anyone wants to be listed as only one stateroom and giving as only one stateroom, let me know. Thanks everyone! I hope that by the time the deadline is done, it will be alot less confusing.

 

[scottjm]

Does anyone know how to request a particular server? We really liked the one we had two cruises ago and know that he will be on board. We'd love to get him again!

 

[scottjm]

We are Category 11 with GTY still. Anyone know when we get a stateroom assigned?

 

[Michelle2]

Reminder to everyone, February 1st is the deadline to sign up for he Fish Extender gift exchange.

I will do messages tomorrow in case people have missed it. Time is running out.

 

[scottjm]

Reminder to everyone, February 1st is the deadline to sign up for he Fish Extender gift exchange.

I will do messages tomorrow in case people have missed it. Time is running out.

We never did FEs before, but saw them on the ship last time. What kind of stuff goes in them?

 

[KrisannB]

Lanyard Team:

I have only not heard back from 2 people since my computer went on the frits. Here are the people confirmed on the lanyard team (not everyone is doing this as their FE but some are - some are involved in other ways )

auntlynne
HappyGoofy
KrisannB
stlkeeler
ariella46
belle1627
brooklyn
Dizmomof2
goofprincess
Kileybeth
mdvasquez
mommyto3princesses
Mrs. Gumdrop
SDLong329
stacijo
stacijo parents
TheCruisers


2 are not confirmed (if you can tell me anything about these or have an email for them let me know please!)

disdel
deviltwins


If you want to join the team to use this as your FE you must do so ASAP Feb. 1 is the deadline!

Please Please let me know if you were supposed to be on this list and are not ASAP!

I think I have made all the corrections and hope I have not missed anyone.

I am excited that we will all have lanyards - thank you Lanyard Team!

Krisann

 

[Michelle2]

We are Category 11 with GTY still. Anyone know when we get a stateroom assigned?

I can't remember when they were assigned on the last TA, but I would say anywhere from a month to about 2 weeks or so before the cruise. Seemed like on the last TA it was done earlier than usual. Big buzz about it on the meets thread when it happened though.....

 

[dee47]

Kristi, sent you a PM.

Michelle2, I think I was supposed to ask you (not KrisannB) to add my friend Carla to the FE list -- she's in my stateroom.

Which is still GTY!

 

[KrisannB]

Krissann,

Can you add Carla to the FE list? She's in my stateroom, but just joined. Also, is giving the lanyards still an option? She may not have time for much more, since she just booked.

Michelle needs to add her to the FE list but I can add her to the lanyard list if she wants to do that as her FE - send me an email with her DIS name (if she has one) and her email. send it to my email at akblair@charter.net

Krisann

 

[KrisannB]

That is a good question. I listed them by stateroom instead of family just in case each room had their own fish extenders. I thought that even though someone is listed 3 times, I figured that they would still be seperate groups like mom, aunt, etc that may be participating too.

If anyone is going to have just one FE for the whole group like Dishy24, just let me know and I will list it only once. Did you want me to just list yours as one stateroom Tricia? Whatever people want, just let me know.



I was thinking that most multiple staterooms would be seperate like this unless I have heard differently, but if anyone wants to be listed as only one stateroom and giving as only one stateroom, let me know. Thanks everyone! I hope that by the time the deadline is done, it will be alot less confusing.

And to throw one more thing in to the mix - some rooms may have 2 adults that are separate - and need to be listed separately - for example - Dee and her friend Carla are sharing a room but will each be giving a FE gift and each will have their own FE.

I bring this up because on one cruise I had a friend with me once and when "one gift per state room" was given it was hard to share it because we are different families - it is one thing if it is a husband and wife/ or parent(s) and kids - but we need to make sure if there are different family cruisers in one room it is noted that 2 gifts should be given to that cabin if both people are giving separate FE's.


Krisann

 

[disneymum2201]

[<<TRAVEL SECURITY: PacSafe>>
We just picked up a two PacSafe "CarrySafe 100" anti-theft camera straps ... one to attach to the SLR camera, and another to attach to the camera case itself. We also picked up a small PacSafe travel bag (similar size to a fanny pack), as well as a thin, hidden pouch to be worn about the neck ... for storage of cash, credit cards and Passports. PacSafe products feature unique SLASH-PROOF protection, making it virtually impossible for a thief to grab and slash (grab something from your arm - then slash the strap with a razor). We picked up ours as REI ... but they are also available at AAA.[/QUOTE]

These looked so good I ordered the fannypack and the camera strap from walkabout travel gear in the US last week and it arrived in Australia today