Alaska * May 24, 2011

[SLAM_C]

I'm in! There is always room for one more!

Thank you for including us in the FE exchange! That's so kind of you.

Still got lots to plan and pack for the cruise!!

Lillian

 

[NWDAD]

Welcome! We have a 20, 21, 25 and 27 year olds in our family. This doesn't include myself and DH who are old. Can't wait to meet everyone!

I would not consider us old. More experienced, more mature maybe, but not old.

Kevin

 

[jrp]

Hey Kevin.. Speak for yourself as some of us are just trying to see over the next hill..Live free, Ride hard..

lol

James

 

[SLAM_C]

Welcome to the newbies Please provide with the info for the list of meet and greet for the boat. I will add you and yours tot he list of "The 3 Hour Alaskan Tour" If you look at the current list you will know what ifo I will need.. I have a picture of our humble FE on the site, it will give you some idea of what to do or you can be as creative as you want..We will be providing 1 gift per family and of course little do-dads here and there for the kids and special occasions..lol Since the group has said OK to the addition to the FE group, I say OK also.. Started packing yesterday and found again it is going to be a test of wills to keep under the 50 pound limit on the bags.. Going back through next weekend and taking out half the clothes..

James

Hi James,

The info for our family is:
SLAM_C*DH-Simon,DW-Lillian,DD-Ada (3),DS-Maximus*Cabin 6605.

Since we are with two little ones, they really determine our schedules sometimes...especially with the time zone difference (we are from Toronto). However, we would definitely try to make the meet and greet.

Looking forward to see you all!

Lillian

 

[jrp]

Hi All

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE=
Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.*
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-
College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS
GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)-50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-
Kitty/Kate-9*DVC*#7007*22 Wedding Ann.*FE-Y
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding Ann.*FE-Y
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082*FE-Y
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528*FE-Y
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10*#8000*FE=Y
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC*#7122*FE=Y
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16*#2588*FE-Y
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28*#7123
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*#7612*FE=Y
24. frozenmickey*DW-Jennifer-*DH-Andy-*DS-Colin-8*DD-Morgan-
6*#7524*FE-Y
25. WANNABE@WDW*DW-Kim*DH-Anthony*DD-Sarah-14*DD-Sydney-10*DM-Angie*DF-Sheldon*SIL-Tamara*BIL-Steve
26. SLAM_C*DW-Lillian*DH-Simon*DD-Ada-3*DS-Maximus*Cabin#6605*FE-Y
27. emmielou*cabin#8034
James

 

[disnanny]

This should be the cut off, so everyone can get ready. Thoughts???

I have updated the participants for the FE. Teemsum had said on post #49 they would not be participating. I replaced them with Slam_C

 

[jrp]

Hi All
Thanks for the update..

J

James

 

[disnanny]

This should be the cut off, so everyone can get ready. Thoughts???

Hi All
Thanks for the update..

J

James

I am having trouble getting the updated list to show as the last message, I must be going into retirement mode:

 

[jrp]

Hi ALL
If you copy the list and then repaste in anew reply you can update it..

James

 

[gonecrusin]

I would not consider us old. More experienced, more mature maybe, but not old.

Kevin

I must have typed that before my coffee. You are only as old as you feel. I'm just an experienced kid.

 

[gonecrusin]

This week - actually on Tuesday we'll break the 500-hour mark until we set sail! Does anyone else have the ShipMate app on their smartphone? I have a G2 and it's a nice little thing that will set you up with the itinerary, maps of each deck, excursion info and a countdown - highly recommend so far, I've heard good things this app being useful on the CruiseCritic boards for other ships so I thought I'd give it a try. Several suggest putting your phone in airplane mode (non-transmitting) and you can use at on board for maps and the ole' travel alarm clock. I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait!!!

Hi all
Is the term Samrt phone an oxymoron or what.. It is only as smart as the user.. I just loaded the ship mate app for android and it is pretty good.. It even gives the position of the ship and is good for all the ships and different cruise lines--but best of all it is FREE.. I googled it as I was having problems on cruise critic finding it.. Actually went to the market and typed it in.. If you have an iphone or android it is well worth it..

James

p.s They need a totem pole to represent the Alaska cruise on here..

Don't have a smartphone cause it would make me feel stupid. Instead I have Steph to keep me up-to-date on things!

