Anyone else sailing 2/2/02??

[Gina]

Originally posted by ssclbc
Went shopping yesterday, found some cute stuff for my DD but "nothing" for Mom. I am having the hardest time finding something lime green for the sailaway meet! If I don't, I'll just have to post a picture or something. If all else fails, I'll just look for you guys.

Don't worry -- I definitely don't have any lime-green clothes!! I'll just have on my glowing lime-green earrings and bracelet, and DS will have his green glow necklace on. If I can figure out what to do with it, I'll have on my lime-green ribbon somewhere on my shirt or maybe in my hair. I wish I had a button maker, so I could make us all buttons!


I'm going to get the last of the stuff I need today. Eckerd Drugs ran an awesome coupon for a free $30 Eckerd gift card with any transferred prescription. Free works for me!

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

I mean I couldn't find anything lime green, not even a hair scrunchie! My DD did pick out a new dress for herself and guess what color it is...lime green! Maybe she's psychic becuse I never told her what color DIS uses! LOL!

Oh well, look for the 5'10'' blonde mom with glasses.

 

[Gina]

Will do! I guess I should mention, then, that I'm only 5' tall, so look down.

-gina-

 

[snwwhite]

Hi everyone!!! I just got back to work after the 3 day weekend and wanted to catch up on what has been going on. Boy will I be glad when we get our computer at home fixed. I spent the whole weekend trying clothes on my daughter. All of you with 5/6 yr old girls can understand just how fun that was!!! To make it up to her, I took her to see Beauty and the Beast on the IMAX screen.
That was just what we needed to get even more excited about the cruise. It is all she and I can talk about. I think my husband is ready to throw us overboard!!

I hope everybody can make the DIS meet. My daughter is really looking forward to making some new friends to hang out in the club with.

Remember to look for us in the cruise terminal. Laura will be wearing a lime green shirt with a matching pair of purple and green capri pants (I know that sounds horrible, but they really are cute!!). The only thing I could find was a lime green scrunchi that I will probably wear as a bracelet.

See you all in 11 days!!!!

 

[ssclbc]

Wasn't Beauty and The Beast sooo cool?! I'd never seen the original version so it was an extra treat for me. Next year they're doing the Lion King...I think that will be fantastic!

I think my DD has a similar outfit except her t shirt is purple. Did you get it a Target? I love Target! DD got her lime green dress at Target too. Wish they had clothes as cute for adults as they do for kids!

 

[KathyV]

Potty training: Mission accomplished (Thanks for asking)!! I really hope I can get them into the O. Club. I couldn't get onto this site for 2 days for some reason. I finally saw the commercial. It's so cute. No worries here though; I would never be that overwhelmed with such a great trip that I'd want more children. I love the 4 I have and that's all I'm contributing to the world population. I guess one of my biggest fears is that I'm not going to be able to do everything the cruise has to offer. I too like to have an agenda and I have a tentative schedule if the Navigator doesn't change. I guess I'll just have to face it though that everything is not going to be accoplished. Don't worry about naptime for me. I'm going to try to tire my kids until they drop in a chair by the pool so I'm game for Sunday. Keep me posted.-Kathy

 

[luvmy2boyz]

Hi all~ Well, I shopped all afternoon for toiletries and such. I found seabands at Walgreens, along with the Bonine. At Walmart I got the fabulous wrinkle remover spray(thank you Gina) Had to try it out right away and it works like a charm! I also found a disposable underwater camera(which I thought I would have a problem finding) Along with other nameless toiletries. On a whim I stopped at Kohls department store and they happened to have a few holiday dresses left. I got a great dress for formal night for only $20.00.(Bye-Bye tred mill)LOL. Actually the black dress will work out nice because I can pack one less pair of shoes. I also got shirts with little clip on ties for both ds's. Which of course ds #2 happened to break the clip thingy for the tie. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix it? All in all a very productive day for me

KathyV so gald the potty training is finished now your little ones will be in the club with my ds #2.

ssclbc I love Target too! It was on my list today but I didn't make it there. Do they have thier swimsuits out yet? I have decided I want a new suit.

