5/17/03 Eastern Cruise.. Who is going?

[granna]

I think I am through shopping, although we still need film, and such. Now I need to have a dress rehearsal of outfits to see how they really look and figure out which shoes and jewelry to take.

What made me think of this... we saw a teen girl decked out for her prom (strapless and backless with just some strings holding her dress). She was trying to walk and hold the top of her dress up and the bottom of her dress down in the wind. I am wondering about wind and skirts (not doing any strapless stuff ).

 

[SQUIGGLE]

Wind can be exciting; especially on the way to dinner. Just remember, once you are dressed up real nice DO NOT go out on deck! We were doing well one night last cruise. Then we were waiting for an elevator on Deck 4 and the outside doors opened on both sides at the same time - it was unbelievable! Everyone was grabbing hair,skirts, small children. Actually, it was pretty funny.

We seem to have a few extra paint swatches if anyone will need them.
The shopping is done (except small things we nned to get last minute). The suitcases are out and the piles have been transferred from the bureau. This is lookin' good.

fran

 

[BunnyMom]

Fran, I'm jealous. We're borrowing luggage so don't have it yet to start piles.

I'm headed to Home Depot in the morning, looking for paint swatches and garden edging!!!! Whatta combo!!! LOL

We're all set. Believe it or not, the DH and DS are the ones that need shoes!!!!!!!! I've cut mine down to 4 pair by making all my dress up clothes go with either white or black sandals. A big difference from last year's 7 pair. Woohoo!!!!!

Beautiful day here today in southern NJ. Tomorrow's supposed to be even better. I've been gettin myself in cruise mode with daily dips in the hot tub. Tomorrow I plan to bake in the sun for at least 30 minutes. Another case of really pale Irish skin here.

Lovely days ahead for us all. Seeya at the Port!!!!

Terry, Pat and Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innagural

 

[mmouse37]

I cleaned out all my closets and dressers drawer tonight...chucked a ton of old stuff. Now packing should be much easier!! Even started making piles in a laundry basket that I can just transfer over to the suitcase.

I also plan on getting some sun tomorrow!!

Regarding shoes....I think I posted this already but in case anyone did not catch it...this is what a cabin with 4 teen girls looks like. All the shoes in the cabin are not even in the pic. Some are in the closet and there is a whole row lined up on top of the couch as well!! Hence my previous comment about the luggage trailer vs. compact car!!!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/50699182/57726760txYpVs

MJ

 

[UKANGEL]

brilliant pic MJ!

...so, my 7 pairs aren't SO over the top then?!!!

 

[mmouse37]

seven pair is not over the top.....I hate bringing a lot of shoes but sometimes you just have to.

I hope to only bring 1 pair of black dressy sandals for both formal nights, 1 pair of sneakers, 3 pair of various sandals for other times.

MJ

 

[UKANGEL]

thanks! and we will be in Florida for 3 weeks after all!

 

[ToDisney]

Okay... now I don't feel guilty for bringing "only" 5 pairs of shoes. Thanks for posting the picture!!

 

[dave&kim]

MJ- That picture is just too funny. It resembles my DD 15 closet! I can't wait to see how many pairs of shoes she takes this time. On second thought, what size shoes are your girls taking? If they wear a size 8 then my daughter could borrow their shoes and have more room for her clothes!!
Put shorts on today. We are to hit a high of 70F. It better.
Kim

 

[ToDisney]

Should everyone in our party wear the green Mickeys? Or just the adults? I got enough for all of us, but then I thought maybe only DH and I would need them. Then I sarted thinking, well, maybe the older two boys would need them in case some of the boys here were wearing them, they could get together? What are you guys doing?

 

[Gram7]

Hi all I guess it is time to join in on all the fun. My DDIL (Sweet Caroline) won't let me wear my lime green Mickey swatch if i'm not officially on the boards. I can't believe our cruise is so close. Just finished making my 4 DGD's tropical dresses. I guess we are really going! See you all soon.

 

[SweetCaroline]

Good job Eileen (Gram7)! I'll give you your lime green Mickey sticker now!


ToDisney, I think I'm the only one in my family wearing the green Mickey. My DH thinks I'm totally crazy being on the boards and my two kids are to young to get it (DS 8 and DD 5). Plus, I wouldn't want any strangers talking to them...you know, imposter DIS'ers. Okay, now I think I am crazy! Anyway, I think it will just be me and Gram7!

 

[ToDisney]

Sweet Caroline... no!! That's exactly why I asked!! The more I thought about it (after grabbing enough for the 5 of us), I started to worry if it was a good idea. I had decided against it for my 3 year old, but wondered about my 12 yo and almost 9 yo. (Although he gets tons of paint swatches every time we visit Home Depot... LOL!! "MICKEY!!!!!!!!!")

 

[donnabres]

Why not let the kids wear them, but put your DIS name on them? That way they will feel special too!!!!!
My husband thought I was nuts when a couple weeks ago I told him that I thought I would go to Home Depot. That's not where I would ususally go shopping. When I came home with the Mickey swatches, he really thought I lost it.

You can tell that he's not one of us. Have a great day.

Donna

 

[SweetCaroline]

I might put the swatches on the kids for the Sail-Away party when I know they are with me. Of course, my DD(5) may not want to wear it if it doesn't match her outfit! I know, I'm in big trouble with her!

I'm thinking I'll stick the green swatch on my DH's back. He won't know it's there, but you all will know he is with me!

Is everyone putting their screen names on their green mickey stickers?

 

[SQUIGGLE]

I was thinking of putting THE DIS on the ears; then my screen name top center; then my real first name under it. What do you think? Maybe for youngsters only the screen name?

OK, only one more quick trip to WalMart should do it. Want the batteries and film to be as fresh as it can be.

fran

 

[Aburkie]

Well I guess it's time for me to join my crazy DC and DA...Sweet Caroline and Gram7 on the boards. I've been reading the boards but our cruise boss Sweet Caroline won't let us wear our swatches unless we post. And if my DD (6) doesn't have a green Mickey she won't be happy. My family DH, DD and myself are part of the Crazy 21 Family.

Wish we were leaving today!!!

 

[donnabres]

Just came back from a walk. The weather has been nice last couple of days. Should have sat out on the deck to get some sun but didn't.

As I was walking, I kept thinking that in just a little over 2 weeks we'll be on the MAGIC!!!! I hate to exercise, but I love to walk and think of what's to come.

Well, gotta go make supper. Can't wait for 12 days no dishes, or making beds, or cooking.

Donna

 

[UKANGEL]

Hi Aburkie & welcome to the gang!

We won't ahve any lime green mickey swatches, don't think they do them over here, so you'll have to look out for the lime green ribbons on our backpack....anyway, we 'll be the lovesick couple with eyes only for each other.......well, it is our honeymoon after all!

 

[granna]

I don't have my Lime green paint swatch yet either. But I have a huge bruise on my leg which will probably be the right shade of green in time for May 17. Got the bruise trying to maneuver through the maze of bags and boxes strewn all over the bedroom floor. At least one bag of "must haves" has followed me home every day. This is like Christmas!!