9/26/2010 Breezin' to the Bahamas!

[laurio]

Congrats on the paperwork!

It's been a crazy few days here.....I have officially joined the ranks of the unemployed that do not qualify for u/e benefits...so...going to take the holiday weekend to relax, then start the frenzied search for a new position on Tuesday.

I'm so thankful that we booked with DVC points and have the spending $$ on Disney gift cards, so there will be no reason not to go regardless of the employment situation.

So wishing for some pixie dust on the job applications.

Lauri

 

[kamgen]

Good luck Lauri! Here is some 'job hunting pixie dust'!
I know what you mean, I am in the process of looking for a part time job. Long story, but I went from FT to PT and now need to find something to supplement it....crazy!

I cannot believe it is JULY!!!! I am glad we are closer to cruising, but doubtful I am going to get this last 25lbs off by then!!! I think I will go do my Biggest Loser on the Wii!

 

[JenGC]

Congrats on the paperwork!

It's been a crazy few days here.....I have officially joined the ranks of the unemployed that do not qualify for u/e benefits...so...going to take the holiday weekend to relax, then start the frenzied search for a new position on Tuesday.

I'm so thankful that we booked with DVC points and have the spending $$ on Disney gift cards, so there will be no reason not to go regardless of the employment situation.

So wishing for some pixie dust on the job applications.

Lauri

Oh gosh Lauri! I am so sorry. Prayers are being sent your way. I know that has to be stressful.

 

[JenGC]

I cannot believe it is JULY!!!! I am glad we are closer to cruising, but doubtful I am going to get this last 25lbs off by then!!! I think I will go do my Biggest Loser on the Wii!

I KNOW!! I am the same way. I am losing, but not eating the amount I should. I am making MUCH healthier choices, but still eating too much. The exercise has gone down too here lately. I hate walking and the swimming has kinda been on hold the last week so nothing on that front Oh well, I will do what I can do and other than that, you guys will have to love me how I am!! hehehe

 

[laurio]

Oh gosh Lauri! I am so sorry. Prayers are being sent your way. I know that has to be stressful.

Jen and Kammi, thanks so much for you good wishes I went from a p/t job, to a f/t + a p/t job, to now having no job so I know exactly how crazy it can be trying to fit in mutliple employers with everything else.

I have TBL for Wii also, but seem to get much better results when I work out to the AE sports More workouts. When I'm supremely motivated I'll mix them up, the AE sports one is just so much more fun.

Jen, I'm sure that you will do fine! It's better to eat bigger portions of good food than smaller portions of fatty, greasy food. I picked up a kids picnic plate set at BigLots for like $3. The bowls are perfect for the kids, and the plates make it easier not to overdo on the portion size.

We will be relaxed, beautiful, and have a wonderful cruise - regardless if we are a bit fluffy or not!

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! (And don't forget to pick up your Flag T-shirt from Old Navy..for every one purchased they will donate one to an active duty service person)

 

[btjhayes]

WELL! , concgrats on #20. You will love the Wonder, will be #6 on the Wonder 4-us,We ,w/ dd had 2 Western cruises on the Magic in o6 & 09. We are flying out of Chicago on the 23rd. Going to stay 3 nights at WDW till Sun. morn. renting a car & driving to the port. Just bought some more resale points at OKW.......hope we get them in time to book for our Sept.stay. As for the town of Fisher........They have the "nices-well-rounded intersections" that I have every driven through. P. S. Oh! TJ check over under my name id to see how long Dw & I have been together. LIFE IS GOOD.

I thought 20 years was a milestone but 42 years...that's over double us!!!! I'm sure you have lots of wisdom to share. It'll be great to meet you guys!

 

[btjhayes]

Hey Jen...and everyone else...

Can we...someone...set a cutoff date for participating in the FE exchange? Wish it was tomorrow b/c I'm so anxious to finalize my FE gifts. Keep seeing so many cool things...and coming up with cool ideas...but everytime I think I know what I'm doing...I have to remember we have NO IDEA how many we are really buying for....not to mention taking into consideration the age of the kids.

Jen...can you send out an updated list...I've lost count. Does anyone have it in spread sheet form that we could keep track of...I think I saw that possibility mentioned???

And have we decided how we are doing the gift exchange??? Each family assigned one night...or everyone doing something small each night...or is that up to us individually? Maybe we can't even decide this stuff until we know who all is going!

I'm so green at this!!!

Wish we were leaving in a month!!!! But I know each day gets us closer!

Thanks for any help!!!!!! Am I wearing anyone out besides myself?!

