April 11th 2009 Magic Eastern Easter cruise--UPDATED WITH ROLL CALL PG 1

[Grumpymom73]

Welcome Dawn_ladybugs!

I think it's finally starting to hit me that we are really in the final stretch. I keeping of things to do and thinking 'No. It's too early to do that'. Yikes it's not! I need to get my butt in gear!!!!

 

[anjiellisvt]

Safe travels to everyone leaving. I am working hard to get myself packed tonight. Tomorrow we will have the girls go on a scavenger hunt to find out they are going on a trip to someplace warm so it will mad packing around here. We leave out early Friday morning. I won't be able to sleep anyway. I can't wait to meet you all at the meets. This board has been very entertaining and informative while I was preparing. I can't wait to go on my first Disney Cruise!!!!

See ya real soon!

 

[PPFQP]

Wow, welcome to everyone new posting!!! We will look forward to meeting you. Sounds like there will be lots and lots of kids in the same age range! (My dd's are 14 -- as of yesterday!)

I am in true panic. Not packed whatsoever. Still drowning in laundry. Got my FE's done, though. Still have a list a mile long of to-do's. My oldest, dearest friend came into town unexpectedly today (it is her spring break) and I ended up spending the day with her. Great fun, but ....... EEEEEEEEEEEK! My dd's have school tomorrow, then a field hockey game and a volleyball practice. No one will really be home and able to start packing until 8:30 pm. And our flight leaves at 6 something AM on Friday morning. Yes, you read that right. I think I will just stay up all night tomorrow night to get it all done.

Good luck everyone with your planning and preparation -- and for those that are traveling, be SAFE!

 

[Grumpymom73]

PPFQP - Wow it sound like you have your hands full. Try to take a deep breath and relax. It will all be good.

At least you have a To Do list. This is the first time ever I am packing and getting ready without at least 10 lists!! I feel so disorganized this time and to make it worse DH keeps asking what we need to do and when I don't know he says, "Check your list." I just hope we all end up with underwear when I unpack us on the boat.

 

[Had2disneycruz]

PPFQP - Wow it sound like you have your hands full. Try to take a deep breath and relax. It will all be good.

At least you have a To Do list. This is the first time ever I am packing and getting ready without at least 10 lists!! I feel so disorganized this time and to make it worse DH keeps asking what we need to do and when I don't know he says, "Check your list." I just hope we all end up with underwear when I unpack us on the boat.

JUST MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS THEIR PASSPORTS, CRUISE DOCS AND BATHING SUITS! OH, AND ADULT BEVERAGES.

I think we are bringing 200 lbs. of clothes! I am pretty surprised that DD 15 & DD 12 only have a suitcase each and one they are sharing. I have 3 of 4 kids totally packed. Grumpymom - I have two notebooks full of lists! I make a list and then make a new list. Not that I am organized... I think I get overwhelmed and it is easier to write than try to accomplish everything I need to do! Procrastination!!!!!!!!

Can't believe it is finally here and all these months (only 2 for me...ha!) of planning and waiting are over! What will we all do next?

Hope everyone is doing well and for all those leaving tomorrow, drive/fly safe and we'll see everyone on Sat. Welcome to all the new posters!! I will be checking in from time to time tomorrow! I will still be packing and wondering what else we need to bring! Can't eat, can't sleep, CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!

 

[sdzm]

What am I going to do Friday when everyone is traveling or already in Florida - there will be no new posts to read. We do not fly out until Saturday morning. Well, I guess I can pack on Friday since I haven't started to do that yet!

Safe travels to everyone!

See you all soon.

 

[itutorfortravel]

Hi everyone! We just arrived in St. Augustine about 45 minutes ago. We had a good drive down from NC...it feels good to be closer to the port now. We're going to bum around here tomorrow and then go down to Cocoa Beach on Friday. I hope all of you have safe travels down to FL! See you Saturday!

Anji, I did a scavenger hunt for my DD to find out about the cruise...she loved it! I know you aren't telling your girls about the cruise specifically, but I'll bet they will be so excited to know they are going somewhere warm!

 

[Grumpymom73]

Hi everyone! We just arrived in St. Augustine about 45 minutes ago. We had a good drive down from NC...it feels good to be closer to the port now. We're going to bum around here tomorrow and then go down to Cocoa Beach on Friday. I hope all of you have safe travels down to FL! See you Saturday!

Anji, I did a scavenger hunt for my DD to find out about the cruise...she loved it! I know you aren't telling your girls about the cruise specifically, but I'll bet they will be so excited to know they are going somewhere warm!

Glad you had a good drive down. Enjoy St. Augustine. I love going there!
See you on Sat.

I'm sure I will be pulling my hair out tomorrow trying to get everything done but I'm sure I'll find my way to the board for one last hello and good- bye.

Safe travel to anyone leaving Thur.

 

[Had2disneycruz]

What am I going to do Friday when everyone is traveling or already in Florida - there will be no new posts to read. We do not fly out until Saturday morning. Well, I guess I can pack on Friday since I haven't started to do that yet!

Safe travels to everyone!

See you all soon.

We will keep sending posts from the road so you don't get lonely!

Glad Kimberly and crew got to St. Augustine safely. Bummer. She is there and we are not! Can't wait to be at the Radisson!!

 

[Princess Row]

OMG sorry, I have been so swamped lately, so i begin to write three pages later. For all of you who have already left and are leaving shortly safe flying/driving. we leave friday,EARLY morning. Packing is just about finished but the FE presents are slowly coming along. The girls are definetly ready, and my DD (14) is totally ready. she has been swamped with projects and tests. I believe we are planning to be at both meets(hopefully). See you all saturday!

