any November 15th eastern 7 ngt cruisers out there?

[Tonydana]

kim, you crack me up.. omg, i needed that laugh today.. i have lost about 15 lbs now, but still have the , i wouldn't mind losing some of them, of course tony minds

it has been really quite here the last few days.. what has everyone been up to.. same here, need to clean, still need to do that walmart run too..

well, off to check out some more of hubby's clothes talk to you all later..

dana

 

[nedleycan]

So... I went back to the passport office today with the new photos (finally got around to it). They feel I have a 50/50 chance of being rejected! Again! I gave them to them anyway and they are going to call if there is a problem, then I will have to have the photos done again! URRRRR! Anyway, the good news is that if they are not done in time (which they say will not happen) the kids are fine traveling on their birth certificates.

Also, I got black heeled sandals for Meghan today... for $5.00!!!! Jo, I got them at the Shoe Club. I don't know if you have one in the East End. It was a very small clearance area and there was only one pair left. And they are made in Italy and appear to be leather!!!! I am thrilled!

Michelle, glad your group all has their docs.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REPLY BACK TO ME ON WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO FOR HIGH TEA AS A GROUP. GIVE ME YOUR CABIN NUMBER, YOUR NAME AND HOW MANY (I THINK IT IS JUST THE GIRLS, BUT GUYS ARE WELCOME). What day were we planning on going? I can't remember... Sunday?

 

[SINK]

Originally posted by nedleycan

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REPLY BACK TO ME ON WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO FOR HIGH TEA AS A GROUP. GIVE ME YOUR CABIN NUMBER, YOUR NAME AND HOW MANY

(I THINK IT IS JUST THE GIRLS, BUT GUYS ARE WELCOME). ...

Thanks for adding the guys are welcome.

By the way. Just one suggestion on the first DIS meet. How about meeting right after the safety drill at the family pool (we could claim our seats for the sail away party). And not all services are back in operations (the kids club is not open until after dinner). The counselors will all be at the sail away party.

Furthermore, meeting on Sunday might not work for everyone due to potential Palo brunch (it's only offered on sea days, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday) booking.

 

[lbgraves]

Linda, Count me in for High Tea! Lisa Room 7010

So glad that you found some shoes that will work. I have decided that I am going to work with what I have. I do need to get Kaitlyn some black tights though. I ended up going on a field trip to the library with William's class so that kept me from running any errands in town. I will take Kaitlyn with me tomorrow.

I finally got to nap for a bit today so maybe I will start feeling better tomorrow. I am going to go by the clinic Wednesday to see if this is more than allergies. Hoping that they can give me something to clear my head & stop me from coughing all night. I HATE tickles in my throat! I have time to get rid of whatever it is before the cruise though. I am thinking probably a sinus infection after 3 weeks.

 

[nedleycan]

I am fine with meeting after the drill, we will go directly to the sailaway anyway, so if we all wear our badges, we will find each other. Last time, it was beautiful weather, so everyone was at the sailaway, but still, we would have found everyone, if there were name tags. Great idea!

SINK: you are more than welcome, and I hope you were not offended... there was talk earlier about most of our husbands not wanting to attend, but it isn't like we don't want them there. Please come! And we would love it meet your wife!

I think it would be fun to meet at the sailaway, as the kids will all dance together and get to know each other.

Jo, I can't believe we haven't spoken on the phone yet, and we only live 20 minutes away from each other. Kinda funny!

I bought an "over-the-door" shoe sorter today. Last time I didn't have one, and I didn't really miss it, but thought it would be good for shoes and other stuff. Got it at the dollar store.

 

[nedleycan]

It is going to be so much fun! I will add you to the list!

Were we talking about doing brunch too? I have a note about that. I don't mind booking all kinds of stuff, as I said, I will be first in line anyway... haha... just try to beat me! haha

 

[Jo-Anne]

Linda - count me in on the tea and thanks again for taking the lead on this one! Cabin 6099..Jo-Anne Desveaux. I'm open for either timing of meet...even tho I'm a Logistics Manager, I'll leave it to those who have cruised before to make this decision since I can't really picture how crowded it might be on either the Sat after fire drill, or Sunday am for all of us to find a place to gather. Linda - the Shoe Place sounds familiar and there might be one down on Eglinton & Warden - I'll have to check it out! I can't believe the fiasco you're having with the photos on passports! I'd be panicky by now! When do you leave for Vegas? Which hotel are you staying in? You're right it does seem strange that we haven't talked on phone...it just seems way too easy to email...the computer age has taken away the fine art of conversation...although it appears we'll have a "few" things to talk about when we all get together! Dana - it's too funny how your show up on your post! I think thats how mine look now after the two kids...all stretched out that way...my are the reasons I don't jog or golf (well atleast that's my excuse!). Lisa - take care of yourself...I keep telling my family - stay healthy, but we all have sniffles and my lower back pain flared up today...we will be healthy, we will be healthy!

 

[lbgraves]

Well, we had talked about possible meeting after the drill but most people said that it would be too rushed since alot of us have early seating & young kids. Chance meeting would be fine but Saturday would actually give us some time to sit, relax & talk. We planned on 11-12 on Sunday to give the guys & kids a chance to meet.