Hey Gina I'm only 5'1"

snwwhite I put my 2 ds's through the clothes trying on a few days ago, Ds #1 was great but my 3yr old! What a trial that was!

The count down continues~ See you all in Sunny Florida

 

[northsouth]

Luvmy2boyz, don't you just love Kohl's?? They have the best clearances on nice stuff so I'm sure your new dress is great!!

Since we're all giving our heights I am about 5'6" or just under. Dark fluffy (wild) hair that is medium length. My lime green item is just a gift ribbon that is "frou frou" and looks silly but it is all I could find. I will have to have a "squiffy drink" to be convinced to wear it for very long. So I hope I find everyone fast, or I might have to have 2 drinks (what a scary thought)!!

Well, that's all I have for now. Had a long day today...can't believe how close our trip is now!!!

 

[luvmy2boyz]

I was just over at Dave's sight and printed out all the Menus. Coconut shrimp, beef tenderloin teriyaki, twin lobster tails! Oh I'm in heaven!! Did I mention white chocolate cheese cake, warm chocolate lava cake and the famous Palo's souffle? Remind me to thank Dave! Now to figure out which night to go to Palo's. I think maybe the Master Chef night. Which meal are you skipping? Well I really am off to bed now. See you all later Tracy

 

[northsouth]

Originally posted by DreamingofDisney
I know that a certain "homebased business" has booked a 7 day cruise coming up sometime very soon (either late Jan. or Feb.) for their consultants who acheive certain sales goals. This trip was announced to their consultants a year ago and I'm sure that the planning with DCL had probably been several months prior to that. I would think that is probably the way that these types of large bookings go, several months in the making. I suppose in rare instances an opportunity might "suddenly" come up to offer a charter.

I'm with Dave, in that I wouldn't want to be on a ship full of sales people, dentists, accountants, etc., etc. I have read posts where these large groups "run" the ship.

I certainly wouldn't want my cruise dates changed either.

It seems that Disney is in a "____ if you do (making paying guests mad) and ____ if you don't" (potentially losing major clients to other lines) situation. I'm glad I'm not the one at Disney trying to make these decisions.

This was on the post about "kicked off the ship." What do you think if they are on OUR cruise?? I guess it would depend a lot on if the people were well behaved and that they don't take over the whole ship. What do YOU think about large (hundreds of people) groups travelling?? If anyone read about the Halloween cruise, that was a horrible week for some, but I think a lot of it is attitude too. However I would be really bummed if I wanted to do something "special" and the "group" had precedence over me as a lowly family cruiser. Don't want to frighten anyone here, but the timeframe given in this post made me cringe a little.

 

[ssclbc]

Hmmmm... the stated timeframe does look suspicious. I've got to believe that unless the group is in the majority on the ship (and the ship holds 2400 people!) that it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I cruised as part of a group three times (about 200 people) and I don't remember us getting much special treatment other than once or twice during the week we would have a lounge all to ourselves for 1-2 hours for a party. It was a group from the Domaine Chandon vineyard in California so we had some great parties! Talk about getting "squiffy" on champagne!!I've also been on ships with other groups and haven't found it to be too disruptive. But I've heard horror stories too. Hmmm...

I don't thinks Target has their swimsuits out yet, I wanted to get one for my DD but ended up ordering one from the Disney catalog instead (tinkerbell...it's cute!). Kohl's DOES have swimsuits out, at least the one here in Texas did yesterday.

Oh, I did find a hair scrunchie with some lime green in it (at Kohl's), now I feel better. You guys are making me feel like an amazon though. Oh well, easier to spot that way!

9 days to go!!