 

[cruising fun]

What am I going to do Friday when everyone is traveling or already in Florida - there will be no new posts to read. We do not fly out until Saturday morning. Well, I guess I can pack on Friday since I haven't started to do that yet!

Safe travels to everyone!

See you all soon.

Don't worry I will be here too! We fly out Saturday too. I will be in and out on Friday and will check in with you throughout the day! What time is your flight? Our flight leaves Buffalo at 6am. So it will be an early morning!!!

I am really having a very hard time sleeping. The nights are getting longer and longer! I think tonight if I can't sleep I will just get up and work on laundry. It seems to never end....as soon as I get close to the end there are more clothes waiting!!!! It has to end soon though right?

 

[cruising fun]

Hi everyone! We just arrived in St. Augustine about 45 minutes ago. We had a good drive down from NC...it feels good to be closer to the port now. We're going to bum around here tomorrow and then go down to Cocoa Beach on Friday. I hope all of you have safe travels down to FL! See you Saturday!

Anji, I did a scavenger hunt for my DD to find out about the cruise...she loved it! I know you aren't telling your girls about the cruise specifically, but I'll bet they will be so excited to know they are going somewhere warm!

I am so glad your trip has been good so far. How nice of you to take the time to check in with us! Enjoy St. Augustine! We are all jealous that your vaca has started!!! We will join you soon!!!

 

[itutorfortravel]

I will try to post as long as we have internet access in our hotels

I didn't sleep too great last night. I guess a long day on the road and sleeping in a new place have something to do with it. Hopefully tonight we will get a decent night's sleep b/c I know there will be little to no sleep tomorrow night! I can't believe it's only 2 days away! I want to log on Saturday morning just to see my sig say 0 days till our first Disney cruise!!!

We're off to explore St. Augustine today and do a little shopping. Hope everyone has a good day. I'll try to check in later.

Anji, let us all know what your girls say when your girls do the scavenger hunt! My DD was in shock for about 5 minutes and didn't even believe it was true right after we told her!!!

The weather is nice here today - highs I think in the upper 70's. The A/C is actually on in the hotel room!

Kimberly

 

[Had2disneycruz]

I will try to post as long as we have internet access in our hotels

I didn't sleep too great last night. I guess a long day on the road and sleeping in a new place have something to do with it. Hopefully tonight we will get a decent night's sleep b/c I know there will be little to no sleep tomorrow night! I can't believe it's only 2 days away! I want to log on Saturday morning just to see my sig say 0 days till our first Disney cruise!!!

We're off to explore St. Augustine today and do a little shopping. Hope everyone has a good day. I'll try to check in later.

Anji, let us all know what your girls say when your girls do the scavenger hunt! My DD was in shock for about 5 minutes and didn't even believe it was true right after we told her!!!

The weather is nice here today - highs I think in the upper 70's. The A/C is actually on in the hotel room!

Kimberly

Kimberly - No fair!!!! I am freezing and I don't live in the north!!! Enjoy the sun and we will be in it on Friday!

I am on my last load of laundry, suitcases are by the door and now I just need to clean my car so I can load it up!! Then I have to clean my house...just in case I have company while I am gone. (Dad wants to come for a visit and stay here while we are gone....???? Great! No pressure to have the house clean before we leave! Trying to talk him into staying at my sister's.........)

Sounds like everyone is ready to leave, at least mentally! It will be here before we know it! We will be standing in the terminal guessing who is who!!

See you all soon!

 

[oatmealdiva]

Woo Hoo! I'm officially on vacation as of 12 noon yesterday...what a lovely feeling!

DS is all packed. Me...not so much. My bag meets the weight requirement BUT it won't close at all! Today I have to re-engineer/edit my packing.

I have a mani/pedi and hair appointment today and DS has a haircut so we can look nice when we meet ya'll ;-)

Happy packing and safe travels to you all...see you soon!

Amy

1 day to Orlando / 2 days to Disney Magic

 

[Had2disneycruz]

WE ARE LEAVING!!!!!!!!! WE ARE READY TO GO! I will check in later tonight!

See ya'll soon!

 

[sunburnin]

Have a great time everyone! I'm on the April 25th cruise - the next Eastern after you - so please leave me some beer on board and in St Thomas!!!

 

[L2ConD]

Everyone probably already knows this and has done it, if they feel it's necessary -- but you might want to call your credit card companies and let them know you'll be on a cruise in the Caribbean. That way, when charges start coming in from an area that you usually don't travel in, they won't shut off access to your card.

Bye, y'all -- I absolutely MUST start packing!!!! Aggghhhhh!!!

 

[Princess Row]

WOO HOO! We leave at 6:00 tomarrow morning. I will try to check in one more time tonight maybe even tomarrow morning and hopefully at the hotel tomarrow. Packing is slowly coming along still..... We all had mani/pedi today. We all got little mickey heads on our toes. to add just a little more magic. We finished the FE prizes, but i do have to say our FE is EXTREMELY small. we got it off ebay but oh well. We are going to finish our magnets tonight. Happy packing everyone see you saturday!

 

[cruising fun]

My husband is so proud of me...I got us packed in 3 suitcases under 50 lbs!!! I hope I didn't forget something though!

Well, those who have left, if you check the boards, I hope you are having safe travels.

SDMZ- I hope you have a good day today and get everything accomplished that you want. I stayed up last night and cleaned the house a bit. The packing is done except for last minute stuff. I am off today for a mani/pedi with my mom and then my DD and I have hair appointments this afternoon. Then the last task today is to take the dog to our wonderful dog sitter!!!
I will check the boards tonight, but incase you don't...have a safe trip tomorrow.

Can't wait to finally meet everyone!!