any November 15th eastern 7 ngt cruisers out there?

[Jo-Anne]

We don't have a digital, but we'll be bringing video camera, 35mm for adults, Katie's 35mm, underwater disposable and another disposable for Michael! I've got 8 rolls of film...enough or more!? The last time we went to WDW, we left the video camera behind, and I must say it was nice not having to lug that around, but for the first cruise, it will have to come with us! I'm worried about the weight of our bags too...we don't have a scale, so not sure how to estimate! We're leaving Thursday at noon to begin the journey by driving to Buffalo and will stay overnight at airport hotel and fly to Orlando Friday morning and then will drive to Cocoa Beach where we are staying overnight and then will be in line up at 10:30am Saturday!!

 

[nedleycan]

So far, this is who I have:
Lisa 7010
Jo-Anne 6099
Kim and Neida - 7074
Mary - 7512
Julie - 7586
Michelle - 7537
Sue - 6143
Lorraine - 6585
Me!

Steve, do you think your wife would like to join us?

Lisa, deep breath!

Can't wait to meet everyone! I feel like you are all my long-lost sisters!

Lorraine, hi there! Meghan (my 6 year old) can't wait to meet Carly. We went on the Disney cruise last December and had a great time. You cannot even imagine what Carly's face is going to look like!

I layed my clothes out!!!! Brian is packing the suitcases now. The kids are all done, I am basically done (a couple of shirts hanging to dry, then they can be packed tomorrow). Brian is even doing his clothes now! WOW!

Lorraine, we are me (37), Brian (41), Meghan (6.5 - July), Cameron (almost 5 - January). We are from Mississauga, Ontario... freezing our butts off right now!)

 

[nedleycan]

Jo, when you drive by, halfway between Mississauga Road and Erin Mills Parkway, wave hi to us, on Thursday night. We will be going to the kids swimming class from 6:00 to 6:30 Thursday night, then settling in for a sleepless night (I can never sleep before vacation).

So, is Lisa really gone already? Cool!

 

[Jo-Anne]

Woke up with that nervous butterfly feeling in stomach! As I dodged all my piles of clothes and other stuff on way to bathroom, I'm not sure if I'm paniced or excited! I looked at our weather forecast for Toronto on Friday and it says a high of 0 (32 farenheit!) Checked Trip forecast...79 in Cape Canaveral on Friday, 82 in St. Martin, 88 in St. Thomas! Think I can handle that! Look for the white pasty Canadian sitting on the beach getting a tan/burn!

 

[mkauffman]

Good morning everyone~~

Lisa is really gone. I've been thinking about her all morning! Believe it or not, it's freezing cold here, too! I think it was 20 degrees F this morning when I left for work! That's too cold.

Linda, kudos to Brian for doing his own packing! I can only dream...

I get queezy thinking about everything we still need to do this week. Hubby has a soccer game tonight, Garrett has one tomorrow night and we have dinner plans with cruise-mates on Thursday and Friday nights (they all have questions about their paperwork). Busy week ahead, but only 5 DAYS LEFT!!!

Michelle

 

[JulieGS]

It looks like the dreaded Al-Cruisa network hit our house with a clothing bomb. There are garments and open, half-packed suitcases everywhere.

Glen had a migraine over the weekend, so was worse than useless, poor man. I can't believe there's so little time left!!! I spent about $400 at Target (Yes, mostly full-price stuff... I'm so ashamed) on Friday, and my to-do list is dwindling, but I'm still having trouble imagining we'll get it all done. sigh. Still, ready or not, Magic here we come!!

Julie

 

[mkauffman]

Originally posted by Cruising canuck
Hi Michelle

Our info is as follows:

Lorraine Knox
Gordon Knox
Carly Knox

17 Dahlia Cres.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Canada

Lorraine and Gordon, I have your name tags ready! See you on Saturday at the sail-away!

Michelle

 

[mkauffman]

Julie, your $400 Target bill puts my $150 Target bill to shame! I love the description of your house. Mine looks the same way and we have people spending the night Friday night! I'm more freaked out over their stay and the house being clean than I am about having the packing done. Silly. I hope Glen is feeling better today.

