8/10/2008 - Mexican Party Cruise - Who's Here??

[ayumac]

Welcome new amigas!!
I am Ayumi from Cupertino (San Jose), CA. I have DH, DS6, and DD4.

We driving down to LA on 6th, stoping by at Din Tai Fung in Arcadia, then going down to Legoland for 3 days, but staying in OC for those nights just because of food. Then driving up to San Pedro after two stops. Do you think we can make it to meet you all?

 

[ayumac]

I know, it is almost 4 am. I was preparing magnet door sign. It is not done yet, but got started.

As for FE, I was reading this Martha like Hawaiian craft artist's article. She made an easy to prepare shoe hangers (for keeping notes and stuff, not for actual shoes), but I thought this is good for FE.

She used vinyl sheets they sell at fabric stores (our local store would be Joann) by yard. Get thicker one and cut in desired size, then cut pockets in your desired size and quantity. Take those pins for scrapbooking that are split at the ends. They are called brads and they even have Disney ones. Target as well as Michaels would carry them. Poke brads and split ends to hold pockets and voila!!! Punch holes at the top and use ribbon or something for hanger. I assume just a yard is enough to make a FE.

Quick, cheap, fun, and easy!!

hope you can picture this...

 

[Bellarina]

I know, it is almost 4 am. I was preparing magnet door sign. It is not done yet, but got started.

As for FE, I was reading this Martha like Hawaiian craft artist's article. She made an easy to prepare shoe hangers (for keeping notes and stuff, not for actual shoes), but I thought this is good for FE.

She used vinyl sheets they sell at fabric stores (our local store would be Joann) by yard. Get thicker one and cut in desired size, then cut pockets in your desired size and quantity. Take those pins for scrapbooking that are split at the ends. They are called brads and they even have Disney ones. Target as well as Michaels would carry them. Poke brads and split ends to hold pockets and voila!!! Punch holes at the top and use ribbon or something for hanger. I assume just a yard is enough to make a FE.

Quick, cheap, fun, and easy!!

hope you can picture this...

Hi everyone,

We'll also be on the cruise - our first ever. Joining me (41) is my DH (43), DD (6) and DD (4). We're also traveling with my brother in law and sister in law and their DD (16) and DS (20). We're all from San Francisco and really looking forward to this adventure.

And thank you all for the great tips and information!

 

[jd99]

Hi everyone,

We'll also be on the cruise - our first ever. Joining me (41) is my DH (43), DD (6) and DD (4). We're also traveling with my brother in law and sister in law and their DD (16) and DS (20). We're all from San Francisco and really looking forward to this adventure.

And thank you all for the great tips and information!

Don't forget to send your cruisemates information (see below) and join us for the meet at the Promenade Lounge on the first day at 2:45 pm.!!!!

Please Join Our Cruise Meet

Hey to all you folks who have posted on this thread but haven't been here lately or haven't yet sent your information to be part of the cruise meet...here's your chance. And all you lurkers too..join in the fun. I'm going to keep badgering you until you send your info. We really won't bite. If you have kids this is a great way for them to connect with other kids their age during the first moments of the cruise!

Our Meet will take place on Sunday (embarkation day) at 2:45 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge - just in advance of the safety drill

Here's all you have to do. PM me your first names, hometown, kids' ages, an email address so I can send you the list, your dining rotation and your cabin number if you want to participate in the Fish Extender fun. Any other info you want to share is welcome.
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[dlgrn3]

Welcome it nice to have you here. We are also in the San Francisco area and have a big group like you.There is myself (41) DH (48) DD(20) DD(14-15) DD(12) DM and DD (not allowed to say)! It is sometimes harder for the older teens 18-20 to meet people on the cruise so I hope you are at the "meet and greet" that wonderful Jeff has so graciousously arranged.

Hi everyone,

We'll also be on the cruise - our first ever. Joining me (41) is my DH (43), DD (6) and DD (4). We're also traveling with my brother in law and sister in law and their DD (16) and DS (20). We're all from San Francisco and really looking forward to this adventure.

And thank you all for the great tips and information!

 

[CustardTart]

Hi everyone,

We'll also be on the cruise - our first ever. Joining me (41) is my DH (43), DD (6) and DD (4). We're also traveling with my brother in law and sister in law and their DD (16) and DS (20). We're all from San Francisco and really looking forward to this adventure.

And thank you all for the great tips and information!

Happy to meet you!!!

 

[andriade]

Welcome aboard to all of you! It looks like we have a diverse group age wise. I am sure we will have a great time together.

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Welcome Susan, I am glad you decided to join us!

