any November 15th eastern 7 ngt cruisers out there?

[nedleycan]

We stayed in a cat. 9 (I think... outside, deck 1) last cruise, but this time we will be in cat. 6. Verandah!!!! You are welcome anytime! Actually, you all are! Just bring some wine or champagne with you! I really love you guys! I look forward to your posts, and love the fact that we can tease SINK (actually, we are very similar, as I have no time for bargain shopping, although would enjoy it if I had the time) and congratulate Michelle on her bargains (way to go!). You guys are great!

You made it one more day for selection Jo! Re: documents: I am sure that they will reach East Toronto soon. Maybe it is because we are closer to the Purolator Head Office at the airport.

 

[kimszath]

I need some more energy, like THESE little guys....


My hubby's been gone a week, and I've been managing myself, my child, and the dog without getting any of us killed or even hurt... I'm SO ready for him to come home (gets home at midnight tonight). The guys in my flying squadron have been really cool about me having Luke in the office with me a few times over the week... even set up the big screen TV with the cartoon network for entertainment. Funny thing was, all the BIG little boys were out there watching SpongeBob with Luke instead of working... They're ALL just little boys at heart, right?

Well, I've gathered the passports and Luke's official birth certificate and filled out all the docs... well, except for a couple of lines. Do we just write NONE for passport number for little ones on the Bahamian Immigration doc? I think I'm done with the rest. Now I've got to figure out what I did with our DW ParkHopper tickets from last year... still have several days left, I think. And I get in FREE this year! Shame we're not staying longer... can get 5-day ParkHoppers for family members for only $99 each! I get a free 5-day, but will only use it for 2... don't get to keep them--have to be used consecutive days, I hear. Sure hope they're buried in my jewelry box.

I can't wait to meet you all!

 

[nedleycan]

Now there is a thread about the Norwalk virus being on cruise ships again. Since we were cancelled last year because of this, we are a little more sensitive about it. I am keeping a very positive attitude about it, and cannot even imagine Disney cancelling another cruise this year... but, I must say... it brings back bad memories of last year!

Anyway, we had so much fun last year, even though we didn't get to do the 7-day. I am sorry to be a downer, but people don't realize what it was like to be cancelled 2 days before flying to Florida... but, my cruise is costing 1/2 the price of everyone else's, so the deal was worth it in the end!

Hang in there Kim!

 

[kimszath]

Don't even THINK like that, Linda! I would be beyond crushed... my child would be inconsolable... But I guess I'd spend a little more time at DisneyWorld... there are worse things to do for a week, I suppose! Where's the thread about the virus??? Which ship? Ours has been in drydock... should have given them a chance to sterilize everything while they worked on the update, right?????

 

[SINK]

I'm wouldn't mind it DCL canceling the sailing all that much (flame me). I would just hop on another cruise ship. There are so many in Florida during that time.

Royal Caribbean has the Mariner of the Seas (Voyager Class Ships, the one with the ice skating rings, kids "beach" areas) sailing out of Port Canaveral on Sundays. Lot better rate than DCL (Balcony rooms go for $899 per person). Last week my cruise travel agent emailed me with their weekly special. The rates offered was incredible (on the sailings that I wanted to sail on in the near future, at around $60 per person per day for inside, $70 for outside, and $90 for balcony). I was telling about just to everyone to take advantage of the offer since I can't.

It's funny how I tried to save for small ticket items, but spend needlessly on luxury items (just got home from a massage session, don't tell DW, she's studying hard at the school's library).

 

[SINK]

Originally posted by kimszath
Which ship?

Carnival's Holiday.

 

[lbgraves]

SINK, I am very impressed!!! I am the coupon lady around here. LOL! I love double dollar days & triple coupons! WD had them last weekend and I only got to stock up on a few things but paid $20 and saved $130. Last year I saved over $8000 in coupons for a family of 4 and paid $1200. This cruise is motivation to keep it up so that we can go next year too...and the year after that & so on.

No more foul mouths around here. That N word isn't allowed! I just keep praying that everything goes well for all of us. I picked up some Bonine this week. I think that I am going to try one this weekend just to make sure that I don't have any side affects from it. I think that they have more on the ship but I might need it at the park since round motion rides make me ill now.

DH called an hour ago. He wasn't due home until tomorrow night late. He was getting on a plane in Charlotte and should be home very soon!!! DS was trying to wait up for him but without a nap he didn't make it.

 

[SINK]

Originally posted by lbgraves
I love double dollar days & triple coupons!

