9/26/2010 Breezin' to the Bahamas!

[Beans_72]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

 

[JenGC]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!
Half day for me today then pedicure and last minute running errands and home to pack. I'm hoping that process doesn't take too long. I WONDER if I'll be able to sleep tonight. Maybe I'll sleep and just DREAM of all the MAGIC awaiting us come Sunday and through the week. I can't wait to plop - and I mean plop - in a deck 4 chair and stick my nose in my book!!! I am hoping for good weather, but honestly, I'm certain Mack and I will have a good time either way.

Kamy, I can't wait to see you, hug your neck, and wish you a happy birthday in person! I'm looking forward to time with you and Steve, Vera and Norma, and Ryan and Liam! Please tell Ryan and Liam we can't wait to sail with them on Mickey's ship!

Have a great day everyone! I'm off to 5 hours of my wonder-kiddos! I do love my students!!!!! They're amazing!

I get notifications that someone posted in this thread. When this first came up, I first thought it was from tikimack. I have never done that before. But when I read "Half day for me today then pedicure" I thought "wha?? " and then thought, "that must be tikimimi lol!

No more days to wait! wooohoooooo I cant wait! A have a friend that is already down in Orlando and said it is BEAUTIFUL weather! couldn't ask for it any better. So I am hopeful!

I am still not sleeping good. Stayed up till midnight to finish some last minute projects. I really really want to do my Alice Tablecloth, but not sure I am going to get to it

See you guys soon! I will be online most of the day then try to slip out of work around 2.

 

[JenGC]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

Oh my gosh! oh sweetie I am so sorry! Praying for you guys.

 

[tikimack]

That's weird because they told us that you only get the breakfast on certain rooms or a package or something and breakfast would be something like $8 each. I was like "uhhh I will go to McDonalds!" LOL I will see when I check in.

I thought your were staying at the Radisson and Webmeister is talking about the Residence Inn. Is that perhaps the disconnect on the breakfast or am I remembering wrong?

Getting ready to start my last day of work. We will leave the house around 7am tomorrow. It is about a 9 hour drive for us.

Can't wait!!

 

[tikimack]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

I am so sorry. We will pray for you all and especially for a full and speedy recovery for you mother.

 

[JenGC]

I thought your were staying at the Radisson and Webmeister is talking about the Residence Inn. Is that perhaps the disconnect on the breakfast or am I remembering wrong?

Getting ready to start my last day of work. We will leave the house around 7am tomorrow. It is about a 9 hour drive for us.

Can't wait!!

Does that make a difference Good golly! yes I am at the Radisson. I thought that is what he typed. OBVIOUSLY not! lol Sorry!

 

[tikimimi]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry! This must be extremely troubling for all of you. Sounds like she did have a guardian angel though I am sending prayers and pixie dust your way. Will be hoping all turns out for the best for everyone!

 

[CM1997]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

I am so sorry! I will keep your mother in my prayers for a fast recovery. She definitely had an angel watching over her. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family.



Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

 

[tikimack]

Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

Gosh, sounds like you have been through the wringer. Look, I am sure I speak for EVERYONE on this board. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FE GIFTS! This is a vacation, not a job. If you have your fish extender to hang, hang it up. We want to give you what has been brought for you. If you are up to the meet, come and meet with us on Sunday. We would love to meet you. Do not worry about what you give out or not giving anything out. We would rather include you in the group and support you. Relax! You don't owe anyone here anything. Get on the ship and just rest. Do not give the FE gifts another thought.

Have you ever done something nice for someone without getting anything in return? Doesn't that feel good?! Your FE gift to us can be the gift of allowing us to do something nice for you without getting anything in return. Take care - it is not as good for us if it makes you feel bad! Just enjoy allowing us to do something nice for you.

Now, repeat after me - "My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Now seriously, just get on the boat with us! Hang in there!

 

[JenGC]

I am so sorry! I will keep your mother in my prayers for a fast recovery. She definitely had an angel watching over her. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family.



Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

Oh dont worry about the FE stuff!! That's NOT a big deal at all! I do hope that you meet up with us at some point though. I want to meet you! Whenever you feel up to it, you know my stateroom number. If I am not there, leave a message and we will meet up SOMEWHERE! ok? Im sorry you were having such a hard....year! Please take time to relax and stop thinking about your decision on your vacation.

Jen

 

[JenGC]

Gosh, sounds like you have been through the wringer. Look, I am sure I speak for EVERYONE on this board. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FE GIFTS! This is a vacation, not a job. If you have your fish extender to hang, hang it up. We want to give you what has been brought for you. If you are up to the meet, come and meet with us on Sunday. We would love to meet you. Do not worry about what you give out or not giving anything out. We would rather include you in the group and support you. Relax! You don't owe anyone here anything. Get on the ship and just rest. Do not give the FE gifts another thought.

Have you ever done something nice for someone without getting anything in return? Doesn't that feel good?! Your FE gift to us can be the gift of allowing us to do something nice for you without getting anything in return. Take care - it is not as good for us if it makes you feel bad! Just enjoy allowing us to do something nice for you.

Now, repeat after me - "My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Now seriously, just get on the boat with us! Hang in there!

I should have waiting for my response. This one is MUCH better! EXACTLY how I feel.

 

[CM1997]

Thanks guys for your understanding....

My husband just called to see how my day is going and he said "Happy Vacation Eve" and I lost it!!! I feel like I will be crying on our flight to FL and crying once again when I see the boat sitting at the port. (I am actually starting to tear up now)

 

[CM1997]

Gosh, sounds like you have been through the wringer. Look, I am sure I speak for EVERYONE on this board. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FE GIFTS! This is a vacation, not a job. If you have your fish extender to hang, hang it up. We want to give you what has been brought for you. If you are up to the meet, come and meet with us on Sunday. We would love to meet you. Do not worry about what you give out or not giving anything out. We would rather include you in the group and support you. Relax! You don't owe anyone here anything. Get on the ship and just rest. Do not give the FE gifts another thought.