Thanks for the welcome, dlgrn3! I’m glad, too. This will be so much fun!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Welcome Susan!
Would you like to be included on our cruisemates list? If so, PM me your information: names, kids ages (i see you have this all above) but also hometown, which dining (early or late) and cabin number IF you want to participate in the Fish Extender exchange....

Also, please know that we are going to have an informal DIS Boards Meet on the first day (Sunday) at 2:45 p.m. just in advance of the safety drill - and at the Promenade Lounge so we can all meet in person and the kids can maybe make a friend before heading to the Club or Lab for the first time.

jeff

Thanks for the welcome, Jeff. Yes, please include us on the cruisemates list. I will PM you the rest of our information as soon as I (a) have enough posts and (b) figure out how! Also, we’ll be sure to aim for the meet on the first day. Can’t wait to meet everyone in person!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Hi Susan! You're on the same cruise schedule as us. This is also our second DCL cruise and our first was in May 2006. We did do a NCL cruise around Hawaii last November, but it couldn't compare to the Disney magic.

D'Anne

Hi, D'Anne! We loved our first DCL cruise so much that we said we’d have to do a west coast cruise if it ever happened again. I’d love to hear more about your Hawaii cruise sometime, as DH and I are thinking that might be a good way to explore more than one island without constant packing and unpacking. I’ve done a couple other non-DCL cruises in the past, too, and you’re right, it’s just not the same. Still fun, though!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Welcome Aboard! I have a Dylan too! He is 5 though! I hope you plan on having fun with us! This group is great!

Thanks, Andria. We’re looking forward to having lots of fun! Our Dylan is almost 2 (Sept.) but – sometimes unfortunately – THINKS he’s 5. He’s met one other Dylan, and will be so excited when he figures out there’s another one on the cruise.

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

to you and your family too!!!

Thanks!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Ok - To you newbies out there...see below!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And that means you Mom2PiratenPooh and KeithBPatterson!

Please Join Our Cruise Meet

Hey to all you folks who have posted on this thread but haven't been here lately or haven't yet sent your information to be part of the cruise meet...here's your chance. And all you lurkers too..join in the fun. I'm going to keep badgering you until you send your info. We really won't bite. If you have kids this is a great way for them to connect with other kids their age during the first moments of the cruise!

Our Meet will take place on Sunday (embarkation day) at 2:45 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge - just in advance of the safety drill

Here's all you have to do. PM me your first names, hometown, kids' ages, an email address so I can send you the list, your dining rotation and your cabin number if you want to participate in the Fish Extender fun. Any other info you want to share is welcome.

Still working on getting enough posts to PM you. Count us in, though!

 

[jd99]

Still working on getting enough posts to PM you. Count us in, though!

Already have you on the list. I'll add your other info once you are able to send!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Welcome new amigas!!
I am Ayumi from Cupertino (San Jose), CA. I have DH, DS6, and DD4.

We driving down to LA on 6th, stoping by at Din Tai Fung in Arcadia, then going down to Legoland for 3 days, but staying in OC for those nights just because of food. Then driving up to San Pedro after two stops. Do you think we can make it to meet you all?

Thanks for the welcome, Ayumi! The kids and I are driving down to LA from Auburn the day before you (DH will fly down to join us on the 8th), and are also going to Legoland (and DL). I'm starting to think I'm insane to try this. We may be exhausted by the time the cruise begins!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Already have you on the list. I'll add your other info once you are able to send!

Thanks. Am I there yet? Now I just have to figure out how to do this.

 

[jd99]

Thanks. Am I there yet? Now I just have to figure out how to do this.

easiest way is to click on my screen name and hit "Send a PM"

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

easiest way is to click on my screen name and hit "Send a PM"

Cool. I will give it a shot now.

 

[ayumac]

We may be exhausted by the time the cruise begins!

Same here, exactly!!

Are you coming non-stop from Auburn?? In that case, we cannot complain. It only takes us a good 5-6 hours ONLY. We go pass Auburn every time we come back from Tahoe!! Plus, my DS's best friend's grandma lives in Green Valley, so we here a lot about your neighborhood.

Have a safe driving, and if you see an Asian teeny tiny 4 year old w/ piggy tales running all over Legoland, that will be our DD4. You can find our DS6 stuck at the world display section for sure.

Did you know Costco has a great Legoland deal which is a three month exclusive Legoland membership, but cheeper than regular one day admission? If you have not bought the ticket yet, check costco.com>travel>legoland.

Ayumi

 

[ayumac]

Happy Sunday my dear cruiser mates,

I thought I was done with my shopping and go on with my life of creating like door magnets or FE, but unfortunately, I accidentally found ANOTHER Disney warehouse store close by (which is near SFO). I understand they have several in Orlando or LA, but why here?? Now it is my duty to go check it out.

So, Adios amigos y amigas!