WD had them last weekend

I picked up some Bonine this week. ... I think that they have more on the ship

"triple coupons" - WOW
"WD" - ?
"Bonine" - DCL don't carry bonine, I believe all they have was Dramamine.

DW uses a prescription patch (it's super expensive, we've paid $35 in co-pay), Transderm SCOP [scopolamine 1.5 mg] good for 72 hours. Fortunately, I don't get seasick (but do get "landsick" after the cruise).

 

[lbgraves]

Winn Dixie. Harris Teeter doubles every day and last year had triple dollar. I drove 1 1/2 hours for that! Paid 20-30 for 600.00 worth of stuff. Filled 2 big coolers & the back of the explorer, then picked up DH & the kids at Chucky Cheese after 3 hours.

Guess I need to pick up more Bonine then to make sure about the sea sickness stuff. I'm not bothered when we are out on the 19 foot boat & that has gotten a little bouncy. I would think the Magic would be more stable that that most of the time?

 

[Tonydana]

i love couponing too.... makes me actually feel like i am contributing to the house since i am not really working.. wish we had double dollar days around here, i would definately go nuts for that worth the drive no matter how far

got our nametags yesterday (thank you michelle).. i wore mine around the house, ok,i have officially gone nuts even hubby says he will wear his too.. (he better if he knows what is good for him )....

i got horrible motion sickness on our 99 cruise, of course we were in hurricane floyd.. i did get a prescription for that patch last week, going to try it soon to see the side effects.. i get horrible motion sickness usually anyways, but hopefully i won't get sick this time.. the co-pay on our insurance was $20...

well, i think that is all for now..i need to find a tropical dress and of course all the stores have winter clothes out now, what am i to do.. i have an outfit, skirt and shirt.. i thought it was kinda cute, not that bad.. hubby says it is horrible and i cannot wear it... ugh...

anyways, talk to you all soon..

dana

 

[mkauffman]

I love all the bargain-shopping stories! I really need to find more time to clip those coupons! Although I don't pay retail for anything, I'm really bad at the coupon clipping. I admit it! We're never home because of the kid's sports schedules and I just don't make the time to clip.....but that's going to change after reading all of your stories!

Linda, I might just be peeking in that cabin. Maybe we could bring something to drink, get a cheese tray from room service and get a little tipsy in your room! I'll be your DH would just love to have a bunch of giddy (more so than we already are) women in his room!

Kim, all men are really just little boys at heart. It's so true. Kim and Lisa, I'm glad to hear that hubbies are home.

SINK, you make coupon runs.......I'm so very proud of you!

Mary, do you know how badly I'm hoping we spot you on the way from Atlanta to Orlando? Will you be wearing your name tag?

Lisa, we took Bonine last time (I don't know if we really needed it, but better safe than sorry) and that's what we'll be taking again this year. It's a once a day, where Dramamine is once every 6-8 hours or something like that. We couldn't give the Bonine to Garrett because he was too young.

The N word gives me a sick feeling in the stomach just thinking about it! I've been trying to ignore that thread. I refuse to believe it could happen again.

Dana, you're welcome for the name tags. I was just going to ask if you got them yet. Do you have a direct flight to Orlando? What airline are you flying? Do you have a Kohl's near you? Have you looked on their clearance racks for tropical wear? (Don't let hubby get to you...we've got your back!)


Michelle

 

[nedleycan]

I am sorry that I even mentioned the "N" word. I shouldn't have, as it made for a very negative post.

I am positive it will not happen... I would just die if I didn't get to meet you guys!

So, we have a kid-free weekend! Yeah! We are going out for dinner tonight, then sleeping-in tomorrow, then a wedding to go to on Saturday night. It should be fun... and of course, I will be getting the clothes for the cruise layed out.

 

[Tonydana]

i have a kohl's near us and have looked there, nothing... ugh... and i don't want to spend a fortune either... i still need to get some black heels for my semi formal dress (mental note, pack nylons.. ) i still don't think the outfit is that bad.. i just may be cheap and wear it.. it will drive hubby crazy though.. says it looks like something my grandma would wear - men..

we are flying southwest for the first time and will be leaving from providence, directly to orlando.. did i mention i hate to fly so once up and down is fine with me..

i have to share the story on my semi formal dress.. it is really nothing fancy, black tea length, simple, but very nice i think.. well, i wore this dress in june of 97 to a friends wedding and have not worn it since.. not only did i not have any place to wear it, but i gained a "few" pounds.. tried it on for the heck of it and it fit so excited.. i have really been doing well lately.. i started in june walking twice a day with my neighbor - it is about 7 miles.. we did this every day, but now she is back to work - she is a teacher - so during the week we walk once a day - about 3.5 miles and on weekends and her days off we walk twice.. i have lost about 13 pounds, but the inches really came off.. happy happy just wish i could have some will power to do my sit ups and get rid of that belly, then my bathing suit would not look so bad...

dana

 

[mkauffman]

Try kohls.com and jcpenneys.com. Penney's has some great stuff in their online outlet store (Kohl's online clearance is hit and miss). Also, I've read that you can great steals shopping on the islands for tropical wear, so don't sweat it too much. If you don't find anything maybe you can find a great dress for under $10 on the islands!