Brunch was asked about but noone talked about what day or anything. We wont be doing brunch this trip.

Linda, it sounds like you have your battle plan drawn up already for the Palo resies. Go gettem!!!! LOL! I am looking forward to it since it will be my only chance at getting in Palo. It will also be a break for me from the kids.

Oh, update on PT here...Kaitlyn has been dry since she went to bed last night! I have a Dora feltboard waiting for her if she makes it until bedtime! Yes I believe in bribery! LOL! She actually told me that the peepee was coming this morning & made it!!! She asked the teacher at PS to go to the bathroom 2 times today & went for the first time at school!!!! We could be getting somewhere serious here!

 

[nedleycan]

I think meeting after the fire drill could work. As I said, after the drill, we went back to the room for 5 minutes, just to get the camera, then went back on deck. We hung around for a while before the sailaway happened. So it might be a good time.

Jo, also try The Shoe Company. I saw a few pairs there for $19.99 and $24.99 that were nice. My problem is that Meghan has skinny ankles like her mom (really it isn't bragging, because I have always hated them) and so many shoes don't fit her. It they don't have a buckle at the back, or if they are "narrow", they don't fit her. I was truly lucky here. I bet there is one at Warden and Eglinton. They seem to have lots of outlet-type stores.

Everyone better be feeling good for the cruise, so rest up!!!!

 

[nedleycan]

That is fantastic! It looks like you will make it!

I think I may have said something about it being too rushed after the drill, but I forgot about the sailaway party. As long as everyone went straight to the party after the drill (other than getting cameras) then we should be fine. It is something you don't want to miss anyway, so you will want to be there... we might as well set up a meet!

I have a funny feeling that most of us will see each other at the port. We know what each other looks like (at least most of us), I am sure that we will bump into each other there.

Lisa, you should really consider doing Palo for dinner. We loved it! I am sure the kids will be fine in the club. You can always book Palo for later in the week, then cancel (or give us the ressie... haha) if things don't work out.

HOW MUCH LONGER!?!?

 

[SINK]

I vote for meeting 15 minutes after the safety drill by the family pool portside (this way, the kids can grab some pizza before the sailaway) and we could grab a few tables. Typically, the safety drill starts at 4:00 PM sharp and last about 15/20 minutes. The sailaway party starts at 4:45PM and last about 30 minutes. You should have plenty of time to get changed (casual night for those who don't have the LAP rotation). And since the only activity that the kids have prior to dinner is the pool, but you could do the pool thing before the drill (just remember to pack your swimwears in your carryon, and don't forget the suntan lotion).

Our typical schedule (depending on the boarding time) is to hit the Top-sider buffet (before 1PM), then while the rest of the group is finishing up, I will rush out to do the Palo ressie's followed by kids cub registration. After the rest of the group finish their leisurely lunch, DW would take the nieces to the mickey's pool. Then by 3:15/3:30, they will come back (well, I would actually have to pull them out of the pool) to get ready for the safety drill. Then we would lounge around (or meet other DISers) before the sail away party.

 

[sherry]

Congrats Lisa on the pt-ing.

Michelle, congrats on getting all docs.

Congrats to all the shoppers who are finding just what they want!

 

[nedleycan]

Sounds like a plan!

Hopefully everyone will join us. It would be an ideal time to meet, then we can try again on Sunday from 11-12.

Jo, does your friend want to come to High Tea with us?

 

[lbgraves]

Linda, I guess that I am just not letting me set myself up for a big disappointment. It is going to be pushing it anyway if Kaitlyn will go to the club. I wonder if the toilets in the club are as bad as the ones in the cabins? If so, DS isn't going to want to go near one as it is and he has been trained for 1 1/2 years. If all goes well we could always put our name on the waiting list and if it works out...SURPRISE! I fully intend on us to rebook for next fall on board ~ probably for the special itinerary of Antigua or San Juan.

I am actually looking forward more to having Kaitlyn join William in the club after dinner when the kids are in their PJs watching movies while meeting up with some of you guys. I think that we are going to be seeing each other alot around the ship, especially those of us who aren't planning on doing excursions. We seem to like gab fests from the way this thread has grown. LOL! Who is the person with the cat 5 or 6??? What time is the wine & cheese? JK! It will be nice to see some of the other cabins.

 

[mkauffman]

Oh my gosh........you guys are on a roll today! I am so excited just reading all these posts. This is really, finally happening, isn't it?? I have the same 'ol goosebumps all over again.

I honestly cannot wait to meet you all. It's part of the great anticipation I have for this whole trip!

Lisa...WTG on the PTing. Maybe it was meant to happen this way. I'm also a huge fan of bribery. I hope you get rid of the tickles soon. They're nasty.

Linda, count me in for high tea. Michelle Kauffman, room 7537.

The sail away party, does that phrase just make everyone tear up?? Anyway.....I'm game for spotting you all there. Steve, you had a great idea about getting tables. I'll have my tag on.