 

[KathyV]

Since we're all giving our stats, I'm just under 5'4" (I used to be almost 5'5"-how sad b/c I'm too young to be shrinking already). I also have somewhat wild dark hair. I want to go for a hair consult on the ship. I'm surprising my girls w/ Minnie dresses. Any suggestions for the boys? I'm bringing Mickey ears but that's about it. Peter Pan and Cpt. Hook are not their favorite but I dont' know if I can find Buzz, etc. PS- I buy the wrinkle releaser at Cosco and don't iron much at all anymore. My husband even takes it on business trips. How fancy is the dress you got at Kohls? My formal dresses are not that fancy. My in-laws brought our luggage w/ them to FA in early Jan (they're retired there) so we didn't have to check luggage w/ the little ones and I didn't pack anything too formal at all (either did DH) . Does this sound ok? I'm glad to see everyone is so excited and I'm not the only who even dreams about the trip. Looking forward to meeting all of you!! Kathy

 

[snwwhite]

I have read the trip reports about the Halloween cruise and I hope we do not have to experience anything like that on ours.

The Target in Virginia does have swimsuits out already.

ssclbc - I did get my daughter's outfit from Target. I just love their kid's clothes. My daughter can dress like a million $$$ from there and I don't have to spend a million!!

Since everyone else has shared... I am 5'6" and I have shoulder length auburn hair. Haven't decided what I will be wearing other than my lime green scrunchie on my wrist.

I have to agree with everyone that Kohl's is the best. I bought a ton of sweaters after christmas for only $10 each.

The only item I am still trying to find is a pair of brown sandles. Nobody has any, not even the Department stores. I did find my daughter a cute pair of white sandles to wear to dinner for only $2.00 at walmart.

OK...enough babbling. I have got to focus and get some work done if I want to have a job to come back to!!!

See you guys soon!!!

 

[Gina]

Good morning, all!!

As far as that "charter" cruise group goes, even if it's our cruise, I'd WAY rather have a bunch of boring old salespeople on board with me than to be on some horrid Aaron Carter cruise!!! I feel soooo sorry for anyone else on that cruise who isn't a 12 year old girl. There's just no way that him and his entourage being on that ship -- and performing! -- won't be a near-constant disruption on that cruise. Bleh.

I have heard so much about Kohl's -- and we are *finally* getting them in our area!! They're opening one right in little ole' Pearland in July! And even better, they're also opening another Kohl's in Pasadena, not too far away, right next to a Super Target! Woo-hoo! AND they're opening a Big Lots in Pearland! Between all that and my new Super Walmart that opened a few months ago, I'm soon going to be in discount shopping heaven.

Got the last of the last-minute items last night, including the sea-bands just in case either of us need them. I also have Bonine.

For those of us leaving the day before the cruise, we are now doing the Single-Digit Dance!!! WOO-HOO!!!!!

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

KathyV, you've already sent your luggage to FLA???!!! I'm beyond impressed.

I wouldn't get too worked up over your formal clothes. My dress isn't fancy at all, just a simple long black velvet thing with a fairly wide scoop neck. I'd love to bring my long red one but that's another pair of heels to pack and I'm not sure I can get my backside into it too comfortably anymore! My DH is still debating the tux thing...he owns one so that's not the problem, he just isn't the biggest fan of wearing it. My DD's dress came from, you guessed it, Kohl's.

Snwwhite, you might check landsend.com for sandals (if you meant casual brown sandals). They always seem to have stuff off-season, often on sale! (check the overstocks) That's where I got my swimsuit a few weeks ago (I have to buy them "long" because of my height) along with a nice pair of shorts for $9!

Well, I'd better try to get some work done today!

 

[KathyV]

ssclbc, it sounds as if your dress is very nice.I've reconsidered and I'm packing a gown I wore to a wedding last year. I think I'm going to surprise my husband w/ a rented tux. I know he would never do it on his own and probably won't be thrilled but I would like a nice family photo. If he doesn't know, he can't refuse-right!?! Don't be impressed about my packing. I thought I was organized until I thought of a zillion last minute items that are now in a pile in the corner of my bedroom. Hope everyone has a nice day.-Kathy

 

[ssclbc]

Good morning everyone!!