Have you ever done something nice for someone without getting anything in return? Doesn't that feel good?! Your FE gift to us can be the gift of allowing us to do something nice for you without getting anything in return. Take care - it is not as good for us if it makes you feel bad! Just enjoy allowing us to do something nice for you.

Now, repeat after me - "My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Now seriously, just get on the boat with us! Hang in there!

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

 

[btjhayes]

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Just like our FAIRY GODPARENTS...Mack & Mimi to get you back on track! And I especially LOVE that you obeyed and started repeating what Mack asked you to!

Hang in there...I'll be praying for you...that you can leave everything behind and ENJOY this trip.

 

[btjhayes]

Oh duh, I guess I haven't posted my 'details' yet.

We are leaving Shah-lut Saturday morning and doing a leisurely 10 hr drive to good ole port canaveral.
We are spending Saturday night at the Residence Inn, free of charge (Thank you marriott rewards points!). They are kind enough to let us leave our car there for free (Yay!) and have an el-cheapo shuttle to the port in the morning. However, I am going to drive DW and Peanutmonkey to the port with the luggage, going back to park the car, then taking the shuttle myself to the port.
We will have breakfast and are targeting being at the port around 10:30.

Anyone else staying at the Residence Inn?

We are!!!! And...like you...staying for free thanks to those wonderful Marriott points!!

Maybe see you there...if not...SUNDAY! Safe travels.

 

[JenGC]

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

YAY!!!!!

 

[Webmiester]

ok...consolidating:

Beans...your mother and your family are in our prayers. What some friends of ours have done when a cast member had to be left behind for one reason or another is bring a cut-out sillouette of them and take pictures with the silouette at different points in the vacation so they know you are thinking about them and miss them....I've also heard other great ideas for dedicating parts of the trip to that person so it will always be a memory of how much they are loved.

CM1997....yeah, what Mack said.

Jen...I guess a bunny must have flashed some waffles when you read my post. Take a couple of advil pm around 9pm tonight and you'll sleep like a baby for no less than 8 hrs. trust me.

btjhayes....we are leaving around 11am tomorrow so I'm guessing with a 3 year old and a wife with a bladder the size of a small pea we'll be there around 9 or 10pm so we probly wont run into each other until the morning. Oh, and almost forgot.... GO BEARS!

For everyone else.... Can't wait!

 

[cshelzy]

we leave this afternoon for Philadelphia we have any eary flight Sat so I wanted to wish everyone safe travels!!

Beans I wish you and your family the best of luck I hope your mother has a fast and full recovery

webmiester can you give me your stateroom #

I cant wait to meet all of you, It has been a blast so far

 

[tikimimi]

Well, I am sad to say that I think we may need to drop out of the FE....
I have been having trouble at work the last few weeks....it has been an emotional and physical challenge (I work with special needs students...and this one is a whopper this year) to the extent that I had talked to my boss about quitting. I have until this afternoon to give her my decision and it has not been an easy one, I still don't know what to do. I have not been able to complete the adult FEs...and my kids one are pathetic- I was wanting to add more. I have no desire to get out of bed....this vacation is coming at the perfect time. I am sorry if I don't meet you all at 3 on Sunday, I don't know if I'll be up for socializing yet. I hope you can understand.

I am sorry for those of you who were counting on our FE, I feel horrible. I may try to finish them within the next month or so and send them to you then...but I know it won't be the same. Again, I am terribly sorry.

Thanks guys for your understanding....

My husband just called to see how my day is going and he said "Happy Vacation Eve" and I lost it!!! I feel like I will be crying on our flight to FL and crying once again when I see the boat sitting at the port. (I am actually starting to tear up now)

Thank you Mack....

"My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation.""My DisBoard friends care about me. I will not worry about FE gifts. I will hang up my FE outside my cabin and then just rest and soak in the Disney magic. I will not feel guilty. I will just enjoy my vacation."

Yep - what my husband said! I won't ask you to repeat anything or write anything on the board a specific number of times - just please hang in there and come when you can to meet with all of us. Hopefully that will be at the meet at 3, but not if that idea stresses you out too. I teach, and I have taught EBD and ASD in the past - I know how bad that can be from various standpoints. I am SO sorry! I am having the worst year as a teacher that I have ever had - in over 20 years - and I am in a good school situation. I am just really hard on myself and my expectations for myself are horrendously high. Couple that with some parent antics that should never take place, and well, it has been a year so far. I really just want to get to the point where I feel like I can actually take a deep breath.

I am officially on vacation. Fall break started at noon. I am off to get my pedicure (I just want to sleep though - see what I mean about being run down and wanting to breathe?) and run the last minute errands then come home and pack. I hope (read really hope) that we can get to bed decently early and leave on time tomorrow.

Be safe new friends! I guess we'll all be traveling down there or over there (Kamy) soon! I can't wait to meet you and share some laughter together!

 

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! Just checking in from work!

Beans- I am so sorry! I am sending you a hug and some prayers!

CM1997 - what Mack said is right on! No worries...please hang your FE so we can help brighten your days! I always feel like FE is more about the giving and I love to give to my DIS friends!!!

Now onto me....I am asking for prayers for my cousin who is the closest thing to a brother that I have. He is very ill and dealing with a lot of personal and health issues right now. Please say a prayer for him and his family for me. He lives up in MI and these are the times I hate being far away. Thanks!!!