Did we decide to meet outside of Topsiders on Sunday from 11-12??? I need to make a list of all these dates and times. I'm terrified of forgetting something. Maybe someone can write it all down in one message and then I'll remember it. So, it's a meet for anyone interested on Saturday after the sail away party, a meet Sunday from 11-12 outside of Topsider's and high tea on Sunday at 3 p.m. Is that right??

Then we have bingo, walks around the deck and a party in Linda's room...

Just kidding, Linda.

I have a question about the Castaway Club party if anyone knows. What is the dress for this? Is it formal? Is it a seperate night from formal night?

We're in the TEENS now!!!

Michelle

 

[mkauffman]

Lisa, you and I must have been posting at the same time and we both posted about Linda's cabin!!! Isn't that funny.

Great minds think alike!

Michelle

 

[Jo-Anne]

Linda - nice of you to ask about my friend for high tea. We're travelling with my best friend and her family...they live in Peterborough (where we grew up), and we don't see each other that often anymore, so we're looking forward to some great times with our families! I've told her about my cyber friends and she knows of my Disney planning obsession, so she expects that I'll be spending some time with you guys, and I thought you folks might want to keep the tea amongst ourselves. Is anyone else bringing other folks to the tea? Lisa - great news about Kaitlyln - I"m keeping my fingers crossed for you so DH and you can have some "quality" time however you choose!
Just like Michelle, I'm going to require a recap (and a map - where the heck is portside!!). So is it Saturday ~4:30 at Goofy Pool (or is it Mickey pool) and then additionally Sunday 11-12 outside Topsiders and then Sunday 3:00 High tea?

 

[kimszath]

Hey!!!! Glad to see I didn't ofend anyone (SINK???) with the incredible shrinking chest info... thanks for making me feel better! Hey, I'm still in a C!

Lisa--you're right--I don't need the suit loan, but thanks again SO much for offering! Nice to know so many of our boys are about the same size!

Well, I found nice dress shoes for Luke tonight, but still none for me. I'm gonna have to go back to the mall this weekend. I REALLY want to be done with the shopping so I can concentrate on the PACKING! Still waiting for hubby and Luke's Hawaiian shirts to show up--any day now from Hilo Hattie's. We'll all match. Oh, and if anyone's trying to recognize folks during boarding activities, I doubt there will be a whole lot of couples with one little boy and Grandma along! I'll try to get a picture to Alex's site this week--I keep using the computer that doesn't have any of our pictures on it, so I'm remiss in getting that done.

Yes, add us to your High Tea ressie list--me and my Mom.
Kim Szathmary and Neida Higgins--Cabin 7074

So when's then best night for Palo reservations? Is it your formal night just when you rotate through Lumiere's? Or is it formal night for everybody, regardless of restaurant, on Sunday? When is semiformal night? Is that the Captain's Gala? I need to read my stuff all over again. I get so excited and read everything the minute I get my hands on it, then forget half of it.

 

[lbgraves]

Jo, I think that everyone is invited to the tea...just be sure to warn them. LOL! I wonder if we are going to have enough people to book the private room? I doubt it but would hate to bother the rest of the place with our gabbing. Anyone who ends up on our dining rotation will know we are there when we celebrate the boy's birthday Saturday night.

Have to share this too. DS loves to play with his hot wheels. He lines them up & they go to school, the store, whereever. He has them talk to each other too. Today I overheard him telling all of them to get ready to go to the Mickey Mouse boat. I think that they are getting just as excited about this trip.

OMG!!! I can't believe that WE are leaving here in 13 days!!!!! I have to get packing!!!!!! Plans are for Wednesday morning when both kids are in school.

 

[kimszath]

Hey!!!! Glad to see I didn't offend anyone (SINK???) with the incredible shrinking chest info... thanks for making me feel better! Hey, I'm still in a C!

Lisa--you're right--I don't need the suit loan, but thanks again SO much for offering! Nice to know so many of our boys are about the same size!

Well, I found nice dress shoes for Luke tonight, but still none for me. I'm gonna have to go back to the mall this weekend. I REALLY want to be done with the shopping so I can concentrate on the PACKING! Still waiting for hubby and Luke's Hawaiian shirts to show up--any day now from Hilo Hattie's. We'll all match. Oh, and if anyone's trying to recognize folks during boarding activities, I doubt there will be a whole lot of couples with one little boy and Grandma along! I'll try to get a picture to Alex's site this week--I keep using the computer that doesn't have any of our pictures on it, so I'm remiss in getting that done.

Yes, add us to your High Tea ressie list--me and my Mom.
Kim Szathmary and Neida Higgins--Cabin 7074

So when's then best night for Palo reservations? Is it your formal night just when you rotate through Lumiere's? Or is it formal night for everybody, regardless of restaurant, on Sunday? When is semiformal night? Is that the Captain's Gala? I need to read my stuff all over again. I get so excited and read everything the minute I get my hands on it, then forget half of it.

Going to bed... gotta get up at 4:30 in the morning to go fly-probably my last flight until I get back from the cruise! I have two new students who have never flown the C-17 before (one coming to us from little Lear jets, the other from F-15 fighters--always scary on Fly 1!) More tomorrow!