Ahoy! Sailing the Wonder 2/8/09

[NotsoMinnie&Goofy]

How are you guys handing these out? Are you putting them in gift bags to put in the FE's? With like a little from tag on there

I'm just planning to put them in unwrapped -- since this is my first time, I guess i need to know if that is how it's done... Since the time is getting so close and many of us already have our gifts and are leaving early could we close the group earlier than the 17th so we don't get any more?!? That would help the ones who are placing orders, too.

 

[ljm23]

Looking around it's good to see we're not the only obsessive disney cruisers here. I check the boards multiple times a day and my ressie at least once a day. Is it obvious I need a vacation
One thing I've noticed is there are 5 families on this forum with boys between 9 & 10 so my DS10 will have lot's of playmates. He loves the kids programs, so much so that we get "the look" when we make him leave!
Laura

 

[jedijill]

I'm just planning to put them in unwrapped -- since this is my first time, I guess i need to know if that is how it's done... Since the time is getting so close and many of us already have our gifts and are leaving early could we close the group earlier than the 17th so we don't get any more?!? That would help the ones who are placing orders, too.

I'm fine with closing the exchange earlier. In fact, I can close it as of today if nobody objects. I would also like to have it finalized. There have been no changes since my last email.

Let me know what the consensus is.

Jill in CO

 

[plaidsmom1]

Jill, it would be nice to close it as of now so we can get it all together.

 

[2gr8brits]

Hello all! The list of Disney adicts gets longer every day. Myself and my team teacher are recruiting more each day!
I am in agreement to close out the fish extender list - my busy life just gets more and more piled on every waking moment - I teach school, the assistant principal there, mom to 2 boys who do "stuff", wife to a highway patrol dad who works shifts, member of Junior Charity League, church, graduate school for me, etc. thats all I can think of at the moment. I have already gotten a few things for the kids in the FE group and some family gifts together. From what I can gather - its the thought that counts. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you SOON!!!!! We are too excited to stand ourselves!!!!

 

[jedijill]

Ok, consider the list officially closed!

If anyone needs a copy of the list again, please shoot me an email.

Happy shopping everyone!

Jill in CO

 

[jedijill]

Just a reminder to everyone that doesn't have a passport......make sure you have the correct birth certificate (official w/raised seal) and know where it is at!!!!

Just a reminder to avoid the last second panic.

Jill in CO

 

[dsjmeadors]

Just a reminder to everyone that doesn't have a passport......make sure you have the correct birth certificate (official w/raised seal) and know where it is at!!!!

Just a reminder to avoid the last second panic.

Jill in CO

Oh good! I'm glad we have closed it. I was panicking at the thought of not having enough!!

Our birth certificates are currently with the government awaiting our passports. Hopefully we'll get them in time. If not, I'll be making the 2.5 hour drive to Frankfort on Feb 5th. to new ones.
And then, once I do that, they'll come Feb. 6th.

 

[jedijill]

I wouldn't worry too much about it...I think the turn around time is really good right now.

Now, note to self....don't forget passport.

Jill in CO

 

[2gr8brits]

Our Passports came in no more than 2 weeks. The processing time is minimal right now. I hope yours arrive soon.

 

[anetnmike]

You all are such a pleasure to be in full blown panic mode with!
I totally agree with the "we waited so long and here it is and we are all running around" person- that's me too!! I started counting down at 100 days and it seemed like an eternity ago! Now I have snow on the ground instead of leaves and DS growing by the milisecond so I am sure NOTHING will fit no matter how carefully I have planned!
Kathryn, you can check the status of our cruise several times a day AND make clothes?! I have decided I am totally not worthy and I can't wait to meet you!
Actually, we are looking forward to meeting all of you. I,too, have noticed that there are a handfull of boys DS's age and he is pretty happy to have guys to hang out with. Hopefully that means some time for mom and dad!
Thanks for closing the FE Jill. Shopping for it is my project for my next day off! My mom is making my FE.

 

[anetnmike]

Just so I am counting correctly, on the last FE list that I have I counted 21 grown ups, I also counted Koren as a grown up as she will be turning 18, and 13 kids. Does that sound about right?

 

[Ladyw/theTramp]

I can't decide on my FEs. Would anyone like souveniers from Texas Rangers Baseball, Dallas Mavericks Basketball, or Dallas Cowboys football? I can get pictures of the new football stadium, it now looks like the outside is almost done.

My husband is a big Dallas Cowboys fan!!! He would love anything along those lines!!!

(For real life... he is Travis in cabin 6552 )

 

[plaidsmom1]

Your count matches mine. I have to agree about the making clothes and checking the cruises. I volunteered to help make Christmas stockings for the newborns at our hospital this year. I only made 20 and thought I would never finish. We would all be coming naked if it was up to me to make something to wear. Hats off to you Kathyrn.

 

[Ladyw/theTramp]

Just so I am counting correctly, on the last FE list that I have I counted 21 grown ups, I also counted Koren as a grown up as she will be turning 18, and 13 kids. Does that sound about right?

My count stands at 23 adults (counting Koren) and 15 kids... I had the last minute addition of elmo22 (Alonzo, Tracy, Nicholas and Corina)

That bumped me up these numbers... Does everyone else have them too.. or have I somehow really gotten confused?

 

[dsjmeadors]

My count stands at 23 adults (counting Koren) and 15 kids... I had the last minute addition of elmo22 (Alonzo, Tracy, Nicholas and Corina)

That bumped me up these numbers... Does everyone else have them too.. or have I somehow really gotten confused?

I don't have those extra numbers

 

[Ladyw/theTramp]

disboard name: elmo2200
stateroom: ??
Names: Alonzo, Tracey, Corina(14), & Nicholas(10) Pequeno
Kids sizes: daughter - adult medium, son - youth large
Am I supposed to put adult sizes too? Just in case.. mens large and womens medium

Too many more days 'til 2nd Disney cruise!!!!

I went back and found where I got the information.... It was back on Page 16 of the thread...

Elmo2200, you guys are a part of the exchange, right?

 

[dsjmeadors]

I went back and found where I got the information.... It was back on Page 16 of the thread...

Elmo2200, you guys are a part of the exchange, right?

I have them! I think where I'm getting 21 and possibly others, I didn't count myself. LOL Because I'm not giving myself and my hubby a bag! LOL.

So I have 21 adults counting Koren as an adult
and 13 kids ( not counting my 2 kids)

 

[Ladyw/theTramp]

It's official... I am losing my mind!

That explains it! I had my own family in the mix...Thank you!

 

[anetnmike]

I had 21 adults and 13 kids and I counted myself and my own that!
The numbers part of my brain is much weaker than the words part so it could totally be me. I'll be the first one to admit that!