8/15/09-Eastern-Tortola Treasure Seekers #4

[jbm02]

Good Morning Everyone!

Question for the Day - What are you doing to prepare for your vacation today or this week?

My Answer - This week we are focusing on our list of things to do and buy.

What we have already done this week:
• Emily got her hair cut (she cut off 10 in. & donated it to Locks of Love )
• Designed a few more magnets
• Shopping for a few clothing items we needed

What we will do today:
• Shopping for drug store items (motion sickness medicine for sure )
• "Laminate" door magnets (the clear shelf liner is working great)

What we will do this weekend:
• Finish making the last of the door magnets & cross it off the list!
• Printing off new confirmations & important information to add to my planning binder that comes iwth us on the trip

I am feeling like a lot of our lists are getting shorter and that is a great feeling! We are only 28 days away from leaving for WDW!!!!!!

Happy Disney Planning Everyone!
Jen

OMG OMG I am soo far behind. I have done nothing. nada. Zilch. I took today off from work to get the house organized (after being away for 5 weeks and now with Sean gone for 2 weeks to school I am spending any extra time after work as chauffeur for the kids!). I have a list that is so long I am too embarassed to post it here. I have exactly 3 minutes left for my allotted DIS time this morning (if i don't keep to a schedule I'll never get caught up!)...
Anyway, I saw this information posted on the general cruise info forum. It's a blog about running the Castaway Cay 5K!!

Here is the link: Cay 5k.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/07/...staway-cay-5k/

Okay my time is up. IF I finish today's list I'll check back with everyone later tonight!!
Have a great day
Jude

 

[Melcatfish]

Great news about the bargaisn Jen and the family meal sounds lovely.

Denise, I never even knew I needed an eReader but of course I went and looked after reading your post and I now really want one and so does my Mum!

Hi Kristen, hope you are all well and enjoying the summer break.

I finished one of my FE items today after a lot of stopping and starting and being interuptted by jobs that needed doing as well! Now onto the next thing.

Got to go and make the most of the peace - Olivia is napping and Isabelle is out in the garden with my Mum picking Sweet Peas.

Mel
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[Melcatfish]

Hi Jude,

Thanks for the link. When I clicked it said page not found but left me on the Disunplugged site so I just typed Castaway Cay 5k in the search box and it came up.

I will admit to getting really apprehensive about running this. My heart is 100% in it but I am finding it really hard to jog any significant distance out in the real world - on the treadmill on the wii I can do the equivalent with not too much effort but in real life I am RUBBISH at running. I will definitely do it but whether it will turn into a brisk power walk I don't know. I will keep going out daily to try and improve but I am shocked at how dreadful I am at real life running!!!!

The photos on the link you posted are great though and are really inspriing me to keep training so I CAN do it!

Mel
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[flrickd]

Hello Aug 15th Cruisers!

I was on this cruise previously, but switched to a September cruise. Just wanted to pop back and let you know, if you live in FL, Florida Residents Rates are out for this cruise. Disney will let you adjust your rate if you qualify. Definitely worth it

I didn't see anyone posting about it recently. (But then you were always a chatty bunch ).

I will be jealous when you get to depart on August 15th, but happy because we will be going a few weeks later! Turns out I am on the same cruise as Karen (Custard Tart)

Have a great cruise and look forward to more Tortola trip reports.

-Kay[/QUOTE]

Thank You Kay I e-mailed my TA and asked about the FL resident rate and I just heard back. I went from $4872 for 3 of us in a cat 5 to $3168. I give up my OBC but well worth it!!!! Rick

 

[jenanderson]

OMG OMG I am soo far behind. I have done nothing. nada. Zilch. I took today off from work to get the house organized (after being away for 5 weeks and now with Sean gone for 2 weeks to school I am spending any extra time after work as chauffeur for the kids!). I have a list that is so long I am too embarassed to post it here. I have exactly 3 minutes left for my allotted DIS time this morning (if i don't keep to a schedule I'll never get caught up!)...
Anyway, I saw this information posted on the general cruise info forum. It's a blog about running the Castaway Cay 5K!!

Here is the link: Cay 5k.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/07/...staway-cay-5k/

Okay my time is up. IF I finish today's list I'll check back with everyone later tonight!!
Have a great day
Jude

Jude - I am glad that you took the day off! I am sure you need it! I bet if you stick to a list, you will get tons done. I have been making a list each day and it is so helpful for keeping on track! I will for sure check out the information about the 5K!!!

