8/15/09-Eastern-Tortola Treasure Seekers #5

[kritter]

Guess who I am talking with again???

 

[jenanderson]

I still have a whole lot of magnets to cut out. Over the past weeks I've recruited both my mother-in-law and sister-in-law to help with the cutting. I have about 300-400 left...did I mention I have a lot of magnets to give away?

I had finished my magnets last week...then this week had ideas for a few more...have now finished those and am wondering if I should make a few more?

Why do we feel a need to make so many magnets? Is there a name for this condition?

 

[gfolchick]

Got some things checked off my list today: tie-dye shirts (done), spiral head shirts (done), pirate shirts (done). Tomorrow I need to concentrate on packaging the FE gifts, that will be a load off. Not much else to do other than throw the stuff in the suitcase on Saturday and clean the house (and of course more laundry). I also need to find a birthday present for my friend who's cruising with us too. Her b-day is this coming Monday (the 10th) but we'll be in Disney and they don't come down until Wednesday. I don't know if I should just make life easy for myself and do an onboard credit for her or try to find something in Downtown Disney. My mind is blank.

Jen-congrats on FINALLY getting your water ordered. I'm just picking up a case at either WalMart or Target when we get down there. I have to go to one of them anyway to pick up a few items for breakfast and snacks.

I can't believe we leave in 4 days!!!

 

[kritter]

Kristin - One hour and 32 minutes later....I HAVE a water order!!!!

I should have done it for you.......I am soooo sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kritter]

Lets hope that this storm does not develop into anything::

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml

 

[uncw89]

I had finished my magnets last week...then this week had ideas for a few more...have now finished those and am wondering if I should make a few more?

Why do we feel a need to make so many magnets? Is there a name for this condition?

Magnetitis, maybe!!??! Do you have them all up at once or do you rotate through them?

 

[jenanderson]

Got some things checked off my list today: tie-dye shirts (done), spiral head shirts (done), pirate shirts (done). Tomorrow I need to concentrate on packaging the FE gifts, that will be a load off. Not much else to do other than throw the stuff in the suitcase on Saturday and clean the house (and of course more laundry). I also need to find a birthday present for my friend who's cruising with us too. Her b-day is this coming Monday (the 10th) but we'll be in Disney and they don't come down until Wednesday. I don't know if I should just make life easy for myself and do an onboard credit for her or try to find something in Downtown Disney. My mind is blank.

Jen-congrats on FINALLY getting your water ordered. I'm just picking up a case at either WalMart or Target when we get down there. I have to go to one of them anyway to pick up a few items for breakfast and snacks.

I can't believe we leave in 4 days!!!

Great work! Way to go on your list of things to do!!!

You are smart to pick up your water...we will not have a vehicle so we needed to have it delivered.

I should have done it for you.......I am soooo sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You do not need to be sorry....Staples was very sorry! I have double checked and I can see my order! I am feeling good!!!

Lets hope that this storm does not develop into anything::

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml

Magnetitis, maybe!!??! Do you have them all up at once or do you rotate through them?

My name is Jen and I am addicted to making magnets! My plans for tomorrow MIGHT include more...can you ever have enough magnets?

I have huge plans for all my magnets and they are all wonderful!

 

[uncw89]

Great work! Way to go on your list of things to do!!!

You are smart to pick up your water...we will not have a vehicle so we needed to have it delivered.



You do not need to be sorry....Staples was very sorry! I have double checked and I can see my order! I am feeling good!!!







My name is Jen and I am addicted to making magnets! My plans for tomorrow MIGHT include more...can you ever have enough magnets?

I have huge plans for all my magnets and they are all wonderful!

It sounds like Anna might have this "disease" as well!!!

 

[bridegirl]

"When you leave, can you ship it back from the port? Is it just as easy going home?"

From a hotel, yes, we would ship everything home

However, from the ship, it's easier to check your bags on the way out than ship your bags.

We will put our stuff out in the hall the last night, with the airline tags on, and we won't see our bags again until Los Angeles airport. Lovely!

Jen - I was also thinking magnetitus!!

Or mag-ne-holic?

We can call you a professional magnetitian!



Susy

 

[jenanderson]

Jen - I was also thinking magnetitus!!

Or mag-ne-holic?

We can call you a professional magnetitian!



Susy

I love all the names everyone is coming up with....especially the professional magnetition - this makes it sound like it is a good thing!

 

[allardk46]

Kristin - One hour and 32 minutes later....I HAVE a water order!!!!

I hope it is SPECIAL water for that long of a wait!!

Lets hope that this storm does not develop into anything::

Let's get some pixie dust over our destinations - the weather free zone


Jen - I was also thinking magnetitus!!

Or mag-ne-holic?

We can call you a professional magnetitian!



Susy

Thanks for the smile!

Janeanne

 

[disneycrazzzy]

I love all the names everyone is coming up with....especially the professional magnetition - this makes it sound like it is a good thing!

Whatever it is...I've definitely got it.

