4/10/2011 April 10, 2011 Dream 4 Night Cruise

[scootch]

How wonderful to hear Ireland's story and I look forward to meeting you!
My older daughter Evelyn turns 9 on Monday and would also love to connect with the 9 year old crew!
She doesn't have email but I think you are both in the facebook group, so if you think the girls would like to connect, feel free to send me a message there.

Jenn

I am a FB newbie, so will try to find you there. Are you flying out of Pittsburgh on the 9th? We are doing the 555pm airtran out of there. I actually live in Ohio, but only about 30 min from the airport. We go to Robinson Township mall all the time.

 

[sorul82?]

Is there anyone here who wants to join the FE exchange who has not already done so on Facebook?

 

[AwtreyCalifornia]

Is there anyone here who wants to join the FE exchange who has not already done so on Facebook?

Yes, we sent an email and never heard back. We also put the wrong room number.:

 

[sorul82?]

Yes, we sent an email and never heard back. We also put the wrong room number.:

I sent you a PM.

 

[sorul82?]

Shoes99,

I changed you to a "No" on the FE, but you are still a "yes" on the yankee swap.

 

[epcotrulz]

Sorry I don't have time to read through all these pages, and I'm just tuning back in here. Don't have the time to participate in the FE (wish I did tough), what is the Yankee swap?

 

[shoes99]

Shoes99,

I changed you to a "No" on the FE, but you are still a "yes" on the yankee swap.

OK, the yankee swap is done at the meet & greet, right? Thanks.
Michele

 

[sorul82?]

OK, the yankee swap is done at the meet & greet, right? Thanks.
Michele

I have no idea, but that would be my guess.

 

[TECHJPM]

For all of those that want to get onto the spreadsheet need to go to my FB page and request to be a friend and tell me which cruise. I will then add you to the group and you can do all the spreadsheet info you want.

The Yankee Swap is done the day we board the boat. We all meet at one of the lounges and we pull numbers to see a gift. You choose a gift. The next number can keep or exchange a gift that is already chosen. This goes on until the end.

It is fun. The Yankee Swap gift should be $10. This way everyone has a specific amount, and the gifts won't be cheesy. (Sorry for that word)

I am still trying to get counts on the Fish Extender participants, and if anyone is going to want to get shirts. I can just send the image to you if you want to print it out on your own.

Any questions.... Let me know.
email me at... jmarsden92@comcast.net.

 

[sorul82?]

Is the yankee swap for adults only?

 

[sorul82?]

Where is everyone? Over on Facebook?

 

[scootch]

Facebook is a bit busier than here. It still isn't as active as I would think for a full cruise. Guess most aren't as obsessed as I am.

 

[sorul82?]

Facebook is a bit busier than here. It still isn't as active as I would think for a full cruise. Guess most aren't as obsessed as I am.

I was thinking there would be more activity here. The thread on cruisecritic isn't very active either.

 

[happy tink]

Hi all. I'm curious as to what the Yankee Swap and Fish Extender are about?
I know all the 411 is on facebook. I don't do facebook so can someone please let me know on this thread.
I'm so excited about this cruise I get online and look at the ship almost everyday!

Thank you!
happy tink

 

[sorul82?]

Hi all. I'm curious as to what the Yankee Swap and Fish Extender are about?
I know all the 411 is on facebook. I don't do facebook so can someone please let me know on this thread.
I'm so excited about this cruise I get online and look at the ship almost everyday!

Thank you!
happy tink

Yep, sure thing!

Yankee swap is also called white elephant and other names. People bring a gift that is around $10. Sometimes the gift is a dud and other gifts are the hot item. Each person draws a number and #1 picks first, #2 can take #1's gift or pick a new one. Different groups have different rules about how many times a gift can change hands.

Fish Extender (and now starfish and seahorse extender) are pouches that hang on the sea creature outside your door. The other folks in the group deliver gifts to your pouch. Some people do one gift per day, so do one per trip. Some do one gift per room and some give a gift to each person.

I'd be happy to add you to the spreadsheet and send you all of the important info. You can't PM me the info because you don't have enough posts yet.

you can email me at kmb0694@gmail.com

 

[tastefullyjenn]

I know we have a core group on FB but for those of you not on there, let's keep the discussion going

Answer the following!
1. What are you most excited about checking out on the cruise?
2. Are you doing and excursion?
3. Did you get a Remy/Palo ressie?
4. What's one great packing tip?

Here's mine:
1. AQUADUCK!
2.yes, dolphin observer for me and encounter for fam at Blue Lagoon 9:30
3. yes, Palo on Nassau day, hoping to change to day 3 or 4 since those look like repeaters
4. Nothing too original here! I mix the whole families clothes among the suitcases in case they're lost, I prepack the baggalini so we are ready to head to the park on arrival and I am the queen of packing light--sometimes too light!

 

[sorul82?]

1. I'm excited about everything, but I'm gonna go with Aquaduck as well.

2. None planned yet.

3. No interest in Remy or Palo as I don't want to miss experiencing the other restaurants. Maybe on future cruises.

4. Each person has their own backpack/carryon with an extra set of clothes, entertainment, and snacks.

 

[sorul82?]

I know we have a core group on FB but for those of you not on there, let's keep the discussion going

I want to make sure that no one feels left out if they aren't on Facebook.

 

[scootch]

1. Most excited about seeing the new ship and "maybe" getting a little time for me this cruise! Also ordering the "all hands on deck platter" from room service.

2. Sea lion encounter at Blue Lagoon and parasailing at CC . Going to Atlantis via CS on next leg of cruise.

3. No Palo/ Remi since hubby isnt' tagging along.

4. I did get an organizer for the bathroom and this time I won't forget my makeup!! Did that in 2009 and do you know there is only one place in the MCO airport that sells makeup and the shades are not very fair!! haha. I looked like I had a suntan just on my face all week!! Bring a decent size bag off of the ship for CC as they hand you towels as you disembark. I too am a light packer, sometimes too light.. Jen it is so funny we have so much in common.

 

[scootch]

Loving the sunshine and unusual temps. Even turned off my furnace and opened the windows. Walking in the sun, I can almost close my eyes and here the lap of the waves at CC.