Linda, don't be sorry. You have every right to be worried about this. I would also die if I didn't get to meet all of you after all this time.

Dana, congrats on your weight loss. It's a great thing!

Michelle

 

[mcampbell_22]

Dana, "weigh" to go! OK, I am really cracked! Having "been there, done that" I know what an accomplishment it is and how hard it can be. Well done!

Michelle, I'm positive we will meet up in Atlanta. Probably at the gate for boarding. We'll make sure to have our tags on but it seems that wherever we go, people seem to notice DH even in a crowd. He seems to have a presence about him that gets him noticed! Maybe it's from all those years of supervising Teamsters. He's seems very commanding but I can tell you he's a big pushover. Devon can stand nose to nose with him and HE backs down! LOL

Lisa, I just got off the phone with my TA and she was calling DCL with the information to reserve the table. Good food, good friends and cocktails! Heaven!

 

[Jo-Anne]

Well I survived Jury Pool without having to sit on a trial! Close call again today, but business trip saved me....don't think I could have stood it though as it was a sexual assault case. Thank goodness that is over. I get motion sickness as well and am bringing Bonamine, ginger gravol and sea bands. I hear that the Ship's Doctor's office has Bonamine-like pills outside their door for free if I need more! I'm thinking about starting out with the seabands and ginger gravol since it's a "natural" pill and won't cause drowsiness, but was also thinking about taking a Bonamine atleast the first night before going to bed to get a good nights sleep, as I hear that the first night may be the most rocky as they cross gulf streams? Anyone know if its ok to have a drink or two while on Bonamine? I am not a big drinker by anymeans (can count the number of alcholic drinks I have all year on two hands!), but I'm sure I'll want to kick back and relax with a fancy drink or two throughout the cruise!
Dana - don't listen to any man about how clothes look! I've given up asking my DH how something looks on me as I get the typical shrug and the "it's ok" response. He tends to love me just the way I am, regardless of what I'm wearing. So now, I just dress to please myself! Jo

 

[lbgraves]

Dana...May sound crazy...but have you checked out your local Good Will Thrift Shop? They don't go seasonal like Salvation Army so you might find something really nice there. I know that I can't find jeans that fit me well in any of our limited choice in retail stores here so I found 7 pairs for $3 each a couple months ago...all name brands!!!

Another place to check out online is www.coldwatercreek.com. I haven't seen any codes lately but I picked up 3 dresses for our cruise including the tropical night one there in April. You never know what you will find there in the outlet.

Does anyone want to meet in chat tonight? It's at 9.

 

[nedleycan]

Jo, we had zero problems with motion last time. And yes, the first night/day are the worst due to crossing the gulf stream. We didn't even notice the boat moving at all. Since I like boating and don't get seasick, I was actually a little disappointed at first, as it felt like we were in a resort, not on the water. Bring the stuff just in case, but I doubt you will need it, unless it is a bad week weatherwise.

I bought a new bathingsuit today! I love it! I still need a tropical dress (I don't have anything!) And, yes, I did not do the kid's photos. There was no time last night after swimming lessons (they were soooo tired). My parents have them this weekend. I will get them on Monday... haha.

Congrats on Jury Duty Jo!

 

[nedleycan]

Hey guys! I am home for the weekend (pretty well never happens) and just sitting here filling out our cruise documents and thought of you all. Where is everyone? haha

As soon as I am done with the documents, I will be doing the kid's clothes. Wow, look at me! I am accomplishing so much today!

 

[Tonydana]

i'm here... doing laundry and getting some little things out that i have been thinking of... although i am becoming quite pathetic, i spend my day now checking to see if anyone has posted anything new on here... i can't wait to go..

getting sad though.. we are leaving our 9 yr old golden home and having my family come back and forth to take care of him.. i just hate leaving him alone though.. makes me sad.. he is such a big baby..

ok enough of that.. off to clean.. is everyone still sleeping today??? wake up - only 27 more days til we leave woo hoo...

dana