I think I've now ruined four pairs of scissors cutting them out....my shoulder, arm, wrist, and thumb are also ready to divorce me. I was up to 2am trying to finish cutting out the last of my magnets....I've still got about 150 to go.

Each of my magnets is a 2" circle and I've probably cut out 1000 of them.
I have approximately 200 different designs. For each one I've done the following:

searched the internet for a good graphic
downloaded to my machine
editted in photoshop to convert to a gif file and to allow it to fit into a circle shape...this could have taken 2 minutes or 2 hours depending on what I had to do to the graphic
insert into a powerpoint document to be used as the background of a circle shape
print on magnet paper requiring the paper to be hand fed into my printer or it would jam
cutting the circle out
organizing with others

This of course doesn't count the probably 2000 letters I've cut out. All the circle magnets are themed. I have approximately 120 in one theme and 80 in the other. I'm not telling what the themes are.....

I created two new letter designs as well for this cruise...that's enough hints for one post. Don't want to give all my secrets away....

 

[jenanderson]

Happy Wednesday!

Just have to share my excitement....in 24 hours....I will be on the plane to Florida!!!!!

It is time to put all the last minute things in the suitcases, print out the final master plan and resist the urge to do any new projects!!!!

Jen

 

[caitlinsdad]

Happy Wednesday!

Just have to share my excitement....in 24 hours....I will be on the plane to Florida!!!!!

It is time to put all the last minute things in the suitcases, print out the final master plan and resist the urge to do any new projects!!!!

Jen

Oh whats one or two more magnets among friends

Happy packing.

 

[giraffemom]

Jen,

Safe Travels and thanks for all your work on the website and with the FE and lanyards. We'll miss you here but looking forward to meeting you and your family on the ship. Maybe your DS and mine will become friends!

Have a great time at WDW!

Kathy

 

[jenanderson]

Jen,

Safe Travels and thanks for all your work on the website and with the FE and lanyards. We'll miss you here but looking forward to meeting you and your family on the ship. Maybe your DS and mine will become friends!

Have a great time at WDW!

Kathy

Kathy -

Just had to let you know that Ben is super excited to meet Patrick!!! He thinks it is very sad about the cast but knows they can find other things to do! Ben is going to post his last message on the kids thread this morning...be sure to tell Patrick to check it out later!

I feel like we have been planning this trip forever so I am so excited to leave tomorrow! We can't wait to meet everyone!

See you soon!
Jen

 

[allforpooh]

GOOD MORNING ALL,

It looks like everyone is in serious packing mode...

Shipping UPS is a great idea, I was wondering how much the new luggage delivery companies would be...it would be great not to have to mess with the luggage while traveling. Of course I am a bit of a control freak so I'm not sure I would be able to send off all of our luggage and trust that it would get there in time.

I am off to the Post Office today to put in our stop mail...

I love that everyone is really getting into the mags etc, I did a few but no where near what some have done...just not enough time in the day.

Well back to work, so have a great Weds.....

Denise

 

[allardk46]

Whatever it is...I've definitely got it.

I think I've now ruined four pairs of scissors cutting them out....my shoulder, arm, wrist, and thumb are also ready to divorce me. I was up to 2am trying to finish cutting out the last of my magnets....I've still got about 150 to go.

Each of my magnets is a 2" circle and I've probably cut out 1000 of them.
I have approximately 200 different designs. For each one I've done the following:

searched the internet for a good graphic
downloaded to my machine
editted in photoshop to convert to a gif file and to allow it to fit into a circle shape...this could have taken 2 minutes or 2 hours depending on what I had to do to the graphic
insert into a powerpoint document to be used as the background of a circle shape
print on magnet paper requiring the paper to be hand fed into my printer or it would jam
cutting the circle out
organizing with others

This of course doesn't count the probably 2000 letters I've cut out. All the circle magnets are themed. I have approximately 120 in one theme and 80 in the other. I'm not telling what the themes are.....

I created two new letter designs as well for this cruise...that's enough hints for one post. Don't want to give all my secrets away....

OMG and I thought I went magnet crazy. Wish you lived closer as I would have loved to have helped. Looking forward to meeting MAGNET WONDER WOMAN!!!

Happy Wednesday!

Just have to share my excitement....in 24 hours....I will be on the plane to Florida!!!!!

It is time to put all the last minute things in the suitcases, print out the final master plan and resist the urge to do any new projects!!!!

Jen

Jen - I am excited for you. Have a great time at the "World" See you in a week and a half.

Janeanne

 

[kritter]

Hello Everyone,,

Here is the hurricane update for today:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Looking good lets hope it stays this way for our cruise...........

Hopie woke up this morning complaning of her ear hurting her....She has swimmers ear poor thing. Glad, we were able to catch it before we left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[allardk46]

Hello Everyone,,

Here is the hurricane update for today:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Looking good lets hope it stays this way for our cruise...........

Hopie woke up this morning complaning of her ear hurting her....She has swimmers ear poor thing. Glad, we were able to catch it before we left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you caught it now and are able to get her medicine before the flight!! Tell her we hope she feels better real soon.