Great news about the bargaisn Jen and the family meal sounds lovely.

I finished one of my FE items today after a lot of stopping and starting and being interuptted by jobs that needed doing as well! Now onto the next thing.

Got to go and make the most of the peace - Olivia is napping and Isabelle is out in the garden with my Mum picking Sweet Peas.

Mel
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Our evening was so nice!!! It was fun to be out as a family shopping for the trip - it made us all happy and excited.

Good for you for finishing the FE item!!!! I hope to finish next week. I have to have one more part arrive (due to be here next week) and then I can finish the "packaging" and pack it all away!!! I will be so excited to cross that huge thing off my list!

Enjoy your peace with the girls "busy"! I am going to enjoy my last bit of peace as well (my kids are both still in bed sleeping)!

Hi Jude,

Thanks for the link. When I clicked it said page not found but left me on the Disunplugged site so I just typed Castaway Cay 5k in the search box and it came up.

I will admit to getting really apprehensive about running this. My heart is 100% in it but I am finding it really hard to jog any significant distance out in the real world - on the treadmill on the wii I can do the equivalent with not too much effort but in real life I am RUBBISH at running. I will definitely do it but whether it will turn into a brisk power walk I don't know. I will keep going out daily to try and improve but I am shocked at how dreadful I am at real life running!!!!

The photos on the link you posted are great though and are really inspriing me to keep training so I CAN do it!

Mel
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Mel - One more thing...I just finished jogging...I am probably where you are at. I am HORRIBLE at running! I was thinking as I went today that I probably power walk as fast as I jog. I was thinking that I should not even call it jogging. I was thinking I should be embarrassed to even try such a thing as a 5K - the thought of having others see how HORRIBLE I am is very motivating. Trouble is, even though I keep jogging, I am not getting any better. I go slow, I breathe loudly, did I say I go slow????

Despite it all, I have come to the conclusion that I will do this. I will do it because I am motivated by all of you and getting out and working out every day is good for me. Even if I have to jog, walk, jog, walk...I am going to do the 5K!!!!!

 

[disneycrazzzy]

Hi All,

Does anyone have any recommendations on an EBook Reader? I am looking at either the Sony or the Kindle...My main use would be to read, I know they can do alot of other things but I would probably not really use it for anything else. I am hoping to buy it pretty soon so I can start loading it with some books for our trip.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Denise

My DS15 has had the Kindle since it first came out. He loves it. It is his "prized" possession. I would say the chief complaint is that it doesn't have a built in light. I believe this is because it is trying to simulate a real book. And of course it is pricy....it took a lot of chores and savings for him to save enough.

 

[caitlinsdad]

Want I am doing to get ready for the cruise.



Following this one thought.



























Don't Worry
Be Happy

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Good Morning Everyone!

Question for the Day - What are you doing to prepare for your vacation today or this week?

My Answer - This week we are focusing on our list of things to do and buy.

What we have already done this week:
• Emily got her hair cut (she cut off 10 in. & donated it to Locks of Love )
• Designed a few more magnets
• Shopping for a few clothing items we needed

What we will do today:
• Shopping for drug store items (motion sickness medicine for sure )
• "Laminate" door magnets (the clear shelf liner is working great)

What we will do this weekend:
• Finish making the last of the door magnets & cross it off the list!
• Printing off new confirmations & important information to add to my planning binder that comes iwth us on the trip

I am feeling like a lot of our lists are getting shorter and that is a great feeling! We are only 28 days away from leaving for WDW!!!!!!

Happy Disney Planning Everyone!
Jen

To be honest I think iam generally there and just need to get through four more weeks at work.

There isnt too much to do bar get some $'s when the rate is good, collect the various tickets coming and then finish packing.

 

[allforpooh]

Great news about the bargaisn Jen and the family meal sounds lovely.

Denise, I never even knew I needed an eReader but of course I went and looked after reading your post and I now really want one and so does my Mum!


Mel
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Mel,
That is too funny...

I went ahead and bought the Kindle2 - it should be here early next week...I usually bring about 20 books with me so hopefully I won't have to this trip.

Denise

 

[allforpooh]

Good Morning Everyone!

Question for the Day - What are you doing to prepare for your vacation today or this week?

Jen

I really haven't started packing yet, but I do have a good idea of what I will throw in the suitcase. My magnets are done, and I will wait until later to print docs because our flight stuff keeps changing. So this week my main focus is EXCERCISE! EXCERISE! - I have past the point of saying I have alot of time before the trip... And I'm with you on the 5K - more power walking then running, Elin will probably run...