Michelle

 

[sherry]

Julie, I agree with "ready or not here we come" philosophy. I expected to get more done this weekend and now I was going to do some tonight, but after getting home last night at 1:30 am it feels like I'm not going to anything done tonight!

I received a surprise gift certificate to Kohl's, so I plan to get a plain black pair of pants with it. Dh also needs socks, so I will tackle that tomorrow night. The store isn't far from home, so I should get some packing done too.

My daughter's band came into the east coast competition in 5th place and finished 5th with high brass and high woodwind honors. She is a senior and is in the color guard. We are very proud of her

 

[lbgraves]

Hello all! Just wanted to stop by & say hello. We got here around 6 pm last night & I did a bunch of shopping with my SIL today finishing up the last minute things. I found a nice pair of black sandles to use instead of my skimmers. I just can't handle heels anymore. I also found a pair of earings that match the hair clips I bought last week perfectly.

Dana, we also have a 35mm, digital, underwater, and VCR camera...yes one of the big ones. I have packed 10 rolls of film and several smart media cards...128, 64, 16, & 8. Yes, I am picture happy.

It has been VERY cold here today & will start raining soon but the skies will be clearing up in a couple days.

I NEED A FAVOR!!!! Can someone PLEASE print up a copy of the cabin list & schedule for me? Can you believe that since I didn't put printing that out on my list of things to do...it didn't get done. TIA!

I was able to vacuum the living room & wash the kitchen floor before we left. I only left one load of darks in the washer. I gave up at 11:30 after folding the load of whites. Oh well. I'll try to check in tomorrow!

 

[sherry]

Hi Lisa, Glad your trip went well. Sounds like your shopping went well too. It's no problem printing out those things for you. Enjoy your week and see you Saturday.

 

[Jo-Anne]

Sherry - congrats to your daughter and their band - quite an accomplishment! I've asked a co-worker to bring her scale to work tomorrow so I can take it home to weigh my bags...still don't have DH and mine packed, but at least I'll have the scale when I need it! Lisa - hope the Florida weather is going to clear up. I just read the live thread on the 11/8 Magic and they said no need for sweaters so far for them...hopefully weather will continue on good path!

 

[mcampbell_22]

I just checked in and our thread was at the tip top!

Lisa, glad you made it OK. I'm sending warm weather voodoo vibes for you!

Sherry, congrats to your daughter. I know I would be very proud as well. She must be very talented and dedicated. I know I lost interest around Sophmore year even though I was 1st chair clarinet. Of course now I wish I had stuck with it. I give her a lot of credit.

Lots to do around here. I'm still trying to clean but my neighbor (the one who is taking us to airport and feeding our cat for the week) has asked me to watch their kids for few hours today, tomorrow and Wednesday! Kind of puts a crimp in my boot camp, get it done plans. Conor had his pool party last night. Kids had a blast. 2 straight hours of swimming and then they ate 5 large pizzas and almost the whole 1/4 sheet cake. They were famished! All the parents thanked me for tiring their kids. Conor is just finishing up his thank you cards. I want to make sure to get them mailed before we leave. (I have a pet peeve about parents who don't have their children send thank you notes for gifts.) I also have to have Devon wrap his present (his Birthday is actually tomorrow) and bake a cake.

I've also been shifting items around into an additional suitcase so we don't have overweight bags. Trying hard to keep it down to 2-3 checked bags and the rest carry ons. We'll see what happens.

I'm sure I'm not the only one unable to sleep at night. Seemed like I lied awake for hours last night just running check lists through my mind. I can't believe after all this time waiting, it's finally here! 4 1/2 days Yippee!!!!

Have a good night all. I'll check in tomorrow.

 

[nedleycan]

So glad to hear from you! Where are you logging on from?

Sherry, congrats to your daughter. I was never into music when I was younger (too concerned with either boys or soccer). Wish that I could play the Sax right now (I love jazz)!