 

[disnanny]

Quote:
Originally Posted by disnanny
I count 11 so far for the list, there are some stateroom numbers missing. I have taken the liberty of putting together a FE list.

1. jrp#7136 FE=Y
2. Slam_C #6605 FE Y
3. NWmom*#7007 FE=Y NOTE room number may be changing
4. Tearem*# 1038FE-Y
5. Amy Fran #6089*FE-Y
6. disnanny#7528*FE-Y
7. Dawncala#8000*FE=Y
8. gonecrusin*#7122*FE=Y
9 Diannah #2588*FE-Y
10. RCDisneyFan#7612*FE=Y
11. frozenmickey*#7524*FE-Y
12. Christy May #6026

Thanks for the help, must have had a brain freeze on that. The total for FE is 12. I am getting mine ready and put away for the cruise.

looking forward to seeing everyone.

 

[jrp]

Hi All
I have Brain Farcts all the time and probably have partimers disease..
I agree with the cutoff of the FE list as we now have 3 weks to go time.. Picking out little things now.. Can't wait for the cruise Feeling the love for all things cruise.. Trying to get the door posters finished up and printed and have gone through the door magnets to sort out some from the last cruise.. Has anyone heard anything else on the tags for the meet? Carry On McDuff..

James

 

[fireplug]

I think I may make up a new door magnet for this trip since our last ones are 5 years old...........
I may get to that tomorrow or thursday.

Squid

 

[jrp]

Hi All
Well with the official announcement that Osama Bin Laden was taken out by US Seals without loss of American Life(even with the downed helicopter) it is a glorious Monday even with the rain.. Oil has dropped and gold has dropped with the news of this also.. With 9/11 coming up on it's 10th infamy where 343 of my brothers and sisters gave their lifes saving others, it makes my soul feel a sense of relief.God Bless America..

Justice has Been Done
James

 

[tearem]

If anyone is still looking for a reasonable hotel the night before the cruise, I used Priceline and ended up getting Coal Harbour the night before the cruise for $132 (with tax). I also have an entertainment book, so I will get reimbursed $20 with a mail in rebate. It was the 4 star hotel listed for that date. Very excited!

 

[Amy Fran]

Hi All

Here is the updated list..
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082*FE-Y

We are in #6089 (not 6082 as posted on the updated list & on the FE list). Don't want our FEs to go to the wrong room!! --Amy

 

[gonecrusin]

We are in #6089 (not 6082 as posted on the updated list & on the FE list). Don't want our FEs to go to the wrong room!! --Amy

Only if they have a FE hanging outside. I was thinking about just not joining a group and hanging one outside my door to see what happens

 

[gonecrusin]

Hi All
I have Brain Farcts all the time and probably have partimers disease..
I agree with the cutoff of the FE list as we now have 3 weks to go time.. Picking out little things now.. Can't wait for the cruise Feeling the love for all things cruise.. Trying to get the door posters finished up and printed and have gone through the door magnets to sort out some from the last cruise.. Has anyone heard anything else on the tags for the meet? Carry On McDuff..

James

Well, I originally volunteered to make tags and than it sounded like someone else was going to do it. Didn't want to step on anyones toes if they really wanted to do it. Did you get any response as to who wanted one and who didn't. Looks like if everyone wanted one there would be over 90. Now I have my brain cells flowing

 

[Dawncala]

Hello all,
I've been reading a blog by someone posting from onboard the Wonder repositioning cruise. She is taking a B2B and will also be on the May 3rd Alaskan cruise. Hopefully she'll be blogging that too.

Some of you may have heard the rumor that there might not be a Pirate night on the Alaskan cruises. (Too cold on deck, they can't have fireworks, pirates in Alaska doesn't make sense...) Apparently DCL is not sure either because some of the booking operators say yes and some no. Well, this blogger asked the Wonder Head of Food & Beverage about it and this is what he told her.

"On the Alaska cruises they will have a warm specialty drink every night. Instead of the Pirate Night menu there will be a Taste of Alaska menu. The Pirate Night dessert buffet will be in Beach Blanket Buffet, like it was last night (too cold to do it on deck!). And on the day we cruise Tracy Arm Fjord there will be a BBQ lunch available on deck 9."