Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[buzz&woody'smom]

I am going as a "Very tired Mom chasing a 2 year old and arguing with a 5 year on why this and why that...............I don't even have to buy a costume, dark circles, hair that needs a trim and highlights, short finger nails with no polish and three toe nails with out nail polish, unplucked eyebrows and wrinkled clothes and I spent 2 hours yesterday teaching a 5 year old upper and lower U's. His Kindergarten teacher has decided that in writing there is a Upstairs, downstairs and basement

I know there are tons of you out there who want to join me

 

[KEH]

buzz&woody'smom, it sounds like you need some TLC. I prescribe some time in the spa for you.

Rae, are you wearing a costume? What? I hadn't appreciated adults (or should I say we children who have grown older but not up) were participating.

Karen

 

[rae519]

Karen,
I told my Mom that she had to have a costume. Do you know how upset she will be if I don't have one on?!
Yes, I will be in costume - but as what?! I like "very tired Mom"!!!!!!

Rae

 

[KEH]

Perhaps we could have a group costume -"Very Tired Mums On Tour." Sounds like a t-shirt slogan, doesn't it? At least we wouldn't need much make up or acting ability.

Karen

 

[quackattack]

WoW!! You guys have been busy. I have a lot of catching up to do.

I like the "Tired Mom" costume idea. I'll bet that would be the easiest costume ever.

Sound as if there will be a lot of celebrating on this cruise. DH and I will be celebrating birthdays. My birthday is actually Oct 24 but DH's birthday is Oct 31. My sister is celebrating her retirement but she actually retired in June.

Ginger: In addition to Andrew participating in the TorT we will be passing out goodies. We are still in Stateroom 2084. Not sure what yet. I probably need to make a stop at Party City.

Poohbush: I hope your MIL is doing well. She is in our prayers as well.

I don't know how much time they will be spending in Common Grounds since one of them is too old but my 2 nieces that will be with us are 17 and 18. (Rae, I don't know if I added Alissa the 18 yo to the cruise list. I think it was still up in the air when I sent you our names.)

Did anyone take a look at the cruise list Verandah Man had? I wish I knew how to do all those interesting things. He even had pictures of the other DIS cruisers. That was great.

I guess I had better go now. Exercise and housework & a 3 yo await and soccer practice is at 6:30. That Tired Mom costume gets easier and easier.

Rochelle

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Count me in on that "tired mom costume" - My youngest has just started kindergarten and I forgot how hard it is to get in the routine of things, waking up, fixing breakfast, driving to school, picking up from school, etc - CALGON!!!!!!!


I have to go and get some treats for the kids for our TOT - and maybe some for the moms too! - Someone at my gym calls Halloween Captain Morgan night - In his neighborhood, all the adults bring their "special" drink out with them when they take their kids at. Then at participating houses, they get their cup refilled with that "special " drink - He likes captain morgan -

Hey other Karen - You will have to bring some candy from England - With my husband being from England, I know how great Cadbury chocolate is!!! He will be first in line at your door if you bring some!

I think two Peter Pans would be adorable!!!! You have to do it! Now if they could only get their picture taken with Tinkerbell!


Karen

 

[KEH]

Hey, girls I think we're on to something here with this Tired Mom idea!

Karen, I love the idea of Captain Morgan day. Sounds like my kind of party. I've made a mental note to bring the chocolate - can't remember the last timer I had a man beating a path to my door!!

Karen

 

[quackattack]

While I was exercising, I remembered this really cute costume that a co-worker wore to work one Halloween. It was the very image of a Tired Mom. It is a one person costume that looks like 2 people-a mom with a large baby on her back. It was so funny.

I thought I would try to find it on a costume web site. I found it on Halloweenmart.com if anyone would like to see it. It is titled: But Mommy, I don't wanna grow up. With a 3 yr old, I imagine I pretty much look like that already and do not need the costume.

BTW. I think someone asked about excursions with toddlers. These are the excursions we did last Halloween cruise.

Key West: Old Town Trolley/Conch Train tour-DS would have like it better if we had been on the train rather than the trolley.

Grand Cayman: Grand Cayman Island Tour-DS liked the Turtle Farm.

Cozumel: Ocean View Explorer Tour-DS really enjoyed this excursion.

Okay. Back to housework.

Rochelle

 

[sistert]

DH wants us to wear our wedding outfits since we got married on Halloween but I wouldn't want to wear it more than once (big train). Hmmm... what to wear, what to wear....

Still not sure about the T and T thing. I'll let you know soon. What times was it to be again? I know it was on the 30th (day at sea before CC). Thanks!

 

[KEH]

Don't let's go there. We got married on Halloween too (never come across anyone else who has, so glad to read your post) but though my dress is in the attic, it most certainly wouldn't fit me now. 22 years, 3 kids and 1000's of chocolate bars have seen to that.

Karen

 

[sistert]

Originally posted by KEH
Don't let's go there. We got married on Halloween too (never come across anyone else who has, so glad to read your post) but though my dress is in the attic, it most certainly wouldn't fit me now. 22 years, 3 kids and 1000's of chocolate bars have seen to that.

Karen

If I'm not careful, my dress wont fit any more either. So far so good, but then it's only been a year. Good to know there are others on the cruise celebrating anniversaries!

TeAntae

 

[rae519]

Originally posted by quackattack
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Did anyone take a look at the cruise list Verandah Man had? I wish I knew how to do all those interesting things. He even had pictures of the other DIS cruisers. That was great.
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Rochelle [/B]

Rochelle - I haven't even updated our list in AGES. I can't imagine how Andy did it! He is truly amazing!!!!

If anyone wants to take over the list and give it a shot - please jump in - I don't know when I'll get to updating our lists. Sorry.