So, we are fully packed and my friend from work brought in the beautiful and sexy black velvet long dress today. I love it so much. I was so disappointed last year when our 7-day was cancelled and I couldn't bring it (4-day is less formal, although... many people were really dressed up). Can't wait to wear it on formal night! I guess Brian is going to have to make room in the suitcases for it. We are down to 2 large suitcases in total and a carry-on each. We also have a bag inside a bag, for purchases. But, Brian just mentioned that he hasn't packed his suit yet.... I think we will be bringing 3 bags with us! haha

Talked to Meghan's teachers today, and she doesn't need to bring any homework (thank goodness!) on the cruise. I suggested a journal, and the teacher liked that idea. Meghan is excited because she gets to use a grade 2 journal, since the grad 1s don't have the same kind of journal. Do any of your kids have to do homework?

 

[mkauffman]

Mary, I have those same checklists swirling around in my head! I can't stop thinking about this trip. I check these boards WAY too much, I'm constantly wondering and worrying about having the right things packed, it just never ends. I keep telling myself to relax a little but so far my inner voice hasn't gotten through!

Sherry, tell your daughter we all said WTG!!!

Lisa, rain, rain go away is all I have to say! Push it out of FL for us, please. I checked weather.com and I thought it said it was supposed to be 80 degrees on Saturday in Orlando. My fingers and toes are crossed. I'm glad you found sandals. I assume the trip down was uneventful?

I'll print a few extra copies of the DIS event/cabin list just in case anyone forgets their copy. I have a whole folder of "stuff".

Michelle

 

[mkauffman]

Linda...Garrett got a list of homework from one of his teachers and he did it the night he got it (he's a little anal like his mom!). He's also required to do a journal of the trip. I'm not sure what Josh's 10th grade homework is going to be like yet. That one scares me!

Michelle

 

[kimszath]

I can't wait to see you all on the ship! I flew today--didn't get Luke picked up and home until nearly 6 PM, and then he decided we needed to go to "Chicky Fried Chicken" (KFC) for dinner... just got home and I had to check the thread! I have NOT packed yet. I got Luke''s stuff packed yesterday, except for his dress-up stuff. 50 pound limit on Delta??? I thought it was 80... I better watch it. Thanks for the heads-up!

Going to pack up the pupster and drop her off at the puppy-sitter. Will check in one more time tomorrow!!! SEE YOU ALL SATURDAY!!! Lisa--I may thry to track you down when we get to town!

BYE!!!

 

[nedleycan]

I just got such an excited feeling when I saw that your counter says "4 days"... WOW!!!! I swear that this year is even better than last year, for a number of reasons:
1) Because I know how great the cruise is for everyone (kids and us)
2) Because of the Surrial Bath (enough said) haha
3) Because of all of you! You guys are really great!
4) Because we have both been so stressed at work, that we really need this!
5) Because the kids are a year older, and I think they are going to love it even more!

So... where is everyone going on their trip next year! haha... sorry, Brian always teases me that I have to have a trip planned at all times. I usually start planning one trip approx. one month before the next trip. Next year is Young Island (I think) off the coast of St. Vincent. It will be without kids and we will sail for 2 nights throught The Grenadines. Can't wait! Either that, or Belize!

 

[nedleycan]

Boy, it is actually kinda sad seeing everyone leave! Have a great trip Kim! Can't wait to talk to you. I am a woman in a male industry (automotive), but you are probably in a more male industry than me! Also, can't wait for Cam to meet you. I really think he will be a pilot one day... or a professional skateboarder! haha

 

[Jo-Anne]

Kim - happy trails! One by one, we take off on the journey! Katie came home today with some homework to take...I asked for homework to be done in advance, but teacher is suggesting a bit to be done every day to keep her "sharp"! Not a big deal for the reading/journal stuff, but I might have her whip off the math stuff before we go...teacher will never know..I'll have Katie change pencils half way through so looks like it was done over more than one sitting!! Maybe all the 6&7 etc. year old girls can do their journals together so it doesn't feel like "work"!
Linda - we'll wave to you from the QEW on Thurs - we'll probably be passing by around 2:00 to beat traffic. I'm procrastinating on the final suitcase packing. I don't want to cram our stuff in yet! I keep debating on whether or not to iron skirt prior to heading down, or just pack as is and concede that I'm going to have to iron it on board anyways...oh ya, who's beside the laundry...didn't they offer to do our ironing, or was that just folding! Jo