 

[JenGC]

Hey Jen...and everyone else...

Can we...someone...set a cutoff date for participating in the FE exchange? Wish it was tomorrow b/c I'm so anxious to finalize my FE gifts. Keep seeing so many cool things...and coming up with cool ideas...but everytime I think I know what I'm doing...I have to remember we have NO IDEA how many we are really buying for....not to mention taking into consideration the age of the kids.

Jen...can you send out an updated list...I've lost count. Does anyone have it in spread sheet form that we could keep track of...I think I saw that possibility mentioned???

And have we decided how we are doing the gift exchange??? Each family assigned one night...or everyone doing something small each night...or is that up to us individually? Maybe we can't even decide this stuff until we know who all is going!

I'm so green at this!!!

Wish we were leaving in a month!!!! But I know each day gets us closer!

Thanks for any help!!!!!! Am I wearing anyone out besides myself?!

Well, my list is on my work computer and I am doing FEs on another so I can't provide a list right now. I will post it tonight.

When do you guys want to have a cut off? I have a friend that is going in December and they said their cut off is next month I think. What do you guys want to do maybe the end of July? Next week? I dont care. I havent bought anything either and would love a definite list but I hate to cut it off too soon.

As far as the gifts, I say you just do what you want. If you want to do it a certain night, I dont see why that would be a problem. I know some people will think it is kinda hard to keep going to everyone's every night, but that is what I was planning on doing.

I wish we were going next month too. I said I wanted to go now....three times today already! LOL

You are not wearing anyone else out. If that were true, I wore you guys out in May! I kept posting to myself and Karen finally rescued me!

Anyway, let me know guys and I will get the list up later tonight.

Jen

 

[cshelzy]

anyone putting magnets up? I have a little tip for you. I printed some 4x6 pictures out and bought magnetic photo sleeves(2 in a pack for $1) so no need to cut out tricky images, they look great. For anything large I decide to print I will just us contact paper to laminate and add magnets to the back. Just thought I would share.

as for FE cutoff date that would be great maybe the end of the month I have my adult gifts done, I did buy extra incase we get more people, if not I get to keep some

have a safe and happy 4th

 

[kamgen]

I agree with having a cut off...with the holiday and stuff, and how busy people get in the summer, I would make it August 1. Just my opinion.
We are definitely in for FE! So much fun!!!!

I should be exercising, but I am tired tonight...last night I did my Wii Biggest Loser at 12:30am! UGH!!!

 

[laurio]

I agree that the very latest cut-off date would be August 1. Kami - congrats on pushing thru and doing your workout...it will be soooo worth it

TJ - I have an excel spreadsheet if you'd like it..or anyone else It is up to date as of last week. I know that there are some who don't have their cabin number yet, and there is always the possiblity that one or more of us may get an upgrade at the port

Last year the FE group was quite a bit smaller, and even without picking any specific times/days....each day brought it's share of little surprises.

Some in our group did little things every day, the majority of us did one gift for the adults, and the kids got seperate FE gifts. I guess that we can put a poll up and see what the majority prefers.

Last year I was glad that I had a few extras because as we were doing our deliveries we found a few FE's not on our list....and decided to do a deck by deck search..

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

 

[laurio]

Guess I'm really motivated..I posted a poll @ the beginning of the thread, it is open for 3 weeks. Majority rules and your vote is anonymous

 

[cshelzy]

I voted for wing it.
I was planning on an adult gift per cabin and
seperate stuff for the kids
can we start a list of kids names and ages
mine are seth(3) and shayna(12)

have great 4th of July

 

[btjhayes]

I like you all...take charge kind of people! Awesome job with narrowing down this FE thing! Love the poll...great idea. I really don't care what we do...just wanted to know what the majority was doing/thinking.

And I like the suggested cutoff date of August 1. You are hardliners...I was thinking August 26...one month before...but I'll take August 1! Getting REAL close to knowing who is doing this exchange! Woo Hoo!

Lauri...I guess I'll just wait until our cutoff...then maybe someone can post the final list or email the spreadsheet to whoever wants it????

And in tribute to our ringleader Jen....I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED...SO EXCITED!

TJ

 

[btjhayes]

Shelly...think I'm following in your footsteps...one cabin gift...and separate gifts for the kiddos!

No kids on this trip for us!

 

[quentina]

I agree that the very latest cut-off date would be August 1. Kami - congrats on pushing thru and doing your workout...it will be soooo worth it

TJ - I have an excel spreadsheet if you'd like it..or anyone else It is up to date as of last week. I know that there are some who don't have their cabin number yet, and there is always the possiblity that one or more of us may get an upgrade at the port

Last year the FE group was quite a bit smaller, and even without picking any specific times/days....each day brought it's share of little surprises.