Rae

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Originally posted by KEH
Before anyone asks, there is no truth in the rumour that I arrived at the church on my broomstick.

That would explain why I've never seen the wedding photos!

 

[Poohbush]

You guys are just too funny! I love coming here and reading all your ideas!

Rochelle, that website sure had a lot of costumes! Some of them were pretty funny. (Some were pretty raunchy too! )

I'll join all of you tired moms. My Katie has me running everywhere! She just loves to walk, and is learning she can run now too! She thinks it's a fun game when we're chasing after her!

Her costume came, and boy does she look sweet as a ladybug. The wings sort of flutter when she walks (runs!) and she loves to wear the headband! She's just growing up so fast!

Rae, I can't believe Andy typed his trip reports without his glasses! I took mine off, and I have to get less than a foot from my screen just to see this! I can't imagine how he did it!

Hope everyone has a nice weekend! I passed along all your kind thoughts to my MIL. Thanks everyone!

 

[carole88]

Hi all! Glad to hear that there are going to be so many celebrations onboard. My second DD will be 7 on November 19 but we are going to celebrate her birthday during our cruise week! She doesn't know it so it will be a big surprise. Good night.

 

["Ginger"]

T-or-T list
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The Dis Board T-or-T

Date: Oct. 30, 2003
Time: 11 a.m.
Gather Place: Deck 3 Midship in front of Lumiere's
Leaving at 11:10 a.m. to hunt and haunt participanting staterooms.


Carole88 stateroom 2130 Rachel 9 and Tessa 6

quackattack 2084 Andrew 3

mdvasquez 2110 Ashley 12, Brendan 13, Alex 16.

Knilsen 2098 Kayla 2

Ginger 2052 Ashley 6 3/4

dzneprincess 2071 CJ 8, Taylor 7 and Max 4.

Rae519 5622 Michael 8 ?

Poohbush 6130 greeting and treating, thank you, has DD Katie 17 months

DMIL of Poohbush 6137 greeting and treating

Carolyn1023 2611 greeting and treating

Debbie 2050 greeting and treating.

Paulmc80 7620 greeting and treating.

Buzz&Woody's Mom 5018 DS's 2.5 and 5

martel-luv-wdw 5020 Shawn 7

rwpeterson DD 10 and DD8

DVCLady 7510 Leena 6 and Ryan 2

KEH 7619 Emma 15 , Oliver and James 13.

Jhalkias 7550 Sophia 3

KaitlinsMom 7106 Kaitlin 5, Marrisa 16.

Zitofamily 6022 Caitlyn 8 and Cameron 4



Thank you.

Our Prayers go out to Poohbushs MIL.

 

["Ginger"]

Rae I would take over the job of keeping track of who's crusing with us but it's all I can do to keep track of the adding and stateroom changes of the T-or-T list.

About the list I have together, please let me know ASAP if I have your information correct. Also send me a PM if I have your stateroom number listed and you DON'T wish to have your stateroom listed as a participating stateroom for us to visit.





SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE T-or-T LIST:

As our crusing date is quickly approaching and we are all busy preparing for our long awaited cruise, I feel the need to set a closing sign up date on our Trick-or-Treat Event. September 21, will be the last day to get your children signed up. I will need to know your stateroom number, will it or will it not be one that the children can visit. Also, please don't post saying you think your children would want to do this, CAUSE I will not be adding anyone else to the list till I get a for sure with information response. SEPTEMBER 21 WILL BE THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS EVENT.
Sorry to have to do this, but, to get a final count for everyone to prepare for it, IT IS A MUST.

Thanks for your understanding, Ginger

 

["Ginger"]

Good Morning All
I found our thread on page 2. half way down. I can't wait for our sailing date to get here. I need a break from all this high dollar shopping. LOL We went to the stone place yesterday to get a quote on our countertop for our island. We'll be so broke by the time the cruise rolls around. You'll be able to recognize me easily. I'll be the one holding a petty cup at the gates boarding the ship asking for any extra change.

Getting ready to place an order to Oriental Trading Company anyone want anything from there? Any orders $60. or more from the Halloween sales book get free shipping, I'm up to about $40.. Send me a PM by Sept 10.. we'll work out the money details by PM and I'll deliver your order to you on the ship.

Rae if you bring your list forward maybe I can help you update it.

 

["Ginger"]

Let's get together.
Who's going to be at the Radisson the night before the cruise?
We will be going to dinner at one of the local restaurants by the port, looking for anyone else interested. We have an 8 passengers Ford Excursion only 3 of us if you need a ride.

Rae please tell us again about the onboard ship mets you have planned.
Boarding What time and where?
Palo Brunch: What Day and what time?
Any other mets planned?
I am sure there will be alot of us at the Castaway Party.

BTW, you can add my name to the Tired Mom's costume. Over weight, no time to exercise. Hairs a mess, bags under my sagging eyes, I need a lawn mower to take care of my eyebrows, my nail are just an awful looking mess I'm pale as a ghost.
"CALGON" you say Karen, that's not going to do it for me this time. I need a week in the Rain Forest.

 

[Jhalkias]

Well, my first time checking in here in a while, and I am finding it difficult to keep up with all the conversations going on!

DS and I attended the Brown's game today, and I needed something to cheer me up - so I decided to check in here and see what is going on, and think about our cruise.

We are arriving on Friday, but just got in the mail our tickets for "Mickey's Halloween" on Friday at the MK before the cruise. We are staying at VWL both the night before, and the night after the cruise. Anyone else doing that?

We are starting to look more seriously at excursions now too, but we have an eclectic group. DS is 16, and DD is 3.5, so we are trying to make everyone happy. The weather here in OH is exactly what I am hoping for - sunny, not too humid, and delightful.

Can't wait - won't be long now!