Denise

 

[allforpooh]

My DS15 has had the Kindle since it first came out. He loves it. It is his "prized" possession. I would say the chief complaint is that it doesn't have a built in light. I believe this is because it is trying to simulate a real book. And of course it is pricy....it took a lot of chores and savings for him to save enough.

Thanks, I was reading about the light issue and they were saying that the eink that they use does not work well with a backlight, but they are working on it.

Denise

 

[jenanderson]

I really haven't started packing yet, but I do have a good idea of what I will throw in the suitcase. My magnets are done, and I will wait until later to print docs because our flight stuff keeps changing. So this week my main focus is EXCERCISE! EXCERISE! - I have past the point of saying I have alot of time before the trip... And I'm with you on the 5K - more power walking then running, Elin will probably run...

Denise

I knew I was missing a group for the 5K!!! Who from your group will be doing the 5K? If you get a chance, let me know because I am making these little "treats" for the 5K group!

Jen

 

[allforpooh]

I knew I was missing a group for the 5K!!! Who from your group will be doing the 5K? If you get a chance, let me know because I am making these little "treats" for the 5K group!

Jen

Hi Jen,

Right now its just Elin and I, I will ask and see if anyone else is interested.

Denise

 

[kritter]

List of Movies for our Cruise.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HSM 3

BOLT

Hannah Montana 3-D Concert Movie

Beverly Hills Chichwaa

Swing Boat

The Proposal-Great Movie would love to see it again Chick flick though Ladies...

G-Force

Hannah Montana The Movie

Race to Witch Mountain

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Earth

UP

Wall-E

 

[jenanderson]

List of Movies for our Cruise.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HSM 3
BOLT
Hannah Montana 3-D Concert Movie
Beverly Hills Chichwaa
Swing Boat
The Proposal-Great Movie would love to see it again Chick flick though Ladies...
G-Force
Hannah Montana The Movie
Race to Witch Mountain
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Earth
UP
Wall-E

Thanks! This gets us all excited! There are a few movies on that list that I would love to see - the big question continues to be "how can I fit this all in?"

 

[caitlinsdad]

Thanks Kristin

 

[gfolchick]

Question for the Day - What are you doing to prepare for your vacation today or this week?

[*]I made a spreadsheet with a packing list, to do list, and to shop for list
[*]I made a file of all the jpegs I'm using for hubby to print at work (the one file sent over 10x today. Not sure why.) I will now be saving it to a jump drive so it doesn't clog up his email.
[*]Will laminate pictures for magnets (bought Contact roll-thx Jen)
[*]I sent an email to Shirley (no reply yet)
[*]Purchased more FE components. I'm second guessing my choices, I originally bought something for all the kids now I'm thinking of doing something different for the boys. My insecurity really wastes a lot of time.
[*]Will start to assemble components for the adults, I have all those materials here.
[*]Bought a camera case and float strap for my Canon D10 waterproof camera today!
[*]Shopped (or should I just say looked) by myself tonight for some dressy tops, left empty handed.

Spend way too much time on the boards looking at trip reports and regular messages!

Thanks to Kristen for posting the movie schedule. There are a bunch I wouldn't mind seeing for the first time or again.

 

[caitlinsdad]

5 weeks until the August 15 th, 2009 Tortola Treasure Seekers Cruise



Let the Party Begin


Welcome to the Weekend

 

[caitlinsdad]

5 count them 5 weeks to go, excitment is building, My own personal countdown is 29 days to go and I start my vacation

So much still to do, but working two jobs not sure when I will get them in,

teashirts to make,
magents to make
FE items to finsh

Packing - lol, that will be last minute for sure

Motel reservations to make for drive down and home

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Hello Everyone
I just cannot keep up with you all,children finish school next friday 17th so hopefully things will slow down then.
We are getting excited about the cruise, plan to get cases out and start gathering clothes together this weekend.
James (ds) off on a school trip to paris this weekend.:
love reading whats going on,great questions andrew.

bev

Wow !!! a lot of activity going on EACH DAY !!!
I bet everyone is getting EXCITED ... NOT TOO LONG now !!!

Say CIAO to Nicola and James !! and Dave too ,of course !!
I'll go to school a couple of days next week - then I should be OFFICIALLY on holiday !!!!

I'll send a PM asap !!!!!!

laura