Hope the weather is better wherever you are...it's raining cats and dogs here and it got COLD (for Dallas) overnight. I guess I'll just appreciate the tropical sunshine even more this way.

Are the boards moving in super slow motion for everyone else this morning?

Kathy I like your idea...if he doesn't know he can't say no! I think my DH will relent and pack the tux, it's really his only option since he doesn't have a decent dark suit. The formal pictures really are special. I've got several from several cruises and they're some of my favorite memories. Men just look so good in a tux, why do they dislike them so much?

I'm starting to get nervous about the swimsuit I bought for my DD from the Disney catalog. I ordered it on Monday and it still hasn't shipped. I hope it gets here by next Thursday or it won't do me much good!

8 more days!!!!

 

[g.m.m.]

HELLO EVERYONE!

I have been trying to get to the DIS for some time now! I am on aol and it's been acting up! I spent 2 days on my cell phone trying to get it fixed and finally today it worked! YEAH!

Poor Ds #2 had the flu yesterday and today-- woke up to screams and throw up all over his bed-- when I was changing the sheets for the 2nd time in one night -- I was thinking how much I am going to enjoy every minute of this cruise-- I think it's a little joke life is playing on me--- having all the problems fall in the same week!

I had to catch up and read 2 pages of notes from everyone!

I was just at Target today-- and I even picked up the cute outfit for DD--- I might just have to go back and get it! I do love Target!
No swimsuits here--- I was looking for swimshoes for Ds#2 and no luck!

Well-- You will be proud-- started packing --everything DD is taking is in a neat little pile and now I am working on my sons-- Even though they are 2 years apart I still dress them alike-- I know they'll hate me when they are older-- but until Ds #1 gives me flack I will continue to do so!--- So that's one way to find me!
Because I still haven't found anything lime green to wear-- and that's odd because it's like one of my favorite colors!

Looks like I am in the 5'6 club but shrinking! And dark shorter hair with fake highlights! Sounds pretty--doesn't it? And I don't go anywhere without lipstick-- okay-- that'll be me!

Great job on Potty training! Are the twins 2? Ds#2 will be 3 in March--- I hope he can go in the OC he hangs with big brother and would be so sad--

Well- I am off to pack some more-- Mil and Fil offered to watch the kids on Saturday so I can shop and get some last min things done-- so I am making a list of everything I need!

Did I tell you my parents are coming with us? We have adjoining rooms-- we always go on vacation with them and they are a big help -- especially at WDW! They are pretty young and can keep up well! So you will also be able to spot me with the italian grandparents! LOL

Bye for now!
Gina

 

[Gina]

Originally posted by g.m.m.
Did I tell you my parents are coming with us? We have adjoining rooms-- we always go on vacation with them and they are a big help -- especially at WDW! They are pretty young and can keep up well! So you will also be able to spot me with the italian grandparents! LOL

How why didn't I think to ask the other Gina if she's also Italian?? LOL!! I'm 100% Sicilian, but also a 3rd-generation Texan. The redneck genes are dominant, I think.

I'll write more later! Hope everyone is well!

-gina-

 

[KathyV]

I'm glad to finally hear from everyone today.
g.m.m., My older DS was throwing up yesterday also. My younger twins STILL have an ear infection and are on another round of antibiotics and will be for the start of the cruise. I'm hoping this will help w/ fighting off other colds if possible. I found water shoes at K Mart. I called and they didn't even put them out yet so they got them from the stockroom. I try to dress all of my children alike. That's not easy w/ boys AND girls. This season I'm starting to dress the same sexes alike b/c I feel as though I'm missing out on the adorable girly clothes. Is your DS#2 potty trained? We are bringing my in-laws too. We've been at WDW a couple of times a year w/ them since we've been married. I guess we're all Disney families. By the way, we'll also be the ones w/ the Italian grandparents. They're in their 70's but can keep up w/ the best of them. Not only can our kids play together, perhaps our in-laws can too (hopefully while babysitting so we can get some child-free time-however, I'll wait for them to volunteer). I ordered the tux today-done deal! -Kathy