Some in our group did little things every day, the majority of us did one gift for the adults, and the kids got seperate FE gifts. I guess that we can put a poll up and see what the majority prefers.

Last year I was glad that I had a few extras because as we were doing our deliveries we found a few FE's not on our list....and decided to do a deck by deck search..

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

I don't think we gave our room numbers....we are in 5522 and 5524 (SPH rooms). I will only have a FE on one room (not sure which one at this time). Do I need to specify or can we be logged as both rooms?

Will you be providing a list of adults/childrens/rooms for us? I need to know how much to buy!!!!

 

[JenGC]

Ok here is what I have right now. I will go back and see if I have everyone.

Updated list

quentia-Kim, Ken, Quentin 13, Jolicia 8, Antonio 6

Cshelzy-dd 12, ds 3, 2 adults-cabin 2116

disneyfan19712006-her, ds 21, granddaughter 20 months (said she was canceling the cruise due but keeping them on in case they get things worked out)

kmabOO-karen 27 (running in the WDW Wine and Dine Marathon), Jason 31

duchessAndKittens-2 adults

busy bethie-beth and brent kelley

maline13-Marty,Jenn and Makenna 15 months

JenGC-Jen, Sharon (grandmother..optional), Karen (grandmother...optional), Victoria 8 will be 9 on cruise (sept 29th)-cabin 7556 Second Dining

laurio-Lauri (laurio) - 41, Dan - (dh) - 43, Sarah - (dd) - 4, Gabe - (dgs) - 3 @ time of sailing (is this your grandson? or your son? Not sure what dgs...dogs?), Shirley - (Maaaaaaa)-cabin 8542

kamgen-Kamy (birthday Sept 23), dh Steve (anniversary Sept 13), Ryan age 5 (birhday Aug 26) and Liam age 3, DGrandmother (CricketMOM)-Cabin 5631 and 5633 Second dining

honeymo78-her and DH 5 years of marriage

webmiester- 41, DW Younger lol, DD Peanut 3 1/2

btjhayes-Bill (DH), TJ (btjhayes)-Celebrating 20th Anniversary-cabin 6137

One for adults is fine with me. I like winging it.

 

[JenGC]

I don't think we gave our room numbers....we are in 5522 and 5524 (SPH rooms). I will only have a FE on one room (not sure which one at this time). Do I need to specify or can we be logged as both rooms?

Will you be providing a list of adults/childrens/rooms for us? I need to know how much to buy!!!!

I think you are good. I put both rooms down so I figured we could see between the two. They are right beside each other right?

 

[quentina]

I think you are good. I put both rooms down so I figured we could see between the two. They are right beside each other right?

Yes, connecting rooms

 

[JenGC]

OK I went through and updated the FE list

Updated list

quentia-Kim, Ken, Quentin 13, Jolicia 8, Antonio 6-cabin # 5522 and 5524

Cshelzy-dd 12, ds 3, 2 adults-cabin 2116

disneyfan19712006-her, ds 21, granddaughter 20 months (said she was canceling the cruise due but keeping them on in case they get things worked out)

kmabOO-karen 27 (running in the WDW Wine and Dine Marathon), Jason 31

duchessAndKittens-2 adults

busy bethie-beth and brent kelley

maline13-Marty,Jenn and Makenna 15 months

JenGC-Jen, Sharon (grandmother..optional), Karen (grandmother...optional), Victoria 8 will be 9 on cruise (sept 29th)-cabin 7556 Second Dining

laurio-Lauri (laurio) - 41, Dan - (dh) - 43, Sarah - (dd) - 4, Gabe - (dgs) - 3 @ time of sailing (is this your grandson? or your son? Not sure what dgs...dogs?), Shirley -

(Maaaaaaa)-cabin 8542

kamgen-Kamy (birthday Sept 23), dh Steve (anniversary Sept 13), Ryan age 5 (birhday Aug 26) and Liam age 3, DGrandmother (CricketMOM)-Cabin 5631 and 5633 Second dining

honeymo78-her and DH 5 years of marriage

webmiester- 41, DW Younger lol, DD Peanut 3 1/2

btjhayes-Bill (DH), TJ (btjhayes)-Celebrating 20th Anniversary-cabin 6137

husurdady-Don, DW Kathy

Paragd911-Mark, DW Joy, DDog Shadow


Promenade Lobby-3:00 Sept 26
Cut off date August 1st for FE list